Our Staff

Lauren Sarver
Director 
lauren.sarver@louisiana.edu

Lauren received her Bachelor of Science degree in 2006 and her Master's of Business Administration in Spring 2016, both from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She has been employed at the University since 2008 and worked in Admissions and Recruitment before becoming Director of Orientation in 2013. Lauren’s primary responsibilities include New Student Orientation and the training and development of the Student Orientation Staff.

Kyle Sarver
Associate Director 
kyle.sarver@louisiana.edu

Kyle received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2010 and completed his MBA in Fall 2014. His involvement and leadership in numerous organizations on campus during his undergraduate career led him to a Graduate Assistantship in the Office of the First-Year Experience; a position he held for a year and half before moving full-time to the Office of Orientation in 2014. Kyle's primary responsibilities include the university's SOUL Camp programs and working with the SOUL Camp Student Mentor Staff.

Morgan Scott
Assistant Director
morgan.scott@louisiana.edu

Morgan received her Bachelor of Science degree in 2017 from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and her Master of Arts in Higher Education from Northwestern State University in 2022. Before joining the staff, she served as the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment overseeing campus tours. She now serves as the Assistant Director of New Student Orientation. Morgan’s primary responsibilities include the planning and implementation of Parent & Family Orientation and working with the Parent Orientation Leaders.

Mary Cardone McGinn
Business Coordinator
mary.mcginn@louisiana.edu

Mary received her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from LSU. She served in state government for 16 years. As Deputy Director of Administrative Services in the Attorney General's Office, she oversaw strategic planning and served as legislative liaison. Before joining this office in June 2022, she worked for the Lafayette Parish School System for 13 years. Mary is responsible for managing the administrative and fiscal operations of the office and serves as liaison with prospective students and their families. She is married to Andy McGinn, and they have three children.