View a recording of today’s meeting here.

BOARD ADVANCES UL SYSTEM STRATEGIC PLAN, WELCOMES NEW STUDENT MEMBER AT SLU

Hammond, LA – The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting today on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University (Southeastern). The System extends its sincere gratitude to Southeastern for its warm hospitality and congratulates the university on reaching a significant milestone—100 years of serving students, the region, and the state. 

Today’s meeting also marked the first for the Board’s newest member, Ms. Maria Nechaeva, Student Government Association President at Southeastern. Supervisor Nechaeva was elected by her peers to serve as the student representative on the Board of Supervisors, bringing with her a strong commitment to advocacy and a deep understanding of the student experience. 

In addition, the System publicly unveiled its new Strategic Plan—a guiding framework developed through months of campus engagement and data analysis. The plan outlines four system-wide priorities: 

• Operational Excellence and Efficiency – Streamlining processes and improving resource use to better serve students and support institutional sustainability. 

• Student Access and Success – Expanding opportunities for entry, completion, and lifelong learning across Louisiana. 

• Research and Talent Development – Building research capacity and aligning talent development with workforce and community needs. 

• External Affairs– Leverage the UL System’s statewide presence to advance strategic priorities through advocacy, policy engagement, public affairs, and stakeholder alignment. 

The strategic plan provides a clear path for coordinated measurable progress across the System’s member institutions. Implementation efforts will continue in the coming months as campus and System leadership collaborate to align priorities and drive outcomes. 

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BOARD ACTIONS

Approved 2025-2030 Strategic Plan for the University of Louisiana System 
Presenter: John Snow and Anna Schilling – Emergent Method 

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 

Nicholls State University: approval to award an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters to Ms. Lanor Curole at the Fall 2025 Commencement Exercises. 

Northwestern State University: approval to offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. 

University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to offer a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management. 

University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to terminate the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, effective September 2025. 

University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Louisiana State University: Department of Chemistry. 

ATHLETIC COMMITTEE 

Louisiana Tech University: approval of contractual amendments with Ms. Amy Sargeant, Women’s Tennis Head Coach, effective May 29, 2025. 

Louisiana Tech University: approval of contractual amendments with Mrs. Brooke Stoehr, Women’s Basketball Head Coach, effective April 16, 2025. 

Louisiana Tech University: approval of a contract with Mr. Matt Nantais, Women’s Bowling Head Coach, effective May 1, 2025. 

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

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

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

Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. Jason Hayes, Head Women’s Tennis Coach, effective June 1, 2025. 

Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract for Mr. Samuel Gregg, Assistant Football Coach, effective May 1, 2025. 

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

AUDIT COMMITTEE 

University of Louisiana System: reported on internal and external audit activity for the period of April 8, 2025 through June 6, 2025. 

FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE 

Louisiana Tech University: approval to execute an Act of Donation with the Louisiana Tech University Foundation for a parcel of land containing 0.3 acres located at 607 Tech Drive in Ruston, Louisiana. 

Louisiana Tech University: approval to execute a Ground Lease to the Louisiana Tech University Foundation to make renovations and improvements to laboratory and circulation spaces and HVAC equipment in the basement of Bogard Hall. 

Louisiana Tech University: approval to execute a Ground Lease to the Louisiana Tech University Foundation to create the Louisiana Tech Coaching Plaza to be located at Joe Aillet Stadium, pursuant to La. R.S. 17:3361. 

Louisiana Tech University: approval to execute a Ground Lease to the Louisiana Tech University Foundation to replace the artificial playing surface at Joe Aillet Stadium, pursuant to La. R.S. 17:3361. 

McNeese State University: approval to provide naming rights according to a gift agreement with W. Ryan Navarre and the McNeese State University Foundation, and authorize President Wade Rousse to approve the final version of the terms. 

Nicholls State University: approval to name the Maintenance Building the “Ronald J. Chatagnier Maintenance Facility” in honor of Electrical Foreman, Mr. Ronald J. Chatagnier. 

Northwestern State University: approval to enter into a Ground Lease/Lease Back Agreement, pursuant to La. R.S. 17:3361, with the Northwestern State University Demons Unlimited Foundation (DUF). 

Southeastern Louisiana University: approval to name the president’s conference room in Luther H. Dyson Hall the “John Manzella American Office Machines Conference Room.” 

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to name the football entrance tunnels set to be located on the west concourse at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium the “Will & Sandra Mills North and South Tunnels.” 

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: authorizated to enter into an Act of Donation for the acquisition of land and buildings from Ragin’ Cajun Facilities, Inc. 

University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to accept a donation of Phase 2 of the short game practice area, located at the Wally Jones Golf Complex, from the University of Louisiana Monroe Facilities, Inc. 

University of New Orleans: approval to demolish Milneburg Hall. 

FINANCE COMMITTEE 

Grambling State University: approval to extend the University: bookstore lease and management services agreement with Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC for one year. 

Grambling State University: approval of a Student-Assessed Fee Re-Allocation. 

Louisiana Tech University: approval to amend a lease with Aramark Educational Services, LLC. 

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval for Jones Walker, LLC to represent the University in matters relating to University trademarks. 

University of Louisiana System: discussion of Fiscal Year 2024-25 third quarter financial reports and ongoing assurances. 

LEGISLATION COMMITTEE 

Recap of 2025 Regular Legislative Session 

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 

Grambling State University: approval to appoint Mr. Marcus Kennedy as Interim Dean of Campus Life & Holistic Development effective April 11, 2025. 

Louisiana Tech University: approval to appoint Ms. Lisa Bradley as Senior Vice President for Finance and CFO effective June 1, 2025. 

McNeese State University: approval to appoint Dr. C. Keagan LeJeune as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts effective April 10, 2025. 

McNeese State University: approval to appoint Ms. April Broussard as Vice President for Business Affairs effective July 1, 2025. 

Nicholls State University: approval to appoint Dr. Todd Keller as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective June 2, 2025. 

Northwestern State University: approval to appoint Dr. Mary Edith Stacy as Dean of the Graduate School effective April 14, 2025. 

Southeastern Louisiana University: approval to appoint Dr. George E. Skipper as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective July 21, 2025. 

Southeastern Louisiana University: approval to continue the appointment of Dr. Daniel McCarthy as Interim Dean of Research and Innovation effective June 30, 2025 and as Interim Dean of Science and Technology effective July 3, 2025. 

University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to appoint Dr. Michelle McEacharn as the Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective June 10, 2025. 

University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to appoint Dr. Raymundo Arturo Rodriguez as Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences effective June 11, 2025. 

SYSTEM PRESIDENT’S BUSINESS 

Personnel Actions 

President’s Report 

ULS org chart approved.

BOARD CHAIR’S BUSINESS 

Board Chair’s Report 

To amend System President Rick Gallot’s contract based on his successful evaluation and to allow the Board Chair to finalize the amendment with an increase in salary and set new benchmarks and term to 6/30/28.

To amend Southeastern Louisiana University President William Wainwright’s contract based on his successful evaluation and to allow the Board Chair to finalize the amendment with an increase in salary.