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Browsing entries categorized as LSU, Southern and BRCC
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Higher education recommendations approved
Patrick Dennis/The Advocate
Louisiana Postsecondary Education Review Commission member and former LSU Chancellor James Wharton makes motions Tuesday to consider reconfiguring some of the missions of the state’s public colleges and to review and eliminate duplicative academic programs. The commission is tasked with streamlining the state’s higher education sys-tem and recommending ways to cut college budgets during lean economic times.
A state higher education review panel Tuesday morning approved recommendations that could scale back the degree offerings at Louisiana’s regional universities. The Louisiana Postsecondary Education Review Commission also voted to recommend that the state not fund associate degree programs at universities any more than two-year degrees at community colleges. Read more…Posted in: Politics, LSU, Southern and BRCC
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Jindal backs money on LSU complex
Artist rendering of the LSU Business Education Complex/Provided by LSU
The bid process to build the LSU Business Education Complex could begin next week with a possible groundbreaking ceremony in March. The $60 million complex could occur in summer 2012.
Gov. Bobby Jindal on Wednesday reaffirmed commitment of $30 million in state funds for construction of LSU’s planned Business Education Complex. Jindal said his intent is to direct $24 million in state construction dollars initially, which the Legislature must sign off on, and then give the final $6 million to LSU in 2011 to complete the project. Read more…Posted in: Politics, Gov. Jindal, LSU, Southern and BRCC
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Lombardi: Cap TOPS, raise tuition
Patrick Dennis/The Advocate
LSU System President John Lombardi on speaks on Monday before the Louisiana Post-secondary Education Review Commission. College system leaders made presentations Monday before the commission, which is tasked with recommending ways to streamline and cut the budgets of the state’s colleges because of projected state revenue shortfalls.
LSU System President John Lombardi said Monday the state must cap merit-based TOPS scholarships and not give them to the wealthy. He also said the Legislature must give up tuition authority and that the state will suffer if student enrollments are too quickly shifted into community colleges. Read more…Posted in: Politics, Budget, LSU, Southern and BRCC
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LSU's Lombardi's contract extended
Arthur D. Lauck/The Advocate
Louisiana State University System President John Lombardi answers questions during aNov. 27, 2007 news conference. Lombardi received a contract extension.
LSU System President John Lombardi received a two-year contract extension Friday from the school’s board of supervisors. Lombardi’s $601,000 annual pay package, which took effect in 2007, will remain the same. Read more…Posted in: Politics, LSU, Southern and BRCC
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Jindal praises Tebow
Gov. Bobby Jindal was in Washington last week for a pair of fundraisers in his honor and during one interview praised Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, who recently was hurt.
An aide during the interview with The Politico, a Capitol Hill newspaper, suggested that Jindal, an ardent LSU fan, may not want to express admiration for Tebow too publicly.
“As long as the Tigers beat them, we can be gracious,” Jindal said.
Posted in: Politics, Gov. Jindal, LSU, Southern and BRCC
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Congressmen remember Fletcher
The two congressional delegation members from north Louisiana marked the passing last week of Louisiana Republican political advisor Lee Fletcher of Monroe.
Fletcher died Wednesday at 43 after a long battle with cancer. He served as the chief of staff for former Republican U.S. Rep. John Cooksey of Monroe and current Republican U.S. Rep. John Fleming of Minden.
Fletcher lost his own 2002 congressional bid to then-Democratic U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander of Quitman. Alexander, now a Republican, praised his former foe.
“Lee had one of the best political minds and passion for government on every level,” Alexander said in a statement. “The legacy Lee leaves behind is one of dedication to the work he loved and compassion to make our state better.”
Fleming gave Fletcher credit for his election win last year.
“I lost a friend and trusted advisor,” Fleming said in a statement. “He worked with men and women he believed would make a difference in this world and it was because of him that I have the privilege of serving in the United States House of Representatives.”
Posted in: Politics, LSU, Southern and BRCC, U.S. Congress
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LSU baseball team visits D.C.
U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu’s spokesman Aaron Saunders was decked out in a purple and gold LSU tie and baseball cap to meet the Tigers baseball team visiting the capital last week.
But Saunders grew up somewhat north of Louisiana – Ohio. The man who once worked for Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska said he adopted LSU teams as a kid.
“I was an LSU fan from Ohio,” Saunders said. “It the only sports teams I ever rooted for. So I’m a true blue Tigers fan.”
So is his boss, who threw a luncheon for the team at her Capitol Hill home. Landrieu pitched a tent in the yard and fed the 31 team members and their entourage.
“I’m thrilled to do it,” Landrieu said. “The team has just made the whole state so proud.”
Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy of Baton Rouge said the celebration with the Louisiana congressional delegation wasn’t about his district where the school rests.
“It’s for the entire state,” Cassidy said. “When you go across the state you see LSU signs.”
Posted in: Politics, LSU, Southern and BRCC, U.S. Congress
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LSU baseball visits White House
WASHINGTON – That the national champion LSU baseball team traveled through Washington Wednesday on a bus from a company called “Champion Coach” seemed fitting. The 31 players who made the trip that included a luncheon and a planned White House reception and visit with Vice President Joe Biden stepped off the carriage twisting their heads around wide-eyed. Read more…Posted in: LSU, Southern and BRCC
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LSU locks horns at higher education committee
Higher education policy disputes between LSU old and new took center stage Tuesday before a state commission studying the future of public college education in Louisiana. Read more…Posted in: Politics, Education, LSU, Southern and BRCC
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Southern University topic at Monday's Press Club
Southern University board member Murphy Bell Jr. and Southern University Alumni Federation President Domoine Rutledge will be the featured speakers at Monday’s meeting of the Press Club of Baton Rouge.
Bell and Rutledge are spearheading the search committee for a new Southern University System president.Press Club meetings are noon at De La Ronde Hall, 320 Third St., downtown Baton Rouge.The event is free and open to the public.Lunch is $12 for members and $15 for non-members.
Posted in: Politics, LSU, Southern and BRCC
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