Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors public meetings in 2023
8 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The LSU Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider several new academic programs, including a Bachelor of Music Therapy at LSU A&M. The agenda also includes discussions on campus land purchases in New Orleans and lease agreements for athletic facilities.
- Request to establish a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree at LSU A&M
- Request from LSUS to establish three new graduate programs in rehabilitation and behavior analysis
- Request to amend land purchase approvals near Tulane Ave. and Claiborne Ave. in New Orleans
- Request for a lease agreement with Caddo Parish School Board for a baseball facility
- Request for initial designation of the Center for GeoInformatics as a Research Excellence Center
The Board of Supervisors approved the establishment of several new degree programs and certificates. They also authorized the purchase of remaining non-state owned property in New Orleans and approved various lease agreements.
- Approved Bachelor of Music Therapy at LSU A&M (unanimous)
- Approved MS in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling and Graduate Certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling at LSUS (unanimous)
- Approved MS in Applied Behavior Analysis at LSUS (unanimous)
- Approved designation of Center for GeoInformatics as Center of Research Excellence (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of remaining non-state owned property bounded by Tulane Ave., Claiborne Ave., Poydras Street, and Galvez Ave. in New Orleans (unanimous)
- Approved lease agreement between LSUS and Caddo Parish School Board for entrance road and baseball facility (unanimous)
- Approved amended Mission Support Payment Agreement for LSU Health Shreveport (unanimous)
- Approved establishment of Austin and Colin Conn Endowed Professorship in Psychiatry at LSUHSC-NO (unanimous)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The LSU Board of Supervisors is considering several academic changes, including a new certificate at LSU Eunice and the termination of an institute at LSU Health Sciences Center. The meeting also includes presentations on cybersecurity initiatives and updates on university property and facilities.
- Establishment of a 30-hour Certificate of General Studies at LSU Eunice
- Continued authorization of the Red River Watershed Management Institute for five years
- Termination of the Early Intervention Institute at LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans
- LSU Shreveport request to split the Department of Management and Marketing
- LSU-Alexandria request to approve a land lease to the Alexandria Museum of Art
The Board of Supervisors approved several academic program changes, land leases, and personnel actions. Key approvals included two construction projects for LSU HCSD and an employment agreement amendment for the baseball head coach.
- Approved $4.35M for LSU HCSD Lallie Kemp New Clinic Building (Unanimous)
- Approved $1.98M for LSU HCSD Medical Center Entrance and Canopy Remodel (Unanimous)
- Approved amendment to employment agreement for Baseball Head Coach Jay Johnson (Unanimous)
- Approved establishment of Certificate of General Studies at LSU Eunice (Unanimous)
- Approved land lease to Alexandria Museum of Art for military vehicle display (Unanimous)
- Approved purchase of remaining non-State owned lots in Square 440, New Orleans (Unanimous)
- Approved termination of Early Intervention Institute at LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans (Unanimous)
- Approved termination of Certificate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology at LSU Alexandria (Unanimous)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The LSU Board of Supervisors is reviewing a proposal to establish a Master of Interior Design program. The meeting also includes discussions on athletic employment agreements, budget approvals, and various campus naming requests.
- Proposal to establish a Master of Interior Design with projected revenue starting at $75K
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Operating Budget
- Request for FY 2024-2025 Five-Year Capital Outlay Budget Request
- New employment agreements for Men’s Golf, Women’s Basketball, and Gymnastics coaches
- Proposed increase to football and women's basketball ticket prices and tradition funds
The Board of Supervisors approved the operating budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The board also authorized several athletic employment agreements, ticket price increases, and the establishment of a Master of Interior Design degree.
- Approved FY 2023-2024 operating budget with $1,379,579,177 for unrestricted expenses
- Approved establishment of Master of Interior Design at LSU A&M
- Approved employment agreements for coaches Chuck Winstead (Golf) and Kim Mulkey (Women's Basketball)
- Approved football and women's basketball season ticket and parking price increases
- Approved FY 2024-2025 Five-Year Capital Outlay Budget Request
- Approved 24-month rent reduction for Lake Charles Memorial Hospital effective July 1, 2023
- Approved donation of property at 807 Jackson Street to LSUA Foundation
- Elected Patrick Morrow as Chair-Elect
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will conduct a meeting to select a Chair for the Nominating Committee. The Board will also consider candidates for the position of Chair-Elect, potentially in executive session.
- Selection of a Chair for the Nominating Committee
- Consideration of Candidates for Chair-Elect
The Nominating Committee elected a new committee chair and selected a nominee for the position of Chair-elect. The committee will report the recommendation for Chair-elect to the full board at the next meeting.
- Elected James Williams as Nominating Committee Chair by acclamation
- Nominated Patrick Morrow as Chair-elect (6-0)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The LSU Board of Supervisors will consider approving three-year academic plans for all campuses, including new degree programs and certificates. The board will also vote on leases for athletic facility renovations, amendments to hospital partnership agreements, and new term sheets for assistant football coaches. Several items are consent agenda or routine reports.
- Recommendation to approve LSU campuses' three-year academic plans for AY2023-24 to AY2025-26
- Request to authorize lease with Tiger Athletic Foundation for renovation of women's basketball locker room and related areas in Pete Maravich Assembly Center
- Request from LSU Health Shreveport to amend Ochsner LSU Health System partnership agreements, including terminating equipment leases for hospitals in Monroe and Shreveport
- Request from LSU A&M to approve new term sheet for assistant football coach
- Request to authorize multi-media rights agreement with Playfly Sports Properties
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The LSU Board of Supervisors will consider establishing two new graduate certificates: a 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Analytics. The board will also vote on amending student employment regulations to allow half-time students to qualify as student employees. Other agenda items include approval of committee recommendations, personnel actions, and various financial and facility reports.
- Proposed Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management (12 credit hours, online and on-campus)
- Proposed Graduate Certificate in Financial Analytics (online and on-campus, stackable credential)
- Amendment to Board Regulations to change student employee definition from full-time to half-time enrollment
- Semi-Annual Financial Report for six-month period ending December 31, 2022
- Approval of capital improvement projects above $175,000 and design contracts
The Board of Supervisors approved various committee recommendations, including a Finance Committee vote of 11-2. The Board also unanimously approved an amendment to the Board Self-Evaluation Policy and several personnel actions. A resolution of appreciation for Ms. Lizzie Shaw was adopted.
- Approved February 10, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved non-finance committee recommendations from April 21, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Finance Committee recommendations (11-2)
- Approved amendment to Board Self-Evaluation Policy (unanimous)
- Approved personnel actions requiring Board approval (unanimous)
- Approved financial, entity reimbursement, metric, supplier diversity, and facility summary reports (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution of appreciation for Ms. Lizzie Shaw (unanimous)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The LSU Board of Supervisors will meet on April 21, 2023, to consider committee recommendations including new graduate certificates in cybersecurity risk management and financial analytics, a contract for dining services, a sponsorship agreement with Coca-Cola, leases for university property, and amended employment contracts for football coaches. The board will also receive financial and facility reports and consider personnel actions.
- Request to authorize a contract for dining services
- Request to approve a sponsorship agreement with Coca-Cola Bottling Company United – Gulf Coast, LLC
- Amended employment contracts for Football Coaches Brad Davis and Matt House
- Request from LSU A&M to Establish the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management
- Request from LSU A&M to Establish the Graduate Certificate in Financial Analytics
The Board of Supervisors approved the establishment of graduate certificates in Cybersecurity Risk Management and Financial Analytics. The Board also authorized a dining services contract and several academic and facility leases. The meeting was adjourned early due to a lack of quorum.
- Approved Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Risk Management (unanimous)
- Approved Graduate Certificate in Financial Analytics (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to student employment regulations (unanimous)
- Approved request to negotiate and execute a dining services contract (4-2)
- Approved sponsorship agreement with Coca-Cola Bottling Company United-Gulf Coast, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved lease with U.S. General Services Administration for School of Veterinary Medicine space (unanimous)
- Approved Act 959 Project to replace LSU Health Sciences Center Campus Data Center (unanimous)
- Approved amended employment contracts for football coaches Brad Davis and Matt House (unanimous)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors
The LSU Board of Supervisors will consider several items including authorizing a contract for dining services, approving a partnership with Our Lady of the Lake for the student health center, and naming the Dale Brown/Sue Gunter Court. The board will also vote on conferring degrees for 2023 commencement, revising LSU A&M's vision and mission statements, and naming rooms in the football operations building.
- Request to authorize negotiation and execution of a contract for dining services
- Request to authorize agreements for Our Lady of the Lake sponsorship/partnership and operation of Student Health Center
- Request to name the Dale Brown/Sue Gunter Court
- Request to name two rooms in the Football Operations Building: Kelly Family Team Room and A. Michael Aura MD Safeties Meeting Room
- Request to revise LSU A&M vision and mission statements