Dr. Wendy Elmore Appointed Next President of Lamar State College Orange (2/19/25)
(AUSTIN) – Texas State University System (TSUS) Chancellor Brian McCall has appointed Dr. Wendy Elmore as the next president of Lamar State College Orange (LSCO), pending approval of the Board of Regents. Dr. Elmore, currently executive vice president and provost of LSCO, would succeed President Tom Johnson, who announced he will retire at the end of the current academic year. With the board’s consent at its May 2025 meeting, and after the state-required waiting period, Elmore would begin her new role as president on June 1. Dr. Elmore has served as LSCO’s chief academic officer since April 2020, where she has played a key role in efforts to expand degree and credential offerings, enhance the quality of instructional programs, and open new academic centers in Lumberton and Livingston. “Dr. Elmore has played an integral role in virtually every major college initiative since 2020,” said Chancellor McCall. “As we look to build upon the successes achieved during President Johnson’s tenure, we are fortunate to have a strong leader in place with an intimate understanding of LSCO and the communities it serves, ensuring the college maintains forward momentum.” Before arriving at LSCO, Dr. Elmore served as vice president of instruction and chief academic officer, associate vice president of academic affairs, director of distance learning, and director of testing at Trinity Valley Community College. She previously worked as a counselor, district assessment coordinator, and math teacher at Elkhart Independent School District. Elmore earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Stephen F. Austin State […]
