Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing requests to establish a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at LSU A&M and an undergraduate certificate in Categorical Medical Laboratory Science at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. The meeting also includes proposals for facility naming rights and various employment contracts.
- Proposal to establish a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at LSU A&M
- Proposal for an Undergraduate Certificate in Categorical Medical Laboratory Science at LSU HSC-New Orleans
- Request to name the LSUA Student Success Center the Martin Family Student Success Center following a $2,000,000 contribution
- Request to name the LSU School of Education for Lutrill and Pearl Payne
- Authorization of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for Seton Hall with LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
The Board of Supervisors approved the establishment of a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and an undergraduate certificate in Categorical Medical Laboratory Science. Members also approved several building and program naming requests and merged two committees into the Inclusion, Civil Rights & Title IX Committee.
- Approved establishment of Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
- Approved Undergraduate Certificate in Categorical Medical Laboratory Science
- Approved naming of Martin Family Student Success Center at LSU Alexandria
- Approved naming of LSU School of Education for Lutrill and Pearl Payne, LSU Graduate School for Dr. Pinkie Gordon Lane, and Art & Design Building for Julian T. White
- Approved dissolution of the School of Collaborative Academic Programs
- Approved 100% online offering of the MS in Finance
- Approved merging Diversity and Inclusion Committee with Title IX and Access Compliance Committee
- Approved employment contracts for Keli Zinn and Joshua Jordan
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The LSU Board of Supervisors will consider several academic and financial items, including the establishment of the Institute for Energy Innovation funded by a $25 million investment from Shell, approval of the FY 2023-24 operating budget, and a posthumous degree. The board will also discuss a lease for renovation of the LSU Football Operations Building and an employment contract extension for the Athletics Director.
- Establish Institute for Energy Innovation with $25M from Shell
- Approve FY 2023-24 Operating Budget Request
- Award posthumous Bachelor of Science in Marketing to Allison Nicole Rice
- Approve schematic design and lease for renovation/expansion of LSU Football Operations Building
- Approve employment contract extension for Athletics Director
The Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2022-2023 operating budget, including several multi-million dollar funding authorizations. The Board also authorized the expansion of the LSU Football Operations Building and approved several new academic institutes and scholarships.
- Approved FY 2022-2023 operating budget including $18.4M for Scholarship First Pentagon & STEM, $15.5M for salary competitiveness, $16M for NCI designation, $15.7M for research/extension, and $25M for graduate education
- Approved schematic design and lease with Tiger Athletic Foundation for LSU Football Operations Building renovation and expansion
- Approved employment contract extension for the Athletics Director
- Approved establishment of the Institute for Energy Innovation
- Approved conditional approval of the Center for Economics, Business & Policy Research
- Approved designation of the Social Research and Evaluation Center as a Center of Research Excellence
- Approved posthumous degree for Ms. Allison Nicole Rice
- Approved termination of the Graduate Certificate in Workforce Development
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is meeting to discuss the FY 2022-2023 operating budget and the FY 2023-2024 capital outlay budget. The body is reviewing a proposed phased tuition increase for the University Laboratory School and the reauthorization of the Stephenson Disaster Management Institute.
- Proposed phased tuition increase for LSU’s University Laboratory School ($500 increase in AY2023-24 and $500 in AY 2024-25)
- Recommendation to approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget
- Request for approval of the FY 2023-2024 Five-Year Capital Outlay Budget Request
- Request to sell the former Earl K. Long Hospital Property
- Establishment of the Margaret Edwards Nursing Scholarship ($10,000) and LSUE Athletic Scholarship ($2,500)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors is reviewing requests to establish graduate certificates in Occupational Physiology and Nonprofit Administration at LSU Shreveport. The body is also discussing employment contracts for basketball and baseball coaches, as well as a $5 million gift for the Early Childhood Education Institute.
- Request to establish a Graduate Certificate in Occupational Physiology at LSU Shreveport
- Request to establish a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration at LSU Shreveport
- Employment contracts for Men’s Head Basketball Coach Matt McMahon and three assistant coaches
- Employment agreements for baseball assistant coaches Wes Johnson and Joshua Jordan
- Report on a $5 million gift from the Goyettes for the Early Childhood Education Institute
The Board of Supervisors approved a $5,999,500 expenditure from the Feist Legacy Account for the Feist Weiller Cancer Center. The Board also authorized employment contracts for several athletics coaches and administrators and approved new graduate certificates for LSU Shreveport.
- Approved $5,999,500 from Feist Legacy Account for Feist Weiller Cancer Center
- Approved Graduate Certificate in Occupational Physiology at LSU Shreveport
- Approved Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration at LSU Shreveport
- Approved employment contract for Men’s Head Basketball Coach Matt McMahon
- Approved employment agreements for assistant basketball coaches Ronnie Hamilton, Casey Long, and Cody Toppert
- Approved employment contract for Baseball Assistant Coach Wes Johnson
- Approved term sheet for Assistant Baseball Coach Joshua Jordan
- Approved term sheet for Executive Deputy Athletics Director Keli Zinn
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The LSU Board of Supervisors Nominating Committee is meeting to select a Chair for the committee. The committee will also consider candidates for the position of Chair-Elect.
- Selection of a Chair of the Nominating Committee
- Consideration of candidates for Chair-Elect
The Nominating Committee met to select its own chair and recommend a candidate for the board's chair-elect position. The committee appointed Mr. Williams as its chair and voted to recommend Supervisor Jimmie Woods for chair-elect.
- Appointed Mr. Williams as Nominating Committee Chair
- Recommended Supervisor Jimmie Woods for chair-elect (4-0)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The LSU Board of Supervisors is reviewing multi-year academic plans for the 2023-24 through 2025-26 academic years. These plans outline intended degree programs designed to coordinate statewide offerings and meet workforce needs.
- Approval of LSU campuses' three-year academic plans (AY2023-24 to AY2025-26)
- Request to authorize undergraduate admissions policies related to standardized tests
- Proposed employment agreements for Men’s Basketball Head Coach and several assistant coaches
- Request to approve FY 2022 Supplemental Appropriation and FY 2023 Appropriations
- LSU Alexandria request to change the Department of Education to the School of Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The LSU Board of Supervisors is reviewing requests from LSU Shreveport to establish a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Studies and a Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Administration. The meeting also includes discussions on athletics employment agreements for football and volleyball coaches.
- Establishment of BFA in Media Studies at LSU Shreveport
- Establishment of BS in Nonprofit Administration at LSU Shreveport
- New Undergraduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration
- Employment agreements for Head Football Coach and ten Assistant Football Coaches
- Employment agreement for Head Volleyball Coach
The Board of Supervisors approved several new academic programs at LSU Shreveport and authorized employment agreements for head coaches in football, volleyball, and men's basketball. The Board also approved the conferral of degrees for 2022 commencement and various facility naming requests.
- Approved Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Studies at LSU Shreveport
- Approved Bachelor of Science and Undergraduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration at LSU Shreveport
- Approved employment agreement for Head Football Coach Brian Kelly
- Approved employment contracts for 10 Assistant Football Coaches and an amendment for Brad Davis
- Approved employment agreements for Head Volleyball Coach Tonya Johnson and Head Men's Basketball Coach Matt McMahon
- Approved posthumous BS in Mechanical Engineering for Robert Justin Fields
- Approved naming of the Dr. Lacy & Edie Williams Boathouse and the Our Lady of the Lake Interdisciplinary Science Building
- Approved conferral of degrees for CY2022 commencement exercises
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The LSU Board of Supervisors meets over two days to vote on academic programs, research centers, and administrative items. Key decisions include renewing the Center for Emerging Viral Threats as a Center of Research Excellence, establishing a new PhD in Pathology, and approving new contracts for assistant coaches. The board will also consider property leases, budget amendments, and various financial reports.
- Continued designation of Center for Emerging Viral Threats (CEVT) with $4M annual budget
- Establish PhD in Pathology and Translational Pathobiology at LSU Health Shreveport
- Approve new employment contracts for seven assistant coaches
- Lease of property at Rosepine Research Station in Vernon Parish
- Amend FY 2021-2022 Five-Year Capital Outlay Budget