Occasionally, we see issues arise in the local, state, and federal governments that affect us here at Íæż½ã½ã directly or indirectly. We'll post them as they arise and ask that you vote, write/call your congresspeople, or somehow advocate on behalf of Íæż½ã½ã and higher education in Louisiana and the country.
Amendment 1, or The Lod Cook Act, was approved unanimously by the Louisiana House and Senate. It allows up to two out-of-state board members to serve on the state’s higher education management boards. Íæż½ã½ã is a member of the University of Louisiana System, so this amendment would affect the UL System Board of Supervisors.
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On the ballot, the wording of amendments is often confusing. Since this issue affects all the Louisiana higher education systems, we’d like to offer a clear explanation of the amendment and how it can benefit institutions like ours. A "YES" Vote on Amendment 1 ...
Read the Letter to the Editor from the Louisiana Board of Regents and Chairs of all four Louisiana Systems of Higher Education:
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