University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors public meetings in 2023
12 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
The provided text is a schedule of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors meetings for 2023, listing dates and locations. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are included for the December 7 meeting.
The Board of Supervisors approved several new degree programs, faculty contracts, and land sales. They elected Dr. Jimmy Clarke as 2024 Chair and Mr. Brad Stevens as Vice Chair. The Board also approved a new parental leave policy effective January 1, 2024.
- Approved Northwestern State University's request to offer a Master of Social Work
- Approved University of New Orleans' request for a BS in Neuroscience and an MOU with Delgado Community College
- Approved Louisiana Tech's revised Mission Statement
- Approved land auction for 535 acres in southern Arkansas and 13.5 acres in Lincoln Parish (Louisiana Tech)
- Approved appointment of Rodney Wilson as CFO of Northwestern State University
- Approved awarding President Emeritus title to Dr. Leslie K. Guice of Louisiana Tech
- Elected Dr. Jimmy Clarke as 2024 Chair and Mr. Brad Stevens as Vice Chair
- Tabled appointment of Interim President of Grambling State University
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System is adopting its 2023 meeting schedule, with most meetings held at the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge. Notable exceptions include a February 23-24 meeting and retreat at Grambling State University and in Ruston. The agenda is procedural, listing dates with no substantive items for discussion or decision.
- Installation of 2023 officers on January 5
- February 23-24 meeting and retreat at Grambling State University and Ruston
- Meetings scheduled for April 27, June 22, August 24, October 26, and December 7
- No meetings in March, May, July, September, or November
The Board of Supervisors approved several university requests, including a new Master of Social Work program at Southeastern Louisiana University and the acquisition of the One Acadiana Building for UL Lafayette. The Board also approved multiple athletic coaching contracts and denied a faculty grievance from Louisiana Tech University.
- Denied grievance filed by Dr. Don Liu of Louisiana Tech University (Unanimous)
- Approved Master of Social Work (MSW) program proposal for Southeastern Louisiana University (Unanimous)
- Approved acquisition of One Acadiana Building at 804 E. St. Mary Blvd. for UL Lafayette (Unanimous)
- Approved naming of Grambling State football field as James “Shack” Harris and Doug Williams Field (Unanimous)
- Approved 8 athletic coaching contracts across Louisiana Tech, Southeastern Louisiana, UL Lafayette, and UL Monroe (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Dr. Sumeet Dua as Executive VP for Research at Louisiana Tech (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Dr. Wendy Bailes as Interim Dean at UL Monroe (Unanimous)
- Awarded President Emeritus title to Dr. John L. Crain of Southeastern Louisiana University (Unanimous)
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors appointed Dr. James Henderson as President of Louisiana Tech University and Richard J. “Rick” Gallot, Jr. as President and CEO of the University of Louisiana System. Both appointments were approved via unanimous roll call votes following executive sessions.
- Appointed Dr. James Henderson as President of Louisiana Tech University (Unanimous)
- Authorized Chair Elizabeth Pierre and two designees to negotiate employment terms for Dr. Henderson (Unanimous)
- Appointed Richard J. “Rick” Gallot, Jr. as President and CEO of the University of Louisiana System (Unanimous)
- Authorized Board Chair to negotiate employment terms for Richard J. “Rick” Gallot, Jr. (Unanimous)
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors authorized the Board Chair to invite Dr. James Henderson to interview for the Louisiana Tech University presidency. The Board also approved soliciting public input regarding the selection at a Special Meeting on October 25.
- Approved agenda for the Special Meeting (unanimous)
- Voted to adjourn to Executive Session (14-0)
- Voted to reconvene in Open Session (13-0)
- Approved motion to suspend Board Rule Chapter III, Section II regarding Personnel Actions (12-1)
- Authorized Board Chair to invite Dr. James Henderson to interview for Louisiana Tech University presidency and solicit public input on October 25 (12-1)
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors interviewed two finalists for the University of New Orleans presidency. Following these interviews and executive sessions, the Board voted to recommend Dr. Kathy Johnson for the position.
- Recommended Dr. Kathy Johnson as President of University of New Orleans (13-2)
- Authorized System President Jim Henderson and Board Chair Elizabeth Pierre to negotiate appointment terms and execute an employment offer
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
This agenda contains only the 2023 meeting schedule for the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed. The next meeting is August 24, 2023, at the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge unless otherwise noted.
The Board of Supervisors approved the Fiscal Year 2023-24 operating budgets and the FY 2024-25 Capital Outlay Budget Request. Multiple athletic coach contracts, faculty promotions, and campus facility demolitions were approved. The Board also settled a lawsuit involving McNeese State University by agreeing to repair eight sidewalks.
- Approved FY 2023-24 Operating Budgets (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2024-25 Capital Outlay Budget Request (unanimous)
- Approved settlement in Frazier v. Board of Supervisors and McNeese State University (unanimous)
- Approved 2023-24 faculty rank promotions and tenure recommendations (unanimous)
- Approved 11 athletic coach contracts and amendments across multiple universities (unanimous)
- Approved demolition of buildings at Grambling State and Louisiana Tech (unanimous)
- Approved return of Dr. Michelle Thompson's grievance to University of New Orleans (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Dr. Derrick V. Warren as Dean of the College of Business at Grambling State (unanimous)
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
This agenda is purely procedural: it lists the 2023 meeting dates for the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, with no decisions or discussion items included. Most meetings are at the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge, except a February retreat at Grambling State University.
- January 5: Installation of 2023 Officers
- February 23-24: Meeting/Board Retreat at Grambling State University and Ruston
- All other meetings at Claiborne Building, Baton Rouge
The Board of Supervisors approved numerous academic programs, athletic coach contracts, and facility leases across the university system. They also authorized the Board Chair to negotiate a new contract for System President Jim Henderson. Additionally, the Board approved the 2023-28 Strategic Plan for Nicholls State University.
- Authorized Board Chair to negotiate new contract for President Jim Henderson (Unanimous)
- Approved Nicholls State University 2023-28 Strategic Plan (Unanimous)
- Approved Grambling State University's BS in Governmental and Administrative Affairs (Unanimous)
- Approved 15 athletic coach and director contracts across multiple universities (Unanimous)
- Approved various ground and facility leases for Louisiana Tech, McNeese, and Northwestern State (Unanimous)
- Approved demolition of two buildings at University of Louisiana at Monroe (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of five university deans and vice presidents (Unanimous)
- Approved revision to Chapter II. Students, Section II. Transfer Admission (Unanimous)
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors approved several new undergraduate and graduate certificates and RN to BSN programs across multiple campuses. It also authorized numerous athletic coaching contracts, facility acquisitions, and updated campus housing and meal plan rates for the 2023-24 academic year.
- Approved RN to BSN Programs for Louisiana Tech University and University of New Orleans
- Approved 4 undergraduate and 2 graduate certificates for Louisiana Tech University
- Approved 13 athletic coaching contracts and amendments across various universities
- Approved a $4,000 per semester professional fee for UL Monroe's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
- Approved Campus Housing and Meal Plan Rates, Auxiliary Rates, and Energy Surcharges for 2023-24
- Approved Grambling State University's request to start property acquisition negotiations
- Approved demolition of Oncology Building 601A St. Mary at UL Lafayette
- Denied further hearing for Dr. Matthew Tarr regarding a grievance at University of New Orleans
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors interviewed two finalists for the Southeastern Louisiana University presidency. Following these interviews and executive sessions, the Board voted to appoint Dr. William Wainwright to the position.
- Appointed Dr. William Wainwright as President of Southeastern Louisiana University
- Authorized System President James Henderson and Board Chair Elizabeth Pierre to negotiate appointment terms and execute an employment offer
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
This agenda lists the 2023 meeting schedule for the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. It includes dates and locations but no specific items for discussion or decision. The next meeting is on April 27, 2023, at the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge.
- January 5: Installation of 2023 Officers
- February 23-24: Meeting/Board Retreat at Grambling State University
- April 27: Meeting (no details provided)
- Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are at the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
This agenda is a procedural schedule of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors meetings for 2023. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are included. The next meeting is February 23-24 at Grambling State University.
The Board of Supervisors approved multiple facility leases, campus building namings, and athletic coach contracts across several institutions. It also authorized student referendums for fee increases at Louisiana Tech and McNeese State University. Additionally, the Board denied a hearing request from a University of Louisiana at Monroe faculty member.
- Denied hearing to Dr. Stacy Starks, faculty at UL Monroe (Unanimous)
- Approved honorary doctorate for Charles “Chuck” Kleckley at McNeese State (Unanimous)
- Approved coach contracts for Grambling State, Southeastern Louisiana, and UL Lafayette
- Approved Audit Committee Charter for the System (Unanimous)
- Approved various building and room naming requests across five universities
- Approved demolition of five damaged buildings at UL Lafayette
- Approved 10-year lease with Barnes & Noble College Booksellers at Louisiana Tech
- Approved student referendums for fees at Louisiana Tech and McNeese State
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System will hold a meeting on January 5, 2023, primarily to install its 2023 officers. The agenda contains no substantive decisions or discussions; it is a procedural meeting to set the year's leadership.
- Installation of 2023 Board officers
The Board approved the minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting and administered oaths to reappointed members and new officers. Chair Pierre announced the 2023 leadership assignments for eight standing committees. The Board discussed a proposed Audit Committee Charter for future approval.
- Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Administered Oath of Office to reappointed members Lola Dunahoe, Alejandro Perkins, Elizabeth Pierre, and Julie Stokes
- Installed Elizabeth Pierre as Chair and Brad Stevens as Parliamentarian
- Appointed 2023 Chairs and Vice Chairs for Academic and Student Affairs, Athletic, Audit, Facilities Planning, Finance, Grievance, Legislation, and Personnel committees