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UL SYSTEM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS CELEBRATES RIBBON-CUTTING AT GSU CAMPUS MEETING

 

System leaders, higher education officials, and the GSU community came together to cut the ribbon, officially opening the Digital Library and Learning Commons—a significant milestone for the university, the UL System, the local community, and the advancement of higher education.

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BOARD ACTIONS

Grambling State University: approval to name the James and Mildred Carter Pavilion in the Digital Library and Learning Commons Building.

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS

McNeese State University: approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Calcasieu Parish School Board for the Teach for Impact Program.

Northwestern State University: approval to offer a Master of Science in Allied Health.

University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to offer a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Sciences.

University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to offer a Bachelor of Science in Disaster Management program.

University of Louisiana System: approval of System Universities’ 2024-25 Promotions in Faculty Rank and Recommendations for Tenure.

University of Louisiana System: approval of Academic Year 2024-27 Academic Planning Documents.

ATHLETIC

Louisiana Tech University: approval of the contractual agreements between various Assistant Baseball Coaches, Louisiana Tech University, and the Louisiana Tech University Foundation.

Louisiana Tech University: approval of contractual agreements between various Assistant Men’s Basketball Coaches, Louisiana Tech University, and the Louisiana Tech University Foundation.

 Louisiana Tech University: approval of contractual agreements between various Assistant Softball Coaches, Louisiana Tech University, and the Louisiana Tech University Foundation.

Louisiana Tech University: approval of contractual agreements between various Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches, Louisiana Tech University, and the Louisiana Tech University Foundation.

Louisiana Tech University: approval of a contract with Mr. Lane Burroughs, Baseball Head Coach, effective July 1, 2024.

Louisiana Tech University: approval of a contractual amendment with Mr. Talvin Hester, Men’s Basketball Head Coach, effective July 1, 2024.

Louisiana Tech University: approval of a contractual agreement with Mr. Brian Johnson, Director of Men’s and Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country, effective July 1, 2024.

McNeese State University: approval of a contract with Mrs. Sonia Madronal Medina, Head Women’s Tennis Coach, effective July 1, 2024.

McNeese State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Brendon Gilroy, Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field/Cross Country Coach, effective August 1, 2024.

McNeese State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Justin Hill, Head Baseball Coach, effective August 1, 2024.

Nicholls State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Brent Haring, Head Men’s Baseball Coach, effective July 1, 2024.

Nicholls State University: approval of a contract with Ms. Kristy Helmers, Head Soccer Coach, effective July 18, 2024.

Nicholls State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Ronald Frost, Jr., Head Softball Coach, effective July 1, 2024.

Northwestern State University: approval of a contract with Mrs. Jenny Fuller, Head Softball Coach, effective July 29, 2024.

Northwestern State University: approval of a contract extension with Mr. Rick Cabrera, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective May 10, 2024.

Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. David Kiefer, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective July 1, 2024.

Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. Lawrence Allan, Head Golf Coach, effective July 1, 2024.

Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. Michael Rheams, Head Track and Field Coach, effective August 1, 2024.

Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. Richard Fremin, Head Women’s Softball Coach, effective July 1, 2024.

Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of contractual agreements between various Assistant Coaches, Southeastern Louisiana University, and the Lion Athletics Association.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of an amended Contract for Employment for Mr. Christopher McBride, Head Soccer Coach, effective August 22, 2024.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. Thomas Badon, Head Track and Field Coach, effective August 22, 2024.

AUDIT 

University of Louisiana System’s reported on internal and external audit activity for the period of June 4, 2024 to August 13, 2024.

FACILITIES PLANNING

Grambling State University: approval to name the foyer in Charles P. Adams Building the “Dr. Lamore J. Carter Foyer.”

Grambling State University: approval to extend the Ground Lease/Lease Back Agreement with the Grambling University Foundation for the purpose of continuing improvements, replacing the scoreboards, and making additional technology improvements for the Eddie Robinson Memorial Stadium football field, pursuant to La. R.S. 17:3361.

Louisiana Tech University: approval to amend the Cooperative Endeavor and Lease with the City of Ruston for the site at the Ruston Municipal Airport where the Louisiana Tech University Flight Operations Center is located.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to increase the budget for the previously approved self-managed Act 959 Project Facility Planning and Control delegated authority the NIH C06 Grant Construction Project of Non-Human Primate (NHP = Rhesus Macaque) Housing at the New Iberia Research Center Campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to place an item on the Interim Emergency Board agenda for approval of a scope change and revision of the project description for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Learning Laboratory School Capital Outlay Project.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval for authorization to enter into a Commercial Agreement to Buy and Sell for the acquisition of certain property located in Lafayette from “We Are Groot Lafayette, LLC.”

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval for authorization to enter into a Commercial Agreement to Buy and Sell for the acquisition of certain property located in Lafayette from MG Property Holdings, LLC.

University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to proceed with constructing Phase 2 of the short game putting and chipping practice area at the Wally Jones Golf Complex.

University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to name the premium area behind home plate at Lou St. Amant Field (Baseball Stadium) the “Dr. Charles R. McDonald Stadium Club.”

University of Louisiana System: approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Outlay Budget Request and Institutions’ Five-Year Capital Outlay Plans.

FINANCE

Grambling State University: approval to modify the Student Insurance Fee to support the University Health Center.

Grambling State University: approval of an amendment to the lease agreement for the year six extension for the University’s foodservice operations and facilities with SODEXO MAGIC, LLC.

Louisiana Tech University: approval of an amendment to the current foodservice lease agreement with Aramark.

McNeese State University: approval to charge certain contract tuition and fee rates for its Teach for Impact post-baccalaureate initial certification programs.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a student housing rate for students residing in hotel rooms.

University of Louisiana System: approval of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budgets, including organizational charts, undergraduate/graduate mandatory attendance fees, and scholarships.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval for authorization to commence with governmental approvals preliminary planning for development of a University initiative to improve the University’s utilities infrastructure through Ragin’ Cajun Facilities, Inc.

PERSONNEL

Grambling State University: approval to appoint Dr. Obadiah Simmons, Jr. as Interim Dean of the College of Education effective May 1, 2024.

Louisiana Tech University: approval to appoint Dr. Dave Norris, Jr. as Senior Vice President of Innovation and Advancement/CEO of Louisiana Tech Foundation effective July 1, 2024.

McNeese State University: approval to appoint Mrs. Meghan Olinger as Dean of Student Support and Advocacy effective August 1, 2024.

McNeese State University: approval to appoint Mrs. Morgan Turpin as Interim Dean of the College of Business effective July 22, 2024.

McNeese State University: approval to appoint Dr. Thomas H. Shields IV as Interim Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences effective July 1, 2024.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to appoint Dr. Lisa Broussard as Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences effective July 1, 2024.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to continue the appointment of Dr. Paula Montgomery as Interim Dean of the College of Education and Human Development effective July 1, 2024.

University of New Orleans: approval to appoint Mr. Justin McKenzie as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer effective October 1, 2024.

BOARD CHAIR BUSINESS

University of Louisiana System: approval of revision to Board Rule, Chapter II. Students, Section XXI. Safety and Security.