McNeese Names April Broussard Vice President for Business Affairs 

April Broussard has been named vice president for business affairs at McNeese State University, according to Dr. Wade Rousse, McNeese president. Broussard has been serving in the interim role since July 2024.  

“Ms. Broussard has been in the trenches as part of our executive leadership team for over a year. She is an accomplished professional and is willing to bring opposing viewpoints to the table to make certain leadership decisions are fully vetted,” Rousse said. “I’m thrilled that she is in the permanent role of vice president for business affairs.” 

“I’ve had the privilege of serving McNeese in a variety of roles, but stepping into the position of vice president for business affairs is especially meaningful to me,” Broussard said.  

Broussard earned an associate degree in computer information tech, a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a Master of Business Administration from McNeese.  

The McNeese Division of Business Affairs is committed to providing strategic financial leadership and operational support that upholds the university’s mission and strategic priorities. The division encompasses the Budget Office, Administrative Accounting, Purchasing and Property Control, Human Resources and Student Employment, and the Team Store and strives to ensure fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance and efficient resource management while fostering a culture of collaboration and service excellence. 

Broussard served as the operations director of the McNeese Autism Program and Kay Doré Counseling Clinic from 2019 until June 2024. While there she secured funding to support Suicide Education and Awareness and Road to Wellness programs. She also negotiated multi-agency partnerships with funding to provide a program coordinator role and support counseling services at Sam Houston High School.  

Broussard was also the university registrar from 2008 until 2015 and she has other experiences in accounting in several other businesses throughout her career. 

According to Dr. Kedrick Nicholas, senior vice president of student affairs, McNeese considered the process to be a nationwide search to find the best candidate to continue the momentum that has been established by the current executive leadership team.  

“It was important to select a person who has the passion and drive to not only crunch numbers and create budgets but to also be a key contributor to student success. As McNeese continues to evolve, the university’s chief financial officer plays a pivotal role that ensures stewardship and prudence are at the forefront of our decision-making,” said Nicholas. 

“This university holds a special place in my heart. Not only did I earn my three degrees here, but many of my family members, including my father, are also proud McNeese graduates,” she said. “I look forward to building on the great work already happening in business affairs, strengthening our operations, fostering collaboration and ensuring we continue to prioritize the needs of our students and the broader campus community.”