UL Presidential Selection Process

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Originally Posted by bigguill

_ I truly do hope that they find someone from out of state. I was excited when I looked at the list and saw that no one on there was from Louisiana. If we want UL to actually make progress, the last thing we need is someone who has grown up with the Louisiana mentality of sub-par = excellence. _

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I sooooo agree with you!!! UL needs a clean slate and an open mind.

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Originally Posted by CajunKate

_ Don't be shy, Hammer. Tell us how you really feel. ;) _

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Now youknow where LJ got it from. :)

Scott Farmer for PRESIDENT :D

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Originally Posted by Hammer58

Now youknow where LJ got it from. :)

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Touche'! :D

Dr. Steve Landry would be an excellent choice from all aspects!

Perhaps a method to the madness of the "open search"? Just a thought..~.

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&nbsp; The first UL employee has applied to take the job of outgoing President Ray Authement.

Steve Landry, UL vice president of academic affairs, has been at the university for 36 years and took his most recent position in 2000.

Landry and the names of six others were released Friday by the University of Louisiana System. It was predicted by UL System President Sally Clausen that there would be a rush of candidates, including possibly local candidates, as the deadline neared because of the search's open process.

Landry said that in part factored into his decision to send his résumé in late this week.

"I recognize that there is a lot of media interest, particularly with local candidates, and I'm pretty committed to respecting the process and avoiding extensive conversation in advance of the board's process," he said. "I did not want my candidacy to become a distraction, so I did wait until the end. I was also in considerable discernment about this particularly important job."

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Monday is the deadline for applications with the search committee convening on Wednesday for a long day of reviewing the applications in Baton Rouge.

In his letter, Landry stated that because of his experience he knows firsthand the university and its people.

He continued: "Outstanding leadership, incredible teamwork, and a deep spirit of institutional success have all contributed to this university's progress over the last 30 years. I have been an integral part of this team, and I want to serve as its next leader."

The latest candidates include:


Raymond W. Flumerfelt
Flumerfelt has served as the vice director of the Texas National Wind Energy Project and has been professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at University of Houston since 1998. He holds a doctorate in chemical engineering from Northwestern University.

Thomas R. Hanley
Hanley is a professor of chemical engineering at Auburn University. From 2003-05, he served as provost and vice president of academic affairs at Auburn. Before moving to Auburn, Hanley's most prior position was dean of the college of engineering from 1991 to 2003 at the University of Louisville. Hanley holds a doctorate in chemical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from Wright State University.

Thomas L. Isenhour
Isenhour has served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Old Dominion University since 2003. From 2000-02, he was at the university as dean and professor of chemistry. His past provost experience includes a year at the American University in Bulgaria from 1992-93. Isenhour received a doctorate in chemistry from Cornell and studied at the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard.

Howard C. Johnson
Johnson is a mathematics professor at the University of North Texas and stepped down earlier this year as provost and vice president for academic affairs after serving in the position since 2003. Before taking the position at North Texas, Johnson had served as the executive vice provost for academic affairs at Syracuse from 2002-03. He has a doctoral degree in mathematics education from Northwestern University.

Steve P. Landry
Vice president for academic affairs at UL since 2000 after serving as vice president of research for three years and director of research and sponsored programs for seven years. Landry began at the university in 1975 as the assistant director for system software. In 1983-84, he joined the computer science faculty at Nicholls State University and returned to UL in 1984, where his positions included associate director of UL's Center for Advanced Computer Studies and department head. He holds a doctorate degree in computer science.

Roosevelt Newson
Newson has served as vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of North Alabama since 2004. Prior to that he served as dean of the college of fine arts at Illinois State University. He's a native of north Louisiana and a Southern University graduate. He holds a doctorate degree in musical arts from Johns Hopkins University.

Greg R. Weisenstein
Provost and vice president for academic affairs, University of North Dakota since 2005. Prior to that position, he was dean of the college of education, health and human development at Montana State University from 1999-2005. He has a doctoral degree in administration/special education from the University of Kansas.



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He is in, done deal, cut the check, good move.

Although I do believe Mr. Landry would do a good job, I would like to see the university look to the outside world. If only to get a fresh prospective. This area and indeed state has run on the "good old boy" system for far too long and we are really seeing the pitfalls of it. But that's just my opinion.:cool:

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Originally Posted by derf

Although I do believe Mr. Landry would do a good job, I would like to see the university look to the outside world. If only to get a fresh prospective. This area and indeed state has run on the "good old boy" system for far too long and we are really seeing the pitfalls of it. But that's just my opinion.:cool:

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Because nothing says "outside world" like candidates from Bloomsburg College and North Alabama. Just the breath of fresh air we need.

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Someone throw Sally Clausen under a bus, please. Nothing will change, we are destined to be a tier 4 university forever now.
Mr Farmer, it has been great having you here these few months. Your vision for a great athletic dept is awe inspiring. Unfortunately sir, once you see how things are done, you will bolt for greener pastures.
Best of luck, sir!

L'Ronte'

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Originally Posted by derf

_ Although I do believe Mr. Landry would do a good job, I would like to see the university look to the outside world. If only to get a fresh prospective. This area and indeed state has run on the "good old boy" system for far too long and we are really seeing the pitfalls of it. But that's just my opinion.:cool: _

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I hear what you are saying, BUT, Steve Landry is not a good ole boy. He is a solid academic and administrative resource. UL would do well to have him at the helm. In the worst case, he will be a great transition president, in that he will not try to stay in power forever. He will make his mark and retire, setting us up for a more commonly expected tenure for University presidents of 5 years or so.

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Originally Posted by ULBaby!

_ BUT, Steve Landry is not a good ole boy. He is a solid academic and administrative resource. UL would do well to have him at the helm.

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So do you think Steve Landry will work to better our Athletics? Or will he not give a ____ and only focus on Academics??