Roy Haggerty
Roy Haggerty currently serves as the executive vice president & provost of Louisiana State University. Haggerty, the chief operating and chief academic officer of LSU’s flagship campus in Baton Rouge, maintains executive oversight over instruction, student support, and research while simultaneously serving as the chief academic officer for all LSU campuses across the state and the chief academic advisor to the President. Haggerty reports to President William F. Tate IV, who serves as the chief executive officer of the flagship institution as well as the statewide system.
Prior to joining LSU, Haggerty spent 26 years at Oregon State University, where he held several leadership positions including dean of the College of Science, interim dean of the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, and associate vice president of research. An environmental geologist, Haggerty is a Geological Society of America fellow and has led research projects totaling $9 million and has published 75 peer-reviewed articles, predominantly in hydrology. Haggerty is widely known for his development of the smart tracer, a molecule that moves with water while it senses and records valuable information about the environment.
Haggerty received a Ph.D. and M.S. in hydrogeology from Stanford University and a B.S. with first class honors from the University of Alberta. His hometown is Provost, Alberta, Canada.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Provost Alberta, Canada |
| LSU Hire Date | August 1, 2022 |
| Academic Rank & Discipline | Professor of Geology |
| Bachelor's Degree | B.S., first class honors University of Alberta |
| Master's Degree | M.S. Hydrogeology Stanford University |
| Doctoral Degree | Ph.D. Hydrogeology Stanford University |
| Memberships | Fellow, Geological Society of America |
| Languages Spoken | English & Spanish |
| Interesting Fact | First-Generation College Graduate |
Since starting at LSU in August of 2022, Provost Haggerty has had the opportunity to engage with LSU faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Please see below for a selection of photos from the 2022-2023 academic year.
Provost Roy Haggerty and Southern University Provost Bijoy Sahoo at an event for the A&M Agenda. LSU and Southern launched the A&M agenda in September 2022 to demonstrate a commitment over the next five years to expand the collective impact of the two institutions, in partnership, for students, Greater Baton Rouge, the State of Louisiana, and the Delta and Gulf Coast regions.
Provost Haggerty attends the 5-year anniversary celebration of the LSU Center for River Studies. The Center for River Studies is home to the 10,000-square-foot Lower Mississippi River Physical Model, an invaluable research tool.
Provost Haggerty and Interim Vice President Common pictured with the 2023 Tiger Twelve class. Each spring, LSU recognizes 12 outstanding seniors who contribute positively to the life of campus, surrounding community, and/or society.
Provost Haggerty attends the 2022 Summer Commencement Ceremony.
LSU awarded 919 degrees and set new records for the most degrees awarded to African American and Hispanic students.
Provost Haggerty attends the 2022 Summer Leadership Institute.
The Summer Leadership Institute is held on an annual basis. Deans, department chairs, associate deans, and other campus administrators gather to discuss important university topics and prepare for the upcoming academic year.
One of the Executive Vice President & Provost's most important responsibilities is hiring executive leadership. Provost Haggerty has made a number of strategic hires during his time at LSU. Please see the links on the right for more information.
An archive of Provost Haggerty's messages to faculty and staff in the Office of Academic Affairs newsletter.
