LSU Family Council

Enhance the LSU Student & Family Experience

About the Council

The LSU Family Council is an opportunity exclusively available to members of the LSU Family Association. The Council serves as a resource for all LSU families by enhancing the university experience for both students and families. It offers a way for members to:

  • take an active role in planning and organizing LSU Family Association events
  • offer valuable feedback to University administrators
  • connect with other LSU families
  • share special LSU experiences with their student

HOW TO APPLY
MEET Our MEMBERS

family council group photo
"Like you, we knew we wanted to make a positive difference in the lives of students and families– we've accomplished this plus made so many great friends and connections through the Family Council!"  - Michael & Alaine Dautle, 2023-24 Family Council Chairs

 

Our Impact

Council Objectives

  • Provide leadership and vision for the LSU Family Association
  • Serve as liaisons between Association members and the university to advocate goals and plans of the Association to members, as well as to help reflect views of Association members to LSU administration
  • Provide programming support for Association by giving feedback and serving as volunteers, as needed, at events such as Family Weekend and Spring Family Fling
  • Assist in fundraising and development efforts in support of the Association

$50K+

Silent Auction proceeds raised since 2016 to support the Student Emergency Support Fund

13

campus initiatives funded by collaboration grant

Expectations

  • Become familiar with campus activities, resources, and services to advocate for the university and uphold the mission of the Association
  • Attend Council meetings twice a year  held in conjunction with Family Association events (Fall: Family Weekend; Spring: Spring Family Fling)
  • Participate in Council virtual meetings at least twice a year
  • Serve as a regional representative in your area by attending recruitment events hosted by LSU Enrollment Management, acting as a contact person for first year families in your area, and building relationships with your local LSU admissions counselor and LSU Alumni chapter
  • Greet LSU families through welcome calls and/or by hosting or attending regional Send-Off events for incoming students and parents
  • Provide feedback on parent and family engagement strategies
  • Give an annual leadership gift of $1,000 or more to the LSU Family Council Fund
  • Serve on one of three committees -- Family Association Scholarship Committee, Campus Collaboration Grant Committee, or Silent Auction Committee

Committees

We are dedicated to making a positive difference in student and family lives through the work of the committees below.

Since 2010, the LSU Family Association has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarships to students of Family Association members. The Family Scholarship Fund helps alleviates financial burdens on students through a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, involvement, and leadership and/or service in the LSU community. Members serving on this Committee participate in the selection process (second round) by reviewing applicant resumes and responses to two short essay questions and submitting scores and recommendations to Student Affairs staff.

Campus Collaboration Grants are funded by the LSU Family Council and designed to enhance the student experience by supporting efforts aligned with the priorities of the Division of Student Affairs - mattering & belonging, inclusion & access, and quality. Each spring, campus units/organizations are eligible to apply for up to $5,000 in funding. Members of the Campus Collaboration Grant committee review applications and watch presentations, in order to award up to $10,000 annually. 

Each year, the Family Council hosts a Silent Auction to raise funds for the LSU Student Emergency Support Fund. This fund benefits students in need of support in emergency situations and has assisted students who have lost everything after storms, hurricanes, fires, and other disasters. Members of the Silent Auction Committee oversee the collection of auction items and facilitate the auction.

Get to Know the Council

Alaine Dautle
Alaine Dautle
Cherry Hill, NJ
Council Chair

Michael Dautle
Michael Dautle
Cherry Hill, NJ
Council Chair

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Jalea Adeboyeku
Brandywine, MD

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Tosin Adeboyeku
Brandywine, MD

Roxann Bacchus

Roxann Bacchus
Cypress, TX

Sheik Bacchus

Sheik Bacchus
Cypress, TX

Marsha Bryant

Marsha Bryant
Bloomfield, CT

Timothy Bryant

Timothy Bryant
Bloomfield, CT

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Ashlee Byrne
Cape Girardeau, MO

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Joseph Byrne
Cape Girardeau, MO

Elizabeth Chisolm

Elizabeth Chisolm
Gainesville, VA

Sam Chisolm

Sam Chisolm
Gainesville, VA

Charmaine Cooper Hussain

Charmaine Cooper Hussain
New Orleans, LA

Hedy DiCarlo

Hedy DiCarlo
Bayville, NJ

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Herald Douglas
Germantown, MD

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Lisa Murdock
Germantown, MD

Ann Dufrene

Ann Dufrene
Metairie, LA

Errol Dufrene

Errol Dufrene
Metairie, LA

Karma Edwards

Karma Edwards
St. Louis, MO

Jacqui Elliott

Jacqui Elliott
Westlake, LA

Jason Elliott

Jason Elliott
Westlake, LA

Dana Evans

Dana Evans
Burtonsville, MD

Cris Gonzalez

Cris Gonzalez
Baton Rouge, LA

Ramon Gonzalez

Ramon Gonzalez
Robert, LA

Kelly Greene

Kelly Greene
Brooklyn, NY

John Heaton

John Heaton
Carlsbad, NM

Michelle Heaton

Michelle Heaton
Carlsbad, NM

Britta Jicks

Britta Jicks
Lake Charles, LA

Janay Jones-Clark

Janay Jones-Clark
Denham Springs, LA

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Terren Klein
El Paso, TX

Heidi Labourdette-Wyatt

Heidi Labourdette-Wyatt
Kenner, LA

Kevin Landry

Kevin Landry
Broussard, LA

Linda Landry

Linda Landry
Broussard, LA

Andrea Lorenz

Andrea Lorenz
Wildomar, CA

Tony Lorenz

Tony Lorenz
Wildomar, CA

Jenny Marti

Jenny Marti
Land O' Lakes, FL

Rob Marti

Rob Marti
Land O' Lakes, FL

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Jason Massey
Houston, TX

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Missy Massey
Houston, TX

Bill Miller

Bill Miller
Fayetteville, AR

Lisa Miller

Lisa Miller
Fayetteville, AR

Jonathan O'Brien

Jonathan O'Brien
Pineville, LA

Traci O'Brien

Traci O'Brien
Pineville, LA

Nissa Picard

Nissa Picard
Manvel, TX

Trey Picard

Trey Picard
Manvel, TX

Carrye Syma

Carrye Syma
Lubbock, TX

Jake Syma

Jake Syma
Lubbock, TX

Corrie Townsend

Corrie Townsend
Pollock, LA