Recap of Official Business of the Board of Supervisors

OCTOBER 24, 2008 OCTOBER 24, 2008

Dr. President ULS Welcomes New Board Members Newly appointed board UL Lafayette. Hebert re- the Tourist De- Board of Supervisors member E. Gerald “T-Boy” ceived his B.S. in Education velopment Commission. Mrs. Elsie P. Burkhalter, Chair Hebert of Kenner was with a concentration in Biol- He is a graduate of Lou- sworn in as a member at ogy at UL Lafayette. isiana State University Mr. Winfred F. Sibille, Vice Chair large during the Board’s with a BA in Business Mr. D. Wayne Parker, Parliamentarian October 24 meeting. He joins other recent addi- Administration. tions to the Board, Gregory Mr. Paul G. Aucoin Hebert is the owner and Hamer, Sr. and Carl Carl Shetler, reappointed Mr. Andre G. Coudrain president of Patriot Ser- Shetler, who were sworn in from Member at Large to vices Corporation, special- as members of the UL Sys- the 7th District seat due to Mr. Edward Crawford izing in oil and gas well- tem Board Of Supervisors the passing of Robert Dr. Mildred G. Gallot drilling products. He is an during the impromptu Hale on September 5, is a active member in his com- “Committee of the Whole” former chair of the UL Mr. Gregory S. Hamer, Sr. munity, serving in organi- Board Meeting in August. System Board and is the Mr. E. Gerald Hebert zations such as CODOFIL, owner of Shetler Lincoln- a program that seeks to Hamer of Morgan City Mercury, Ltd. In Lake Mr. Jeffrey Jenkins inform and encourage the represents the 3rd Congres- Charles. Ms. Renee A. Lapeyrolerie retention of the French sional District. He is the language and Acadian owner and CEO of B&G Shelter received his B.S. Mr. Jimmy D. Long, Sr. history. He is an active Food Enterprises, LLC and in Business Administra- Mr. Russell L. Mosely supporter of University of its affiliates, which operates tion from Auburn Univer- Louisiana at Lafayette ath- 50 Taco Bell and KFC res- sity and an M.S in Admini- Mr. Carl G. Shetler letics, and has committed taurants in Louisiana and stration and Supervision Dr. Eunice W. Smith to fund an endowed chair Texas. Hamer has served from McNeese State Uni- in the Moody School of in numerous elected and versity. Ms. Morgan Verrette, Student Business for academics at appointed offices such as See photo on page 2.

Universities SLU Presidential Search Updates Grambling State University The Southeastern Presi- The UL System website, The search webpage also provides background Louisiana Tech University dential Search Committee www.ulsystem.edu has a approved an advertise- page dedicated to the information on the univer- McNeese State University ment and basic timeframe SLU search process. sity’s demographics, rich at its meeting Friday in history and institutional Nicholls State University Baton Rouge. There you can find up- review dates on upcoming meet- Northwestern State University Since July, when Randy ings, news releases, You can view this page by visiting the UL Sys- Southeastern Louisiana University Moffett took over the helm news stories, and even of the UL System, mem- videos of previous meet- tem’s website at University of Louisiana at Lafayette bers of the committee be- ings and forums posted www.ulsystem.edu and gan the process of select- YouTube . clicking on the Southeast- University of Louisiana at Monroe ing a new leader for the ern search icon. Hammond campus. Recap of Official Business of the Board of Supervisors Page 2 Communicating the Power of Eight

Recently, the UL System worked collaboratively with its eight campuses to provide the Board of Regents with a report card of progress on core initiatives throughout the system. The slide below displays advancements made by the sys- tem statewide.

Communicating the power of eight not only involves demonstrating the success of the system, but provid- UL System Report Card ing statistical evidence that higher education equals power. Did you know college graduates:

• Earn more than high school graduates ACT Composite Scores Number of ACT Students 24+ • Pay more in taxes Number of TOPS Students Minority Composition • Cost the public less in social programs Community College Transfers • Are more productive in the work place and Retention contribute more to the economy Number of Graduates Freshmen in Developmental Courses

Eight Universities Strong

New Board members Gregory Hamer (left) and Gerald Hebert follow the action in the October Board meeting Friday. Recap of Official Business of the Board of Supervisors Page 3

Congratulations Dr. Nick Bruno The National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) will present Dr. Nick Bruno with a lifetime achievement award at its conference in Chicago in November. The NACAS is the largest auxiliary services support organization serving higher education. It is an international group that includes colleges and universities throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia. Bruno was nominated by his peers for his expertise both system-wide and nationally. Southeastern Institutional Review Dr. Nick Bruno The independent review Listed below are other refuse to acknowledge appropriately engaged of Southeastern Louisi- key observations and the existence of prob- in pertinent scholarship, ana University, re- findings from the Keel- lems...they do — but research and service to leased Friday, lauded ing & Associates re- they have confidence the campus and re- the university’s success view. that the University will, gional community.” at recruiting a better in time, address and prepared student popu- Shared Optimism solve those problems.” With more than 15,000 lation and recom- “We were impressed by students, Southeastern mended the campus the many expressions Teaching Top Priority is Louisiana’s third larg- work to implement of a shared sense of “We find at Southeast- est public university. It more selective admis- community and ubiqui- ern an exceptionally was recently named “a sions and ensure that tous optimism for the strong faculty corps great college to work more students succeed future. It’s not that dedicated to teaching for” by the Chronicle of and graduate. (people) cannot see or as job number one and Higher Education.

Board Action The Board of Supervisors • UL Monroe: Approval to ex- • Southeastern: Approval of Chairman’s Business for the UL System ap- tend the contractual agreement the form and authorization to UL System: Approval of a proved the following uni- with Mr. Robert Staub, Athletic execute a Ground Lease proposed revision to Board versity requests: director, effective October 1, Agreement and Agreement to RULES, Chapter III. Faculty 2008 through September 30, Lease with Option to Purchase and Staff, Section II. Person- Academic and Student Af- 2011 with University Facilities, Inc. fairs nel Actions, G. Reemployment (UFI) to demolish, renovate, of State Retirees. • UL System: Report on internal and expand the Student Union • LA Tech: Combined Letter and external audits submitted of Intent/Proposal for a and other facilities to develop a UL System: Approval of a for the period August 16 Center for Student Excellence proposed revision of Board Bachelor of Science degree through October 13, 2008 program in Sustainable Sup- and other student support RULES, Chapter III. Faculty ply Chain Management functions, including food ser- and Staff, Section IV. Role, • Grambling: Acceptance of its Contractual Arrangements, Fiscal Year 2007-08 Financial vices and bookstore • Nicholls: Award an Honor- Benefits, Expenses, and and Compliance Representa- •Northwestern: Status report Evaluations of Presidents, C. ary Doctor of Letters degree tion Letter to Dr. Alfred Delahaye at the regarding the proposed lease Presidential Expenses property in Desoto Parish total- Fall 2008 commencement • Southeastern: Acceptance of exercises its Fiscal Year 2007-08 Finan- ing 366.98 acres cial and Compliance Represen- •UL System: Discussion of • Northwestern: Approval of tation Letter a Letter of Intent for a master Fiscal Year 2007-08 fourth quarter interim financial reports of Social Work degree pro- • UL System: Report on inter- gram nal and external audits submit- and ongoing assurances ted for the period August 16 •UL System: year-end report •UL Lafayette: Approval to through October 13, 2008 award an Honorary Doctor of on third-party projects Fine Arts degree to Mr. Zach- Facilities Planning and Fi- •UL System: report on the ary Richard at the Fall 2008 nance financial status of alternatively commencement exercises • Southeastern: Approval to financed projects Athletics and Audit amend and extend a lease •UL System: Approval of dele- agreement with University Fa- gation of authority to the Uni- • Grambling: Approval to cilities, Inc. (UFI), a private, not- appoint Mr. J. Lin Dawson as versity Presidents or their des- for-profit 501(c)3 corporation, to ignees for research subcon- Athletic Director effective Oc- construct an athletic weight tober 13, 2008 tracts in amounts up to room and training facility $100,000