JUNE 2024 BOARD ACTION
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UL SYSTEM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WELCOMES NEW STUDENT BOARD MEMBER AND BOARD CHAIR
The Honorable Judge Roger Hamilton, Jr., District Court Judge, Division H of the 16th Judicial District Court, administers the Oath of Office to Mr. Drew Brown, Student Board Member, and Mr. Mark Romero, Board Chair.
UL SYSTEM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THANKS DR. JIMMY CLARKE FOR HIS SERVICE AS BOARD CHAIR
President Gallot and Mr. Mark Romero honor Dr. Jimmy Clarke for his exceptional service, leadership, and knowledge as Board Chair this year. His contributions have significantly benefited the Board, enhancing its collective efforts and progress. Dr. Clarke’s continued dedication as a valuable board member is greatly appreciated by the Board.
UL SYSTEM BOARD OF SUPERVISORS INITIATES A PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
The UL System Board of Supervisors is initiating a national search to identify Dr. Marcus Jones’ successor as he transitions from his current role as NSU President to rejoin the UL System as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
The ideal candidate for this role will be a visionary and entrepreneurial leader who has exhibited academic and senior administrative success. The Board seeks an individual dedicated to fundraising, economic development, community relations, and student-centered initiatives.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate transparent communication, collaborative management, and shared governance, with high-level executive experience and demonstrated exceptional performance.
BLACK MALE SUMMIT | JUNE 17-18, 2024
We look forward to seeing you on June 17-18, 2024, at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel for the 2024 Black Male Summit.
This impactful Summit will bring together some of Louisiana’s leading minds to celebrate the achievements of Black men and explore opportunities for progress. We are honored to host several state leaders in education, healthcare, and criminal justice and excited to welcome Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed, from the Louisiana Board of Regents, who will kick off the summit; followed by Bivian “Sonny” Lee III who will share his inspiring work transforming the lives of young men.
BOARD ACTIONS
ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
Nicholls State University and University of New Orleans: approval of engineering courses on the campus of Nicholls State University.
University of New Orleans: approval to revise its mission statement.
ATHLETIC
Grambling State University: approval of a contract addendum with Mr. Donte Jackson, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective April 1, 2024.
Louisiana Tech University: approval of a contract with Mr. Joshua Taylor, Women’s Softball Head Coach, effective July 1, 2024.
Nicholls State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Jonathan Terrell, Vice President of Collegiate Athletics/Athletic Director, effective July 1, 2024.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of contractual agreements between various Associate/Assistant Coaches, Southeastern Louisiana University, and the Lion Athletics Association.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. Theo Sliman, Head Men’s Golf Coach, effective July 1, 2024.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval of a contract with Mr. Matt Kearns, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, effective May 23, 2024.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval of an amendment agreement to the contract for Ms. Missy Bilderback, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, effective May 23, 2024.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval of an amendment to the contract for Ms. Rachel Pollock, Head Women’s Golf Coach, effective May 7, 2024.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval of a contract with Mr. Nathan Weant, Head Men’s Golf Coach, effective May 7, 2024.
University of New Orleans: approval of a contract with Mr. Burzis Kanga, Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach, effective July 1, 2024.
AUDIT
University of Louisiana System’s report on Board operations and University of Louisiana System institutions’ annual internal audit plan for fiscal year 2024-25.
FACILITIES PLANNING
Louisiana Tech University: approval to accept being a remainder beneficiary by bequest in a decedent’s will of three parcels of land, and to record its remainder interest in University records, the State Land Office, and all locations that may be required by law.
Louisiana Tech University: approval to name the atrium at Tech Pointe the “Argent Financial Group Atrium.”
Nicholls State University: approval to name the 3rd floor Auditorium located in Ayo Hall, Room 301, College of Nursing, the “Dr. Sue Westbrook Auditorium.”
Nicholls State University: approval to enter into a Land Lease with the Nicholls State University Foundation to renovate a section of Hill Hall for the Bridge to Independence Program, as authorized by La. R.S. 17:3361.
Northwestern State University: approval to enter a Ground and Facility Lease with the Demons Unlimited Foundation for renovations to the NSU Softball Field, as authorized by La. R.S. 17:3361.
Northwestern State University: approval to enter a Ground and Facility Lease with the Demons Unlimited Foundation for renovations to the NSU Brown-Stroud Field, as authorized by La. R.S. 17:3361.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of three naming opportunities.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to increase the budget for self-managed Act 959 Project Facility Planning and Control delegated authority allowing the University to oversee and manage the NIH C06 Grant Construction Project of Building 29 Laboratories renovations to be located on the New Iberia Research Center campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval for authorization to enter into Purchase and Sale Agreements for the acquisition of certain properties located in Lafayette from George Oscar Petro, and Agnes Hamilton LeBlanc.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to name the “Jennifer Ritter Guidry Memorial Gazebo” and “Jakelynn Ammons Student Life Center.”
FINANCE
Louisiana Tech University: approval to replace the University’s existing Affiliation Agreement with Innovative Student Facilities, Inc.
Louisiana Tech University: approval of an Affiliation Agreement between the University and the Louisiana Tech University Foundation, Inc.
Louisiana Tech University: approval of the Funds Management Agreement between the University and the Louisiana Tech University Foundation, Inc.
Louisiana Tech University: approval of an Affiliation Agreement between the University and the Louisiana Tech University Alumni Association, Inc.
McNeese State University: approval to enter into a Lease Agreement with Sodexo Operations, LLC for the operation of Food Service Facilities.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) for reduced tuition.
University of New Orleans: approval to convert The Edward G. Schlieder Endowed Chair in Urban Waste Management and Research into four Endowed Professorships: Edward C. Schlieder Educational Foundation Engineering Endowed Professorships I, II, III, and IV.
University of Louisiana System: approval to revise Campus Housing, Meal Plan, and Auxiliary Rates for Academic Year 2024-25 for Nicholls State University and Southeastern Louisiana University.
University of Louisiana System: approval to contract for professional legal services with DeCuir, Clark & Adams, L.L.P.
PERSONNEL
University of Louisiana System: approval to contract for professional legal services with DeCuir, Clark & Adams, L.L.P.
Louisiana Tech University: approval to appoint Dr. Henrietta Pichon as the Dean of the College of Education & Human Sciences effective June 1, 2024.
McNeese State University: approval to appoint Dr. Kedrick Nicholas as Senior Vice President for Student Affairs effective July 1, 2024.
McNeese State University: approval to appoint Dr. Charles Stewart as Dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics effective July 1, 2024.
McNeese State University: approval to appoint Dr. Michael Buckles as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective July 1, 2024.
McNeese State University: approval to appoint Ms. April Broussard as Interim Vice President for Business Affairs effective July 1, 2024.
McNeese State University: approval to appoint Dr. Keagan LeJeune as Interim Dean for the College of Liberal Arts effective July 1, 2024.
Northwestern State University: approval to continue the appointment of Dr. Aimee Badeaux as Interim Dean of the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health effective July 1, 2024.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval to appoint Dr. Claire Procopio as Dean of the College of Honors & Excellence effective July 1, 2024.
