Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors public meetings in 2021

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors and its committees are meeting to discuss academic authorizations, property leases, and athletic coach term sheets. A primary focus is the approval of an updated master plan for the Burden Museum and Gardens to unify its educational and research missions.

• Updated Master Plan for Burden Museum and Gardens
• Term sheets for LSU Football Head Coach and Assistant Coaches
• Airspace lease for a bridge to repurpose the old Interim Louisiana Hospital
• Property donation at 722 Murray Street in Alexandria
• Lease authorization with Chi Omega and related construction

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 operating budget and various academic program requests. The body is also discussing contracts and a termination agreement for the head football coach.

• Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget Request
• Request from LSU Alexandria to establish a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences
• Approval of contract and termination agreement for the Head Football Coach
• Establishment of three endowed scholarships at LSU Eunice, including $20,000 from Acadian Medical Center Pink Ladies
• Request to authorize a contract for the implementation of a Student Information System

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors is reviewing the FY 2021-2022 operating budget and the FY 2022-2023 capital outlay budget. The Board is also considering amendments to faculty regulations and extending the temporary removal of standardized test requirements for the 2022-23 academic year.

• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget
• Approval of the FY 2022-2023 Five-Year Capital Outlay Budget Request
• Extension of authority to remove standardized test score requirements for all LSU campuses for the 2022-23 academic year
• Amendment of Board Regulations regarding faculty representative bodies and financial reporting
• Approval of contracts for baseball, swimming, and track & field coaches

The Board approved an operating budget of $1,190,016,205 for unrestricted expenses and $1,964,876,382 for restricted funds. The Board also voted to name the men’s basketball court in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center as "Dale Brown Court." Additional approvals included new academic certificates, coaching contracts, and the FY 2022-2023 capital outlay budget request.

• Approved naming the men’s basketball court 'Dale Brown Court' (12-3)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 operating budget including $1,190,016,205 for unrestricted expenses
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Five-Year Capital Outlay Budget Request
• Approved extension of standardized test score removal for admissions for AY 2022-23
• Approved establishment of Undergraduate Certificate in Construction Management at LSU A&M
• Approved naming the wellness facility in Huey P. Long Fieldhouse as 'Ochsner Wellness Center'
• Approved employment contracts for coaches Jay Johnson, Rick Bishop, and Harrison Houle
• Elected Ms. Jones as Chair-elect

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing requests to establish a Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning and Taxation and to extend the suspension of standardized test requirements for 2022-23 admissions. The meeting also includes approvals for various head and assistant athletic coach contracts and the continued authorization of two research centers.

• Establishment of a 16-hour Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning and Taxation for J.D. students
• Extension of the authorization to remove standardized test score requirements for Academic Year 2022-23
• Continued five-year authorization of the Horace C. Hearne, Jr. Institute for Theoretical Physics
• Continued five-year designation of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center of Excellence
• Approval of contracts for Women's Basketball, Women's Golf, and Head Baseball coaches

The Board of Supervisors approved several head coach contracts for women's basketball, softball, and women's golf, as well as a term sheet for the head baseball coach. The Board also authorized a new graduate certificate in Estate Planning and Taxation and extended the removal of standardized test requirements for admissions through Academic Year 2022-23.

• Approved Graduate Certificate in Estate Planning and Taxation
• Extended removal of standardized test score requirement for admissions through AY 2022-23
• Approved contracts for coaches Kimberly Mulkey, Beth Torina, and Garrett Runion
• Approved term sheet for head baseball coach Jay Johnson
• Approved contracts for assistant coaches Dan Fitzgerald, Jason Kelly, Sytia Messer, and Brad Davis
• Authorized contract with WebTPA Employer Services, LLC for LSU First Health Plan
• Authorized contract with UnitedHealthcare for LSU First Retiree Medicare Advantage Plan
• Approved amendments to Rules and Regulations regarding salary increase reporting (11-2)

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors is reviewing requests for new Master of Science and PhD degree programs. The meeting also includes discussions on faculty resolutions, athletics employment contracts, and university property matters.

• Letter of Intent for a Master of Science in Architecture at LSU A&M
• Letter of Intent for a PhD in Pathology and Translational Pathobiology at LSUHSC-Shreveport
• Approval of FY 2021 Supplemental Appropriation and FY 2022 Appropriations
• Replacement of the LSU Student Union Building roof via Act 959 Project
• Employment contracts for several LSU Alexandria athletic head coaches

The Board of Supervisors approved the employment contract for President William F. Tate IV and adopted a resolution regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for students. The Board also authorized several academic programs, athletic coach contracts, and a $2.4M roof replacement for the Student Union Building.

• Approved contract for LSU President William F. Tate IV (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 vaccination resolution with statutory opt-out clause (9-2)
• Approved $2,414,975 estimated cost for Student Union roof replacement
• Approved $5,960,000 expenditure of Carroll W. Feist Legacy Funds for Feist Weiller Cancer Center
• Approved Policy on Student-Athlete Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)
• Approved Letters of Intent for MS in Architecture and PhD in Pathology & Translational Pathobiology
• Approved employment contracts for six LSU Alexandria head coaches
• Granted President Emeritus status to Thomas C. Galligan (unanimous)

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve several academic and athletic items, including a term sheet for Kim Mulkey as head women's basketball coach with a $2.5 million first-year compensation, and a contract amendment for assistant football coach Mickey Joseph raising his salary to $500,000. The board will also consider establishing a new undergraduate certificate in criminal justice at LSU Alexandria, creating an endowed chair in skull base surgery at LSU Health New Orleans, and adjusting women's basketball ticket prices. Additionally, the board will conduct executive interviews for the LSU president search.

• Term sheet for Kim Mulkey as LSU Head Women's Basketball Coach, $2.5 million first-year compensation
• Contract amendment for Robert L. 'Mickey' Joseph, Jr., Assistant Head Football Coach, salary increase to $500,000
• Establishment of Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice at LSU Alexandria
• Establishment of Daniel W. Nuss, MD Endowed Chair in Skull Base Surgery at LSU Health New Orleans
• Amendment to Athletics Ticket, Parking, and Tradition Fund Policy for women's basketball pricing, potential $1.7 million revenue

The Board of Supervisors selected Dr. William Tate to serve as the next LSU President. The Board also approved several academic programs, athletic contracts, and personnel appointments.

• Selected Dr. William Tate as LSU President
• Approved conferral of degrees for CY 2021 commencement
• Approved establishment of Undergraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice at LSU Alexandria
• Approved establishment of Daniel W. Nuss, MD Endowed Chair in Skull Base Surgery at LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans
• Approved term sheet for Kim Mulkey as Head Women's Basketball Coach
• Approved contract amendment for Assistant Head Football Coach Robert L. “Mickey” Joseph, Jr.
• Approved amendments to Athletics Ticket, Parking, and Tradition Fund Policy for Women’s Basketball pricing
• Approved retroactive appointment of Thomas Galligan as President and David Lewis as Acting Chancellor

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors will vote on establishing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at LSU Alexandria, merging academic divisions at LSU Eunice, and approving summer 2021 commencement dates. They will also receive updates on Title IX compliance, the presidential search, and litigation.

• Request to establish BS in Computer Science at LSU Alexandria ($14,150 accreditation costs, $162,000 faculty hires)
• Request to merge Liberal Arts and Sciences/Mathematics into Division of Arts and Sciences at LSU Eunice (saving $54,000)
• Approval of summer 2021 commencement dates for all LSU campuses (on or after August 1, 2021)
• Presentation on LSU Action Plan and Title IX Compliance
• Update on presidential search and Lewis v. LSU Board litigation

The Board of Supervisors approved several academic changes, including a new Computer Science degree at LSU Alexandria. They authorized $10 million for a Student Success Center and approved the schematic design for an Interdisciplinary Science Building. The Board also established new representation rules for hospital oversight boards.

• Approved $10M for LSU Alexandria Student Success Center ($5M Private; $5M GOB)
• Approved establishment of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at LSU Alexandria
• Approved schematic design for Interdisciplinary Science Building at LSU A&M
• Approved merging Liberal Arts and Sciences and Mathematics divisions at LSU Eunice
• Approved conferral of degrees for 2021 summer commencement
• Approved changing LSU Alexandria's BA in World Religions to BA in Religious Studies
• Approved amendment to Board Regulations regarding employee transaction reimbursements
• Approved requirement for Board members to serve on UMC and OLHS boards of directors

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors will receive a report from Husch Blackwell on Title IX allegations at LSU A&M. The board will also consider multiple naming requests for facilities and programs, approve employment contracts for athletic coaches, and receive reports on winter storm damage and financial updates. Several items are presented for approval, including new academic programs and certificates.

• Report by Husch Blackwell on Title IX allegations at LSU A&M
• Request to name the Barnes Ogden Studio Arts Complex ($2 million donation)
• Request to rename the LSU Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Medical and Health Physics Program to Dr. Charles M. Smith Medical and Health Physics Program (planned gift ~$6 million)
• Request to approve employment contract for Mary Fran Flory, Head Volleyball Coach
• Report on February winter storm damage to university facilities

The Board approved several new degree programs, certificates, and the restructuring of the LSU Alexandria College of Arts & Sciences. The meeting also included a comprehensive report from Husch Blackwell regarding Title IX allegations and systemic deficiencies in the university's misconduct processes.

• Approved naming of Barnes Ogden Studio Arts Complex
• Approved renaming of Dr. Charles M. Smith Medical and Health Physics Program
• Approved naming of Jim and Laura Parr Professional Sales Lab
• Approved Master of Science in Medical Sciences at LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport
• Approved Letter of Intent for Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences at LSU Alexandria
• Approved restructuring of LSU Alexandria College of Arts & Sciences into three new colleges
• Approved Undergraduate Certificates in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security and Networking at LSU Shreveport
• Approved employment contracts for Head Volleyball Coach Mary Fran Flory and five assistant coaches

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors will meet via videoconference on February 23, 2021, due to the ongoing public health emergency. The only substantive agenda item is consideration of a strategy for the Utilities Modernization Initiative. The meeting includes public comment and may enter executive session.

• Consideration of Strategy for Utilities Modernization Initiative

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to begin a utilities modernization initiative. This includes a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Real Estate & Facilities Foundation (REFF), Enwave, and Louisiana Energy Partners, as well as leasing utility infrastructure to REFF.

• Approved utilities modernization initiative and cooperative endeavor agreement (13-0-1)

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors will consider creating a Department of African & African American Studies, authorizing a Food Innovation Institute, and approving a new Bachelor of Science in Plant Health Management. The board will also vote on property leases, athletics personnel contracts, and a collaboration agreement with Guild Education.

• Create Department of African & African American Studies with budget including $7,500 chair stipend and $15,050 graduate assistant
• Conditional one-year authorization of Food Innovation Institute, supported by a pending $2M U.S. Economic Development Authority grant
• Letter of Intent for Bachelor of Science in Plant Health Management in College of Agriculture
• Approve collaboration agreement with Guild Education, Inc. for LSU Online
• Authorize property lease with Pi Kappa Alpha and terminate lease with Lambda Chi Alpha

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved all committee recommendations, including the creation of the Department of African & African American Studies and a 5% compensation reduction for 34 athletics employees. The Board also authorized a new lease for Pi Kappa Alpha and approved several endowed professorships and scholarships.

• Approved creation of the Department of African & African American Studies
• Approved conditional one-year authorization of the Food Innovation Institute
• Approved Letter of Intent for Bachelor of Science in Plant Health Management
• Authorized collaboration agreement between LSU Online and Guild Education, Inc.
• Approved 5% reduction in base and supplemental compensation for 34 athletics employees
• Authorized termination of Lambda Chi Alpha lease and new lease with Pi Kappa Alpha at 10 Fraternity Lane
• Approved term sheet for Assistant Football Coach Daniel Mangas
• Approved establishment of the LSUA Endowed Professorship in Interdisciplinary Innovation and four other endowed positions/scholarships