Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Elizabeth A. Bentley-Smith’s organization
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Regents Meeting
The Board of Regents discussed the adoption of a new financial accountability uniform fiscal policy, which mandates consistent fiscal reporting and fiduciary accountability across all Louisiana public postsecondary institutions. Key components of the policy include requirements for quarterly financial reporting, the identification of institutions in fiscal distress, the development of corrective action plans, the establishment of a minimum cash balance policy, and the implementation of student payment purge policies. The board also emphasized the importance of monitoring athletic department finances, managing declining enrollment, and maintaining structural budget discipline in light of potential state funding constraints.
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The board conducted higher education budget hearings focusing on the financial year 2026-2027 campus operating budgets. Discussions included the state's financial health, updates on the revenue estimating conference, the status of the unemployment and revenue stabilization funds, and the allocation of funds for infrastructure projects. The committee also evaluated formula funding for higher education systems and discussed strategies for maintaining fiscal stability, including the impact of recent tax changes.
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Higher Education Research Security Council Meeting
The meeting focused on the implementation of Act 505 from the 2026 legislative session, which establishes a statewide framework for research security at institutions of higher education. Discussions covered the council's responsibilities, including developing model research security policies, conducting annual training for security officers, and implementing a vetting process for research partnerships, gifts, and contracts. The council also addressed transparency requirements, specifically the development of a public portal for information regarding partnerships with foreign adversary nations, and established protocols for compliance and reporting on the status of research security.
Sep 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Task Force on Career Alignment Task Force Meeting
The meeting focused on the development of the Louisiana Opportunity Index, designed to measure the connection between education and employment outcomes. Key discussion topics included defining metrics for post-graduation economic success, such as income thresholds and housing affordability, and strategies to improve talent retention within the state. Participants evaluated how higher education programs align with industry workforce needs and discussed the significance of work-integrated learning as a tool for career preparation and economic advancement.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
