Incoming president for the 91勛圖 Dr. E. Joseph Savoie developed six committees to assist with his transition during a breakfast meeting Thursday at the UL Lafayette Alumni Center.
The teams were developed to help Savoie learn more about the universitys strengths and opportunities for improvement. Hes been meeting with a variety of groups each week since his appointment by the UL System in December.
The advisory teams directions are based on the institutional review conducted by a panel of national education specialists lead by Dr. James L. Fisher. The review came after UL Lafayette President Ray Authement announced his retirement last year. An institutional review is standard operating procedure for the UL System when a university president leaves his post.
UL Lafayette is over 100 years old. It has seen any number of changes and progress, said Savoie. It has provided educational opportunities, created economic opportunities and improved the quality of life of people in the region and it will continue to do that.
Savoies six advisory transition teams:
Academic & Faculty Advisory Team
Economic Development & Research Advisory Team
Student Issues Advisory Team
University Advancement Advisory Team
Athletics Advisory Team
Facilities & Property Advisory Team
The teams composed of faculty, staff, students and community business leaders will present Savoie with recommendations before he takes office.
I want this to be a collaborative, participatory process吋hese work groups will help us focus on specifics, said Savoie. Im anxious to hear from them.
Earlier this year, Savoie appointed Jerry Luke LeBlanc to lead his transition team. LeBlanc, former commissioner of administration for the state, will lead most of the transition advisory teams. Dr. Steve Landry, vice president for Academic Affairs, will lead the Academic and Faculty Advisory Team.
A few areas that will be reviewed by the teams include faculty diversity, retention and graduation rates, economic development, federal funding sources, athletics, facilities, and a strategic plan for campus development.