Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, LA

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The council will receive presentations on the Southern University OneHBCU Campus Ambassador Program and on HBCUs integrating artificial intelligence. A discussion on federal and state issues is also scheduled, along with a campus safety item and public comment.

• Presentation: Shell Southern University OneHBCU Campus Ambassador Program
• Presentation: HBCUs and the Integration of Artificial Intelligence
• Discussion on Campus Safety
• Discussion on Federal and State Issues

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities will meet to discuss legislative and Board of Regents updates. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Pepsi.

• Legislative Updates
• Pepsi
• Board of Regents Updates

The Council approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025, meeting. Members discussed legislative priorities for the 2025 session and reported on federal grant cancellations and campus safety measures across Louisiana HBCUs.

• Approved minutes of the February 26, 2025, meeting

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities will meet to review legislative updates and Board of Regents reports. The agenda includes a discussion regarding The Walt Disney Company and an overview of the HBCU Report.

• Legislative Update
• Discussion regarding The Walt Disney Company
• Board of Regents Updates
• HBCU Report Overview

The Council approved the minutes from its October 2, 2024, meeting. Members discussed upcoming legislative funding priorities and reviewed career development opportunities provided by The Walt Disney Company.

• Approved minutes of the October 2, 2024, meeting

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The HBCU Advisory Council is meeting to discuss legislative updates, recognize 2024 White House HBCU Scholars, and hear campus updates from Grambling State, Xavier, Southern University system campuses, and Dillard University. The agenda also includes an HBCU Utilities Summit and public comment.

• Legislative updates affecting HBCUs
• Recognition of 2024 White House HBCU Scholars
• Campus updates from Grambling State, Xavier, Southern University Baton Rouge, Southern University Agricultural Center, Southern University Shreveport, Southern University New Orleans, Southern University Law Center, and Dillard University
• HBCU Utilities Summit discussion

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Louisiana HBCU Advisory Council will meet to approve minutes from 2023, receive a legislative update, hear presentations from the Louisiana Workforce Commission and Pepsi, and get updates from eight HBCU campuses. The council will also hear from the National Board of Advisors on HBCUs and a training institute founder.

• Legislative update
• Pepsi presentation by Franklyn Simmons, GM Market Sr. Director
• National Board of Advisors on HBCUs update by Dr. Walter Kimbrough
• Success Training Institute presentation by Dr. D.L. Wallace
• Campus updates from GSU, XULA, SUBR, SUAg, SUSLA, SUNO, SULC, and Dillard

The council approved the April and October 2023 minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and campus updates.

• Approved 2023 Minutes for April and October

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities will meet to discuss cybersecurity and affirmative action. The body will also review the 2023 HBCU Week Conference and receive campus and committee updates.

• 2023 HBCU Week Conference recap and scholar recognition
• State and Grambling State University cybersecurity updates
• Affirmative action discussion led by Southern University System President Dennis Shields
• Updates on Academic Affairs, State and Federal programs, and Workforce and Economic Development

The Council recognized seven 2023 White House HBCU Scholar Recipients with certificates. No official votes on minutes were taken as a quorum was not established. The meeting included updates on federal HBCU initiatives, STEM funding, and cybersecurity programs.

• Deferred approval of April minutes to March 19, 2024 (no quorum)

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities will meet to receive presentations and campus updates. The body is scheduled to discuss HBCU insurance premiums and receive a legislative update.

• Project Reach presentation by Willie Henderson of Cyber.org
• Capitol Park Museum update
• HBCU Insurance Premiums discussion
• Legislative Update
• Campus Updates

The Council approved the minutes from the February 16, 2023, meeting. Members discussed rising insurance premiums for HBCUs and received updates on cybersecurity initiatives and campus developments.

• Approved minutes of the February 16, 2023, meeting

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Advisory Council on HBCUs will hear updates on Xavier Medical School planning, LED initiatives, SUNO and Dillard nursing programs, and a museum project. The meeting includes call to order, oath of office, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Xavier Medical School Planning update by Dr. Reynold Verrett
• LED Update and Information by Brenda Guess and Chris Stelly
• SUNO Nursing Program update by Dr. Kelly D. Smith
• Dillard Master of Science in Nursing update by Dr. Sharon W. Hutchinson
• Capitol Park Museum Project update

The Council approved the minutes from the October 25, 2022, meeting. The session primarily consisted of informational updates regarding nursing programs at SUNO and Dillard University, LED funding opportunities, and the HBCU Museum Project.

• Approved minutes of the October 25, 2022, meeting

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is meeting to review Act 236 and receive updates from various committees. The session includes introductions of new university presidents and a presentation on GNO, Inc. entrepreneurs.

• Review of Act 236
• Update from the National Board of Advisors on HBCUs by Dr. Walter Kimbrough
• Presentation on GNO, Inc. Entrepreneurs by Daphine Barnes
• Museum Project update from Rodneyna Hart
• Committee presentations on Academic Affairs, State and Federal Programs, Workforce and Economic Development, and Public Relations

The Council conducted a meeting to swear in new members and review the roles of the body under Act 236. Members discussed federal funding, STEM entrepreneurship programs, and a proposal for HBCU representation at the Capitol Park Museum. The only formal action taken was the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of the May 24, 2022 meeting

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The council will hear legislative reports, recognize departing and new members, and discuss the role of HBCUs in reaching the state's 2030 education goal. University presidents will provide updates on their institutions.

• Legislative reports
• Recognition of Dr. Ray Belton (Southern University System) and Dr. Walter Kimbrough (Dillard University)
• Pathways to 2030 presentation by Dr. Tristan Denley
• Presidential roundtable with updates from Southern University, Dillard, Xavier, and Grambling State
• Public comments period

The Council approved the minutes from the February 16, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the 'Pathway to 2030' plan to increase college credentials and received updates on campus achievements from various HBCU leaders.

• Approved minutes of the February 16, 2022 meeting

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is meeting to review research and internship opportunities from industry partners. The body will also discuss a summer STEM prep program and hold a roundtable on campus safety across several universities.

• Industry partner HBCU research and internship opportunities presentation
• LUMCON/HBCU Summer STEM Prep Program discussion
• Campus safety roundtable featuring Southern, SUNO, SUS, Southern Law Center, Southern Ag Center, Dillard University, Grambling, and Xavier University

The council approved the minutes from the November 2, 2021 meeting. Members discussed industry partnerships with Folgers Coffee, STEM scholarship opportunities via LUMCON, and campus security measures following a bomb threat at Southern University.

• Approved minutes of the Nov. 2, 2021 meeting

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Louisiana HBCU Advisory Council will meet via Zoom to discuss broadband connectivity, including a state update and a federal outlook, and hear about a grant from the Southern University Law Center. The meeting also includes reports from HBCU leaders and approval of minutes.

• Louisiana Office of Broadband update by Veneeth Iyengar
• Federal broadband outlook by Brian Looser, policy advisor to Sen. Bill Cassidy
• Southern University Law Center NTIA grant presentation by Chancellor John Pierre
• HBCU highlights from Southern University System, Dillard University, and Xavier University

The council approved the minutes from the April 26, 2021 meeting. Members received updates on state and federal broadband grant opportunities and shared campus highlights regarding enrollment and disaster recovery.

• Approved minutes of the April 26, 2021 meeting

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities will meet to discuss legislation from the 2021 regular session. The meeting includes a presentation of a Senate Concurrent Resolution and reports on accomplishments from various HBCU institutions.

• Presentation of Senate Concurrent Resolution
• Discussion of 2021 Regular Session Legislation
• Spotlight on accomplishments from Grambling State University, Southern University (Baton Rouge, Shreveport, New Orleans, Ag. Center, Law Center), Xavier University, and Dillard University

The Council met via Zoom to discuss the 2021 Regular Legislative Session and receive progress reports from various Louisiana HBCU presidents and chancellors. The only formal action taken was the unanimous approval of the February meeting minutes.

• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Council will hear presentations regarding the Kellogg Foundation and the HBCU Small Business Innovation Research Center of Excellence. Members will also receive updates on 2021 council goals, workforce development, and the Board of Regents.

• Presentation by Christy Slater of the Kellogg Foundation
• Discussion on HBCU Small Business Innovation Research Center of Excellence
• Update on 2021 Council Goals for Academic Affairs, Workforce and Economic Development, and Public Relations
• Board of Regents update from Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed

The Council unanimously approved the minutes from the November meeting. Members received presentations on Kellogg Foundation grant opportunities and a proposed collaborative Small Business Innovation Research Center of Excellence. Workgroups provided updates on teacher preparation strategies, workforce development, and public relations planning.

• Approved November Council meeting minutes (unanimous)

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The HBCU Advisory Council is holding a meeting via video conference. The provided text contains only the meeting notice and instructions for public comment; no specific agenda items were listed.

The provided minutes consist of an attendance list and a note that the minutes are in draft format. No actions, votes, or decisions were recorded in the text.

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is meeting via video conference on August 3, 2020. The meeting can be viewed live online. Public comments are accepted via conference call or in writing, limited to three minutes per comment.

• Meeting held via video conference due to COVID-19
• Public comments accepted via conference call at 888-204-5984, code 1755460#
• Meeting live streamed at regents.la.gov/live

The Council unanimously approved the minutes from the February meeting. Members received reports on the digital divide and COVID-19 operational responses from several university presidents and chancellors. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved February Council meeting minutes (unanimous)

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The HBCU Advisory Council will meet to review workgroup updates and state and federal program recommendations. The agenda includes discussions on academic workgroups, public relations outreach, and upcoming events such as HBCU Day at the Capitol.

• Public Relations/Outreach Workgroup debrief
• State & Federal Programs Recommendations Review
• Academic Workgroup update
• Board of Regents updates
• HBCU Day at the Capitol

The Council approved the minutes from the August meeting. Members received briefings on communications, federal funding strategies, and academic retention challenges. The Council also discussed upcoming legislative events and dual enrollment goals.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is meeting to review IPEDS data on student enrollment, retention, and completion. The body will discuss academic workgroup recommendations and research collaboration among HBCUs. Representatives from several universities will share best practices for student success.

• Review of HBCU IPEDS Data on Student Enrollment, Retention and Completion
• Update on HBCU Academic Workgroup Recommendations
• Discussion on Research Collaboration Among HBCUs
• Presentation on Project Success by U.S. Department of Education directors
• Overview of HBCU Send-Off in Lake Charles

The council met to discuss student enrollment data and retention strategies across Louisiana HBCUs. No formal votes were taken as a quorum was not established. Members reviewed the progress of academic workgroup recommendations currently being acted upon by Regents.

• Deferred approval of minutes due to lack of quorum
• Tabled formal actions due to lack of quorum

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Louisiana HBCU Advisory Council will meet on April 24, 2019, at the State Capitol. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a presentation of a Senate Concurrent Resolution by Sen. Bishop, open discussion of 2019 Regular Session legislation, and a spotlight on HBCU accomplishments. The meeting will also cover future meetings and next steps.

• Presentation of Senate Concurrent Resolution by Sen. Bishop
• Open Discussion of 2019 Regular Session Legislation
• Around the Table – Spotlight on HBCU Accomplishments
• Future Meetings, Future Focus Areas and Next Steps

The Council unanimously approved the minutes from the February meeting. Members discussed legislative recommendations to be filed as a Senate Concurrent Resolution and reviewed academic and enrollment achievements from various HBCU campuses.

• Approved February Council minutes (unanimous)

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities will meet to present its Final HBCU Advisory Council Report. The meeting includes reports from workgroups focused on academics, state and federal programs, economic and workforce development, and public relations.

• Presentation of Final HBCU Advisory Council Report
• Academic Workgroup Report
• State and Federal Programs Workgroup Report
• Economic and Workforce Development Workgroup Report
• Public Relations and Outreach Workgroup Report

The Council unanimously approved the minutes from the August and November meetings and accepted the final HBCU Advisory Council Report. Members discussed workgroup recommendations regarding academic funding, workforce development, and public relations.

• Approved August and November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted the HBCU Advisory Council Report (unanimous)

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is meeting to receive workgroup reports on public relations, economic development, state/federal programs, and academic affairs. A student hackathon and HBCU experience presentation is scheduled. The council will also discuss reporting timelines, future meetings, and next steps.

• Student Hackathon and HBCU Experience presentation by Chevel Powell, Brianna Golden, Jimmie Herring, and Cydney Stevenson
• Public Relations and Outreach Workgroup Report by Pres. Rick Gallot and Pres. Walter Kimbrough
• Economic and Workforce Development Workgroup Report by Chancellor Mims-Devezin, Secretary Dejoie, and Ms. Mandi Mitchell
• State and Federal Programs Workgroup Report by Pres. Reynold Verret and Dr. Toya Bares-Teamer
• Academic Affairs Workgroup Report by Chairman Randal Gaines and Dr. James Ammons

The Council heard presentations from students regarding identity, voting statistics, and the GIFT project. Four workgroups reported their objectives concerning public relations, economic development, state and federal programs, and academics. No formal votes were recorded.

• Scheduled next meeting for February 6, 2019, at Grambling State University
• Requested workgroups complete reports by January 4, 2019

Advisory Council on Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The HBCU Advisory Council will hold a meeting at Southern University at New Orleans to conduct oaths of office and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The council will also review and discuss Act 236 of 2018 with representatives from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development and the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

• Election of a Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and discussion of Act 236 of 2018
• Presentation on best practices from Dr. Toya Barnes Teamer
• Discussion with Louisiana Department of Economic Development
• Discussion with Louisiana Workforce Commission

The council elected a Chair and Vice Chair and approved the establishment of council workgroups, including Board of Regents staff leads and co-chairs. Members also reviewed Act 236 of 2018 and discussed best practices and economic development.

• Elected Senator Wesley Bishop as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Kim Hunter Reed as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Council workgroups, Board of Regents staff leads, and workgroup co-chairs (unanimous)