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Regular Session, 2014
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 17
BY REPRESENTATIVE BURRELL
A RESOLUTION
To commend Dr. Paul Sisson on his years of service to Louisiana State University in
Shreveport (LSUS) as interim chancellor.
WHEREAS, Dr. Paul Sisson became the interim chancellor at LSUS during the
Summer of 2012; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sisson received a bachelor of science in mathematics and physics
from the New Mexico Institute of Technology and a doctor of philosophy in mathematics
from the University of South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, after receiving his doctorate, Dr. Sisson worked for LSUS as a professor
of mathematics, chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department, dean of the
College of Sciences, and provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sisson's numerous administrative accomplishments as interim
chancellor have contributed in many ways to the betterment of LSUS; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sisson supervised the successful conclusion of the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) fifth-year review process and initiated campus-
wide preparation for the 2015 SACS decennial reaffirmation; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sisson directed the development of the first doctoral-level degree
program at LSUS, and supervised the development and submission of the corresponding
SACS level-change request; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sisson directed a campus-wide contractual collaboration with
Academic Partnerships, resulting in a redesign and relaunch of the LSUS master of
education in curriculum and instruction and subsequent quadrupling of the program's
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WHEREAS, Dr. Sisson supervised the development of an alternative calendar
structure that provides students greater flexibility in course scheduling and the opportunity
for faster degree completion; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sisson directed the development of the LSUS Commitment Plan,
a comprehensive coordination of administration, faculty, and staff from Louisiana State
University (LSU) and LSUS that allows students at LSUS to earn LSU degrees entirely or
almost entirely on the LSUS campus; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sisson developed a partnership with the Bossier Parish Community
College that allows students who do not yet meet LSUS admission criteria to take classes
on the LSUS campus and participate in student life activities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sisson initiated a comprehensive social media campaign and
implemented a text messaging service that alerts students to critical deadlines, student
services and activities, and academic progress issues.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby commend Dr. Paul Sisson for his years of service as
interim chancellor of Louisiana State University in Shreveport.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Dr. Paul Sisson.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES