Regents ax dozens of degree programs, including one at UL
The state Board of Regents on Wednesday released a list of low-completer programs that are set to be eliminated at universities and technical colleges statewide. Among the 28 programs facing elimination is one at UL Lafayette — the bachelor’s of science degree in dental hygiene.
However, UL Provost Dr. Steve Landry, through a university spokeswoman, says there will be little change for students in the dental hygiene program. It is currently a joint program between UL and LSU Health Services, and the diploma students received heretofore bore both institutions’ names. When the degree program at UL is eliminated, students will continue to attend UL for two years of general course work, but will do their clinicals with LSU Health Services.
Consequently, diplomas will bare only the LSU-HS name.
The board also voted to consolidate eight degree programs into three. Most of the programs affected were identified by the board last April and given additional time to increase their performance. Last year, the Board of Regents voted to eliminate UL Lafayette’s philosophy program due to a low completer rate. Nonetheless, a full slate of philosophy courses is still offered at the university, although students can no longer obtain a philosophy degree from UL.
Low completer programs are identified as programs that graduate fewer than eight students per year or 40 within five years for undergraduates; fewer than five students per year for masters/specialist programs; and fewer than two students per year for doctoral programs. Campuses facing program terminations have 90 days to appeal the board’s decision.
This latest action by the board comes as UL Lafayette implements a plan to cut an additional $4.6 million from its budget — the third budget cut mandated by the state in the last year for a total budget reduction at UL of nearly $16.5 million. While the university was not forced to layoff instructors, it did decide to close its 600-acre experimental farm in Cade, to outsource 31 custodial-services positions and to lay off five employees at Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise, among other measures.
... written by Morrow , January 27, 2010 - 09:38 pm
Maybe its time for UL to implement open admissions again. I know more than a few people who attended USL via open admissions and have sucessful law practices and accounting firms. One was CEO of a major oil company. He had a difficult time passing his English Lit courses, but he did, and he had a brilliant mind for numbers. He was very organized and methodical. I think a lot of good minds aren't getting a university education and could under open admissions. If the cuts are necessary, CUT. I remember a time when dental hygiene was taught by LSU med program.
... written by Lafitte the Pirate , January 28, 2010 - 05:35 pm
Could you tell me where UL Lafayette is? I only know the University of Louisiana.
... written by northsidian , January 29, 2010 - 01:20 pm
They need to eliminate the political jobs that were created to enhance the retirement of term limited politicians. That is what I have to say if you "axe" me!!
... written by northsidian , January 29, 2010 - 01:22 pm
Lafitte the Pirate: On Johnston street. FYI, there is no such thing as the University of Louisiana!!
... written by NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN , January 31, 2010 - 03:03 pm
I'M WITH YOU MORROW, THE "UL SHOULD DROP ENGLISH ! I HAVE A FRIEN WHOSE A """ BOOKIE, AND HE FAILED ENGLISH AND HIS FATHER WHO WANTED THE SON TO FOLLOW IN HIS FOOTSTEPS WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESS SEZS, """ SON YA MAY NOT PRONANCAH OR SPELL AH TRYFACTA, BUT YA CAN PLAY THE ODDS WID THE BEST..........NEE, JIMMY THE GREEK !
... written by I C The Waste , March 17, 2010 - 05:16 pm
I see the total waste of money in full swing at UL Lafayette. There are more Assistant Vice Presidents and newly created positons at the administrative level than ever before. A new privacy fence around the President's house where the FLOOD lights remain on 24/7, instead of sending memo after memo to every employee on campus via email, the administration should be sending them via email, faculty did not receive a pay increase last year and civil service employees received 2% which is half of the usual 4% earned to increase salaries that are nationally ranked at the poverty level! Would someone in the position to make a difference PLEASE do something about the waste. The administration is blatantly telling the employees and students at UL Lafayette, "UP YOURS". They continue to cut away at lean, bare minimum areas of the budget and NEVER EVER cut away at the wasteful FAT areas of the budget because they would have to cut into their fat, hefty administrative areas. Dr. Authement was much more conservative and I for one greatly appreciated that.
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