Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors public meetings in 2025

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors will decide on establishing a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence at LSU A&M, a Bachelor of Science in Aviation at LSU Alexandria, and approve degrees for 2026 commencement exercises. The board will also review committee recommendations, personnel actions, and quarterly reports.

• Approve new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence at LSU A&M
• Approve new Bachelor of Science in Aviation at LSU Alexandria
• Approve conferral of degrees for 2026 commencement exercises
• Approve new lease and renovations for Zeta Tau Alpha at LSU A&M
• Approve term sheets for multiple football coaching positions at LSU Athletics

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss a specific legal matter. The primary item on the agenda is a discussion regarding the case of Brian Kelly, et al. v. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College.

• Discussion of Brian Kelly, et al. v. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, Docket No. 770,421

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss and consider a tenure demand by Winston G. DeCuir, Jr., and to review presidential finalists and selection. The board may enter executive session for these items. The meeting also includes discussion of the organizational structure of the LSU System.

• Consideration of tenure demand by Winston G. DeCuir, Jr.
• Review of presidential finalists and selection
• Discussion of organizational structure of the LSU System

The Board of Supervisors selected the next leadership for the university system. Dr. Wade Rousse was appointed President, and Dr. James Dalton was appointed Executive Vice President and Chancellor of the flagship campus.

• Nominated Dr. Wade Rousse as President and Dr. James Dalton as Executive Vice President and Chancellor (12-1)
• Authorized General Counsel to draft Board Bylaw amendments reflecting organizational structure changes

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors will consider several academic and administrative items, including a reorganization of basic science departments at LSU Health New Orleans, degree conversions, a program rename, a new lease for administrative offices, and new athletics employment agreements. The board will also receive reports on hurricane research, audits, and facilities.

• Merge Genetics with Microbiology, Immunology, and Parasitology into new Department of Microbiology, Genetics, and Immunology (MGI)
• Merge Biochemistry & Molecular Biology with Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics into new Department of Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Experimental Therapeutics (PBET)
• Convert Doctor of Nursing Science degrees (1988-2021) to PhD in Nursing at LSU Health New Orleans
• Rename Master of Science in Counseling to Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at LSU Shreveport
• Lease 21,498 sq ft in Bon Carre Business Center for LSU Health Care Services Division administrative operations

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several employment agreements for LSU Athletics and academic changes for LSU Health Sciences Center and LSU Shreveport. The Board also approved a lease for the LSU Health Care Services Division and adjustments to football ticket and parking pricing policies.

• Approved reorganization of Basic Sciences Departments at LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans
• Approved conversion of Doctor of Nursing Science degrees (1988-2021) to PhD in Nursing at LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans
• Approved renaming Master of Science in Counseling to MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at LSU Shreveport
• Approved lease of space for LSU Health Care Services Division administrative operations
• Approved employment agreements for Deputy Athletics Director/Chief Revenue Officer, Deputy Athletics Director/External Affairs, and Assistant Baseball Coach
• Approved pricing adjustments for football season tickets and parking via Athletics Ticket, Parking, and Tradition Fund policies
• Approved meeting minutes from September 4 and September 5, 2025

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors will consider approving the FY 2025-2026 operating budget and several athletics fee increases, including baseball season tickets. The board will also vote on naming the School of Music Recital Hall after donors John G. Turner and Jerry G. Fischer. Other items include property leases, a capital outlay project, and a request to deny sale of the Virginia K. Shehee Biomedical Research Institute.

• Recommendation to approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget
• Request to increase baseball season ticket prices, parking, and Tradition Fund
• Request to name the School of Music Recital Hall the John G. Turner and Jerry G. Fischer Recital Hall
• Request from LSU to deny consent to sale of the Virginia K. Shehee Biomedical Research Institute
• Request to approve new employment agreement for Baseball Head Coach

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget and authorized over $11 million for campus renovations and research wells. The board also approved several athletic employment contracts and ticket price increases, while denying the sale of the Virginia K. Shehee Biomedical Research Institute.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved $1.7M for Student Union Restroom Renovations (unanimous)
• Approved $10.16M for LSU PERTT Lab Research Well #3 Project (unanimous)
• Denied consent to sale of Virginia K. Shehee Biomedical Research Institute (unanimous)
• Approved ticket and parking price increases for Baseball, Women's Basketball, and Gymnastics (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreements for Julie Cromer, Jay Johnson, Josh Jordan, Josh Simpson, and Gary Redus (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreements with Bengal Village LLC for student housing at LSU Eunice (unanimous)
• Approved naming and continued authorization of nine academic centers and halls (unanimous)

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors will consider approving academic plans for all LSU institutions, including new degree programs like a BS in Artificial Intelligence and a BS in Aviation. The board will also hear a preliminary presentation on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and vote on authorizing the sale of land to the Louisiana DOTD for widening Nicholson Drive. Other items include establishing new research institutes and approving athletic coaching contracts.

• Approval of academic plans for all LSU institutions, including new programs like BS Artificial Intelligence (LSU A&M) and BS Aviation (LSU Alexandria).
• Fiscal Year 2026 Preliminary Budget Presentation.
• Request to authorize the sale of land on the west side of Nicholson to La. DOTD for widening Nicholson Drive.
• Request to establish the LSU Institute for the Health and Performance of Champions.
• Request to approve new employment agreements for LSU Athletics assistant men's basketball coach and general manager for men's basketball.

The Board of Supervisors approved the development of the South Quad Project – Phase 4 housing program and the sale of 2.9 acres of land to the LA DOTD for widening Nicholson Drive. The Board also authorized several new athletic coaching contracts and established two new research centers.

• Approved South Quad Project – Phase 4 P3 Housing Program
• Authorized sale of ~2.9 acres on Nicholson Drive to LA DOTD
• Approved FY 2026-2027 Five-Year Capital Outlay Budget Request
• Approved Honorary Doctor of Engineering for Lori Garrison
• Established LSU Institute for Health and Performance of Champions
• Established Traumatic Injury and Burn Research and Innovation Center of Research Excellence
• Approved employment agreements for Yasir Rosemond, Ronald Dupree, Andrew Taplan, and Bradley Neffendorf
• Approved academic plans for all LSU institutions

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is reviewing requests to establish several new academic programs, including a BA in Design Studies and an MS in Architecture at LSU A&M. The meeting also covers various lease agreements for facility renovations and new employment contracts for athletics staff.

• Proposed Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies and Master of Science in Architecture at LSU A&M
• Proposed four certificate programs at LSU Eunice: Payroll Administration, Business Entrepreneurship, Basic Management, and Paraprofessional Education
• Lease agreements for renovations of the Music Recital Hall and Phase 2 of the Huey P. Long Fieldhouse
• New employment agreements for an Assistant Football Coach and two Athletics Director positions
• Expenditure of Carroll W. Feist Legacy Funds for the Feist Weiller Cancer Center

The Board of Supervisors approved the establishment of several new academic degrees and certificate programs across LSU campuses. The board also authorized multiple facility lease agreements for renovations and property use, and approved employment contracts for athletics staff.

• Approved Bachelor of Arts in Design Studies and Master of Science in Architecture at LSU A&M
• Approved four certificate programs at LSU Eunice
• Approved $3,804,526 expenditure from Feist Legacy Account for Feist Weiller Cancer Center
• Authorized lease for Music Recital Hall renovations and Phase 2 of Huey P. Long Fieldhouse Renovations
• Approved lease of 5.32 acre tract of land to Church of the King, Inc.
• Approved employment agreements for Kyle Williams, Paul 'Austin' Thomas, and Keli Zinn
• Approved first amendment to employment agreement for basketball assistant coach David Patrick
• Approved 100% online delivery of Master of Science in Computer Science

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College Board of Supervisors

The LSU Board of Supervisors will consider establishing new academic programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Applied Data Science, and approving an off-campus instructional site for LSU Health New Orleans on the LSU A&M campus in Baton Rouge to address nursing shortages. The board will also vote on several property and facilities items, including schematic designs for a new library and fraternity house, and leases for student housing and an athletics practice facility. Additionally, the board will consider awarding posthumous degrees to three deceased students and approving a new employment agreement for an assistant football coach.

• Request from LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans to establish an off-campus instructional site on the LSU A&M campus in Baton Rouge for nursing and other health programs
• Request from LSU A&M to establish a Bachelor of Science in Applied Data Science
• Request from LSU A&M to approve the schematic design for the LSU Library
• Request from LSU A&M to authorize a lease for construction with Tiger Athletic Foundation for LSU Gymnastics Practice Facility, 2nd Floor Expansion
• Request from LSU Alexandria to enter into a ground lease agreement to construct and manage multi-family housing on the LSU Alexandria Golf Course site

The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved several new academic programs, including degrees in Applied Data Science and Cybersecurity Technology. The board also authorized schematic designs for the LSU Library and a new Delta Tau Delta house, and adopted a revised memorandum on free speech and expression.

• Elected Lee Mallett as Vice Chair
• Approved Bachelor of Science in Applied Data Science (LSU A&M)
• Approved Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Technology (LSU Alexandria)
• Approved Bachelor of Science in Disaster Preparedness and Response (LSU Alexandria)
• Adopted Revised Permanent Memorandum 79 Regarding Free Speech and Expression
• Approved schematic designs for the LSU Library and New Delta Tau Delta House
• Approved ground lease for multi-family housing at LSU Alexandria Golf Course Site
• Approved new employment agreement for Assistant Football Coach