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Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson chosen to lead Louisiana’s community and technical college system.

Board appointed him without conducting a traditional presidential search.

Nelson lacks higher education experience, replacing longtime leader Monty Sullivan .

Appointment comes amid sweeping leadership changes across Louisiana’s universities.

A member of Gov. Jeff Landry ‘s cabinet has been chosen to lead the state’s community and technical college system despite his lack of experience in higher education.

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to name state Revenue Secretary Richard Nelson as its next system president. Nelson will replace current President Monty Sullivan, who is retiring after serving in the pos

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