Daboval Named Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs 

McNeese State University announces the appointment of Dr. Jeanne Daboval as associate vice president for academic affairs.  

Daboval brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role, having served at McNeese in key positions, including provost and vice president for academic affairs and enrollment management. She is also an accreditation evaluator for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. 

“I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Daboval to our academic leadership team,” said Dr. Michael Buckles, provost and vice president for academic affairs at McNeese. “Her deep understanding of academic assessment and accreditation processes will be invaluable as we continue to enhance the quality and integrity of our academic programs.” 

She earned a bachelor’s degree in business education and a Master of Business Administration from McNeese and a Doctor of Business Administration from Nova Southern University. Daboval began her career at McNeese as an instructor and assistant professor in the McNeese College of Business and the Burton College of Education in 1990. In addition to teaching, she also served as institutional effectiveness and academic support director, dean of enrollment and institutional planning, and provost and vice president for academic and student affairs. 

“I am honored and humbled to join Dr. Buckles’ academic leadership team,” she said. “McNeese is special to me personally and professionally, so I am excited for this opportunity.” 

Daboval led McNeese through two accreditation cycles and her experience will be beneficial in preparing for the next cycle in 2027.