University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors public meetings in 2025

University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet at the Coastal Center at Nicholls State University. The agenda consists of a Presidents’ Council meeting, a Nominating Committee meeting, and a Board of Supervisors meeting.

University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors

The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors will meet to discuss and potentially decide on a resolution to study transforming the system into a vertically integrated university system. The board may also address leadership matters, including a presidential search and interim appointments, as well as pending litigation, all in executive session.

• Resolution to study feasibility of transforming UL System into a vertically integrated university system
• University of Louisiana at Lafayette presidential search (executive session)
• Rescission of President Emeritus at UL Lafayette (executive session)
• Appointment of Interim President for McNeese State University (executive session)
• Discussion of pending litigation Conference-USA vs BOS/LTU (executive session)

University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors

The agenda lists the schedule for October 23, 2025 meetings, including a Presidents' Council, ethics training, a Board of Supervisors meeting, and Board Development. No specific action items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the provided text. The agenda is procedural boilerplate.

• Presidents' Council at 9:00 a.m. in Room 190
• Ethics Training Session at 9:00 a.m. in Room 153
• Board of Supervisors Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in Room 100
• Board Development at 11:30 a.m. in Suite 7-300
• Possible executive session per R.S. 42:17

The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System approved several academic programs, athletic coach contracts, and capital outlay amendments. The Board also authorized two legal settlements regarding accessibility and approved the appointment of several university provosts and vice presidents.

• Approved naming Grambling State's College of Business the 'Thomas and Joyce Moorehead College of Business and Entrepreneurship'
• Approved McNeese State's request to offer a Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
• Approved establishment of the Louisiana Center for Agricultural Resources and Technology at Northwestern State University
• Approved five athletic coach contracts across Grambling State, Nicholls State, Southeastern Louisiana, UL Lafayette, and UNO
• Approved amending the internal audit reporting structure across System institutions
• Approved capital outlay amendments for Grambling State and McNeese State universities
• Approved $1,400 per credit hour rate for McNeese State's Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in LNG Engineering
• Approved settlements for accessibility lawsuits Hansard v. Board of Supervisors and Lenz v. Board of Supervisors

University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors

The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on August 28, 2025, at the Claiborne Conference Center. The agenda includes a Presidents’ Council, a Grievance Committee, the Board meeting as a Committee of the Whole, and a Board Development session. Executive sessions may be required for certain items.

• Presidents’ Council at 8:00 a.m. in the 7th Floor Conference Room
• Grievance Committee at 8:00 a.m. in Room 190 (Arkansas Room)
• Board of Supervisors Meeting at 9:00 a.m. in Room 100 (Louisiana Purchase Room)
• Board Development at 11:00 a.m. in Suite 7-300
• Public comment cards available for those wishing to address the Board

The Board of Supervisors approved several academic programs, athletic contracts, and facility leases across system universities. Key actions included authorizing a federal loan application for Grambling State and approving FY 2025-26 operating budgets. The Board also denied a student grievance from Northwestern State University.

• Approved Grambling State University's application for an HBCU Capital Financing Loan up to $75M
• Approved FY 2025-26 Operating Budgets, mandatory attendance fees, and scholarships
• Denied grievance filed by Maurice Campbell, student at Northwestern State University
• Approved UL Lafayette's request to offer a Master of Science in Biomedical Science
• Approved FY 2026-27 Capital Outlay Budget Request and Five-Year Capital Outlay Plans
• Approved 11 athletic coach contracts and amendments across multiple universities
• Approved 11 facility items including naming rights, ground leases, and property donations
• Approved appointments for six interim or permanent administrative roles

University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will review requests from Grambling State University regarding an affiliation agreement and a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the Bayou Classic. The board will also receive a report on Louisiana Tech University's transition to the Sun Belt Conference.

• Grambling State University affiliation agreement with Grambling Research and Resource Foundation, Inc.
• Grambling State University Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Southern University and A&M College for Bayou Classic
• Louisiana Tech University report on transition to the Sun Belt Conference
• Personnel actions for University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Update on pending and proposed litigation

University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors

The Southeastern Louisiana University Board of Supervisors will meet on Thursday, June 26, 2025, beginning with the Presidents’ Council at 8:00 a.m. and a presentation by the Management and Leadership Institute at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Board of Supervisors meeting at 10:30 a.m. The agenda notes that an executive session may be required under state law. Public comment is allowed, and disability accommodations are available upon request.

• Presidents’ Council at 8:00 a.m. in D Vickers Hall
• Presentation by Management and Leadership Institute (M&LI) at 9:00 a.m.
• Board of Supervisors meeting at 10:30 a.m. as a Committee of the Whole
• Possible executive session under R.S. 42:17

The Board unanimously approved the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and a new organizational structure effective July 1, 2025. Members also approved various campus requests regarding academic programs, athletic contracts, and facility improvements. Contract amendments and salary increases were approved for System President Rick Gallot and Southeastern Louisiana University President William Wainwright.

• Approved 2025-2030 Strategic Plan for the University of Louisiana System
• Approved July 1, 2025 Organizational Structure for the System Office
• Approved contract amendments and salary increases for President Rick Gallot and President William Wainwright
• Approved demolition of Milneburg Hall at University of New Orleans
• Approved new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Northwestern State University
• Approved termination of Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at University of Louisiana at Monroe
• Denied two legal service contracts with Oats and Marino for University of Louisiana at Lafayette
• Approved multiple athletic coaching contracts for Louisiana Tech and Southeastern Louisiana University

University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Board Meeting and a Board Development session regarding the Introduction to Strategic Plan. The agenda does not list specific items for decision or discussion.

• Special Board Meeting
• Board Development: Introduction to Strategic Plan

The Board of Supervisors interviewed two finalists and unanimously appointed Dr. Carrie Castille as President of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. The Board authorized System President Rick Gallot and Chair Mark Romero to negotiate the terms of her employment.

• Appointed Dr. Carrie Castille as President of University of Louisiana at Monroe (Unanimous)
• Authorized Rick Gallot and Mark Romero to negotiate appointment terms and execute employment offer (Unanimous)

University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will conduct a meeting at the Claiborne Conference Center in Baton Rouge. The schedule includes a Presidents’ Council session and a Board Development session.

• Presidents’ Council meeting at 8:00 a.m.
• Board of Supervisors meeting at 9:00 a.m.
• Board Development session starting at 12:00 p.m.

The Board approved new degree programs at Grambling State University and various athletic coaching contracts across system institutions. It also authorized a restructure of the internal audit function and approved campus housing and meal plan rates for 2025-26.

• Approved BS in Public Health and MS in Sustainability at Grambling State University
• Approved 12 athletic coaching contracts and amendments across multiple universities
• Approved restructuring of the internal audit function and appointment of a System-level Chief Audit Executive
• Approved leasing 105 acres of Nicholls Farm to Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
• Approved Campus Housing, Meal Plan, and Auxiliary Rates for Academic Year 2025-26
• Approved student referendum for fee increases at McNeese State University
• Adopted policy requiring Board approval for engagement of outside legal services
• Approved appointment of Dr. Nikos Kiritsis (McNeese) and Dr. Aimee Badeaux (Northwestern State) to dean roles

University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet as a Committee of the Whole and then hold a regular meeting, followed by a Special Committee on Tuition and Fees. An executive session may be held as allowed by state law. Public comment is accepted with prior registration.

• Committee of the Whole business session at 8:00 a.m.
• Board of Supervisors meeting at 9:00 a.m.
• Special Committee on Tuition and Fees convenes after adjournment
• Possible executive session under R.S. 42:17
• ADA accommodations available via Bruce Janet

The Board approved several new academic degrees, athletic coach contracts, and facility namings across system universities. It also authorized campuses to implement high-cost program differential tuition and student fee increases per Act 790 of 2024. Additionally, the Board approved various endowed professorships and scholarships.

• Authorized campuses to establish high-cost program differential tuition and increase student fees (approved with one opposition)
• Approved Nicholls State University online tuition rates of $375/credit hour (undergraduate) and $475/credit hour (graduate)
• Approved ULM student referendum to increase five self-assessed fees (unanimous)
• Approved new degrees including UL Lafayette's PhD in Applied Computing and Information Sciences (unanimous)
• Approved athletic contracts for head coaches at Louisiana Tech, McNeese State, Nicholls State, UL Lafayette, and ULM (unanimous)
• Approved establishment of multiple LEQSF (8g) Endowed Professorships, Chairs, and Scholarships across system institutions (unanimous)
• Approved naming of the Gaubert Oil Practice Facility at Nicholls State University (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of four interim or permanent Deans at Nicholls State, SLU, and UNO (unanimous)

University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet as a Committee of the Whole. The schedule also includes a Presidents’ Council meeting and a Board Member Orientation.

The Board of Supervisors approved a furlough plan for the University of New Orleans for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024-25. The Board also accepted presidential evaluations for four university presidents and authorized appointment adjustments. New and reappointed board members were administered the oath of office.

• Approved University of New Orleans’ Furlough Plan for remainder of FY 2024-25 (Unanimous)
• Accepted presidential evaluations for Dr. Jay Clune, Dr. William Wainwright, Dr. E. Joseph Savoie, and Dr. Ron Berry (Unanimous)
• Authorized appointment adjustments for four university presidents based on evaluations (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel action (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 5, 2024 meeting (Unanimous)