Crockett Earns Dean Title at LSCO
December 2, 2020
It is an honor and a privilege for Lamar State College Orange to announce that Dr. Suzonne Crockett has been named Dean of Academic Studies for the campus.
Dr. Crockett has held the title of Interim Dean of Academic Studies since August and her permanent title became official this week.
“During her time as interim Dean of Academic Studies, Dr. Crockett has continued providing progressive leadership and strong support to faculty, students, and staff in spite of the worldwide pandemic and two hurricanes that have significantly impacted our operations,” said Dr. Wendy Elmore, LSCO’s EVP/Provost. “As a courageous leader, Dr. Crockett eagerly invests the time and energy required in order to provide excellent educational opportunities for our students. Her energy and commitment to research and apply high impact practices to benefit LSCO’s students is extraordinary and has been welcomed during such an unprecedented time in higher education.”
As Dean of Academic Studies, Dr. Crockett is responsible for the academic programs on campus, including policies and development as well as overseeing and supporting the faculty and staff.
Dr. Crockett’s story of success is one that started in 1992 with her as a nervous, insecure student at LSCO. Through her time as a student, Dr. Crockett became more confident in herself and her abilities and graduated from LSCO in 1996 with her Associate’s degree. She went on to graduate with her Bachelor’s degree from Lamar University and her Master’s and doctoral degrees from Sam Houston State University.
Dr. Crockett’s pursuits of higher education were supported by her peers within the Texas State University System. She was the recipient of the Grow Your Own scholarship provided through the system’s Foundation, which allowed her to earn her doctoral degree. The Alan Dreeban Grow Your Own scholarship provides financial assistance to individuals from groups underrepresented on the faculty to complete their doctoral degrees. This scholarship also provides the opportunity for these individuals to mentor college students from underrepresented populations and assist in retaining these students.
“She is a great example of where an LSCO education can take someone,” said LSCO President, Dr. Thomas Johnson. “She personifies our vision of being a place where hope meets opportunity and our mission to transform lives.”
Dr. Crockett has established herself as a cheerleader to everyone on the LSCO campus and we happily follow her lead to celebrate this wonderful achievement.