MINUTES BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA SYSTEM DECEMBER 4, 2009 A. Call to Order Mrs. Elsie Burkhalter, Chair, called to order the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System in Room 100, the “Louisiana Purchase Room,” Claiborne Conference Center, 1201 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, Louisiana at 10:50 a.m. B. Roll Call The roll was called. PRESENT Mrs. Elsie Burkhalter, Chair Mr. Steven Jackson Mr. Winfred F. Sibille, Vice Chair Mr. Jeff Jenkins Mr. Paul Aucoin Mr. Jimmy D. Long, Sr. Mr. Andre Coudrain Mr. Russell Mosely Mr. Edward Crawford III Mr. D. Wayne Parker Dr. Mildred G. Gallot Mr. Carl Shetler Mr. E. Gerald Hebert ABSENT Ms. Renee Lapeyrolerie Also present for the meeting were the following: System President Randy Moffett, System staff, administrators and faculty representatives from System campuses, Attorney Linda Clark, interested citizens, and representatives of the news media. C. Invocation Mr. Parker gave the invocation. D. Approval of Minutes of October 23, 2009 Meeting and Ratification of Action Taken at November 16, 2009 Executive Committee Meeting Dr. Moffett requested a motion to amend Agenda Item E.3. on the October 23, 2009 Board minutes per request of Northwestern State University President Randy Webb. Upon motion of Mr. Sibille, seconded by Mr. Coudrain, it was unanimously approved by the Board to amend E.3. to read as follows: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve Northwestern State University’s request to award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to Mr. Thomas N. Carleton in Spring 2010. Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Minutes December 4, 2009 Page 2 of 10 Upon motion of Mr. Sibille, seconded by Mr. Coudrain, the Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2009 Board Meeting as amended and to ratify the action taken at the November 16, 2009 Executive Committee Meeting. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. Moffett, System President, welcomed Dr. Ray Authement, former President of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and his wife Barbara and invited them to the table. Dr. Moffett commended Dr. Authement for his 34 exemplary years of service as President. Dr. Moffett informed the Board that he would like to recommend that Dr. Authement be awarded the title President Emeritus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Dr. E. Joseph Savoie, President of University of Louisiana at Lafayette, highly recommended Dr. Authement for the prestigious award and listed his leadership qualities of determination, compassion, dedication, and patience, among others. Upon motion of Mr. Sibille, seconded by Mr. Hebert, the Board voted unanimously to approve the adoption of the following resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby award the title President Emeritus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to Dr. Ray P. Authement. Dr. Authement graciously voiced his appreciation for the emeritus title. E. Report of Academic and Student Affairs Committee Dr. Gallot, Chair of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, presented the Committee report. Upon motion of Dr. Gallot, seconded by Mr. Long, the Board voted unanimously to approve the adoption of the following resolutions. E.1. McNeese State University’s request for approval to establish and Institute of Industry- Education Collaboration (IIEC). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve McNeese State University’s request to establish the Institute for Industry-Education Collaboration (IIEC). E.2. Nicholls State University’s request for approval to combine the Department of University Studies and the Department of General Studies into a single department called the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve Nicholls State University’s request for approval to combine the Department of University Studies and the Department of General Studies into a single department called the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies. Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Minutes December 4, 2009 Page 3 of 10 E.3. Nicholls State University’s request for approval of a Letter of Intent to establish Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree programs in Special Education, Elementary Education, Middle School Education, Secondary Education, and Health and Physical Education. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve Nicholls State University’s request for approval of a Letter of Intent to establish Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree programs in Special Education, Elementary Education, Middle School Education, Secondary Education, and Health and Physical Education. E.4. University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request for approval of a Letter of Intent to establish a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program in Special Education. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request for approval of a Letter of Intent to establish a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program in Special Education. E.5. University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request for approval of a Letter of Intent to establish a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in Systems Engineering. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request for approval of a Letter of Intent to establish a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree program in Systems Engineering. E.6. University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request for approval of a proposal to offer a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Moving Image Arts. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request for approval of a proposal to offer a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Moving Image Arts. E.7. University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s and Southeastern Louisiana University’s request for approval of a Letter of Intent for a joint offering of a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s and Southeastern Louisiana University’s request for approval of a Letter of Intent for a joint offering of a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program. F. Report of Joint Athletic and Audit Committee Chair Shetler presented the Committee report. Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Minutes December 4, 2009 Page 4 of 10 Upon motion of Mr. Shetler, seconded by Mr. Coudrain, the Board voted unanimously to approve the adoption of the following resolutions. F.1. Southeastern Louisiana University’s request for approval to appoint Mr. W. Bart Bellairs as Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, effective January 4, 2010. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve Southeastern Louisiana University’s request to appoint Mr. W. Bart Bellairs as Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, effective January 4, 2010. F.2. University of Louisiana at Monroe’s request for approval of campus Complimentary Ticket Policies. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System does hereby approve University of Louisiana at Monroe’s campus Complimentary Ticket Policies. F.3. University of Louisiana System’s report on significant athletic activities for the period of October 14 through November 20, 2009. This is a report only, and no Board action is necessary. F.4. University of Louisiana System’s report on internal and external audits submitted for the period October 14 to November 20, 2009. This is a report only, and no Board action is necessary. G. Report of Facilities Planning Committee Mr. Mosely, Chair of the Committee, presented the report. Upon motion of Mr. Mosely, seconded by Mr. Hebert, the Board voted unanimously to approve the adoption of the following resolutions. G.1. Louisiana Tech University’s request for approval to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Ruston for the transfer of ownership and maintenance responsibility for portions of the campus water system. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System hereby approve Louisiana Tech University’s request to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of Ruston for the transfer of ownership and maintenance responsibility for portions of the campus water system. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of Louisiana Tech University is hereby designated and authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to execute said cooperative endeavor and related documents. Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System Minutes December 4, 2009 Page 5 of 10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Louisiana Tech University shall obtain final review from UL System staff, legal counsel, and shall secure all other appropriate approvals