University of Louisiana System

Last published on Apr 22, 2025 10:32 AM CDT

April 24, 2025 Board Meeting

Apr 24, 2025 09:00 AM CDT

1201 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

A.
Call to Order/Roll Call
B.
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
C.
Approval of Minutes of February 27, 2025 Board Meeting and Ratification of Actions taken at the March 28, 2025 Executive Committee Meeting.
D.
ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1.
Grambling State University's request for approval to award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to Mrs. Alana Ward Robinson at the Spring 2025 Commencement Exercises.
2.
Grambling State University's request for approval to offer a Bachelor of Science in Public Health.
3.
Grambling State University's request for approval to offer a Master of Science in Sustainability.
4.
Other Business
E.
ATHLETIC COMMITTEE
1.
Louisiana Tech University's request for approval of the contractual agreement between Ms. Rian "Cami" Hicks, Assistant Volleyball Coach, Louisiana Tech University, and Louisiana Tech University Foundation, effective March 24, 2025.
2.
Louisiana Tech University's request for approval of contractual agreements between various Assistant Football Coaches, Louisiana Tech University, and Louisiana Tech University Foundation.
3.
McNeese State University's request for approval of a contract with Mr. Bill Armstrong, Head Men's Basketball Coach, effective March 25, 2025.
4.
McNeese State University's request for approval of a contract with Ms. Ayla Guzzardo, Head Women's Basketball Coach, effective April 2, 2025.
5.
Northwestern State University's request for approval of a second contractual amendment with Ms. Anna Nimz, Head Women's Basketball Coach, effective March 24, 2025.
6.
Southeastern Louisiana University's request for approval of a contract with Mr. Jeff Dow, Head Women's Basketball Coach, effective April 1, 2025.
7.
Southeastern Louisiana University's request for approval of a contract with Mr. Lee McBride, Head Women's Volleyball Coach, effective January 6, 2025.
8.
Southeastern Louisiana University's request for approval of contractual agreements between various Assistant Coaches, Southeastern Louisiana University, and the Lion Athletics Association.
9.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette's request for approval of an amended contract with Mr. James Salgado, Assistant Football Coach/Defensive Coordinator, effective February 27, 2025.
10.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette's request for approval of a Contract for Employment with Mr. Quannas White, Head Men's Basketball Coach, effective April 1, 2025.
11.
University of Louisiana at Monroe's request for approval of a contract with Ms. Molly Fichtner, Head Women’s Softball Coach, effective March 31, 2025.
12.
University of Louisiana at Monroe's request for approval of a contract with Mr. Reid Gann, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, effective March 31, 2025.
13.
Other Business
F.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
1.
University of Louisiana System’s report on internal and external audit activity for the period of February 17, 2025 through April 7, 2025.
2.
Discussion of University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Legislative Auditor Management Letter issued March 26, 2025.
3.
University of Louisiana System's request for approval to restructure the internal audit function across System institutions and to align the System audit charters with the restructure.
4.
Other Business
G.
FACILITIES PLANNING COMMITTEE
1.
Louisiana Tech University's request for approval to name a space in Bogard Hall the Shutt-Fox Collaborative Suite.
2.
Nicholls State University's request for approval to lease a section of the Nicholls Farm to Ducks Unlimited, Inc., a non-profit corporation domiciled in Memphis, Tennessee, in accordance with LSA-RS 17:3361.
3.
Other Business
H.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1.
Grambling State University's request for approval to establish the Willie D. Davis College of Business Endowed Professorship.
2.
McNeese State University's request for approval to have a student referendum for fee increases.
3.
University of Louisiana System's recommendation to approve Campus Housing and Meal Plan Rates, Auxiliary Rates, Energy Surcharge, and Non-Governmental Charges for Academic Year 2025-26.
4.
UL System recommends that the Board authorize the System President to negotiate and submit, for approval to the Louisiana Attorney General, a proposed contract for professional legal services with the law firm of Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP.
5.
Legal Services Engagement Policy
6.
Other Business
I.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
1.
McNeese State University's request for approval to appoint Dr. Nikos Kiritsis as Interim Dean and Professor of the College of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, and Director of IIEC, effective March 1, 2025.
2.
Northwestern State University's request for approval to appoint Dr. Aimee Badeaux as Dean of the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health, effective March 24, 2025.
3.
Other Business
J.
LEGISLATION COMMITTEE
1.
Report on 2025 Regular Legislative Session
2.
Other Business
K.
SYSTEM PRESIDENT'S BUSINESS
1.
Personnel Actions and Summer Pay Plans
2.
Update on the University of Louisiana at Monroe Presidential Search
3.
System President's Report
4.
Other Business
L.
BOARD CHAIR'S BUSINESS
1.
Board Chair's Report
2.
Other Business
M.
Other Business
N.
Adjournment