October 2018 Board Action
Today the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System met in Baton Rouge for its regular Board meeting. Click here to view the meeting’s archived video stream.
BOARD APPROVES GRAMBLING CYBERSECURITY DEGREE
The Board approved Grambling State University’s proposal to offer a bachelor of science degree in cybersecurity at today’s meeting. This unique program will prepare students to meet the workforce needs of north Louisiana and beyond.
Grambling’s computer science programs grew by 25 percent last year. GSU is Louisiana’s top producer of African-American computer science graduates and among the top 50 producers nationwide.
President Rick Gallot offered details of the program’s anticipated success and thanked the Board for its encouragement and continued support of Grambling.
“With the vision of your team and the support of this Board, we are confident Grambling is prepared to educate cybersecurity professionals the market is demanding,” Board Chair Al Perkins said. “These graduates will be equipped with highly sought after skills to protect us as technology becomes more prevalent in our daily lives.”
The proposal will seek approval from the Board of Regents in order to launch its first cohort in Fall 2019.
SIBILLE AWARDED HONORARY DOCTORATE
The Board approved the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request to award Winfred Sibille an honorary doctorate in educational leadership.
“Mr. Sibille’s career has significantly impacted Louisiana students in both K-12 and higher education and has improved the lives of all Louisiana residents,” UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie said. “He has set a standard for public service that is compatible with the highest ideals and his efforts will continue to influence Louisiana policy for years to come.”
Sibille was first appointed to the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System in 1995. He is the longest serving member in the Board’s history.
Sibille’s honorary doctorate will be awarded at UL Lafayette’s fall commencement ceremonies to be held Dec. 14.
2019 FOR OUR FUTURE CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED
The UL System is announcing information about its second annual For Our Future Conference. The Conference will be held Feb. 14 — 15 on the UL Lafayette campus.
“The System conference is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for faculty and staff from our nine member institutions to collaborate on ways to achieve the aspirations set forth in the System’s Strategic Framework,” UL System President Jim Henderson said. “This year’s conference theme—Aspiring, Adapting, Achieving—will encourage attendees to consider how the Universities of Louisiana will best contribute to the future of work.”
Additional information on the conference, including registration information and a call for presenters is forthcoming. To sign up for conference email updates and to learn more, visit www.ULSystem.edu/conference.
MISS LOUISIANA VISITS BOARD
Miss Louisiana Holli Conway spoke at today’s Board of Supervisors meeting about her time at Northwestern State University and the value she places on higher education. Miss Louisiana is housed on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Monroe and during her remarks She thanked the university community for their hospitality. UL System President Jim Henderson and Chairman Al Perkins presented Conway with a commendation to thank her for her service and dedication to the betterment of Louisiana.
BOARD ACTION:
ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Grambling State University: approval of a Proposal to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity.
McNeese State University: approval of a Letter of Intent to develop a New Academic Program leading to a Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Nicholls State University: approval to terminate the Bachelor of Science in General Family and Consumer Sciences.
Nicholls State University: approval to award an Honorary Doctorate of Commerce to Mr. Donald T. “Boysie” Bollinger at the Fall Commencement Exercises.
Northwestern State University: approval of a Proposal to offer a Bachelor of Science in Resource Management.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a Proposal to offer a Graduate Certificate in Cardiovascular Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval of a Proposal to offer a Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval of a Letter of Intent to develop a New Academic Program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Music.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval of a Proposal to offer a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM).
University of New Orleans: approval of a Proposal to offer a Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics.
University of New Orleans: approval to develop an Institute for Urban Entrepreneurship.
University of New Orleans: approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with University Claude Bernard Lyon 1.
ATHLETIC COMMITTEE
Nicholls State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Seth Thibodeaux, Head Baseball Coach, effective October 25, 2018.
Nicholls State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Angel Santiago, Head Softball Coach, effective October 25, 2018.
Nicholls State University: approval of a contract with Mrs. Mary “DoBee” Plaisance, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, effective October 25, 2018
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Ms. Stephanie Vallejos, Head Women’s Tennis Coach, effective July 1, 2018.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. Mark Jeffery, Head Men’s Tennis Coach, effective July 1, 2018.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. Robert Marlin, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective April 1, 2018.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval of a contract with Ms. Molly Fichtner, Head Softball Coach, effective September 24, 2018.
FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE
Northwestern State University’s request for approval to name Room 217 of Bienvenu Hall the “ Jack Pace Memorial Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory.”
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval to execute amended and restated leases with University Facilities, Inc. in connection with the conversion of the interest rate on outstanding debt related to student housing and parking facilities from variable to fixed rates.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to consolidate two chairs, Dr. J. Robert Rivet/BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Health Informatics and the Acadian Ambulance Service/BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Telehealth, to create The Dr. J. Robert Rivet Endowed Chair and The Acadian Ambulance Service /BORSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Health Informatics.
University of Louisiana System: approval of fees pursuant to Act 293 of the 2017 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Louisiana Tech University: approval to appoint Ms. Lisa Cole as Vice President for Finance effective July 1, 2018.
McNeese State University: approval to appoint Dr. Frederick LeMieux as Interim Dean for the College of Science and Agriculture effective September 1, 2018.
Nicholls State University: approval to appoint Dr. J. Steven Welsh as Interim Dean of Education effective August 13, 2018.
Northwestern State University: approval to appoint Mr. Patrick Jones as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective October 15, 2018.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval to appoint Dr. Gabe Willis as Interim Dean of Students effective August 27, 2018.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to appoint Ms. Susan Richard as Interim Dean of University Libraries effective August 7, 2018.
SYSTEM PRESIDENT’S BUSINESS
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to bestow the title of President Emeritus upon Dr. Dwight D. Vines, fifth President of the University (then known as Northeast Louisiana University).
