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E. Academic and Student Affairs Committee Consent Items: 1. Grambling State University’s request for approval to enter into a Course and Service Agreement with StraighterLine, Inc. 2. Nicholls State University’s request for approval to offer the following Graduate Certificates: Educational Technology Facilitator and Educational Technology Leader. 3. Nicholls State University’s request for approval of a Letter of Intent to offer a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Leadership. 4. Southeastern Louisiana University’s request for approval of a Letter of Intent to Develop a New Academic Program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. 5. University of Louisiana at Monroe’s request for approval of a Letter of Intent to Develop a New Academic Program leading to a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant. 6. University of Louisiana at Monroe’s request on behalf of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) for approval of an Agreement between VCOM and the University of Louisiana System. 7. COVID-19 Guidelines 8. Policy and Procedures Memorandum (PPM) M-23, Mental Health. 9. Other Business
F. Athletic Committee Consent Items: 1. McNeese State University’s request for approval of a contract with Ms. Kacie Cryer, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, effective April 15, 2020. 2. University of Louisiana at Monroe’s request for approval of a revised Athletic Home Game Complimentary Ticket Policy. 3. COVID-19’s Impact on Athletics, Scholarships, and Events 4. Other Business
Athletics • Identifying ways to save • The student-athlete’s well-being and experience is top priority • Consensus to try to avoid cutting scholarships and grant extra year of eligibility to spring athletes • There is still uncertainty surrounding the fate of football and other fall sports.
Financial Impacts of COVID-19 on Athletics • Reduction in NCAA revenues of $ 2,853,229 for 2019/2020 • Potential for 2020/2021 NCAA cuts • Reduction in institutional support • Increased cost for COVID-19 returning seniors (spring sports) • Decreased student fees • Potential Loss of game guarantees
Plans Moving Forward • Reduction in summer school scholarships • Limited athletic scholarship hours • Hiring freeze on unfilled staff positions • Use of NCAA special assistance funds • Reduction of recruiting budgets • Travel type and size reductions/modes of transportation • Scheduling changes to fewer contests/closer proximity • Reduction to budget – various scenarios
G. Facilities Planning Committee Consent Items: 1. Nicholls State University’s request for approval to sell the Theodore Louis Duhé Building located at 235 Civic Center Boulevard, Houma, Louisiana through legislative act to the START Corporation, a local 501(c)3 non-profit. 2. Southeastern Louisiana University’s request for approval to enter into a Ground Lease Agreement with the Lions Athletic Association to replace the artificial turf on the football field at Strawberry Stadium, pursuant to La. R.S. 17:3361. 3. University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s request for approval to demolish two Billeaud Hall Greenhouse buildings as a part of the new seating park/plaza for students. 4. University of Louisiana at Monroe’s request for approval to name the ULM Child Development Center the Emily Williamson Laboratory School . 5. University of Louisiana at Monroe’s request for approval to name the Financial Aid Suite inside of Sandel Hall “ Dr. Charles R. McDonald Financial Aid Suite .” 6. Other Business
H. Finance Committee Consent Items: 1. Louisiana Tech University’s request for approval to increase the contract tuition rate for students enrolled at Barksdale Air Force Base effective Summer Quarter 2020. 2. Northwestern State University’s request for approval to establish a Nurse Anesthetist Fee. 3. University of Louisiana System’s request for approval to establish LEQSF (8g) Endowed Professorships/Endowed Superior Graduate Student Scholarships/First Generation Scholarships as follows: Grambling State University Dr. Adrian and Mrs. Gilonda Butler Endowed Professorship in Cyber Security Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. – Delta Iota Endowed Student Scholarship Ruby Billups Standard of Excellence Endowed Scholarship Lonnie B. Smith Endowed Scholarship The Ruston Alumni Chapter’s Family of Coach James Wicks Duncan Sr. Endowed Scholarship Louisiana Tech University Delbert and Shelia Chumley Endowed Professorship in College of Business Ray and Dorothy Young Family Endowed Professorship AgScience Ray and Dorothy Young Endowed Professorship in AgScience Rick and Lisa Shirley Endowed Professorship
H. Finance Committee University of Louisiana at Lafayette Drs. Chuck and Sue Lein/BORSF Endowed Professorship in Music Business (name change from Drs. Chuck and Sue Lein/BORSF Endowed Professorship in Management) 4. University of New Orleans’ request for approval to refund Series 2014 Bonds, University of New Orleans Research and Technology Foundation, Inc. – Student Housing Project. 5. University of Louisiana System’s recommendation to approve Campus Housing and Meal Plan Rates, Auxiliary Rates, Energy Surcharge, and Non-Governmental Charges for Academic Year 2020-21. 6. University of Louisiana System’s report of internal and external audit activity for the period of February 24 to April 19, 2020. 7. Update on Financial Impacts and CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund 8. Other Business
Potential Fiscal Impacts of COVID-19
Financial Impacts of COVID-19 With the COVID-19 national shutdown our universities face unprecedented economic challenges, challenges that continue to evolve. Financial operations and athletics are facing significant challenges, and following are some of the items we are considering. All of the information used to determine potential economic impacts is based on speculation and estimates.
Total Operating Budget Summary Total Operating Operating Payments State Funds Budget to UAL GSU $49,062,954 $15,092,911 $5,322,460 LTU 132,913,127 29,557,479 11,247,494 MSU 71,848,690 19,959,570 6,944,533 NiSU 59,673,590 15,355,859 6,925,133 NSU 84,237,471 21,891,835 8,473,964 SLU 127,114,172 29,811,449 13,634,402 ULL 186,965,687 50,026,162 21,388,903 ULM 99,820,491 31,592,781 9,311,767 UNO 97,293,900 27,547,758 9,144,395 Totals $908,930,082 $240,835,804 $92,393,051
Cares Act ½ for COVID-19 The CARES Act Direct Student ½ for Losses/Expenses Coronavirus Total Aid University April 21, 2020 Aid, Relief, and GSU Economic $7,010,388 $3,505,194 $3,505,194 $2,742,048 Security Act LTU 7,094,887 3,547,443 3,547,443 3,071,411 (CARES Act) MSU 5,456,361 2,728,180 2,728,180 1,274,104 requires the NiSU 5,057,520 2,528,760 2,528,760 972,453 grant to be NSU 5,647,034 2,823,517 2,823,517 2,009,482 split equally SLU 10,580,284 5,290,142 5,290,142 2,914,318 between aid to ULL institutions 12,686,007 6,343,004 6,343,004 7,229,740 and direct ULM 5,777,764 2,888,882 2,888,882 1,171,903 student aid. UNO 5,581,887 2,790,944 2,790,944 4,768,327 Totals $64,892,132 $32,446,066 $32,446,066 $26,153,785
Fiscal Impact – Decreases in State Funds This analysis shows the effects 5% 10% 20% State Funds of reductions in Reduction Reduction Reduction state funds based GSU $15,092,911 ($702,623) ($1,405,246) ($2,810,491) on the fiscal 2020 29,557,479 LTU (1,379,410) (2,758,820) (5,517,640) budget. 19,959,570 MSU (830,294) (1,660,589) (3,321,178) 15,355,859 NiSU (712,041) (1,424,082) (2,848,164) 21,891,835 NSU (1,029,551) (2,059,103) (4,118,206) 29,811,449 SLU (1,387,508) (2,775,016) (5,550,031) 50,026,162 ULL (2,368,546) (4,737,092) (9,474,184) 31,592,781 ULM (1,485,677) (2,971,353) (5,942,706) UNO 27,547,758 (1,249,977) (2,499,953) (4,999,906) Totals $240,835,804 ($11,145,627) ($22,291,254) ($44,582,506)
Fiscal Impact – Decreases in Enrollment This analysis shows the effects 5% 10% 20% Reduction Reduction Reduction of reductions in enrollment. GSU ($1,851,603) ($3,695,523) ($7,398,729) LTU (4,788,270) (9,566,925) (19,133,850) MSU (2,693,042) (5,386,084) (10,764,105) NiSU (2,250,930) (4,501,860) (8,995,822) NSU (3,796,544) (7,601,856) (15,194,944) SLU (4,805,833) (9,611,666) (19,215,003) ULL (7,590,840) (15,192,050) (30,384,100) ULM (3,481,912) (6,954,850) (13,909,700) UNO (2,939,328) (5,878,656) (11,748,240) Totals ($34,198,302) ($68,389,470) ($136,744,493)
Fiscal Impact – Combined Effects 2% 4% 6% 8% This analysis Increase in Increase in Increase in Increase in shows the Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment effects of GSU $737,568 $1,482,819 $2,220,387 $2,957,955 increases in enrollment. LTU 1,913,385 3,826,770 5,740,155 7,653,540 MSU 1,080,442 2,152,821 3,233,263 4,305,642 NiSU 900,372 1,800,744 2,701,116 3,601,488 NSU 1,516,864 3,042,496 4,559,360 6,076,224 SLU 1,923,999 3,839,669 5,763,668 7,687,667 ULL 3,038,410 6,076,820 9,115,230 12,153,640 ULM 1,390,970 2,781,940 4,172,910 5,563,880 UNO 1,179,360 2,349,648 3,529,008 4,699,296 Totals $13,681,370 $27,353,727 $41,035,097 $54,669,332
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