Administration and Operations

Claire Arabie
  • Director of Distance Learning

Dr. Arabie ensures online program growth and support aligns with national best practices as well as the University's strategic mission.

Tracie Sturm headshot
  • Administrative Program Specialist

Tracie coordinates many of the processes within the Office of Distance Learning to ensure smooth operations.

Instructional Support

Business Operations

Stephen McGoffin 2024
  • Assistant Director, Business Operations

Stephen leads the Business Operations team to help ensure financial and operational goals are met for each of the Office of Distance Learning’s support units.

Alan Breaux 2024
  • Systems Analyst

Alan administers technology and communication needs for the department by optimizing systems and making sure that processes are working as intended.

Luke Wilson headshot
  • Data Analyst

Luke ensures that the Office of Distance Learning staff have the information and data analysis they need to support online students at the University.

Executive Outreach

Chris Anderson headshot
  • Assistant Director for Executive Outreach

Chris visits hospitals and community colleges across the region to answer questions about the University's online RN to BSN degree program.

Online Student Support

Headshot of Sarah Monroe, assistant director for program management, UL Â鶹´«Ã½app Online
  • Assistant Director for Program Management

Sarah leads the Online Student Support Team to ensure online students are supported from the moment they inquire until they graduate.

Marketing & Communications

Hope Aucion headshot
  • Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications
  • Web Ambassador

Hope coordinates efforts to bring awareness to UL Â鶹´«Ã½app's online degree opportunities for students who cannot attend on campus.

Faith Derouen headshot
  • Digital Content Specialist

Faith highlights online students and manages the UL Â鶹´«Ã½app Online website.

Zachary Schleter 2024
  • Communications Specialist
  • Web Ambassador

Zachary creates social media and website content to support the University’s online student and alumni community.

The Office of Distance Learning is committed to putting faculty in the best position to succeed. Contact us with questions and program and course development and design; faculty professional development and certification; eLearning tools and technology; and online student success.