JUNE BOARD ACTION
Today, the Board of Supervisors for the Ƶ met in person for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. View a recording of this meeting .
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA SYSTEM ADOPTS NIL POLICY FOR STUDENT ATHLETES
Today,the University ofLouisianaSystem adoptedrelated to intercollegiate athletes’ ability to be compensated fortheuse of their name, image and likeness.Thepolicy was developed in coordination with the member institutions’nineathletic directors.
“We are proud to be among the first entities in the U.S. to adopt an NIL policy to benefit our student athletes,” Dr. Jim Henderson said. “We worked closely with our athletic directors to ensure the policy will meet the needs of our intercollegiate athletes as well as our departments.”
The Ƶ policy mandates five hours of annual training for student athletes on current NIL policies and practices as well as financial and life skills. The policy also provides guidance on the use of institutional marks and aligns with the legislation in listing prohibited endorsement areas including tobacco and alcohol.
The Louisiana legislature passed SB 60 during the regular legislative session making it legal for athletes to earn compensation for use of their name, image and likeness. The bill, which is expected to become law July 1, requires public higher education management boards to adopt a policy before their intercollegiate athletes can earn compensation.
M&LI CLASS PRESENTATIONS
The 2020-21 class of the Management & Leadership Institute presented their capstone projectsto the Board of Supervisors and university presidentsto culminate their time in the Institute.The class was split into three groups to tackle topics chosen by System leadership.
Innovations from COVID That May Persist Post-Pandemic
BrittanyBroussard– Northwestern State University
Kristin Chandler – University of Louisiana Monroe
Gianna Cothren – University of New Orleans
Lisa Harris – Northwestern State University
Milton Jackson – Grambling State University
KathrynSlosarek– Nicholls State University
KrisshunnYoungblood – McNeese State University
CoreCapabilities
ChrisAsprion–Southeastern Louisiana University
Lonny Benoit–McNeese State University
KelseyBohl– University of Louisiana Monroe
TanieceaMallery–University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Michele Robinson–Louisiana Tech University
David Whitney–Nicholls State University
Cultural Competencies
Desiree Anderson – University of New Orleans
Blanca Bauer – University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Casey Byrd – Grambling State University
Joel Hicks – Northwestern State University
Elizabeth Hornsby – Southeastern Louisiana University
Adam McGuirt – Louisiana Tech University
Lisa VanHoose – University of Louisiana Monroe
Clickto view the group presentations.
BLACK MALE SUMMIT RECAP
The inaugural Universities of Louisiana Black Male Summit was held last week at University of Louisiana at Lafayette to celebrate and exchange innovative strategies concerning Black males in higher education.
“We have some of the best programmatic initiatives that the world has to offer here at the Ƶ,” Board Chair James Cartersaid. “Thank youto Dr. Claire Norris for her leadership and guidance in developing this program.”
The event provided an opportunity to introduce the first cohort of18R.F. Lewis Scholars to a large audience.The program recruits Black males and provides educational programs, mentoring opportunities, and co-curricular experiences to improve both their collegiate experiences and their futures after graduation.
Dr. Anthony Jack delivered the keynote address centered around his book, “The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students.” He reminded attendees that students from different socioeconomic, racial, and family backgrounds have different and often unique needs, and that “even undreamt dreams cancome true.”
A panel discussion moderated by University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Dr.TanieceaMallery asked System President Dr. Jim Henderson, Grambling State University President RickGallot, University of New Orleans’ Director of Experiential Learning and Community EngagementRyan Bell, and University of Louisiana MonroeInstructor Jaleesa Harris to recount theirworkto advance theBlackmale experienceat the Universities of Louisiana.
Search #ulsblackmalesummit on social media tosee attendees’ tagged posts from the event.
2021 STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
The 2020-21 Student Advisory Council is made up of the elected student government association presidents from the nine Ƶ member institutions.L’OrealWilliams, SoutheasternLouisianaUniversitySGApresident and student Board member, serves as the Council’s spokesperson to the full Board of Supervisors.
Student Advisory Council members include:
Cameron T. Jackson, Grambling State University
KiarraBombard, Louisiana Tech University
Sarah Stafford, McNeese State University
TylerLegnon, Nicholls State University
Tja’hEdwards, Northwestern State University
L’OrealWilliams, Southeastern Louisiana University
Reed Broussard, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lauren Fee, University of Louisiana Monroe
AmberLemelle, University of New Orleans
BOARD ACTION:
ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS
Nicholls State University: approval to offer Undergraduate Certificates in Foundations of Management, Foundations of Marketing, and Foundations of Business Analytics.
University of New Orleans: approval to name the School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering the “Boysie Bollinger School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
ATHLETIC COMMITTEE
Grambling State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Donte Jackson, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective July 1, 2021.
Grambling State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Freddie Murray, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, effective July 1, 2021.
McNeese State University: approval of a contract with Ms. Giorgia Pozzan, Head Women’s Tennis Coach, effective July 1, 2021.
McNeese State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Brendon James Gilroy, Head Men/Women’s Track Coach, effective July 1, 2021.
McNeese State University: approval of a contract with Mr. James E. Landreneau, Head Women’s Softball Coach, effective July 1, 2021.
McNeese State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Ronald Letson, Assistant Football Coach, effective June 1, 2021.
McNeese State University: approval of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to have its athletic training services provided by Ochsner Clinic Foundation.
Northwestern State University: approval of a contract with Mr. Donald Pickett, Head Softball Coach, effective July 1, 2021.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Ms. Ayla Guzzardo, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, effective May 1, 2021.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. William Narro, Head Golf Coach, effective July 1, 2021.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. Richard Fremin, Head Softball Coach, effective June 1, 2021.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. Corey Mistretta, Head Track and Field Coach, effective August 1, 2021.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. Jeremy White, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, effective June 1, 2021.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. Timothy Donnelly, Associate Men’s Baseball Coach, effective July 1, 2021.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. Benjamin Gipson, Assistant Men’s Baseball Coach, effective July 1, 2021.
Southeastern Louisiana University: approval of a contract with Mr. Kenneth Lee, Associate Women’s Basketball Coach, effective July 1, 2021.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Dr. Bryan Maggard, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics (VPIA), effective July 1, 2021.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a Third Amendment and Restated Contract with Mr. William Napier, Head Football Coach, effective July 1, 2021.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of amended Contracts for Employment for various coaches, effective June 24, 2021.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of Contracts for Employment for various assistant football coaches.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a contract with Ms. Kristi Gray, Head Volleyball Coach, effective May 1, 2021.
FACILITIES PLANNING
Louisiana Tech University: approval to name the newly developed Virtual Anatomy Lab in Carson Taylor Hall, Room 237, “The Justin and Jeanette Hinckley Virtual Anatomy Lab.”
Louisiana Tech University: approval to name two new student residential facilities as “The Robinson Suites” and “The Potts Suites.”
Louisiana Tech University: approval to execute a Ground Lease with the Louisiana Tech University Foundation, Inc., for the purpose of constructing a pedestrian plaza around the sculpture provided by the Percent for Art Program administered by the Office of Cultural Development, pursuant to La. R.S. 17:3361.
McNeese State University: approval to enter into a Facility Lease Agreement with the McNeese State University Foundation for the University’s continued use and operation of the Center for Advancement of Meat Production and Processing (CAMPP).
Nicholls State University: approval to enter into a land lease with the Nicholls State University Foundation to construct a new baseball field house on the campus of Nicholls State University, pursuant to La. R.S. 17:3361.
Nicholls State University: approval to enter into a land lease with the Max Charter School, pursuant to La. R.S. 17:3361.
Nicholls State University: approval to sell a parcel of vacant land measuring approximately 5.3 acres at the southeastern border of the University main campus along Bowie Road in Thibodaux, Louisiana through legislative act to the Thibodaux Regional Health System (TRHS), a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval to demolish four agricultural buildings that were damaged beyond repair due to several hurricanes in 2020.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to enter into a Grounds and Facilities Lease Agreement with ULM Facilities, Inc., a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation, to construct and install artificial turf at the baseball facility pursuant to the authority vested in La. R.S. 17:3361.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to name the renovated band rehearsal room the “Jack and Coralie White Rehearsal Room.”
FINANCE
University of Louisiana at Lafayette: approval of a tuition reduction for employees of eligible employer partners not to exceed $3,000 off the online RN-BSN program price.
Ƶ: approval of the Board Operations and System Universities’ Fiscal Year 2021-22 Internal Audit Plans.
PERSONNEL
McNeese State University: approval to appoint Ms. Mona White as Interim Vice President for Business Affairs effective June 1, 2021.
Nicholls State University: approval to appoint Ms. Jean Donegan as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts effective July 1, 2021.
Nicholls State University: approval to appoint Dr. Janice Lyn as Dean of Students effective May 17, 2021.
Northwestern State University: approval to appoint Dr. Joel Hicks as Dean of the College of Nursing and Allied Health effective July 1, 2021.
Northwestern State University: approval to appoint Ms. Reatha Cox as Vice President of the Student Experience effective July 1, 2021.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: approval to appoint Dr. Michelle McEacharn as Dean of the College of Business and Social Sciences effective July 1, 2021.
