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Today the Board of Supervisors for the University of ������ο��Ƶ met at Northwestern State University for its regular Board meeting. 

������ο��Ƶ SYSTEM STUDENTS PROMISED PATHWAY TO ������ο��ƵM PHARMACY

The Board of Supervisors for the University of ������ο��Ƶ approved University of Louisiana Monroe’s request to enter into an MOU with the other eight ������ο��Ƶ System member institutions easing the pathway to a pharmacy degree. Under this agreement, ������ο��ƵM will guarantee an on-campus interview to ������ο��Ƶ System students who have completed the prerequisite coursework and exceed the minimum application requirements.

“As a Board, we are always looking for opportunities for Systemwide collaboration,” Board Chair Mark Romero said. “I appreciate ������ο��ƵM’s  efforts to welcome students from sister institutions with open arms and I wish our students the best as they pursue this vital profession.“

The interview is a large portion of the College of Pharmacy’s admission decision. Ordinarily, only 40 percent of applicants who meet the requirements are granted on-campus interviews. This partnership ensures 100 percent of ������ο��Ƶ System students who meet the minimum requirements are afforded an interview.

������ο��ƵM is home to the only public pharmacy program in the state, an essential aspect of Louisiana’s health care system.

������ο��ƵM PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH MEETING NEXT MONTH

The initial meeting of the Presidential Search Committee will be held on ������ο��ƵM’s campus March 11. At this meeting, the committee will accept their charge, gather input from the community, approve a tentative search timeline, and publish a list of ideal candidate qualifications.

More information about the presidential search can be found at ������ο��ƵSystem.edu/������ο��ƵMSearch.

NORTHWESTERN HOSTS BOARD MEETING AND RETREAT

Below are photos from today’s Board of Supervisors for the University of ������ο��Ƶ meeting at Northwestern State University including images of a surprise performance by the Northwestern Chamber Choir. The Board will be on campus through tomorrow afternoon for its annual board retreat.

������ο��ƵS DAY AT THE CAPITOL

 

BOARD ACTION:

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS

Grambling State University: approval to offer a Bachelor of Science in Cloud Computing.
McNeese State University: approval to award an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters to Mr. Richard Ieyoub at the Spring 2020 Commencement Exercises.
McNeese State University: approval of a Letter of Intent to offer a Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences.
McNeese State University: approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between McNeese State University’s College of Business and Sowela Technical Community College’s School of Business and Applied Technology.
Northwestern State University: approval of the University’s revised Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval to offer Undergraduate Certificates in Digital Health Management and Population Health Management.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to terminate the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to offer the Master of Science in Industrial Chemistry.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval of the following Graduate Certificates:  Interprofessional Leadership, Senior Healthcare Management, and Healthcare Advocacy.
University of New Orleans: approval of the University’s new strategic plan, Impact UNO.
University of New Orleans: approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA).
University of New Orleans: approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA).
University of New Orleans: approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Southern New Hampshire University – College for America.
University of New Orleans: approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Nunez Community College.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding  with University of ������ο��Ƶ institutions.

ATHLETIC COMMITTEE

Louisiana Tech University: approval of a contract with Ms. Maria Winn-Ratlif, Head Women’s Softball Coach, between Louisiana Tech University and Louisiana Tech University Foundation, effective September 30, 2019.
Louisiana Tech University: approval of a contract extension with Mr. Thomas Lane Burroughs, Head Baseball Coach, between Louisiana Tech University and Louisiana Tech University Foundation, effective May 26, 2019.
McNeese State University: approval of a contract with Ms. Kristee Porter, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, effective January 1, 2020.
McNeese State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Frank Wilson, Head Football Coach, effective January 15, 2020.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. Frank Scelfo, Head Football Coach, effective January 1, 2020.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a second amended and restated contract with Mr. William Napier, Head Football Coach, effective January 1, 2020.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of the first amended and restated contract with Mr. Gerald Glasco, Jr., Head Softball Coach, effective January 1, 2020.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. Patrick Toney, Assistant Football Coach, effective December 1, 2019.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. Jabbar Juluke, Assistant Football Coach, effective March 1, 2020.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. David Looney, Jr., Assistant Football Coach, effective March 1, 2020.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. Michael Desormeaux, Assistant Football Coach, effective March 1, 2020.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. Timothy Leger, Assistant Football Coach, effective March 1, 2020.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. LaMar Morgan, Assistant Football Coach, effective March 1, 2020.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. Mark Hocke, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Associate Head Football Coach, effective March 1, 2020.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. Robert Sale, Assistant Football Coach, effective December 1, 2019.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Mr. Rory Segrest, Assistant Football Coach, effective March 1, 2020.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval of a contract with Ms. Jessica Guiggioli, Head Women’s Tennis Coach, effective November 22, 2019.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval of a contract with Mr. Sean Fraser, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, effective January 14, 2020.

FACILITIES PLANNING

Louisiana Tech University: approval to advertise and auction for the sale of the building and land located at 800 West Alabama in Ruston, Louisiana.
Louisiana Tech University: approval to enter a Facilities Lease with the Louisiana Tech University Foundation, Inc. for the construction of a 6,250-square-foot open structure for research, instruction, and field training in trenchless technologies on the South Campus.
Louisiana Tech University: approval for the execution of leases between the Board, on behalf of the University, and Innovative Student Facilities Inc., a private 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, in connection with the lease and lease-back of a portion of the University’s campus to finance cost of the development, design, construction, renovation, installation, and equipping of energy efficiency facilities.
McNeese State University: approval to enter into a Ground Lease Agreement with the McNeese State University Foundation to replace the scoreboard at Cowboy Stadium.
Northwestern State University: approval to enter into a general agriculture lease for three tracts of land in DeSoto Parish totaling 366.98 acres.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval to name Room 109 in Thelma Ryan Hall the “William Stagner Entomology Lab.”
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to name the University house located at 128 Buena Vista Boulevard “The Ernest J. Gaines Writer in Residence House.”
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to rename Bayou Suites (Honors Residence) Hall “Dwight D. Vines Hall.”
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to lease the property and facility located at 870 Highway 80 East, Monroe, Louisiana.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to execute a Ground and Buildings Lease Agreement and an Agreement to Lease with Option to Purchase between the Board, on behalf of the University, and the University of Louisiana at Monroe Facilities, Inc., a private 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, in connection with the lease and lease-back portion of the University’s campus to finance construction of a student hub and related facilities.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to enter into a 17-year lease for the University’s foodservice operations and facilities with Aramark Educational Services, Inc.
University of New Orleans: approval that a lecture hall located in the College of Business’ Kirschman Hall be named the “Joseph and Deborah Exnicios Lecture Hall.”

FINANCE

University of New Orleans: approval to petition the Court to amend the Edward G. Schlieder Urban Waste Management and Research Chair Trust.
University of ������ο��Ƶ: approval to establish LEQSF (8g) Endowed Professorships/Endowed Superior Graduate Student Scholarships/First Generation Scholarships as follows:
McNeese State University
Citgo Petroleum Professorship in Engineering #10
Nicholls State University
Abdon Callais Family First Generation Endowed Scholarship
Northwestern State University
Dr. Stan Chadick Professorship in Mathematics
Dudley Downing Distinguished Graduate Endowed Scholarship in Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Peggy Jacob/First Presbyterian Church First Generation Endowed Scholarship
Edgard R. Smith III Endowed Professorship in Business
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Drs. Roderick and Tina Clark/BORSF Endowed Professorship in Sciences
Francis Patrick Clark/BORSF Professorship in Computing & informatics VIII
Francis Patrick Clark/BORSF Professorship in Computing & informatics IX
Francis Patrick Clark/BORSF Professorship in Computing & informatics X
Chris Gambel/BORSF Professorship in Finance
Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust/BORSF Endowed SGS Scholarship in Earth& Energy Sciences I
Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust/BORSF Endowed SGS Scholarship in Earth & Energy Sciences II
Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust/BORSF Endowed SGS Scholarship in Earth & Energy Sciences III
University of New Orleans
Charles J. O’Connor, PhD Endowed Professorship in Chemistry
Endowed Superior Graduate Student Scholarship in Accounting and Tax Accounting
University of ������ο��Ƶ’s recommendation to refinance bonds as follows:
McNeese State University
Student Parking – Series 2011
Student Housing – Series 2011
Nicholls State University
Student Recreation Center – Series 2010
Southeastern Louisiana University
Student Union – Series 2010A
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lewis Street Parking Garage – Series 2013
Athletic Facilities – Series 2013
University of ������ο��Ƶ: approval of payments made by nonprofit organizations to employees of the University of ������ο��Ƶ during Fiscal Year 2019 in accordance with provision of Louisiana Revised Statute (R.S.) 17:3390(F).
McNeese State University: approval to allow a student referendum vote for an increase of student self-assessed fees for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of a new student union facility.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a resolution authorizing the President of the University to take any and all appropriate actions against RelyOn Nutec USA, LLC (formerly known as Alford Safety Services, LLC). (Executive Session may be required.)
University of New Orleans: approval of the Exclusive License of Multi-Media Sponsorship Rights related to the University of New Orleans Athletics.

PERSONNEL

Louisiana Tech University: approval to appoint Ms. Devonia Love-Vaughn as the Dean of Inclusion Initiatives & Student Success effective March 1, 2020.
McNeese State University: approval to appoint Mr. Tanner Stines as Interim Athletic Director effective January 2, 2020.
Nicholls State University: approval to appoint Ms. Lindsey McKaskle as Interim Athletic Director effective February 1, 2020.
Nicholls State University: approval Dr. Michele Caruso as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs effective March 1, 2020.