Deputy Commissioner
Louisiana Board of Regents
Susannah Fowler Craig, Ph.D. is the Deputy Commissioner for Strategic Planning and Student Success. A native of Natchitoches and Baton Rouge, Dr. Craig graduated from Louisiana State University and A & M College from the College of Human Sciences & Education with a B.S in Elementary Education, a M. A. in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus in science, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus in Science Assessment policy and practice. After teaching for 6 years, she spent 18 years at the Louisiana Department of Education working in Content Standards and Assessment. Prior to moving to the Board of Regents, Dr. Craig spent 4 years as an Associate Professor teaching in the Science/Mathematics Education Doctoral program within the College of Sciences & Engineering at Southern University and A & M College. Dr. Craig’s key role at the Board of Regent is collaborate with System Chief Academic Officers to support academic affairs and student affairs activities that promote the Master Plan goals. In addition, Dr. Craig and her team support accreditation activities, policies and procedures, and legislative studies. She works specifically to promote digital opportunity projects; student mental health and wellness; and the Hunger-Free Campus Initiative. In addition. Dr. Craig facilitates Teacher & Leadership Initiatives and early childhood initiatives; Title IX and power-based violence programs; and dual enrollment to support collaboration between secondary and postsecondary institutions. Dr. Craig serves as the liaison between the Board of Regents and the Louisiana Department of Education, the Board of Elementary & Secondary Education, and the Louisiana Department of Health.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST