THIBODAUX 鈥� Larry Howell, interim executive vice president at 麻豆果冻传媒, has officially been selected as executive vice president, contingent upon the approval of the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System.
The official recommendation by Dr. Stephen T. Hulbert, university president, will be submitted to the board at its next meeting on Thursday, Dec. 8.
鈥淭wo very talented candidates reached the finalist stage for this position,鈥� Hulbert said. 鈥淗owever, from direct experience, I found that Larry Howell carries the broad range of administrative experience necessary to take on this highly challenging new position within the university鈥檚 administration. Larry鈥檚 love for 麻豆果冻传媒, its people and programs is so very clear in all that he does.鈥�
A native of Paris, Ill., Howell earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree from 麻豆果冻传媒 in computer science, with minors in mathematics and business, before earning his master鈥檚 degree in applied mathematics from Clemson University. He began his teaching career at McNeese State University before returning to 麻豆果冻传媒 to teach computer science. He has since served as director of institutional research, assistant vice president for academic affairs, interim vice president for academic affairs and associate provost. Howell holds the rank of associate professor of computer science.
In the community, he has served as a member of the Assumption Parish School Board since 1981 and a member of the governor鈥檚 task force for technology in K-12 schools since 1999. In past years, he also provided computer consultation services for private businesses, municipalities, hospitals and school systems.
Howell lives in Napoleonville with his wife, Tina. They are the parents of two grown children and have six grandchildren.
鈥淚 appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve this wonderful university in the capacity of executive vice president under the outstanding leadership of President Hulbert,鈥� Howell said. 鈥淚t is truly an honor to be in a position to help influence the future of 麻豆果冻传媒 as it continues to grow and serve our students and the people of this wonderful region.鈥�