FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 25, 2018 CONTACT: Cami Geisman, Vice President for Marketing and Communication
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UL SYSTEM BOARD ACTION
Today the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System met in Baton Rouge for its regular Board meeting. Click hereto view the meeting's archived video stream.
BOARD APPROVES GRAMBLING CYBERSECURITY DEGREE
The Board approved Grambling State University's proposal to offer a bachelor of science degree in cybersecurity at today's meeting. This unique program will prepare students to meet the workforce needs of north Louisiana and beyond.
Grambling's computer science programs grew by 25 percent last year. GSU is Louisiana's top producer of African-American computer science graduates and among the top 50 producers nationwide.
Grambling President Rick Gallot offered details of the program's anticipated success and thanked the Board for its encouragement and continued support of Grambling.
"With the vision of your team and the support of this Board, we are confident Grambling is prepared to educate cybersecurity professionals the market is demanding," Board Chair Al Perkins said. "These graduates will be equipped with highly sought after skills to protect us as technology becomes more prevalent in our daily lives."
The proposal will seek approval from the Board of Regents in order to launch its first cohort in Fall 2019.
SIBILLIE AWARDED HONORARY DOCTORATE
The Board approved the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's request to award Winfred Sibille an honorary doctorate in educational leadership.
"Mr. Sibille's career has significantly impacted Louisiana students in both K-12 and higher education and has improved the lives of all Louisiana residents," UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie said. "He has set a standard for public service that is compatible with the highest ideals and his efforts will continue to influence Louisiana policy for years to come."
Sibille was first appointed to the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System in 1995. He is the longest serving member in the Board's history.
Sibille's honorary doctorate will be awarded at UL Lafayette's fall commencement ceremonies to be held Dec. 14.
2019 FOR OUR FUTURE CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED
The UL System is announcing information about its second annual For Our Future Conference. The Conference will be held Feb. 14 - 15 on the UL Lafayette campus.
"The System conference is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for faculty and staff from our nine member institutions to collaborate on ways to achieve the aspirations set forth in the System's Strategic Framework," UL System President Jim Henderson said. "This year's conference theme—Aspiring, Adapting, Achieving—will encourage attendees to consider how the Universities of Louisiana will best contribute to the future of work."
Additional information on the conference, including registration information and a call for presenters is forthcoming. To sign up for conference email updates and to learn more, visit www.ULSystem.edu/conference.
MISS LOUISIANA VISITS BOARD
Miss Louisiana Holli Conway spoke at today's Board of Supervisors meeting about her time at Northwestern State University and the value she places on higher education. Miss Louisiana is housed on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Monroe and during her remarks She thanked the university community for their hospitality. President Jim Henderson and Chairman Al Perkins presented Conway with a commendation to thank her for her service and dedication to the betterment of Louisiana.
ABOUT THE UL SYSTEM: The University of Louisiana System is the largest higher education system in Louisiana enrolling more than 91,500 students at Grambling State University, Louisiana Tech University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Southeastern Louisiana University, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the University of Louisiana at Monroe and the University of New Orleans.
