LSU could hire its next president by the end of October

LSU could hire its next president by the end of October

(Louisiana Illuminator) — The committee handling the search for LSU’s next president has again accelerated the timeline for hiring someone for the job, with the goal of having someone picked by the end of the month. Christel Slaughter, chief executive of SSA Consultants, said her contracted firm will deliver the names of candidates Oct. 10 to the search committee, which will then conduct interviews through Oct. 20. By Oct. 21, the committee will…

LSU could see its next leader named by Halloween

The committee tasked with choosing the next LSU president aims to name its top choice by the end of the month, Louisiana Illuminator writes.  Christel Slaughter, chief executive of SSA Consultants, says her contracted firm will deliver the names of candidates Oct. 10 to the search committee, which will then conduct interviews through Oct. 20. The committee will recommend finalists to the LSU Board of Supervisors by Oct. 21. The board could then …