Accountability Advisors
Accountability Advisors are faculty, staff, and graduate students who have been trained to assist students through the Accountability Process.
Advisors can:
- Help students understand the accountability process and discuss available options
- Help students prepare for meetings, formulate questions, and gather supporting documentation
Advisors cannot: Serve as a Material Observer and Advisor simultaneously

Step One
Identify & Contact
If you don't have an advisor in mind, you can reach out to any advisory listed below and schedule a time to meet.
Charges & Rights
Understand your charges and your rights as a student by reviewing the Code of Student Conduct. Information about a student's right to have one Advisor can be found in Section 4.5 and 6.6. Respondents may have an attorney or non-attorney advisor represent them during any meetings with SAA.
Limitations
Accountability Advisors, as described on this site, do not apply in cases involving Title IX (PM-73).
For information regarding Advisors in the Title IX process, please see page 10 of PM-73, which contains LSU’s Title IX policies. Any questions regarding Advisors in that process may contact LSU’s Title IX Coordinator.
Per Section 6.1 of the Code of Student Conduct, a student has the right to have one Advisor of his/her choice present during any accountability meeting.
Step Two
Create a Timeline
Prepare a timeline of events and gather documentation relevant to the alleged charges.
Step Three
Complete a FERPA Release Form
If an Advisor will be attending the meeting, you will be asked to complete an .
Request an Accountability Advisor
How to use this list:
- Reach out to an advisor below and request to schedule a time to meet either in-person, phone or email.
- If you cannot reach your selected Advisor within 2 business days, or do not receive a response within 2 business days, please contact Student Advocacy & Accountability at dossaa@lsu.edu.
| Advisor Name | Advisor Email | About This Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| Tya Boyden | tya@lsu.edu | |
| Jennifer Cook | jcook67@lsu.edu | Learn more about Jennifer |
| Angeletta KM Gourdine | agourdi@lsu.edu | Learn more about Angeletta |
| Ashley Granger | agranger@lsu.edu | |
| Dana Hollie | danahollie1@lsu.edu | Learn more about Dana |
| Tiffany Mason | tmason11@lsu.edu | Learn more about Tiffany |
| Tarchia Rankins | tranki1@lsu.edu | Learn more about Tarchia |
| Shannon Slaughter | sslaughter@lsu.edu | Learn more about Shannon |


