1. business and industrial
2. business operations
3. human resources
4. compensation and benefits

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
9:00a.m.
Friday, February 20, 2015
2nd Floor, J.S. Clark Administration Building
Board of Supervisor’s Meeting Room
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
AGENDA
1. Call to Order and Invocation
2. Roll Call
3. Adoption of the Agenda
4. Special Recognition
5. Public Comments
6. Action Items
A. Minutes of the January 9, 2015 regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors
B. Consideration of an action item to merge the SUS President and SUBR Chancellor positions,
effective, July 1, 2015
1) Transforming the SUS Leadership Model (for discussion purposes only)
C. Consideration of an action item to authorize the hiring of a National Search Firm to
Facilitate the President/Chancellor Search
D. Approval of Endowed Professorships, SUBR
1) Formosa Plastics Endowed Professorship in Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Patrick Mensah
2) Engineering/Contractor’s Educational Trust Fund Endowed Professorship,
Dr. Guoqiang, Li
E. Approval to authorize the President to hire Littler Mendelson to defend Southern University
Baton Rouge in the Sackos v. NCAA, etal matter (Executive Session may be required)
F. Request approval to modify the terms of the GRAD Act targets for years 5 and 6, SUBR
G. Resolution authorizing the President to pursue legal claims including litigation against
Felicia Hawkins/Crimson Distinctive Interiors (Executive session may be required)
H. Resolutions
7. Informational Items
A. Interim Financial Report, as of December 31, 2014, SU System entities
B. New Board of Regents Mandated Admission Policy, SUNO
C. Priority Projects Updates, by Campuses
D. Video Presentation, Special Recognition and Updates from the SU Laboratory School
E. Update on the status of the Donald Wade House
F. System President’s Report
G. Campus Reports
8. Other Business
9. Adjournment
Board Item 6A
Southern University Board of Supervisors
9:00 a.m.
Friday, January 9, 2015
Board of Supervisors’ Meeting Room
2nd Floor, J.S. Clark Administration Building
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Minutes
The meeting of the Board of Supervisors was convened by Chairman, Dr. Leon R. Tarver
II. The invocation was given by Rev. Joe R. Gant, Jr.
PRESENT
Dr. Leon R. Tarver II – Chairman
Mr. Calvin W. Braxton, Sr. – Vice-Chairman
Atty. Tony M. Clayton
Mr. Raymond M. Fondel, Jr.
Mr. Diangleo S. Frazer
Dr. Curman L. Gaines
Rev. Joe R. Gant, Jr.
Mr. Willie E. Hendricks
Rev. Donald R. Henry
Mr. Richard T. Hilliard
Dr. Eamon M. Kelly
Atty. Patrick D. Magee
Mr. Mike A. Small
Mrs. Ann A. Smith
Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert, Jr.
Dr. Rani G. Whitfield
ABSENT
None
UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL ATTENDING
System President Ronald Mason, Jr.
Chief of Staff Evola Bates
System Vice Presidents Kevin Appleton, Tony Moore and Monique Guillory-Winfield
Chancellors Victor Ukpolo (SUNO), Ray Belton (SUSLA), Freddie Pitcher (SULC), Interim
Chancellor Flandus McClinton, Jr. (SUBR) and Vice Chancellor Adell Brown (representing
Chancellor Leodrey Williams) (SUAREC)
BOARD COUNSEL
Atty. Winston DeCuir, Sr. and Tracie Woods
Board of Supervisors
Minutes, January 9, 2015
Page 2
AGENDA ITEM 3: INSTALLATION OF BOARD OFFICERS FOR 2015
Dr. Leon R. Tarver II introduced his wife, Mrs. Cynthia Tarver who was in attendance at
the Board meeting.
Atty. Winston DeCuir, Sr. administered the oath of office to Dr. Tarver, Chairman of the
Board of Supervisors.
Rev. Tolbert introduced the family of Mr. Calvin W. Braxton, Sr., wife- Peggy Braxton,
daughter- Brandy Braxton and son- Calvin, Jr.
Judge Lala Sylvester administered the oath of office to Mr. Braxton, Vice Chairman of
the Board of Supervisors.
***
Newly appointed Board member, Dr. Curman L. Gaines, introduced his wife who was in
attendance at the Board meeting.
Atty. Winston DeCuir, Sr. administered the oath of office to Dr. Gaines, representing 5th
Congressional District.
Atty. Winston DeCuir, Sr. administered the oath of office to newly appointed Board
member, Rev. Donald R. Henry, representing the 2nd Congressional District.
Newly appointed Board member, Richard T. Hilliard, introduced his son who was in
attendance at the Board meeting.
Atty. Winston DeCuir, Sr. administered the oath of office to Mr. Hilliard, an At-large
member.
Atty. Clayton administered the oath of office to newly appointed Board member, Atty.
Patrick D. Magee, representing the 3rd Congressional District.
Newly appointed Board member, Dr. Rani G. Whitfield, introduced his father, Dr.
George Whitfield who was in attendance at the Board meeting.
Atty. Winston DeCuir, Sr. administered the oath of office to Dr. Whitfield, representing the
6th Congressional District.
Board of Supervisors
Minutes, January 9, 2015
Page 3
AGENDA ITEM 4: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
On motion of Mr. Hendricks, seconded by Rev. Gant, the agenda was adopted as printed.
Motion carried unanimously.
AGENDA ITEM 5: PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Thomas Miller- President, SUBR Faculty Senate, extended an invitation to Board
members to get to know SUBR Faculty and Staff, and if they were interested he would arrange a
college gathering.
Continuing, Dr. Miller encouraged the Board members to allow the SUBR Faculty and
Staff to have input during the Southern University System Presidential Search.
AGENDA ITEM 6: SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Chairman Tarver stated that former members of the Board of Supervisors were not
available to attend the Board meeting for special recognition and will be invited to attend the next
Board meeting on February 20, 2015.
AGENDA ITEM 7: ACTION ITEMS
A. Minutes of the December 12, 2014 regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors
On motion of Mr. Braxton, seconded by Rev. Gant, the following resolution was approved.
RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University, that the
minutes of the December 12, 2014 regular meeting of the Board, be and it is hereby
approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
B. Status on the Presidential Search Committee
Chairman Tarver stated prior to the suspension of the Southern University System
Presidential Search at the November 28, 2014 Board meeting, no discussion was engaged
regarding the merging of the SUS President and SUBR Chancellor positions or maintaining the
current model.
Board of Supervisors
Minutes, January 9, 2015
Page 4
Continuing, Dr. Tarver stated that at the February 20, 2015 Board meeting he would like to
place on the agenda, the consideration of President/Chancellor model or maintaining the current
model. He also stated that the public and SACS will be informed prior to the February Board
meeting the intention of the structural changes within the Southern University System.
Rev. Gant posed the question of what are the intentions of the Board in filling the positions
of the Southern University System President, the Chancellor of the Southern University – Law
Center and the Chancellor of the Southern University Agricultural Center whom employment
contracts expires on June 30, 2015.
Dr. Tarver stated it is all contingent upon the Southern University System President and the
Southern University – Baton Rouge positions, but further discussion will be presented at the
February Board meeting.
***
Atty. Woods provided an introduction of the Presidential Search process to inform the
newly-appointed Board members.
***
model.
Discussion ensued regarding the President/Chancellor model or maintaining the current
Atty. Clayton offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Braxton, to allow the original motion to
take affect under the leadership of Chairman Tarver to continue the Southern University System
Presidential Search Process with the mandates that were given by Chairman Tarver.
Motion carried unanimously.
C. Approval of Personnel Action on Positions greater than $60,000
Dr. Kelly offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Fondel to vote on the Personnel Action
positions greater than $60,000 individually.
Motion carried unanimously.
On motion of Rev. Gant, seconded by Mr. Fondel to approve Personnel Action form for Stephanie Graham, Director of Office of Sponsored Programs at Southern University – Shreveport
in the amount of $65,000.
Board of Supervisors
Minutes, January 9, 2015
Page 5
Roll call vote: 9 yeas: Tarver, Fondel, Frazer, Gaines, Gant, Hilliard, Kelly, Small and Smith; 7
nays: Braxton, Clayton, Hendricks, Henry, Magee, Tolbert and Whitfield
Motion carried.
On motion of Rev. Gant, seconded by Mr. Braxton, to approve Personnel Action Form for
Vanessa A. Cade, Director of Virtual School Programs at Southern University – Baton Rouge in
the amount of $65,000.
Roll call vote: 14 yeas: Tarver, Braxton, Clayton, Fondel, Frazer, Gaines, Gant, Henry, Hilliard,
Kelly, Small, Smith, Tolbert and Whitfield; 2 nays: Hendricks and Magee
Motion carried.
On motion of Mr. Small, seconded by Mr. Fondel to approve Personnel Action Form for
Christopher Odinet, Professor at Southern University Law Center.
Roll call vote: 9 yeas: Tarver, Fondel, Gaines, Gant, Henry, Hilliard, Kelly, Small, and Smith; 7
nays: Braxton, Clayton, Frazer, Hendricks, Magee, Tolbert and Whitfield
Motion carried.
D. Board Resolution for the Right-of-Way for Electrical Power lines and Cable Installation for
Small Business Incubator Building, SUNO
On motion of Atty. Magee, seconded by Mr. Braxton, the following resolution was
approved.
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University, that the
Administrator’s request to approve the Right-of-Way for Electrical Power lines and
Cable Installation for Small Business Incubator Building at Southern University at
New Orleans be and it is hereby approved.
E. Resolutions
On motion of Rev. Gant, seconded by Atty. Clayton, the following resolutions were
amended to the agenda and approved.
Board of Supervisors
Minutes, January 9, 2015
Page 6
RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University, that the
resolutions of condolences to the families named below be and they are hereby
approved.
-Mrs. Helen Walker Poydras
-Mrs. Patricia Ann Tolbert-Jasper
AGENDA ITEM 8: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Interim Financial Report as of November 30, 2014, SU System entities
Mr. Appleton provided an oral update on the Interim Financial Report for November 30,
2014, for the Southern University System.
Continuing, Mr. Appleton provided an update on the expected mid-year budget cut for the
Southern University System for fiscal year 2014-2015.
B. Presentation on the 125th Year-Long Celebration of the signing of the Second Morrill
Act Creating Black Land-Grant Colleges/University, SUAREC
Mr. Adell Brown, Vice Chancellor of Research at SUAREC presented a video to the
Board, reflecting on the 125th Year-Long Celebration of the signing of the Second Morrill Act
Creating Black Land-Grant Colleges/University.
Chairman Tarver, members of the Board of Supervisors and President Mason gave
commendations to the staff at SUAREC for their participation in the SUAREC 125th year-long
Celebration of the signing of the Second Morrill Act Creating Black Land-Grant
Colleges/University.
C. Priority Projects Updates, by Campuses
Mr. Appleton provided a written and oral update on priority projects by campuses.
D. System President's Report
The System President provided an oral report to the Board.
Board of Supervisors
Minutes, January 9, 2015
Page 7
***
Mrs. Smith posed the question on the status on the system wide salary feasibility study and SUBR
enrollment for the 2015 Spring semester.
President Mason stated that Human Resources is researching companies that would assist in
studying our salary structural throughout the Southern University System.
***
Atty. Patrick Magee took a point of personal privilege and introduced a former classmate from
Law School, State Representative Ted James. Atty. Magee stated that the Southern University
Board of Supervisors should continue a good relationship with the Louisiana Black Caucus.
E. Campus Report
Reports submitted by the Campus Chancellors are on file in the Board's Office and posted
on the Board's website for review.
SUBR Athletic Director, Dr. William Broussard provided an update on the NCAA ban.
AGENDA ITEM 9: OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Tarver thanked Atty. Woods and Ms. Dunn for their assistance during the absent
of the staff of the Board of Supervisors.
President Mason thanked his Chief of Staff, Mrs. Evola Bates for hard work and
dedication.
Atty. Clayton took a point of personal privilege and acknowledged Mr. Edward Pratt,
Assistant to the Chancellor (SUBR) for Medial Relations for his outstanding performance as an
editor with the Morning Advocate and his discussion of the Southern University System.
AGENDA ITEM 10: ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Rev. Gant, the meeting was adjourned.
Board Item 6B-1
Board Item 6D
Board Item 6E
Board Item 6F
Board Item 7A
Southern University System
General Fund Budget Projections
For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015
As of December 31, 2014
Actual as of
12/31/2014
Projected
Total
FY 2014-15
Budget
as of 6/30/2015
Actual as
% of Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Revenues
General Fund Direct
Statutory Dedicated
Funds Due From BOR
Federal
Self Generated
Tuition - Fall 2014
Tuition - Spring 2015
Tuition - Summer
Out-of-State Fees
Other
InterAgency Transfer
Total Revenues
Expenditures by Object
$30,686,089
1,496,675
15,172,304
3,238,662
$45,858,393
4,735,338
$45,858,393
4,735,338
66.9%
31.6%
$0
(0)
1,374,990
2,279,219
3,654,209
3,654,209
37.6%
0
24,997,415
12,816,668
623,025
5,339,056
4,408,189
1,275,481
$83,017,588
1,027,895
11,103,061
2,512,862
1,042,823
8,105,271
1,421,499
$45,903,597
26,025,310
23,919,729
3,135,887
6,381,880
12,513,459
2,696,980
$128,921,185
25,921,867
23,919,729
3,135,887
6,154,067
12,382,274
2,696,980
$128,458,744
96.4%
53.6%
19.9%
86.8%
35.6%
47.3%
64.6%
103,443
0
0
227,813
131,185
0
$462,441
34,684,283
78,179
15,241,335
$50,003,796
$223,095
32,045,737
222,298
12,341,184
$44,609,220
$394,280
$66,730,020
300,477
27,582,519
$94,613,016
$617,374
66,730,020
300,477
27,582,519
$94,613,016
$623,364
52.0%
26.0%
55.3%
52.9%
35.8%
0
0
0
$0
$(5,990)
Operating Services
Supplies
Total Operating Expenses
6,343,917
526,737
$6,870,654
7,959,299
1,191,395
$9,150,694
14,303,216
1,718,132
$16,021,348
14,303,216
1,718,132
$16,021,348
44.4%
30.7%
42.9%
0
0
$0
Professional Services
Other Charges
Debt Services
Interagency Transfers
Total Other Charges
213,798
1,113,407
0
1,469,486
$2,796,691
341,209
6,940,164
0
1,530,053
$8,811,426
555,007
8,053,572
0
2,999,539
$11,608,118
555,007
7,745,880
0
2,999,539
$11,300,426
38.5%
14.4%
0%
49%
24.7%
0
307,692
0
0
$307,692
General Acquisitions
Library Acquisitions
Major Repairs
Total Acquist. & Major Repairs
Scholarships
33,376
266,310
-00
$299,686
$3,214,782
154,267
196,339
75,000
$425,606
$1,955,854
187,643
462,649
75,000
$725,292
5,170,636
192,305
462,649
75,000
$729,954
$5,170,636
17.4%
57.6%
0.0%
41.1%
62.2%
(4,662)
0
0
(4,662)
$0
$63,408,705
$65,347,080
$128,755,785
$128,458,744
49.4%
$297,041
Salaries
Other Compensation
Related Benefits
Total Personal Services
Travel
Total Expenditures
1
Southern University Board and System Administration
General Fund Budget Projections
For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015
As of December 31, 2014
Actual as of
12/31/2014
Total
FY 2013-14
Projected
Budget
as of 6/30/2015
Actual as
% of Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Revenues
General Fund Direct
Statutory Dedicated
Funds Due To/ From Mgmt
Federal
Self Generated
Tuition - Fall 2014
Tuition - Spring 2015
Tuition - Summer
Out-of-State Fees
Other
InterAgency Transfer
Total Revenues
Expenditures by Object
Salaries
Other Compensation
Related Benefits
Total Personal Services
Travel
Operating Services
Supplies
Total Operating Expenses
Professional Services
Other Charges
Debt Services
Interagency Transfers
Total Other Charges
General Acquisitions
Library Acquisitions
Major Repairs
Total Acquist. & Major Repairs
Scholarships
Total Expenditures
$4,127,142
$1,662,318
$5,789,460
$5,789,460
71.3%
0
$4,127,142
$1,662,318
$5,789,460
$5,789,460
71.3%
$0
$743,792
208,715
$952,507
$35,736
$239,835
52,000
143,398
$435,233
$2,064
983,627
52,000
352,113
$1,387,740
$37,800
$983,627
52,000
352,113
$1,387,740
37,800
75.6%
0.0%
59.3%
68.6%
94.5%
0
0
0
$0
$0
33,895
7,046
$40,941
41,154
22,034
$63,188
75,049
29,080
$104,129
75,049
29,080
$104,129
45.2%
24.2%
39.3%
0
0
$0
20,066
69,089
4,170,636
20,066
4,239,725
20,066
4,239,725
100.0%
1.6%
0
0
$89,155
$4,170,636
$4,259,791
$4,259,791
2.1%
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,118,339
$4,671,121
$5,789,460
$5,789,460
19.3%
$0
$0
2
Southern University - Baton Rouge
General Fund Budget Projections
For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015
As of December 31, 2014
Actual as of
12/31/2014
Projected
Total
FY 2014-15
Budget
as of 6/30/2015
Actual as
% of Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Revenues
General Fund Direct
Statutory Dedicated
Funds Due From Mgmt or BOR
Federal
Self Generated
Tuition - Fall 2014
Tuition - Spring 2015
Tuition - Summer
Out-of-State Fees
Other
InterAgency Transfer
Total Revenues
Expenditures by Object
$14,145,279
688,646
$6,939,810
1,233,296
$21,085,089
1,921,942
$21,085,089
1,921,942
67.1%
35.8%
13,504,732
9,893,024
0
3,884,949
4,112,642
1,275,481
$47,504,752
0
2,547,763
1,995,887
893,923
7,824,051
1,421,499
$22,856,230
13,504,732
12,440,787
1,995,887
4,778,872
11,936,693
2,696,980
$70,360,982
13,398,123
12,440,787
1,995,887
4,778,872
11,936,693
2,696,980
$70,254,373
100.8%
79.5%
0.0%
81.3%
34.5%
47.3%
67.6%
Salaries
Other Compensation
Related Benefits
Total Personal Services
Travel
$18,108,913
78,179
8,768,418
$26,955,509
$43,742
$16,332,299
92,298
7,940,550
$24,365,148
$180,258
$34,441,212
170,477
16,708,968
$51,320,657
$224,000
$34,441,212
170,477
16,708,968
$51,320,657
$224,000
52.6%
45.9%
52.5%
52.5%
19.5%
0
0
0
$0
$0
4,713,823
229,597
$4,943,420
4,559,533
704,964
$5,264,497
9,273,356
934,561
$10,207,917
9,273,356
934,561
$10,207,917
50.8%
24.6%
48.4%
0
0
$0
40,277
293,044
104,890
1,247,615
145,167
1,540,659
145,167
1,540,659
27.7%
19.0%
0
0
953,886
$1,287,207
667,046
$2,019,551
1,620,932
$3,306,758
1,620,932
$3,306,758
58.8%
38.9%
0
$0
19,611
23,537
67,525
114,112
87,136
137,649
0
$224,785
$4,970,256
$70,254,373
87,136
137,649
22.5%
17.1%
$224,785
$4,970,256
$70,254,373
19.2%
62.3%
51.8%
0
0
0
$0
$0
$0
Operating Services
Supplies
Total Operating Expenses
Professional Services
Other Charges
Debt Services
Interagency Transfers
Total Other Charges
General Acquisitions
Library Acquisitions
Major Repairs
Total Acquist. & Major Repairs
Scholarships
Total Expenditures
$43,148
$3,096,980
$36,370,006
$181,637
$1,873,276
$33,884,367
0
0
106,609
0
0
0
0
0
$106,609
3
Southern University Law Center
General Fund Budget Projections
For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015
As of December 31, 2014
Actual as of
12/31/2014
Projected
Total
FY 2014-15
Budget
as of 6/30/2015
Actual as
% of Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Revenues
General Fund Direct
Statutory Dedicated
Funds Due From Mgmt or BOR
Federal
Self Generated
Tuition - Fall 2014
Tuition - Spring 2015
Tuition - Summer
Out-of-State Fees
Other
InterAgency Transfer
Total Revenues
Expenditures by Object
$2,893,148
$74,162
2,092,779
135,659
4,985,927
209,821
$4,985,927
209,821
58.0%
35.3%
(0)
(0)
$3,226,187
$2,923,644
$427,622
$1,250,676
$181,617
0
72,904
172,378
3,226,187
2,996,548
600,000
1,250,676
181,617
3,237,110
2,996,548
600,000
1,192,700
180,581
99.7%
97.6%
71.3%
104.9%
100.6%
$10,977,056
$2,473,720
$13,450,776
13,402,687
81.9%
(10,923)
0
0
57,976
1,036
0
$48,089
$3,640,451
3,674,978
7,315,429
7,315,429
49.8%
0
$1,267,825
$4,908,276
$70,665
1,107,273
$4,782,251
74,835
2,375,098
$9,690,527
$145,500
2,375,098
$9,690,527
$145,500
53.4%
50.7%
48.6%
0
($0)
$0
Operating Services
Supplies
Total Operating Expenses
$290,254
$20,090
$310,344
1,936,986
92,410
$2,029,396
2,227,240
112,500
$2,339,740
2,227,240
112,500
$2,339,740
13.0%
17.9%
13.3%
0
0
$0
Professional Services
Other Charges
Debt Services
Interagency Transfers
Total Other Charges
$107,617
$104,694
150,357
126,455
257,974
231,149
257,974
231,149
41.7%
45.3%
0
0
$71,023
$283,334
41,774
$318,586
112,797
$601,920
112,797
$601,920
63.0%
47.1%
0
$0
$242,773
$117,422
25,000
82,227
75,000
$182,227
82,578
25,000
325,000
75,000
$425,000
$200,000
25,000
325,000
75,000
$425,000
$200,000
0.0%
74.7%
0.0%
57.1%
58.7%
0
0
0
$0
$0
$5,932,814
$7,469,873
$13,402,687
$13,402,687
44.3%
($0)
Salaries
Other Compensation
Related Benefits
Total Personal Services
Travel
General Acquisitions
Library Acquisitions
Major Repairs
Total Acquist. & Major Repairs
Scholarships
Total Expenditures
$242,773
4
Southern University at New Orleans
General Fund Budget Projections
For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015
As of December 31, 2014
Actual as of
12/31/2014
Projected
Total
FY 2014-15
Budget
as of 6/30/2015
Actual as
% of Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Revenues
General Fund Direct
Statutory Dedicated
Funds Due From Mgmt or BOR
Federal
Self Generated
Tuition - Fall 2014
Tuition - Spring 2015
Tuition - Summer
Out-of-State Fees
Other
InterAgency Transfer
Total Revenues
Expenditures by Object
Salaries
Other Compensation
Related Benefits
Total Personal Services
Travel
Operating Services
Supplies
Total Operating Expenses
Professional Services
Other Charges
Debt Services
Interagency Transfers
Total Other Charges
General Acquisitions
Library Acquisitions
Major Repairs
Total Acquist. & Major Repairs
Scholarships
Total Expenditures
$2,082,022
398,067
$6,340,850
599,363
$6,340,850
599,363
67.2%
33.6%
$0
0
69,581
13,879
5,179,200
270,000
46,000
206,270
5,620,205
5,179,200
270,000
115,581
220,149
5,783,440
5,179,200
270,000
82,495
90,000
97.2%
0.0%
0.0%
84.3%
15.4%
(163,235)
0
0
33,086
130,149
$10,163,789
$8,181,559
$18,345,348
$18,345,348
55.4%
$6,008,804
-00
2,571,287
$8,580,091
$-00
$5,778,106
$11,786,910
0
3,936,073
$15,722,983
0.00
51.0%
1,364,786
$7,142,892
$-00
11,786,910
0
3,936,073
$15,722,983
0
65.3%
54.6%
0.00
233,920
152,797
498,448
226,168
732,368
378,965
732,368
378,965
31.9%
40.3%
$386,717
$724,616
$1,111,333
$1,111,333
34.8%
0
0
0
$0
265,382
952,289
-00
1,217,671
1,217,671
21.8%
0
0
110,188
$375,570
183,173
$1,135,462
293,361
$1,511,032
293,361
$1,511,032
37.6%
24.9%
0
$0
-00
-00
-00
$0
$0
0
0
0
$0
$0
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
$18,345,348
$18,345,348
50.9%
$4,258,828
201,296
5,620,205
$0
$0
$9,342,378
$9,002,970
$0
0
0
0
$0
$0
0
0
0
$0
$0
$0
5
Southern University at Shreveport
General Fund Budget Projections
For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015
As of December 31, 2014
Actual as of
12/31/2014
Total
FY 2014-15
Projected
Budget
as of 6/30/2015
Actual as
% of Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Revenues
General Fund Direct
Statutory Dedicated
Funds Due From Mgmt or BOR
Federal
Self Generated
Tuition - Fall 2014
Tuition - Spring 2015
Tuition - Summer
Out-of-State Fees
Other
InterAgency Transfer
Total Revenues
Expenditures by Object
$3,456,160
74,162
$1,840,714
122,457
$5,296,874
196,619
$5,296,874
196,619
65.2%
37.7%
0
0
2,646,291
195,403
133,851
100,050
1,027,895
3,303,194
74,597
102,900
74,950
3,674,186
3,303,194
270,000
236,751
175,000
3,503,194
3,303,194
270,000
100,000
175,000
75.5%
0.0%
72.4%
133.9%
57.2%
170,992
0
0
136,751
0
$6,605,917
$6,546,707
$13,152,624
$12,844,881
51.4%
$307,743
Salaries
Other Compensation
Related Benefits
Total Personal Services
Travel
$3,924,486
$3,586,050
7,510,536
7,510,536
52.3%
0
1,591,107
$5,515,593
$16,105
1,134,051
$4,720,101
$16,105
2,725,158
$10,235,694
$32,210
2,725,158
$10,235,694
38,200
58.4%
53.9%
42.2%
1,009,125
64,013
658,171
70,893
1,667,296
134,906
1,667,296
134,906
60.5%
47.5%
0
0
$1,073,138
$729,064
$1,802,202
$1,802,202
59.5%
$0
45,038
341,651
39,962
153,846
225,332
$612,021
262,041
$455,849
85,000
495,497
0
487,373
$1,067,870
85,000
187,805
$0
487,373
$760,178
53.0%
181.9%
0%
46%
80.5%
0
307,692
0
0
$307,692
3,945
0
$3,945
0
8,607
0
45.8%
(4,662)
0
$3,945
$0
$3,945
$8,607
45.8%
($4,662)
$7,220,802
$5,921,119
$13,141,921
$12,844,881
56.2%
$297,040
Operating Services
Supplies
Total Operating Expenses
Professional Services
Other Charges
Debt Services
Interagency Transfers
Total Other Charges
General Acquisitions
Library Acquisitions
Major Repairs
Total Acquist. & Major Repairs
Scholarships
Total Expenditures
0
$0
($5,990)
6
Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
General Fund Budget Projections
For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015
As of December 31, 2014
Actual as of
12/31/2014
Projected
Total
FY 2014-15
Budget
as of 6/30/2015
Actual as
% of Budget
Over (Under)
Budget
Revenues
General Fund Direct
Statutory Dedicated
Funds Due From Mgmt or BOR
Federal
Self Generated
Tuition - Fall 2014
Tuition - Spring 2015
Tuition - Summer
Out-of-State Fees
Other
InterAgency Transfer
$1,805,532
458,410
$554,661
$1,349,183
$2,360,193
1,807,593
$2,360,193
1,807,593
76.5%
25.4%
1,374,990
2,279,219
3,654,209
3,654,209
37.6%
0
0
0
0
Total Revenues
Expenditures by Object
$3,638,932
$4,183,063
$7,821,995
$7,821,995
46.5%
$0
Salaries
Other Compensation
Related Benefits
Total Personal Services
Travel
$2,257,838
833,983
$3,091,821
$56,846
$2,434,468
78,000
651,126
$3,163,594
$121,018
4,692,306
78,000
1,485,109
$6,255,415
$177,864
$4,692,306
78,000
1,485,109
$6,255,415
$177,864
48.1%
0.0%
56.2%
49.4%
32.0%
0
0
0
$0
0
62,900
53,194
$116,094
$265,007
74,926
$339,933
327,907
128,120
$456,027
327,907
128,120
$456,027
19.2%
41.5%
25.5%
0
0
0
800
39,548
$46,000
289,323
46,800
328,871
46,800
328,871
1.7%
12.0%
0
0
109,057
$149,405
376,019
$711,342
485,076
$860,747
485,076
$860,747
22.5%
17.4%
0
$0
9,820
$61,742
$71,562
71,562
13.7%
0
$9,820
$380
$61,742
$-00
$71,562
$380
$71,562
$380
0.0%
13.7%
100.0%
0
$0
0
$3,424,366
$4,397,629
$7,821,995
$7,821,995
43.8%
$0
Operating Services
Supplies
Total Operating Expenses
Professional Services
Other Charges
Debt Services
Interagency Transfers
Total Other Charges
General Acquisitions
Library Acquisitions
Major Repairs
Total Acquist. & Major Repairs
Scholarships
Total Expenditures
7
Board Item 7C
Board Item 7G
Chancellor’s Report
(February 2015)
SUSLA AWARDED $300,000 FOR WORKFORCE PROGRAMS
FROM CADDO PARISH COMMISSION
Southern University Shreveport was awarded $300,000. Janice Sneed, Vice Chancellor of Community and Workforce Development, says, “The cash helps Southern’s ongoing workforce development mission”. She says, “It will help create a workforce training center and a new technology program for students”.
Around three years ago, the Caddo Commission first
funded Southern’s workforce mission by helping to establish an aerospace technology program at the school. Sneed
says the program comes with a high cost and this current
grant will help fund it as
well.
“We’re the only program in
North Louisiana that offers
this type of training,” Sneed
Janice Sneed
said. “So, we are unique in
Vice Chancellor for
that effort. I know that’s
Community & Workforce
why Caddo Parish has
Development
been very supportive.”
Sneed says, “The Aerospace Technology Program
currently has two instructors and more than 50
students enrolled. Part of the $300,000 grant will
help Southern pay for rental space at Shreveport
Downtown Airport, the aerospace program’s
faculty and other costs”.
University Chancellor
Chancellor’s
Cabinet Members
(2015-2016)
Dr. Melva Williams
Dr. Rosetta Jones
Dr. Regina Robinson
“We’re just excited for
Mr. Benjamin Pugh
the opportunity
Dr. Terrence Vinson
to get that seed money
to get the
program going,” Sneed
said. “From that point,
we should be able to
take it forward.”
SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD MEMBERS
RECEIVE NEW POSITIONS
Congratulations are extended to Southern
University Board of Supervisors members,
Dr. Leon Tarver, II and Mr. Calvin Braxton.
Tarver has been elected as Board Chairman
and Mr. Calvin Braxton has been elected
Vice Chairman.
Dr. Leon Tarver II
Mr. Calvin Braxton
Dr. Tarver is President Emeritus of the
Southern University System and Executive Administrator (retired) of the Center
of Cultural Heritage and International Programs at Southern University in Baton
Rouge.
Mr. Braxton represents the 4th Congressional District and is the President of
Natchitoches Ford and Lincoln, LLC.
Mrs. Janice Sneed
Ms. Fatina Elliott
Ms. Krystle Beauchamp
Mrs. JoAnn Brown
Mr. Major Brock
Mrs. Sonya Hester
Mr. Darrin Dixon
Dr. Gabriel Fagbeyiro
Dr. Barry Hester
Dr. Regina Webb
Mrs. Rosalyn Holt
Mrs. Brandy Jacobsen
Mr. Joseph LaCour Jr.
Chief Marshall Nelson
Mr. Treasure Dotson
Mr. Jordan Stovall
Mrs. Tiffany Varner
Dr. Wanda Waller
Mr. Frank Williams Jr.
Ms. Linzola Winzer
A monthly publication
from the
Office of the Chancellor
(318) 670-9312
Shreveport
SUSLA WELCOMES NEW YOUTHBUILD MANAGER
Ms. Shanace N. Robinson
The SUSLA family extends a heartfelt welcome to Ms. Shanace N. Robinson who was recently hired as the
YouthBuild Shreveport Program Manager. In this role, Ms. Robinson is responsible for the implementation of
the YouthBuild Shreveport Program and will also evaluate program operations and make suggestions for
improvements.
Shanace served six years in the United States Air Force and earned an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice
from the Community College of the Air Force. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in Management/Computer
Information Systems from Park University, and received her MBA with a minor in Leadership from Liberty
University.
Shanace served two years as a ShreveCorps member, a team-based life experience and service learning
opportunity for young adults, as well as an AmeriCorps National Service Program directed by Shreveport
Green. While serving in the United States Air Force, Staff Sergeant Robinson was awarded the Global Strike
Command Women’s History Month Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Role Model Award in
2011; the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal in 2010; and the 20th Air Force Flight Level Airman of
the Year Award in 2010. Her community engagements include mentoring for Big Brothers, Big Sisters, of Great
Falls, Montana from 2009 to 2013, as well as serving with a myriad of other organizations while in college and
the United States Air Force.
In YouthBuild programs, unemployed and undereducated young people ages 16-24 work toward their high
school equivalency diploma while learning construction skills by building affordable housing for homeless and
low-income citizens. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership development, community service, and the
creation of a positive mini-community of adults and youth committed to success. Since 1994, more than 60,000
young people have helped rebuild their communities, transform their lives, and create more than 15,000 units of
affordable housing. There are more than 245 YouthBuild programs in 44 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico,
and the Virgin Islands.
The YouthBuild Shreveport Program operates under the Division of Community and Workforce Development.
For more information, contact 318.670.9674
SUSLA Intake Center
Metro Center, 610 Texas Street, Suite 104
CHANCELLOR’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE CONCLUDES FALL SEMESTER
The inaugural Chancellor’s Leadership Institute (CLI) concluded
its meetings and workshops for
the Fall 2014 semester with a
final group presentation and
ceremony held on December
17th. The CLI program, created
by Dr. Melva Williams and led by
Chancellor Ray Belton, seeks to mentor and impart
leadership philosophies that will further expose SUSLA faculty and staff with national leadership principles and best practices that will ultimately help shape
the future leadership of the SUSLA campus.
Over the course of the semester, cohort members have
engaged in readings and discussions related to the research, theory and discipline of leadership, and have
received valuable insight from lectures given each
class period by Dr. Belton. The cohort has also been
responsible for an intensive period of group collaboration through three projects: 1) solidifying weekly
speakers to address the group on the topic of leadership; 2) creating a strategic initiative designed to “secure the future of SUSLA” and presenting this initiative
to the Chancellor and his Executive Leadership Team;
and 3) planning the Spring Faculty and Staff Institute.
“It has been a remarkable experience and time well spent
getting to know some of our future leaders of SUSLA. It
is promising to witness the amount of commitment to
the institution and wealth of leadership that exists on
our campus,” says Dr. Belton.
Although the process has been a challenging one, CLI
members feel that it has also been a most rewarding
experience. “The wealth of information and experiences gleaned from the Chancellor’s Leadership Institute
have challenged me to look within and appreciate the
honesty of my own reflection,” remarked Professor
Sonya Hester, who also serves as the CLI’s Liaison to
the Chancellor’s Office for the Faculty and Staff
Institute planning process. “This Institute has further
armed me to lead from a place of servitude, rather
than entitlement.”
Speakers for the Institute included Rev. Dr. Glenell
Lee-Pruitt, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs at Jarvis Christian College, Mrs. Donna
Frazier, Caddo Parish Attorney, Coach Broderick
Fobbs, Grambling State University and Mrs. Mary
Trammel, Caddo Parish School Board Member.
As noted earlier, the CLI cohort has been hard at
work prepping for this Spring’s Faculty and Staff
Institute:
“Back To Basics”
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Jesse Stone Lecture Hall
Top left pic (l to r): Rhalanda Jackson, Marci Collins, Dr. Glenell
Pruitt, Dr. Ilko Iliev Krystle Beauchamp, Dameoyon Woodley
Top right pic (l to r): Jalisa Shaw, Tuesday Mahoney, Chancellor
Belton, Ms. Mary Trammell, Sonya Hester, Devoyne Brown, Dr.
John Alak
Bottom left pic (l to r): Coach Broderick Fobbs, Chancellor
Belton,Atty. Donna Frazier, Dr. Regina Webb, Lynn Eatman,
Jeremy Robinson, Alan Jackson, Tiffany Manning
CHANCELLOR AWARDS INAUGURAL
“JAGUAR OF THE MONTH”
Ms. Jakeishia Dennis
Chancellor Ray Belton is pleased to announce the inaugural
recipient of SUSLA’s “Jaguar of the Month”, Ms. Jakeishia
Dennis, Loan Coordinator in the Office of Financial Aid.
Ms. Dennis’ dedication to providing a positive experience
was noted in comments that were submitted about her via the
customer service survey. One student noted, “Each and every
time I have needed financial aid advice, she has gone above &
beyond to take the time to inform me of all of the ins & outs of
the financial aid & student loan processes. She has made my experience at SUSLA all the more positive!”
“As it relates to our core values of excellence, integrity, accountability and service, it is pleasing to know that
members of the SUSLA family go above and beyond to ensure that we are providing the best services for all
who utilize our programs and facilities. Therein, I am pleased to announce our “Jaguar of the Month”, Ms. Jasheika
Dennis,” remarked Chancellor Belton.
Each month, a “Jaguar of the Month” is selected through the experiences and referrals of the customer service
survey. Jaguars of the Month are highlighted for their commitment to providing a positive customer service experience to their fellow colleagues and students. Each “Jaguar of the Month” receives a reserved parking spot for
the month a certificate of recognition and a “Jaguar of the Month” to display proudly in their office.
Congratulations, Ms. Jasheika Dennis!
Do you know someone who is providing exemplary service at SUSLA? Tell us about it by taking the Customer
Survey! (LINK TO SURVEY HERE)
2014 ANNUAL CHILI BOWL SALE TO BENEFIT IT FOOD DRIVE A SUCCESS
The Offices of Financial Aid and Information Technology are all smiles after the results of their Annual Chili
Bowl Sale held on December 11. The proceeds and canned goods collected will benefit the Annual IT Holiday
Food Drive.
LADY JAGUARS GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The Lady Jaguars of Southern University at Shreveport attended the Providence House on Sunday,
December 7, 2014 to participate in assisting residents during this holiday season.
They served dinner and all of the trimmings to the residents of the Providence House. The Lady Jaguars
assisted with preparing plates, serving residents, and cleaning. They also had a rewarding time mingling
with the families that reside in the facility.
This is the first time for the Lady Jaguars to serve at the Providence House but say that it will “definitely
not be the last”. The team looks forward continuing their commitment to community service during the
holiday season.
Excellence • Integrity • Accountability • Service
“Southern University at Shreveport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability”.
Title IX Coordinator: Ms. Linda Hines, Fine Arts Building, Room C01, (318) 670-9480;
Section 504 Coordinator: Jerushka Ellis
Johnny L. Vance Jr, Student Activity Center, Room 212, (318) 670-9473
Southern University System Board of Supervisors
Dr. Ronald Mason, President
Southern University System and Secretary to the Board
The Honorable Dr. Leon R. Tarver II, Chairman
The Honorable Calvin Braxton, Sr., Vice Chairman
The Honorable Atty. Tony M. Clayton
The Honorable Raymond M. Fondel, Jr.
The Honorable Dr. Curman L. Gaines
The Honorable Rev. Joe R. Gant, Jr.,
The Honorable Willie E. Hendricks
The Honorable Rev. Donald R. Henry
The Honorable Richard T. Hillard
The Honorable Dr. Eamon M. Kelly
The Honorable Atty. Patrick D. Magee
The Honorable Mike A. Small
The Honorable Ann A. Smith
The Honorable Rev. Samuel C. Tolbert
The Honorable Dr. Rani G. Whitfield
The Honorable Diangleo S. Frazer, Student Member
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