The Board of Regents of the Texas State University System has confirmed Wendy Elmore, Ed.D., as the fifth president of Lamar State College Orange (LSCO). The unanimous vote occurred during the board’s quarterly meeting at Texas State University in San Marcos. She will assume office on June 1.
Dr. Elmore has served as LSCO’s chief academic officer since 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.
Prior to joining 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.
Dr. Elmore earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Stephen F. Austin State University, a master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Tyler, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Lamar University.
She succeeds Dr. Tom Johnson, who is retiring after serving as president of LSCO since 2018.
About LSCO
Lamar State College Orange offers fully transferable first- and second-year courses that fulfill the core curriculum for most four-year degrees. Students experience a first-class education that prepares them to complete a bachelor’s degree or directly enter the workforce. By offering small class sizes, a diverse atmosphere, and affordable tuition, LSCO is dedicated to transforming the lives of its students.
About TSUS
The Texas State University System is the state’s first university system, with seven institutions serving more than 95,000 students from far West Texas to the Gulf Coast. Established in 1911, the mission of TSUS is to provide high-quality, affordable degree and credential programs to meet the needs of Texas’ diverse and fast-growing economy.
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