Our team is committed to ensuring online students have the tools they need to thrive academically and professionally.
- Education that fits.
- Education that fits.
- About Us
- Meet Our Staff
Meet Our Staff
We advocate for online students and maintain programs that ensure students have an exceptional learning experience.
![Claire Arabie](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2022-06/arabie-claire_claire_arabie.jpg?itok=cdobessL)
- Director of Distance Learning
![Tracie Sturm headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2024-04/Tracie%20Sturm.png?itok=V4DO-ADv)
- Administrative Program Specialist
Tracie coordinates many of the processes within the Office of Distance Learning to ensure smooth operations.
Our Online Student Support Team
We’ll work with you from the moment you decide you’re interested in completing your degree online until you graduate! We want to see you succeed and will connect you with the resources you need.
![Headshot of Sarah Monroe, assistant director for program management, UL Lafayette Online](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2024-05/Profile%20-%20ULO%20-%20Sarah%20Monroe.png?itok=JJm2qVE8)
- 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.
![Joshua Dufrene headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2023-08/February%2021%2C%202022%20Joshua%20Dufrene%200040_web_Joshua%20Dufrene.jpg?itok=NJs2pKzj)
- Assistant Program Manager
![Chelsea Metzel headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2023-08/February%2017%2C%202020%20Chelsea%20Leblanc%208131_Web_Chelsea%20Metzel.jpg?itok=YryMigBM)
- Assistant Program Manager
![Ashley Birotte headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2023-08/September%2021%2C%202022%20Ashley%20Birotte%208701_Ashley%20Birotte_0.jpg?itok=AIcYBCfI)
- Enrollment Specialist
![Kristi Jeansonne profile headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2023-08/Kristi%20Jeansonne%20profile%20headshot.jpg?itok=1DmkSkmV)
- Enrollment Specialist
![Melissa Malik headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2023-08/February%2021%2C%202022%20Melissa%20Malik%200299_web_Melissa%20Malik.jpg?itok=U1ZksOrM)
- Enrollment Specialist
![Danielle Standefer headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2024-02/Danielle%20Standefer.jpg?itok=mbB0aWOl)
- Enrollment Specialist
![Deborah Whiting headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2023-08/February%2021%2C%202022%20Deborah%20Nutt%20Whiting%200058.jpg?itok=3_Ov4P9h)
- Enrollment Specialist
Our Communications Team
![Hope Aucion headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2023-08/February%2023%2C%202021%20Hope%20Aucion%203650.jpg?itok=gbBxt-v5)
- Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications
- Web Ambassador
Hope coordinates efforts to bring awareness to UL Lafayette's online degree opportunities for students who cannot attend on campus.
![Faith Derouen headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2024-04/Faith%20Derouen.png?itok=u27aA-pw)
- Digital Content Specialist
Faith highlights online students and manages the UL Lafayette Online website.
![Dominique Penton headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2023-08/Image_Dominique%20Penton.jpeg?itok=_E_2B0Zx)
- Digital Marketing Specialist
![Rachel Rafati 2024](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2024-04/Rachel%20Rafati%202024.jpg?itok=bWIkfz6E)
- Multimedia Specialist
![Zachary Schleter 2024](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2024-04/Zachary%20Schleter%202024.jpg?itok=u6bvO-ye)
- Communications Specialist
- Web Ambassador
Zachary creates social media and website content to support the University’s online student and alumni community.
Our Outreach Team
You'll find us in community colleges, conferences and hospitals throughout the region answering questions about the University's online degree programs.
![Chris Anderson headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2024-04/Christopher%20Anderson%202024.jpg?itok=dwhmZb0-)
- 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.
![Karl Robinson Jr. headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/ul_faculty_profile/public/2024-04/Karl%20Robinson_Profile.png?itok=JxcXOhXg)
- Executive Outreach Coordinator