Southern University Board of Supervisors public meetings in 2021

Southern University Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the head football coach contract for SUBR and several personnel salary adjustments and appointments. The board also approved internal audit items and a memorandum of understanding with Terra Vega, Inc.

• Approved head football coach contract (SUBR)
• Approved personnel actions for 16 positions with salaries $60,000 or greater
• Approved Internal Audit Charter, Schedule, and Quality Improvement Plan
• Approved MOU between SUBR/SUAREC and Terra Vega, Inc.
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between SULC, Louisiana Housing Cooperation, and Office of Community Development
• Approved use of prior year funds for student transit (SUBR)
• Approved salary adjustments for Housing Eviction and Diversion Project (SULC)
• Approved personnel clarifications for Charles Rice and Samantha Thompson (SULC)

Southern University Board of Supervisors

The Southern University Board of Supervisors will elect a chairman and vice chairman for 2022, and vote on several action items including the SUBR Facilities Master Plan, ratification of a housing rate reduction for Spring 2021, and approval of personnel actions with salaries listed. The agenda also includes presentations, a strategic plan accountability scorecard, and informational updates on medical marijuana and facilities.

• Election of Board Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2022
• Approval of SUBR Facilities Master Plan
• Ratification of reduction in housing rate for Spring 2021 semester
• Approval of personnel actions on 11 positions with salaries from $64,000 to $139,256
• Interim appointment of Chancellor of Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA)

The Board of Supervisors elected new officers for 2022 and approved several personnel actions and facility plans. The board also accepted multiple donation checks totaling $285,000 for various university centers and campuses.

• Elected Atty Edwin Shorty as Chairman
• Elected Dr. Rani Whitfield as Vice Chairman
• Approved October 22, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved SUBR Facilities Master Plan
• Approved Strategic Plan 2020-2021 Accountability Scorecard
• Ratified reduction in housing rate for Spring 2021 semester (SUBR)
• Approved personnel actions for 11 positions with salaries $60,000 or greater
• Approved sabbatical leave for Dr. Yaser Banadaki (SUBR)

Southern University Board of Supervisors

The Recruitment and Admissions Committee is meeting to discuss student intake. The primary agenda item is an informational overview of preliminary enrollment for Fall 2021.

• Overview of Fall 2021 Preliminary Enrollment (SUS)

The Board of Supervisors and its committees approved several new academic minors and degrees, updated system-wide policies on power-based violence and data classification, and authorized various memorandums of understanding. The board also approved the FY 2022-2023 budget requests and a five-year capital outlay plan.

• Approved Minor in Sustainable Agriculture, Online Minor in African American Experience, and Online Master of Education in Educational Leadership
• Approved SU System Uniform Policy on Power-Based Violence, Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
• Approved Tenure Track Faculty Salary Revision due to Promotion Policy and Data Classification Policy
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Budget Requests for all system campuses
• Approved SU System Five-year Capital Outlay Plan
• Approved request to lift suspension of SUNO Athletics
• Approved establishment of a Student Athletic Fee and increase of Student Health Fee for SUNO
• Approved sale of property on South 21st Street, Baton Rouge

Southern University Board of Supervisors

The Southern University Board of Supervisors is meeting to review several campus policies, including student-athlete NIL and distance education attendance. The Board will also consider various personnel appointments and the approval of operating budgets for multiple campuses and centers.

• Approval of 10 personnel actions with salaries ranging from $61,280 to $112,000
• Amendment to Aramark Educational Services, LLC lease regarding meal plan guarantees
• Authorization to name the field at A. W. Mumford Stadium The Pete Richardson Football Field
• Approval of FY 2021-2022 operating budgets for various university campuses and centers
• Agreement with Alpha Management Partner, LLC for SUSLA housing management

The Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2021-2022 operating budgets and carryforward appropriation budget adjustments for the system and its campuses. The Board also approved several new administrative and faculty appointments and various Memorandums of Understanding. One housing management agreement for SUSLA was approved pending additional information and legal review.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 Operating Budgets and Carryforward Appropriation Budget Adjustments (BA-7)
• Approved personnel appointments including Stacy Taylor ($95,000), Joycelyn Harrison ($105,000), and Donovan Segura ($112,000)
• Approved naming the field at A. W. Mumford Stadium as the Pete Richardson Football Field
• Approved amendment to Facilities Lease Agreement with Aramark Educational Services, LLC
• Approved Student-Athlete Name, Image and Likeness Policy
• Approved housing management agreement with Alpha Management Partner, LLC for SUSLA pending further info and legal review
• Approved MOUs with FBI, Diverse Representation, and Professional Football Players Mothers Association
• Approved resolutions and commendations for six individuals plus Linda Simon Kelly and Anthony Drake

Southern University Board of Supervisors

The Southern University Board of Supervisors and its committees will consider multiple action items, including establishing the Legal Analytics Institute at the Law Center, approving online graduate and undergraduate tuition and fees for SUNO, a professional development fee for SULC, retirement incentive plans, amended employment contracts for chancellors, and several memoranda of understanding. The full board will also vote on committee reports and a management agreement for student housing.

• Request to establish the Legal Analytics Institute at Southern University Law Center
• Approval of online graduate and undergraduate tuition and fees for SUNO
• Approval of amended employment contracts for chancellors McMeans, Pierre, and Ammons
• Request for amended management agreement between SUBR and Baton Rouge Student Housing, LLC
• Memorandum of Understanding for a mixed-use parking garage between SULC and LJB Enterprises, LLC

The Board of Supervisors and its committees approved several employment contracts, tuition and fee updates, and institutional memorandums of understanding. The board also approved the creation of a Legal Analytics Institute for the Southern University Law Center. A proposed MOU for a mixed-use parking garage was tabled for further review.

• Approved Legal Analytics Institute for Southern University Law Center
• Approved online graduate and undergraduate tuition and fees (SUNO)
• Approved 2021-2022 professional development fee for first-year students (SULC)
• Approved Endowed Professorship Policy (SULC) and out-of-state fee waiver policies (SUBR)
• Approved retirement incentive plan (SULC) and amended contracts for Chancellors McMeans, Pierre, and Ammons
• Approved equity increases for Krystle Allen ($63,000) and Zanetta Augustine ($61,583) at SUAREC
• Approved 8 personnel actions for positions $60,000+, including Gregory Ford ($175,000) and Corinne Blache ($163,000)
• Tabled MOU between SULC and LJB Enterprises, LLC for a mixed-use parking garage

Southern University Board of Supervisors

The Southern University Board of Supervisors and its committees will meet on June 18, 2021, to consider a range of action items. These include approving a new online degree program in Hospitality and Food Industry Leadership, contract extensions for the Athletic Director and baseball coach, salary adjustments for athletic personnel, and ratification of a system-wide budget adjustment. The full board will also evaluate campus chancellors and consider several memoranda of understanding.

• Request approval of a new online degree program in 'Hospitality and Food Industry Leadership' (SUBR)
• Request approval of contract extension for Athletic Director and contract for SU Baseball Coach (SUBR)
• Ratification of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Adjustment (BA-7) for the Southern University System
• Request approval of salary adjustments for faculty and staff across multiple campuses
• Annual evaluation of campus chancellors for SUNO, SUSLA, SUAREC, and SULC

The Board of Supervisors and its committees approved various faculty and staff salary adjustments across the system. The board also approved a new online degree in Hospitality and Food Industry Leadership at SUBR and several institutional policies for SUSLA.

• Approved new online degree in Hospitality and Food Industry Leadership (SUBR)
• Approved MOU between Southern University New Orleans and Bayou Community Academy
• Approved contract extension for Athletic Director and contract for Baseball Coach (SUBR)
• Approved salary adjustments for 7 athletic personnel (SUBR)
• Ratified Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Adjustment (BA-7) for the SU System
• Approved Research Financial Conflict of Interest Policy (SUBR) and Instructional Faculty Policy (SULC)
• Approved six SUSLA institutional policies regarding safety, purchasing, and security
• Approved faculty and staff salary adjustments across all system campuses

Southern University Board of Supervisors

Multiple university committees will meet to consider faculty appointments, athletic staff salaries, and new degree proposals. The Finance Committee will also review a resolution to incur debt for student housing and a student union complex.

• Proposed $1 million endowed scholarship to the SUBR College of Business
• Approval of athletic personnel actions including a $250,000 salary for Interim Head Football Coach James Rollins
• Resolution for Southern University A&M to incur debt for Honors Apartments and a Student Union Complex
• New appointments and salary adjustments for 13 positions at or above $60,000
• Approval of Bachelor of Science Nursing and Master of Arts in Teaching proposals for SUNO

The Board of Supervisors approved resolutions to incur debt for the construction of Honors Apartments and a Student Union Complex. The board also approved several new academic programs, athletic personnel salaries, and various administrative policies.

• Approved debt for Honors Apartments and Student Union Complex via HBCU Financing Program
• Approved rededication of existing fees for the new Student Union (SUBR)
• Approved Bachelor of Science in Nursing (SUNO) and Master of Arts in Teaching (SUNO)
• Approved award of Juris Doctoral Degree Diploma to Johnnie Jones, Sr. (SULC)
• Approved athletic funding and salaries for four football coaches totaling $505,000
• Approved 13 personnel appointments and salary adjustments ranging from $63,000 to $135,000
• Approved Classified Employee Probationary Policy and IT Data Classification Policy (SUS)
• Approved MOUs/MOAs between Southern University Law Center and Charles Winnsboro Corp, Generation Esports, and Gideon’s Promise

Southern University Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is considering several action items including new degree programs at SUSLA and online courses at SUNO. The meeting also includes requests for faculty salary adjustments, equity adjustments, and various personnel appointments.

• Approval of 21 new programs and certificates at SUSLA to address Northwest Louisiana workforce needs
• Implementation of 100% online degree courses at SUNO effective Fall 2021
• Equity adjustments for five SUBR Deans ranging from $127,500.00 to $145,650.00
• Salary adjustments for ten SULC Instructors/Academic Counselors ranging from $81,000.00 to $96,000.00
• Personnel actions on positions equal to or greater than $60,000.00

The Board of Supervisors approved several new degree and certificate programs for SUNO and SUSLA. The board also authorized multiple personnel appointments, equity-based salary adjustments for SULC instructors, and the establishment of a public policy research center at SUBR.

• Approved certification of Spring 2021 graduates for all campuses
• Approved establishment of the Jewel Limar Prestage Public Policy, Polling and Research Center (SUBR)
• Approved 100% online degree courses for Criminal Justice and Interdisciplinary Studies (SUNO)
• Approved 17 new programs of study, including AAS in Computer Engineering and Graphic and Web Design (SUSLA)
• Approved salary adjustments for 11 SULC instructors/academic counselors ranging from $81,000 to $96,000
• Approved personnel actions including new appointments for Marla Dickerson ($126,000) and Kerii Landry-Thomas ($120,000)
• Approved equity adjustments for five SUBR Deans ranging from $127,500 to $145,650
• Approved sabbatical for Dr. David S. Adegboye for Fall 2021 (SUNO)

Southern University Board of Supervisors

The Southern University Board of Supervisors met to consider several action items including new nursing programs, university policies, and scholarship establishments. The board also reviewed multiple faculty tenure and promotion appointments across various campuses.

• Establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at SUNO for 2022-2023
• Approval of Cybersecurity and Information Security Policy Plans for SUS
• Creation of two new endowed scholarships at SUSLA
• Approval of various faculty appointments at SULC with salaries ranging from $108,000.00 to $153,000.00
• Personnel actions for positions equal to or greater than $60,000.00

The Board of Supervisors approved the establishment of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Southern University at New Orleans for the 2022-2023 academic year. The board also approved multiple faculty tenure appointments, personnel actions, and two endowed scholarships for the Shreveport campus.

• Approved establishment of BSN program at SUNO for 2022-2023
• Approved tenure and tenure-track faculty appointments for SUBR, SUNO, and SULC
• Approved personnel actions for 7 positions including Vice-Chancellors at SUNO
• Approved Brookshire’s-Super 1 First-Generation Endowed Scholarship at SUSLA
• Approved Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Endowed First-Generation Scholarship at SUSLA
• Approved MOU between SUAREC and Davis Farms, INC.
• Approved MOU between SUNO and Deep South Economic Mobility Collaborative
• Approved legal services contract with Decuir, Clark and Adams, L.L.P.

Southern University Board of Supervisors

The Southern University Board of Supervisors will vote on multiple action items, including a new 100% online Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education, partnerships, contracts, tuition adjustments, and personnel actions. Informational updates on technology, online learning, vaccine education, medical marijuana, and finances will also be presented.

• Approval of intent to develop a 100% online Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education (SUNO)
• MOU with Education Farm to establish a Tech Farm and Workforce Development Initiative (SUNO)
• Partnership agreement with Avance International University, Uganda for study abroad (SUSLA)
• Contract with Louisiana DOTD for Information Center (SUBR)
• Tuition adjustment for Executive PhD Program effective Fall 2021 (SUBR)

The Board of Supervisors approved several personnel salary adjustments and appointments across multiple campuses. It also authorized new academic initiatives, including a 100% online Master of Arts in Teaching and a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign. Additionally, the Board approved various partnership agreements and a contract for an Information Center.

• Approved 100% Online Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education (SUNO)
• Approved MOU with Education Farm for Tech Farm and Workforce Development (SUNO)
• Approved partnership with Avance International University, Uganda (SUSLA)
• Approved Information Center Contract with LA Department of Transportation and Development (SUBR)
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Acadiana Planning Commission, Inc. (SULC)
• Approved Management Agreement for 'Black Health' COVID-19 vaccine education initiative (SUBR)
• Approved MOU with LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation (SULC)
• Approved personnel actions and salary adjustments for 23 positions across SUNO, SUBR, SUSLA, and SUAREC

Southern University Board of Supervisors

The Southern University Board of Supervisors is meeting to consider various agreements between university campuses and external partners. The agenda includes requests for new faculty positions, salary adjustments for several staff members, and contract extensions for athletic coaches.

• Approval of MOU between SUNO and the City of New Orleans for workforce development
• Approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for a Center for Grief and Trauma Therapy
• Renaming of the SUNO School of Social Work to the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work
• Personnel actions for positions with salaries equal to or greater than $60,000
• One-year contract extensions for SUBR Head Football and Basketball coaches

The Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. James Ammons as the Chancellor of SUNO. The board also approved several personnel actions, including a new professorship and head coach contract extensions, while postponing a decision on SUSLA market salary adjustments.

• Appointed Dr. James Ammons as Chancellor of Southern University New Orleans (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions for 9 positions including Janice Clark as Jurist of Law and Justice Professor ($138,500)
• Approved one-year contract extensions for Head Coaches Dawson Odums, Sean Woods, and Carlos Funchess
• Renamed the SUNO School of Social Work to the Millie M. Charles School of Social Work
• Established a Distinguished Jurist of Law and Justice Professorship at SULC
• Approved MOU between SUNO and City of New Orleans for workforce development
• Approved MOU between SUNO and California Community Colleges
• Tabled SUSLA Market Salary Adjustments until February meeting