Southern University Board of Supervisors public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Southern University Board of Supervisors
The Board approved several high-value contracts and grants, including a $2.65M software contract with Ellucian. Members also approved faculty appointments, honorary degrees, and the establishment of two endowed scholarships.
- Appointed Atty Clayton as 2025 Board Chairman (Governor appointment)
- Approved $2,653,231 Ellucian cloud-based software contract (SUS)
- Approved $2,500,000 U.S. Army Contracting Command grant (SUBR)
- Approved $532,216 USDA-NIFA grant via North Carolina A&T (SUAREC)
- Approved $330,000 USDA-NIFA grant via 1890 Universities Foundation (SUAREC)
- Approved naming the Southern University Alumni Federation House the 'Dennis S. Brown Alumni House'
- Approved establishment of Maple Jackson Richmond and Sidney L. Richmond, Jr. Endowed and First Generation Scholarships
- Approved updates to Uniformed Personnel Actions Policy (#6-008) and Agreements and Contracts Policy (#7-008)
Southern University Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors and its committees approved budget requests for the university system, several personnel appointments, and a suite of updated campus policies. The Legal Affairs Committee also approved a $2.5 million grant for the Intelligence Community Centers for Academic Excellence Program.
- Approved FY 2025-2026 Budget Requests for SUS, SUBR, SULC, SUNO, SUSLA, and SUAREC
- Approved $2.5M grant from Office of the Director of National Intelligence (SUBR)
- Approved appointment of Dr. Karen Jackson as Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Success ($97,200)
- Approved appointment of Rachel Walton as Executive Director Intelligence Community Center for Academic Excellence ($171,000)
- Approved new Trespass/Ban Policy and five revised campus policies
- Approved FY 2025-2026 Capital Outlay (eCORTS) submissions
- Approved Southern University Lab School Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and 2024-2025 Pupil Progression Plan
- Approved resolutions for Roy James Johnson, Lata Laxman Johnson, Dr. Albert Leon McHenry, Dr. Tania White Jackson, and Germaine 'Gigi' Tarver
Southern University Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors and its committees approved several high-value contracts, including tennis court construction and student success software. The board also approved various personnel appointments, salary adjustments, and the renaming of the Department of Electrical Engineering. A multi-million dollar dining investment proposal from Aramark was tabled.
- Approved renaming Department of Electrical Engineering to Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Approved promotion of Janana Snowden to Associate Research Professor
- Approved pursuit of EPA Community Change Grant for student housing and mixed-use facility
- Approved $760,000 contract for NCAA Regulation Tennis Courts (Quality Court Industries, LLC)
- Approved $300,000 Facilities Use and Services Agreement with Wilcox Academy of Early Learning, LLC
- Approved EAB/Navigate 360 contract renewal totaling $1,473,706.93 across SUBR, SUNO, and SUSLA
- Approved $495,000 contract for 2Deep Entertainment, LLC for Homecoming
- Tabled Aramark contract amendment for dining facility investments ($3,667,000.99)
Southern University Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved academic plans for SUBR, SUNO, and SUSLA, along with several personnel appointments and salary adjustments. The Board also authorized a $9.5M USDA grant for reforestation and a $582,000 HVAC contract for SUNO. Various resolutions and commendations were approved during the general session.
- Approved SACSCOC Governance Compliance Standards 4.2a, 4.2d, and 4.2g
- Approved Academic Plans for SUBR, SUNO, and SUSLA
- Approved posthumous degree for Napoleon Gallien, Jr. (SUBR)
- Approved Vice Chancellor Emeritus title for Roderick White (SULC)
- Approved resolution for Summer 2024 graduates (SUBR)
- Approved $9,504,066 USDA Forest Service grant for reforestation (SUBR)
- Approved $582,000 HVAC contract with Synergy Building Solution, LLC (SUNO)
- Approved 3% raises for eligible SUAREC employees totaling $392,186
Southern University Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors and its committees approved several faculty tenure and promotion recommendations, new personnel appointments, and contracts totaling over $2.5 million. The board also authorized property transfers to the Foundation and approved a mineral lease resolution for SUSLA.
- Approved $1.3M contract with K12 Management, Inc. for Lab School licenses
- Approved $740,000 contract with Louisiana Department of Health for WIC program services
- Approved $487,100 contract with Deumite Construction for Multimedia Center Renovation
- Approved tenure and promotion recommendations for faculty including Scott Wicker and LaShonda Hodges
- Approved personnel actions for positions $≥$60,000, including new hires and salary adjustments
- Approved Data Science degree program, proposal, and budget for SUNO
- Approved separating commencement exercises for Master's, Doctoral, and Professional degrees starting December 2024
- Approved authority to transfer property to the Foundation and an oil and gas mineral lease for SUSLA
Southern University Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved two budget adjustments for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and several contracts exceeding $300,000. The board also approved a revised Policy on Policies and various personnel actions, including salary adjustments and new appointments.
- Approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Adjustments (BA-7) #1 and #2
- Approved $2.65M software renewal contract with Ellucian Company LLC
- Approved $609,999 software license and support contract with Oracle America, Inc.
- Approved $484,000 contract for air handler replacement at F. G. Clark Activity Center
- Approved $439,250 contract for Financial Unit Addition at SU Ag Center
- Approved $410,770.97 contract for Demonstration Farm at SU Ag Center
- Approved revised Policy on Policies (SUS)
- Tabled request to separate Master's, Doctoral, and Professional commencement exercises
Southern University Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved several personnel appointments, including an Interim Chancellor for the Law Center. The board also approved a $500,000 ARPA grant for SUSLA and a fee increase for SUNO. Academic calendars and faculty tenure recommendations were approved by the Academic Affairs Committee.
- Appointed Atty Alvin Washington as Interim Chancellor of the Law Center
- Approved $500,000 American Rescue Plan Act 2021 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for SUSLA
- Approved fee increase implementation for SUNO
- Approved 2024-2025 SULS and SULVS calendars
- Approved 2024-2025 undergraduate and graduate catalogs for SUBR
- Approved tenure and promotion recommendations for faculty (SUBR)
- Approved personnel actions for positions $60,000 or greater (SUBR, SUAREC, SUSLA)
- Approved contracts for President Dennis Shields and Chancellor John Pierre
Southern University Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors and its committees approved several academic program changes, personnel appointments, and facility contracts. Key actions included increasing residential housing fees at SUBR and approving a $1.3M utility mapping contract.
- Approved $1.3M professional service contract with G.E.C., INC. for utility mapping
- Approved $957,000 award agreement for F.G. Clark Activity Center renovations
- Approved $518,057 award agreement for John B. Cade Library renovations
- Approved increase to residential housing fees at SUBR
- Approved contract extension for Athletic Director Roman Banks (SUBR)
- Approved five new degree programs at SUSLA, including Drone Engineering Technology
- Approved personnel appointments for positions $€60,000$ or greater across SUNO, SUBR, SUAREC, and SUS
- Approved litigation to recover fire/water damage at Shreve Library (SULC)
Southern University Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved the recommendation for a new Chancellor at Southern University Baton Rouge (SUBR). Other key actions included approving personnel appointments, a $398,814 advertising contract, and fee increases for the Law Center.
- Approved recommendation for Chancellor (SUBR)
- Approved $398,814 LAMAR Company contract for COVID-19 awareness (Legal Affairs)
- Approved increase in non-resident fees for 2024-2025 (SULC)
- Approved establishment of Academic Cloud-Based Systems Fee (SULC)
- Approved renaming SUMA Cultural and Heritage Center to Dr. Leon R. Tarver, II Cultural and Heritage Center
- Approved personnel actions for positions $⁁$60,000 across SUNO, SUBR, SUAREC, SUSLA, and SULC
- Approved Dr. Demetria McJulien-Lassiter as Chair Emeritus of the Department of Social Work (SUBR)
- Deferred request for separate undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies for student input
Southern University Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors and its committees approved a new Bachelor of Business Administration major in Risk Management and tenure/promotion recommendations for SUNO. The board also approved several personnel appointments and salary adjustments across the system and approved three interagency and research agreements.
- Approved Bachelor of Business Administration major in Risk Management, including 12 new courses and 'RSIN' prefix
- Approved tenure and promotion recommendation letters for SUNO
- Approved $1M total agreement with Louisiana Department of Economic Development
- Approved $541,700 total subaward agreement for Inertial Confinement Fusion Program
- Approved subcontract agreement with Louisiana Housing Corporation
- Approved personnel actions for positions $–$ including salary increase for Kenneth Dawson to $135,000
- Approved personnel actions for positions $–$ including appointment of Mark Fredrick as Assistant Football Coach at $95,000
- Approved resolutions for six individuals and commendation for the SWAC Bowling Champions
Southern University Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors and its committees approved several personnel appointments, the mission statement, and two major contracts. The board also granted Professor Emeritus status to Dr. Huey L. Perry.
- Approved $2M contract for Immersive Community Leadership Emergency Readiness Training
- Approved $499,969 total subaward for Mississippi River Delta Transition Initiative
- Approved Professor Emeritus status for Dr. Huey L. Perry
- Approved second amendment to Chancellor James H. Ammons' employment contract
- Approved Southern University System Mission Statement
- Approved extension of Interim Executive Vice Chancellor’s appointment
- Approved personnel appointments for positions $60,000 or greater across SUS, SUNO, SUBR, SUAREC, and SUSLA
- Approved resolutions for Dr. Terrence Reese Family, Ms. Marybell Gervin, Mr. Leon D. Huderson, and Dr. Dorothy Pierre Thompson