ISSUE Official Action of the Board of Supervisors 07 for the University of Upcoming Meetings Louisiana System February Board Action 2011
WHAT: Sixth Annual UL System Service-Learning Conference WHEN: 10 a.m.—3:30 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2011 WHERE: Favrot Student Union, Grambling State University, Grambling, Louisiana this issue MORE INFO: www.ulsystem.edu/conference New Board Members Sworn-InP.2 Rules and Policy Changes Approved WHAT: First Annual UL System Undergraduate Research Day P.1 WHEN: 9 a.m.—5 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2011 Resolution Supports Funding ReviewP.1 WHERE: Friedman Student Union, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, Louisiana Other Board Action P.3 MORE INFO: http://researchday.nsula.edu
Dr. Randy Moffett President
Board of Supervisors
Mr. Winfred F. Sibille, Chair Board Approves Rules and Policy Changes to Mr. D. Wayne Parker, Vice Chair Provide Flexibility for Budget Cuts Follow the UL System on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter Mr. Russell L. Mosely, Parliamentarian The Board of Supervisors for the University “We have worked diligently to reach this twitter.com/ulsystem Mr. Paul G. Aucoin point. Our presidents need this flexibility to Mr. Andre G. Coudrain of Louisiana System today unanimously Board Action Issue 07 February 2011 help balance their budgets should deep cuts Mr. Edward J. Crawford, III approved changes to Board Rules on tenure occur,” said Moffett. Mr. Jimmy R. Faircloth, Jr. and termination as well as a policy on aca- demic program discontinuance in order for Mr. David Guidry Total state support for the UL System has its eight universities to respond to deep Mr. E. Gerald Hebert been reduced by almost 20 percent since budget reductions. Mr. Louis J. Lambert 2008, and the current budget includes $95 Ms. Renee A. Lapeyrolerie The changes were initially introduced in Au- million in federal stimulus funds that will not Mr. John O. LeTard gust 2010 but went through a series of revi- be available after June 30, 2011. Mr. Jimmy D. Long, Sr. sions as UL System President Randy Moffett Nicholls State University President Stephen Mr. Jimmie “Beau” Martin, Jr. and staff met with campus administrative 1201 N. Third Street Hulbert voiced his reluctant support for the Suite 7-300 Mr. Brook Sebren, Student personnel and the system’s Faculty Advisory Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Mr. Carl G. Shetler Continued on Page 2 www.ulsystem.edu Council (FAC) to strive for common ground.
Eight Universities Resolution Supports Governor’s Review of Strong Statutory Dedications Grambling State University funds for the express purpose of deficit reduc- Louisiana Tech University Today, the UL System Board of Supervisors tions and require the sunset of all dedicated McNeese State University unanimously passed a resolution in support of funds with few exceptions. Nicholls State University Governor Bobby Jindal’s push for the Legisla-
Northwestern State University ture to review all statutorily dedicated funds. Today’s resolution urges and requests the Leg- islature to support “efforts that provide ex- Southeastern Louisiana University Jindal announced on Feb. 21 that his three ini- panded options when dealing with budgetary University of Louisiana at Lafayette tiatives would increase the authority to cut cer- shortfalls that would result in a more equitable University of Louisiana at Monroe tain dedicated funds, allow for the reallocation of allocation of available state resources.” interest earnings generated by certain dedicated Continued on Page 2 Board Member Changes Continued Other Board Action Comments Regarding J. Picard Center for Child Development to Board Member The Board of Supervisors for the University of Cecil J. Picard Center for Child Develop- Comments Regarding Rules and Policy changes. “I am here to support this policy, not be- Though the FAC went on record opposing the Louisiana System approved the following re- ment and Lifelong Learning. Rules and Policy Changes cause I like it, but because of the dramatic funding changes, FAC Chair Donna Rhorer acknowledged quests: UL Lafayette: Act of Transfer of property Changes changes we have faced and continue to face. We the budgetary challenges the Board faces. “We ACADEMIC & STUDENT AFFAIRS from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette may need these flexibilities in order to protect the can understand the frustration you feel when con- La Tech: Letter of Intent and Proposal to Property Foundation. “No one enjoys making financial integrity of our institution.” fronted with the current economic situation,” said establish a Post Baccalaureate Certificate UL Monroe: accept donation of property “The comments today Rhorer. She also articulated that a review of the in Communications Systems. from the University of Monroe Foundation. these types of decisions, The approved change to the board rule on termina- and input over the last six but we have to address proposed changes by the FAC should not be con- Nicholls: award an Honorary Doctor of Let- UL Monroe: enter into a Ground Lease months have been care- tion included the provision of a shorter notification ters to Ms. Tresha Mabile. the financial health of our sidered an endorsement. Agreement and Agreement to Lease with fully considered, and I institutions.” period for both non-tenured (one month) and tenure Northwestern: Letter of Intent for a Bache- Option to Purchase with University of Lou- assure you the actions of -Paul Aucoin -track (three months) faculty in the event termina- Board Member comments can be viewed in the lor of Applied Science degree program in isiana at Monroe Facilities Corporation, for this Board are not taken the purpose of acquiring and installing tion is recommended as a result of program discon- margins of this newsletter. Allied Health. scoreboards at various athletic sites on the lightly. I support this be- tinuance. UL System: revisions to Board Rule Chap- University’s main campus. cause it is necessary to “Agreement is probably ter III. Faculty and Staff, Section XI. Ten- address budget FINANCE not possible. We do not The approved change to the board rule on tenure ure; and Board Rule Chapter III. Faculty challenges.” have the money to do was an inclusion of program discontinuance as an and Staff, Section XV. Termination and La Tech: per credit hour fee for Murphy Oil -Andre Coudrain associated Policy and Procedures Memo- employees’ participation in the joint educa- everything we want to do. action to initiate termination of tenured faculty. Resolution Continued randum (PPM) Academic Program Reduc- tion agreement. We have to have the tion and/or Discontinuance, FS-III.XV.B.- The approved Policy on Program Discontinuance tools that we hope we 1a. McNeese: proposed student fee referen- “We have hired very com- included an abbreviated notification period to ten- dum. don't have to use. These “We all know higher education and health care JOINT ATHLETIC & AUDIT petent people to run our are the fiscal realities.” ured faculty (essentially one semester) under spe- UL Monroe: proposed student fee referen- universities. We have to are not protected when the state has declining La Tech: contractual agreement between -Edward Crawford cific financial conditions (15 percent or more reduc- dum. defer to the wisdom of the resources. I applaud and support Governor Jin- Golf Coach, Mr. Jeff Parks, Louisiana Tech tion in state appropriations for the subsequent UL System: establish LEQSF (8g) Endowed campus leaders and they dal in this effort, and we will work steadfastly to University, and the Louisiana Tech Univer- Professorships/Scholarships will be held responsible budget year or 7.5 percent in the existing budget sity Foundation. “We feel for the faculty, provide the Legislature with information on this for their actions.” year). This policy also includes a two-year sunset Northwestern: extension of a contract with UL System: 2011-12 Undergraduate and but we have to do what issue,” said UL System President Randy Moffett. Graduate Mandatory Attendance Fees and -Jimmy Faircloth, Jr. on its authority. Head Football Coach Bradley Dale Peveto. we have to do.” Non-Resident Fees and Schedule -E. Gerald Hebert UL Lafayette: enter into a contractual PERSONNEL agreement with Mark Hudspeth as Head “We must empower our Football Coach. McNeese: reorganization of administrative CEO’s to perform “Regarding comments UL Monroe: amended contract of Head offices for the academic year 2011-12. battlefield triage.” that your voice hasn’t Football Coach Todd Berry. Nicholls: appoint Larry Howell as Interim -David Guidry been heard, I strongly FACILITIES PLANNING Executive Vice President effective January 19, 2011. disagree. I spent yester- La Tech: rename the old Visual Arts Build- day reading a huge ing University Hall. Nicholls: appoint Michael Naquin as Interim “Our overriding responsi- binder that included com- Associate Vice President for Finance and bility is to serve the Northwestern: enter into a Cooperative ments and proposed Newly David Guidry Chief Financial Officer effective January 19, 83,000 students of this E. Gerald Hebert Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana 2011. changes and revisions District 1 Appointed District 2 Department of Culture, Recreation and system. That means and came here today Tourism, Office of State Parks, for the pur- Southeastern: appoint Dr. Ann Carruth as ensuring the financial prepared to listen.” Members pose of providing to the State Parks 4.25 Interim Dean of Nursing and Health Sci- stability of our -Jimmy Faircloth, Jr. Take Oath acres of the designated property to be ences effective January 14, 2011. universities.” used for its District 4 Regional Office site. UL Lafayette: appoint Scott Farmer as In- -Winfred Sibille of Office Northwestern: transfer facilities to Louisi- terim Athletic Director effective January 17, ana Office of State Parks. 2011. Southeastern: demolish North Campus SYSTEM PRESIDENT Classroom Building. UL System: approve resolution in support of UL Lafayette: change the name of the Cecil state budget flexibilities. Jimmie “Beau” Martin, Jr. Louis J. Lambert District 3 At Large