Occasionally, we see issues arise in the local, state, and federal governments that affect us here at LSU New Orleans 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 LSU New Orleans 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. LSU New Orleans 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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