Southern University Board of Supervisors, LA
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Topics found in recent meetings
- Contracts & procurement
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Budget & taxes
- Roads & infrastructure
- Housing
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Fri Apr 17, 2026
Southern University Board of Supervisors
Board to vote on housing rate increase, contracts, and personnel actions
The Southern University Board of Supervisors will consider several action items, including adjusting housing rates at SUBR, approving contracts for legal and roofing services, and approving personnel actions such as salary adjustments and new appointments. The board will also receive financial and facilities updates.
- Approval to adjust housing rate (SUBR)
- Request approval for DeCuir, Clark, & Adams contract (SUS)
- Request approval for Terry's Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc. contract (SUSLA)
- Salary adjustment for Huey Lawson from $128,540 to $160,000 (SUBR)
- New appointment of Ronald Solomon as CIO with salary up to $200,000 (SUS)
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April Board Meeting
Southern University System
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT to 12:00 PM CDT
Live Casino and Hotel - 711 Live Casino Boulevard, Bossier City, LA 71111
Agenda
I. SPECIAL RECOGNITION COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Above and Beyond Award
E. Adjournment
II. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Action Item(s)
1. Approval of 2026 Spring Commencement Resolution
a. SUBR (Undergraduate and Graduate)
b. SUNO
c. SUSLA
d. SULC
2. Request Approval for 2025-2026 Retention, Tenure, and Promotion
Recommendations (SUNO)
F. Informational Item(s)
G. Other Business
H. Adjournment
III. FACILITIES AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Informational Item(s)
1. Facilities Update (SUS)
Presenter: Mr. Ken Dawson
F. Other Business
G. Adjournment
IV. FINANCE COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Action Item(s)
1. Approval to Adjust Housing Rate (SUBR)
F. Informational Item(s)
1. Interim Financial Report (SUS)
Presenter: Mr. Flandus McClinton
2. Quarterly Financial Report (SUS)
G. Other Business
H. Adjournment
V. LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Action Item(s)
1. Request Approval for DeCuir, Clark, & Adams Contract (SUS) …
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Fri Mar 20, 2026
Southern University Board of Supervisors
Southern University Board considers high-level personnel appointments and system updates
The Southern University Board of Supervisors is meeting to review personnel actions for positions paying $100,000 or more. The board will also consider the SUSLA Faculty Handbook and a cloud calling migration for SUNO.
- Appointment of Rachel Roche as Vice Chancellor, Institutional Advancement at SUNO for $140,000.00
- Personnel action for positions equal to or greater than $100,000.00 at SUBR and SUS
- Request for approval of the SUSLA Faculty Handbook
- Request for approval of Cisco Cloud Calling Migration at SUNO
- Conferral of Professor Emeritus Status for Dr. Leroy Davis (SUBR)
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✓ Decided: Board approves faculty handbook and high-level personnel appointments
The Board of Supervisors and its committees approved the Southern University of Shreveport faculty handbook and several personnel actions for positions exceeding $100,000. The board also conferred Professor Emeritus status to Dr. Leroy Davis and approved committee reports.
- Approved Southern University of Shreveport faculty handbook (unanimous)
- Conferred Professor Emeritus status to Dr. Leroy Davis
- Approved extension of Dr. Lealon Martin as Dean of the College of Sciences and Engineering
- Approved appointment of Ms. Rachel Roche as Vice Chancellor, Institutional Advancement ($140,000)
- Approved salary adjustment for Mr. Kenneth Dawson, System Director of Facilities
- Approved February 27, 2026, Board of Supervisors meeting minutes
- Approved committee reports and recommendations
- Passed resolution commending Southern Lab basketball team and nursing school
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March Board Meeting
Southern University System
Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
2nd Floor, J.S. Clark Administration Building
Agenda
I. Cover Page
II. SPECIAL RECOGNITION COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Above and Beyond Award
Presenter: Atty Tracie Woods
E. Southern University Royalty: 10k Women, One Mission
Presenter: Linda Johnson
F. Recognition of the Southern University Laboratory School Girls
Basketball Team for Winning the Championship
Presenters: Dr. Rani Whitfield, SULS Chairman, SULS Coach a
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G. Presentation of UNCF - Target Scholars (SUBR)
Presenter: Chancellor John Pierre
H. Adjournment
III. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Action Item(s)
1. Conferral of Professor Emeritus Status - Dr. Leroy Davis (SUBR)
Presenter: Chancellor John Pierre
2. Request for Approval of the Faculty Handbook (SUSLA)
F. Informational Item(s)
G. Other Business
H. Adjournment
IV. FACILITIES AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Informational Item(s)
1. Facilities Update (SUS)
Presenter: Mr. Ken Dawson
2. Update on Residential Housing Project (SUBR)
F. Other Business
G. Adjournment
V. FINANCE COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Informational Item(s)
1. Interim Financial Report (SUS)
Presenter: Mr. Flandus McClinton
F. Other Business
G. Adjournment …
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March Board Meeting
03/20/2026 8:30 AM CDT to 12:30 PM CDT
Southern University System
2nd Floor, J.S. Clark Administration Building
SPECIAL RECOGNITION COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
Southern University's special recognition committee was formally called to order by Chairman
Clayton.
B. Invocation
The meeting began with an invocation given by the Honorable Reverend Levi Wright,
emphasizing divine guidance for the leaders and decisions impacting the university community.
C. Pledge of Allegiance
Honorable Dr. Rani Whitfield introduced the Southern University Laboratory School girls’
basketball team, celebrating their third consecutive LHSAA Division IV state championship win
on March 7, 2026. Asia Patan along with the other teammates led the pledge.
D. Above and Beyond Award
Presented By Atty Tracie Woods
The session featured a presentation of the Above and Beyond Award, highlighting significant
contributions to student success and institutional excellence. Atty Woods introduced Dr.
Melanie Ray, who was honored for her exceptional leadership in transforming the Career
Services Office into a vital hub for student success and professional development.
• Under Dr. Ray's leadership, Southern University Law Center Office of Career Services
achieved full compliance with the American Bar Association.
• Dr. Ray extended her influence by engaging alumni, employers, and professional
networks, showcasin …
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Fri Feb 27, 2026
Southern University Board of Supervisors
Board considers AI policy, tower lease, and high-salary personnel actions
The Southern University Board of Supervisors will meet to vote on data and AI governance policies and several contracts. The board will also review personnel appointments and salary adjustments for positions exceeding $100,000.
- Approval of AI Use, Data Gov., Mgmt and Oversight, & Web Content Accessibility Policy SUS-8-010
- Wireless Edge Tower Lease Agreement (SUBR)
- Contract Bids #10347 (Viticulture Fields) and #10348 (A.O. Williams Modular Campus)
- Salary adjustment for Dr. Kedric Taylor from $127,832 to $137,832
- New appointment of Dr. Ceeon Quiett-Smith as Chief of Staff at $100,000.00
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✓ Decided: Board approves contract negotiations with Aramark for food services
The Board of Supervisors approved moving forward with food service contract negotiations with Aramark, subject to specific modifications and campus plans. Other key actions included approving new data governance policies and conferring posthumous degrees. The board also approved two high-salary personnel appointments and denied one termination appeal.
- Approved contract negotiations with Aramark for food services
- Approved posthumous degrees for Caleb Wilson and Kavon Barnhill
- Approved Data Governance Management and Oversight Policy (SUS-8-011) and AI Use Umbrella Policy (SUS-8-010)
- Approved salary adjustment for Dr. Kedric Taylor to $137,832
- Approved appointment of Dr. Ceeon Quiett-Smith at $100,000
- Denied termination appeal of Jimmy Mitchell
- Approved Disqualification Plan (E1) and Contract Bid #10348 for A.O. Williams Modular Campus (E4)
- Deferred Wireless Edge Tower lease agreement and Contract Bid #10347 for Viticulture Fields
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February Board Meeting
Southern University System
Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST to Friday, February 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
CST
2nd Floor, J.S. Clark Administration Building
Agenda
I. Cover Page
II. SPECIAL RECOGNITION COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Above and Beyond Award
Presenter: Dr. Robyn Merrick
E. Presentation of Global Scholars Experiential Learning visit to Nairobi, Kenya - Southern
University Agricultural, Research and Extension Center (SUAREC)
Presenter: Dr. Renita Marshall
F. Presentation of Students Receiving the Hennessey Fellows Scholarship in the Malveaux
MBA Program (SUBR)
Presenters: Chancellor John Pierre, Dean Donald Andrews
G. Adjournment
III. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Action Item(s)
1. Request to confer Posthumous Degrees for Mr. Caleb Wilson and Mr. Kavon
Barnhill (SUBR)
Presenter: Chancellor John Pierre
F. Informational Item(s)
G. Other Business
H. Adjournment
IV. FACILITIES AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Informational Item(s)
1. Facilities Update (SUS)
Presenter: Mr. Ken Dawson
F. Other Business
G. Adjournment
V. FINANCE COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Informational Item(s)
1. Interim Financial Report (SUS)
Presenter: Mr. Flandus McClinton
F. Oth …
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February Board Meeting
02/27/2026 8:30 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Southern University System
2nd Floor, J.S. Clark Administration Building
SPECIAL RECOGNITION COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
The special recognition committee meeting was called to order by Chairman Clayton
B. Invocation
The meeting began with an invocation by Bishop Conway L. Knighton seeking guidance to
improve Southern University.
C. Pledge of Allegiance
The pledge was given by Reginald Ellis II, a senior at Southern University Lab
D. Above and Beyond Award
Presented By Dr. Robyn Merrick
Special recognition is given to Mr. Grayland Hammond for his dedication to the university, who
was honored as the February 2026 Above and Beyond recipient.
E. Presentation of Students' Experimental Learning during
visit to Kenya - College of Agricultural, Human ad
Environmental Sciences (CAHES)
Presented By Dr. Renita Marshall
The meeting featured a presentation on experiential learning opportunities in Nairobi, Kenya,
through the Next Generation Global Agriculture Scholars Program.
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F. Presentation of Students Receiving the Hennessey
Fellows Scholarship in the Malveaux MBA Program
(SUBR)
Presented By Chancellor John Pierre, Dean Donald Andrews
Discussion occurred regarding the Hennessey Fellowship Scholarship awarded to MBA
students, emphasizing $50,000 per student in employment and opportuni …
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Fri Jan 23, 2026
Southern University Board of Supervisors
Board to consider new psychiatric nurse practitioner certificate program
The Southern University Board of Supervisors will vote on several action items, including a new post-master's certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at the Baton Rouge campus, adding distance learning for the College of Business, and creating a Center for Applied AI and Institutional Innovation. Committees will also review a quarterly fiscal health report, a facilities update, and new data governance and AI use policies. The board will consider committee recommendations and a food service RFP status update.
- Request for Approval to Develop a New Post-master's Certificate Program titled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program - College of Nursing and Allied Health (SUBR)
- Request for Approval to Add Distance Learning as a Mode of Delivery - College of Business (SUBR)
- Request for Approval of the Center for Applied AI and Institutional Innovation (CAAI2) (SUBR)
- Request for Approval of the Data Governance, Management, and Oversight Policy SUS-8-011 (SUS)
- Request for Approval of the Umbrella Policy on AI Use, Data Gov., Mgmt and Oversight, & Web Content Accessibility SUS-8-010 (SUS)
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✓ Decided: Board approves new nursing certificate and AI center
The Academic Affairs Committee approved a new psychiatric nursing certificate, distance learning for the College of Business, and the Center for Applied AI and Institutional Innovation. The Governance Committee postponed decisions on data and AI policies to a future meeting. The full Board approved several family resolutions and the December 18, 2025, meeting minutes.
- Approved Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) post-master's certificate program
- Approved distance learning as a mode of delivery for the College of Business
- Approved the Center for Applied AI and Institutional Innovation (CAAI2)
- Postponed approval of Data Governance, Management, and Oversight Policy SUS-8-011
- Postponed approval of Umbrella Policy on AI Use, Data Gov., Mgmt. and Oversight, & Web Content Accessibility SUS-8-010
- Approved resolutions for 11 named individuals and families
- Approved December 18, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting minutes
- Approved Committee Reports and Recommendations
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January Board Meeting
Southern University System
Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST
2nd Floor, J.S. Clark Administration Building
Agenda
I. Cover Page
II. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Invocation
C. Pledge of Allegiance
D. Roll Call
E. Adoption of the Agenda
F. Public Comments
G. Action Item(s)
1. Request for Approval to Develop a New Post - master's
Certificate Program (PMC) titled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (PMHNP) Program - College of Nursing and Allied
Health (SUBR)
2. Request for Approval to Add Distance Learning as a Mode of
Delivery - College of Business (SUBR)
3. Request for Approval of the Center for Applied AI and
Institutional Innovation (CAAI2) (SUBR)
H. Informational Item(s)
I. Other Business
J. Adjournment
III. FACILITIES AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Informational Item(s)
1. Facilities Update (SUS)
F. Other Business
G. Adjournment
IV. FINANCE COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Informational Item(s)
1. Request for Approval of the Southern University System
Quarterly Fiscal Health Report (SUS)
2. Interim Financial Report (SUS)
F. Other Business
G. Adjournment
V. GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Comments
E. Action Item(s)
1. Request for Approval of the Data Governance, Management,
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Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes January 23, 2026
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
(Following Special Recognition Committee)
J S Clark Administration Building, 2nd Floor
Baton Rouge, LA
January 23, 2026
MINUTES
The Board Chairman Tony Claayton called the meeting to order.
AGENDA ITEM B: INVOCATION
Invocation was provided by Rev. Mary Moss
AGENDA ITEM C: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was provided by student
announced the convening of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mrs. Ann Smith called the committee meeting to
order.
Roll Call by President McMeans
Present: Mrs. Ann Smith – Chair, Ms. Maple Gaines – Vice Chair, Mr. Myron K. Lawson, Mr. Aaron Manzy, and
Rev. Dr. Samuel Tolbert, and Atty Tony Clayton - Ex Officio
Absent: Ms. Zazell Dudley, Mr. Henry Whitehorn, and Chris Masingill
AGENDA ITEM C: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
There was a motion to adopt the agenda by Rev. Dr. Samuel Tolbert and second by Mr. Myron K. Lawson.
Motion passed.
AGENDA ITEM D: PUBLIC COMMENTS
NONE
AGENDA ITEM E: ACTION ITEM(s)
1. Request for Approval to Develop a New Post - master's Certificate Program (PMC) titled Psychiatric
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program - College of Nursing and Allied Health (SUBR)
Motion was made by Ms. Maple Gaines and second by Chairman Clayton to approve the Action Item E1.
Motion approved
2. Request for Approval to Add Distance Learning as a Mode of Delivery - College of Business (S …
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