OCTOBER 2023 BOARD ACTION
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BOARD VOTES CRAIN PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF SOUTHEASTERN
The Board of Supervisors voted to name Dr. John Crain president emeritus of Southeastern 青涩直播 University.
“When I look at our core values of excellence and caring, and when I look at the culture that has been built at Southeastern 青涩直播 University, I can assure you he has left a lasting impression,”聽current Southeastern president Dr. William Wainwright said.聽“In the years and decades to come, you will continue to see his hand in much of what has been cultivated. It is an honor to bestow this title upon a dear friend and colleague.”
“I appreciate very much the recognition today,” Crain said. “The job of a university president is always complicated and frequently difficult. The value that the Board members bring in supporting and encouraging presidents, I encourage you to continue doing so.”
Wainwright recommended Dr. Crain for the prestigious title in a letter to System President and CEO聽Dr. Jim Henderson earlier this month.
“Dr. Crain鈥檚 service to Southeastern has left an indelible mark on the Northshore and the entire higher education enterprise,” Henderson said.聽“Leadership in good times in hard, leadership in times of scarcity and tumult is nearly impossible鈥擠r. Crain proved capable of the impossible and we are so thankful for his service”
Crain dedicated 45 years of service to his alma mater in both faculty and administrative positions including 15 years as president. He retired earlier this year.
FOR OUR FUTURE CONFERENCE ACCEPTING SESSION PROPOSALS AND AWARD NOMINATIONS
This year鈥檚 Universities of 青涩直播 For Our Future Conference will be held February 25 – 27 in New Orleans. The call for session proposals and award nominations are now open.
Sessions will聽highlight聽three tracks: Enhance, Develop, and Advance. The priority themes of core competencies, diversity and inclusion, and modernization and technology will be highlighted throughout the event.聽The three conference awards: outstanding faculty member, outstanding staff member, and the champion of diversity and inclusion.
Conference programming聽details and registration information will聽soon be announced.聽All conference details can be found at聽ulsystem.edu/conference.
BOARD ACTION
ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
Grambling State University: approval to award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to Mr. Eric Kelly at the Fall 2023 Commencement Exercises.
Southeastern 青涩直播 University: approval of a Proposal for a Master of Social Work (MSW) program.
University of 青涩直播 at Lafayette: approval of 2023-28 Strategic Plan and revised Vision and Mission Statement.
University of 青涩直播 at Monroe: approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Starr Homeplace, U.S.A.
University of New Orleans: approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with St. Tammany Parish School Board District.
University of 青涩直播 System鈥檚 request to revise Board Rule, Chapter II. Students, Section IX. Admission to Graduate Study.
ATHLETIC
青涩直播 Tech University: approval of a contract with Mr. Matthew Nantais, Head Women鈥檚 Bowling Coach, between 青涩直播 Tech University and 青涩直播 Tech University Foundation, effective October 1, 2023.
青涩直播 Tech University: approval of a contract with Ms. Amy Sargeant, Head Women鈥檚 Tennis Coach, between 青涩直播 Tech University and 青涩直播 Tech University Foundation, effective August 24, 2023.
青涩直播 Tech University: approval of a contract with Mr. Matthew Terry, Head Men鈥檚 Golf Coach, between 青涩直播 Tech University and 青涩直播 Tech University Foundation, effective August 1, 2023.
Southeastern 青涩直播 University: approval of a contract with Ms. Ayla Guzzardo, Head Women鈥檚 Basketball Coach, effective September 1, 2023.
Southeastern 青涩直播 University: approval of a contract with Mr. Jeremy White, Head Women鈥檚 Volleyball Coach, effective September 1, 2023.
Southeastern 青涩直播 University: approval of contractual agreements between various Assistant Coaches, Southeastern 青涩直播 University, and the Lion Athletics Association.
University of 青涩直播 at Lafayette: approval of Amendment 6 to the Contract with Mr. Matt Deggs, Head Baseball Coach, effective October 26, 2023.
University of 青涩直播 at Monroe: approval of a contract with Ms. Missy Bilderback, Head Women鈥檚 Basketball Coach, effective March 30, 2023.
AUDIT
University of 青涩直播 System鈥檚 report on internal and external audit activity for the period of August 21 to October 22, 2023.
FACILITIES PLANNING
Grambling State University: approval to name the Football Field at Eddie Robinson Memorial Stadium James 鈥淪hack鈥 Harris and Doug Williams Field.
Nicholls State University: approval to name the recently renovated portion of Stopher Gymnasium, the future Baseball Fieldhouse, and the Women鈥檚 Basketball locker room.
Northwestern State University: approval to enter a Ground and Facility Lease with the Demons Unlimited Foundation for interior/exterior renovations to the baseball complex, as authorized by La. R.S. 17:3361.
University of 青涩直播 at Lafayette: approval to name 501 St. Mary Boulevard Building James D. Moncus Hall.
University of 青涩直播 at Lafayette: authorization to enter into a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of the 804 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, 青涩直播, known as the One Acadiana Building with designated Capital Outlay funds.
University of 青涩直播 at Monroe: approval to accept donations of the Malone Stadium field turf, Wally Jones short game practice facility turf, and the softball field turf from the University of 青涩直播 Monroe Facilities, Inc.
FINANCE
青涩直播 Tech University: approval to update and extend the affiliation agreement with the 青涩直播 Tech Applied Research Corporation (LTARC) for an additional three-year term.
University of 青涩直播 System: acceptance of Fiscal Year 2022-23 Financial and Compliance and Federal Award Programs Representation Letters for University of 青涩直播 System, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, and University of New Orleans.
University of 青涩直播 System鈥檚 financial status of alternatively financed projects for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
University of 青涩直播 System鈥檚 report of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 fourth quarter financial reports and ongoing assurances.
PERSONNEL
青涩直播 Tech University: approval to appoint Dr. Sumeet Dua as Executive Vice President for Research effective October 1, 2023.
University of 青涩直播 at Monroe: approval to appoint Dr. Wendy Bailes as Interim Dean of the College of Health Sciences effective July 1, 2023.
