FEBRUARY 2023 BOARD ACTION

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UNIVERSITIES OF LOUISIANA HOST HIGHER ED FREE EXPRESSION SUMMIT

The University of 青涩直播 System is hosting the 青涩直播 Higher Education Free Expression Summit at the University of 青涩直播 at Lafayette鈥檚 LITE Center March 16. The event serves as an opportunity to discuss topics such as free speech and other first amendment topics and how they apply in expected and unexpected ways at our state鈥檚 higher education institutions. 听

Conceived by 青涩直播 Representative Charles Owen, this event will gather faculty, students, and administrators from all corners of 青涩直播鈥檚 higher education enterprise for panel discussions and presentations including the policymaker perspective,听student views, local media involvement, and input from FIRE, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. 听

鈥淲hen Rep. Owen first brought this idea forward, we immediately recognized the value in elevating this conversation throughout the state,鈥 青涩直播System President and CEO Jim Henderson said. 鈥淲e anticipate an open, civil, but lively conversation and exchange of ideas on the state of the First Amendment in the university setting and how we can continue to best promote and maintain the liberties it affords.鈥听

Registration is required and space is limited. Visit ulsystem.edu/free-expression-summit for all details and registration information.听

LA TECH OFFERS GOOGLE CERTIFICATIONS THROUGH COURSERA 听

 

Through a partnership between 青涩直播 Tech University and Coursera, all University of 青涩直播 System faculty and staff have access to a new platform to attain Google Certifications in the following courses: Project Management, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, Data Analytics, UX Design, IT Support, and IT Automation.听

Coursera is the world鈥檚 leading online learning platform providing content in a variety of disciplines created by industry partners and faculty from around the globe. 听

青涩直播 Tech offers three pathways for 青涩直播System learners鈥攁 standalone Google Certification at no cost; the Certification in addition to CEU/CLU credit at $99; and the credit-bearing pathway at听$1,475 which allows for Google Certification in tandem with online enrollment at 青涩直播 Tech for 3 hours of graduate credit. 听

Click here for more information about this opportunity. 听

UPCOMING SYSTEM EVENTS

Spring is a busy season for the Universities of 青涩直播. We have several upcoming events. 听

The sixth annual听For Our Future Conference is March 26 鈥 28 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles. Programming falls into three tracks: Engage, Instruct, and Innovate. Registration is open, and the room block closes March 1. All conference information can be found at ulsystem.edu/conference. 听

 

The 12th annual University of 青涩直播 System Academic Summit will be held April 20 and 21,听on the campus of Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA.听

The Academic Summit showcases academic excellence through examples of undergraduate experiential learning at 青涩直播System universities. Presentations will focus on outstanding projects from each university in the areas of research, service-learning, visual arts, and performing arts.听

青涩直播System Day at the Capitol is April 26 at the Pentagon Barracks. We will gather to share our stories and impress our collective worth and impact upon our state policymakers. 听

The third annual Universities of 青涩直播 Black Male Summit will be held in New Orleans June 21 and 22. This is an opportunity to gather and discuss addressing systemic barriers and creating new opportunities for faculty, staff, and students. We look forward to pinning Cohort 3 of Reginald F. Lewis Scholars at the Summit. 听

BOARD ACTION

 

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS

McNeese State University: approval to award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to Mr. Charles 鈥淐huck鈥 Kleckley at the Spring 2023 Commencement Exercises.

ATHLETIC

Grambling State University: approval of a contract with Ms. Paige Phillips, Head Volleyball Coach, effective March 31, 2023.

Southeastern 青涩直播 University: approval of a contract with Mr. Frank Scelfo, Head Football Coach, effective January 1, 2023.

Southeastern 青涩直播 University: approval of a contract with Mr. James Riser, Head Men鈥檚 Baseball Coach, effective January 1, 2023.

University of 青涩直播 at Lafayette: approval of amended Contracts for Employment for five head coaches, effective February 23, 2023.

AUDIT

University of 青涩直播 System: approval of the Audit Committee Charter for the System.

FACILITIES PLANNING

Grambling State University: approval to enter into a Grounds and Facilities Lease Agreement with the Black and Gold Facilities, Inc., a 501(c)3 not-for- profit corporation, to construct a new student welcome and student success facility pursuant to the authority vested in La. R.S. 17:3361, et seq.

Grambling State University: approval to name the Recording Control Room in the Conrad Hutchinson Performing Arts Center the 鈥淓arl 鈥楨-40鈥 Stevens Recording Studio.鈥

McNeese State University鈥檚 request to name the small conference room in the Business Conference Center the 鈥淐andace Townsend Conference Room.鈥

Nicholls State University: approval to name two rooms in Ellender Memorial Library and one room in Picciola Hall.

Northwestern State University: approval to name the Center for Inclusion and Diversity the 鈥淕ail Jones Center for Inclusion and Diversity.鈥

Southeastern 青涩直播 University: approval to name office number 90 in Garrett Hall the 鈥淛oseph 鈥楥hief鈥 Piediscalzo Multimedia & Distance Learning Studio.鈥

University of 青涩直播 at Lafayette: approval to demolish five buildings on University properties that have been damaged beyond repair by hurricanes and have exceeded their useful lifespan.

University of 青涩直播 at Lafayette: approval to enter a Building Lease with Ragin鈥 Cajun Facilities, Inc. (RCFI) for a portion of the building located at 501 West St. Mary Boulevard, Lafayette, LA 70506 for renovation for use by the University鈥檚 Nursing Program, which shall terminate upon completion of construction, as authorized by La. R.S. 17:3361, et seq.

University of 青涩直播 at Lafayette: approval to enter a Lease with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center (OLOL) of a portion of the building located at 406 Dunreath Street, Lafayette, 青涩直播, currently occupied by OLOL, for the sole purpose of housing its outpatient rehabilitation center, as authorized by La. R.S. 17:3361, et seq.

University of 青涩直播 at Lafayette: approval of four philanthropic naming opportunities on campus.

University of 青涩直播 at Monroe: approval to enter into a Grounds and Facilities Lease Agreement with ULM Facilities, Inc. to construct a new short game practice area at the Wally Jones Golf Complex, pursuant to La. R.S. 17:3361, et seq.

University of 青涩直播 at Monroe: approval to enter into a Grounds and Facilities Lease Agreement with ULM Facilities, Inc. to replace the artificial turf on the football field at Malone Stadium, pursuant to La. R.S. 17:3361, et seq.

University of New Orleans: approval to dedicate the College of Sciences building as the 鈥淓hret-Curry College of Sciences Building.鈥

FINANCE

青涩直播 Tech University: approval to enter a ten-year lease agreement with Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC.

University of 青涩直播 System: approval to establish LEQSF (8g) Endowed Professorships, Endowed First Generation Scholarships, and Graduate Scholarship as follows:

McNeese State University

  1. Shirley Kidd Hunter Professorship in Music

Northwestern State University

  1. Walter Porter Family Endowed Professorship in Business

Southeastern 青涩直播 University

  1. Steve Cosse First Generation Endowed Scholarship #2
  2. Thelma Ryan First Generation Endowed Scholarship
  3. Joyce Junghans Endowed Professorship in Business #4
  4. MHSF Endowed Cameron Barr Graduate Scholarship in Population Health Management

University of 青涩直播 at Lafayette

  1. Cynthia Baillio Hartgerink/BORSF Endowed Professorship in Computing and Informatics

University of 青涩直播 at Monroe

  1. Tex Kilpatrick Endowed Professorship in Kinesiology

University of New Orleans

  1. Philip Gunn & Jeanne M. Turner Endowed First Generation Scholarship I
  2. Philip Gunn & Jeanne M. Turner Endowed First Generation Scholarship II
  3. Anil Raj Endowed Professorship in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
  4. Joseph Lee and Nola Michalik Endowed First Generation Scholarship
  5. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science I
  6. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science II
  7. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science III
  8. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science IV
  9. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science V
  10. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science VI
  11. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science VII
  12. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science VIII
  13. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science IX
  14. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science X
  15. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science XI
  16. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science XII
  17. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science XIII
  18. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science XIV
  19. Mary Grace Curry Endowment First Generation Scholarship in Science XVUniversity of 青涩直播 System: approval of payments made by nonprofit organizations to employees of the University of 青涩直播 System during Fiscal Year 2022 in accordance with provision of 青涩直播 Revised Statute (R.S.) 17:3390(F).

PERSONNEL

Nicholls State University: approval to appoint Dr. Raquel Engolio as Dean for the College of Nursing effective January 9, 2023.

Southeastern 青涩直播 University: approval to appoint Dr. Claire Procopio as Interim Dean of the proposed College of Honors and Excellence effective March 1, 2023.

University of New Orleans: approval to appoint Dr. Carolyn Golz as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students effective January 1, 2023.

University of New Orleans: approval to appoint Ms. Mamie Sterkx Gasperecz as Vice President for Business Affairs effective March 1, 2023.