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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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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??

Honestly, I think he will focus on Academics. That is what we are here for, after all...but, I think he will be responsive to athletics and might not be perceived as an obstructionist as was Dr. A. (although I think that was a misperception in some respects). I don't think he will oppose dedicated donations to athletics, I don't think he would oppose an athletic fund, I think he would listen to the community and allow athletics to thrive. We are in a different place than we were when Dr. A set policy. In many ways, we have "arrived" as a comprehensive university and we are now able to broaden our focus. I, for one, think this University is poised for something really great. I just want to be around when it happens, and it could happen in athletics AS WELL as in academics

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Originally Posted by ULBaby!

_ Honestly, I think he will focus on Academics. That is what we are here for, after all...but, I think he will be responsive to athletics and might not be perceived as an obstructionist as was Dr. A. (although I think that was a misperception in some respects). I don't think he will oppose dedicated donations to athletics, I don't think he would oppose an athletic fund, I think he would listen to the community and allow athletics to thrive. We are in a different place than we were when Dr. A set policy. In many ways, we have "arrived" as a comprehensive university and we are now able to broaden our focus. I, for one, think this University is poised for something really great. I just want to be around when it happens, and it could happen in athletics AS WELL as in academics _

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It is my opinion that people around the country believe that if you dont have a good athletic program you dont have a good school. We arent an Ivey League school. Plus ATHLETICS is the money driver.

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_ It is my opinion that people around the country believe that if you dont have a good athletic program you dont have a good school. We arent an Ivey League school. Plus ATHLETICS is the money driver. _

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I'm not sure I agree with you 100%, but you do have a point. We do need to field a competitive football team to be considered by many as "big time." That does interest high school seniors who are shopping colleges. It also adds to the college experience of students and contributes to a school's identity. It (athletics, specifically, football), plainly and simply, unites the student body. To me, its alot like spinning plates. we can't afford to let either plate, athletics or academics, stop spinning and fall off the pole. Both must keep spinning.

I don't want to be LSU. Not many people who count actually respect LSU academics, but they do have a great athletic program so they tolerate mediocrity in academics. Can we do both well? I don't know. Few Universities do... actually, that might be a good question for Landry: How do we excel in both areas?

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Originally Posted by ULBaby!

_ I'm not sure I agree with you 100%, but you do have a point. We do need to field a competitive football team to be considered by many as "big time." That does interest high school seniors who are shopping colleges. It also adds to the college experience of students and contributes to a school's identity. It (athletics, specifically, football), plainly and simply, unites the student body. To me, its alot like spinning plates. we can't afford to let either plate, athletics or academics, stop spinning and fall off the pole. Both must keep spinning.

I don't want to be LSU. Not many people who count actually respect LSU academics, but they do have a great athletic program so they tolerate mediocrity in academics. Can we do both well? I don't know. Few Universities do... actually, that might be a good question for Landry: How do we excel in both areas? _

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By no means, I dont want to be LSU either, I however, would like to be able to compete on a national level(getting our name out there) in all sports. We already have an execellent Academic program, there is no need for refining it. We do need to refine the Athletic program.
We will excel in Athletics by continuing to show our support. We must find a way to get more cash flow to the Athletic program. Setting up a fully functional Athletic foundation would be great. Dr. A created a $140,000,000 foundation for the school, we need to get some sort of foundation set up. Like the saying goes you get what you paid for.

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_ By no means, I dont want to be LSU either, I however, would like to be able to compete on a national level(getting our name out there) in all sports. We already have an execellent Academic program, there is no need for refining it. We do need to refine the Athletic program.
We will excel in Athletics by continuing to show our support. We must find a way to get more cash flow to the Athletic program. Setting up a fully functional Athletic foundation would be great. Dr. A created a $140,000,000 foundation for the school, we need to get some sort of foundation set up. Like the saying goes you get what you paid for. _

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SRevere, i think we are on the same sheet of music here. I would hope a Landry administration would not oppose an athletic fund - I think we need a vehicle for athletic advancement and maybe for the first time in the university's history, the administration will see athletics and academics, not as mutually exclusive, but as dependent on each other for the advancement of the whole university.

Just to be argumentative about your post, though (ain't that what a forum's for?), I think we have to constantly refine and improve academics. LaTech hit a home-run recently with a program in nanotechnology - stuff that was the subject of science fiction movies 5 years ago. That program is HOT and has the potential to make a huge mark for Tech. They will get a bazillion federal dollars as they develop that program. They were in the right place with the right idea at the right time.... OK, I can already hear the retort: So how many more butts did that put in the seats?" Well, not so many, but... (I got nuthin')...Geaux Cajuns!

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Originally Posted by ULBaby!

_ SRevere, i think we are on the same sheet of music here. I would hope a Landry administration would not oppose an athletic fund - I think we need a vehicle for athletic advancement and maybe for the first time in the university's history, the administration will see athletics and academics, not as mutually exclusive, but as dependent on each other for the advancement of the whole university.

Just to be argumentative about your post, though (ain't that what a forum's for?), I think we have to constantly refine and improve academics. LaTech hit a home-run recently with a program in nanotechnology - stuff that was the subject of science fiction movies 5 years ago. That program is HOT and has the potential to make a huge mark for Tech. They will get a bazillion federal dollars as they develop that program. They were in the right place with the right idea at the right time.... OK, I can already hear the retort: So how many more butts did that put in the seats?" Well, not so many, but... (I got nuthin')...Geaux Cajuns! _

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1st paragraph..... AMEN
2nd Paragraph.... Didnt we hit a pretty good home run with LITE? Plus La Tech is in the UL system. Lets get one too ______!

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_ 1st paragraph..... AMEN
2nd Paragraph.... Didnt we hit a pretty good home run with LITE? Plus La Tech is in the UL system. Lets get one too ______! _

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LITE - yep, right outta the park! There have been some really cool things at UL, and probably some really good stuff in the pipeline. I don't think the general public really appreciates all that UL is and does, and if you will allow me to augment the point you made earlier - athletics is the window through which many people gain access to the less obvious facets of the university.

LaTech is a UL system school, as is Southeastern. Both do many things well - SLU is just a couple dozen students away from us as the largest school in the system - I don't like that. They benefit from a thriving northshore and, unfortunately, a depleted UNO. They also have some programs that are cheap to run but have lots of students. Their athletic program is off the radar. Go Lions?

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&nbsp; NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A top-ranking administrator who recently resigned after being suspended from DePaul University is among at least 28 applicants for president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Scott Scarborough said today that he resigned September Seventh as the university's executive vice president because he became engaged to a co-worker. He had been suspended days earlier.

Scarborough said university policy doesn't allow close personal relationships with co-workers, so his fiancee is staying and he's leaving.

He said she would come with him if he got a "wonderful job" like the one in Louisiana.

University spokeswoman Denise Mattson said she could not comment immediately on Scarborough's statement.

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Originally Posted by ULBaby!

_ LITE - yep, right outta the park! There have been some really cool things at UL, and probably some really good stuff in the pipeline. I don't think the general public really appreciates all that UL is and does, and if you will allow me to augment the point you made earlier - athletics is the window through which many people gain access to the less obvious facets of the university.

LaTech is a UL system school, as is Southeastern. Both do many things well - SLU is just a couple dozen students away from us as the largest school in the system - I don't like that. They benefit from a thriving northshore and, unfortunately, a depleted UNO. They also have some programs that are cheap to run but have lots of students. Their athletic program is off the radar. Go Lions? _

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Isnt Laffy thriving just as well!?

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Isnt Laffy thriving just as well!?

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Yes Lafayette is thriving and has been for a while now. My fear is that Lafayette is out pricing itself in the housing market as campared to the wages it pays employees. Lafayette is still in desparate need of economic diversity as the local economy still relies heavily on the oilfield and the healthcare industry.

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Originally Posted by ULBaby!

_ 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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5 years or so? You need to look at the history of UL. These guys don't leave until their nose hairs resemble a beard. Joel Fletcher, Rougeau and now Authement.

E. Joseph Savoie, the commissioner of higher education for the Louisiana Board of Regents threw his hat in the ring for the UL president’s position on the last day to submit applications.
Ten new candidates applied on Monday, the last day to submit applications for the UL presidential post, bringing the total number to 38.

The search committee will meet Wednesday in Baton Rouge to review applications and try to narrow the field.

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E. Joseph Savoie, the commissioner of higher education for the Louisiana Board of Regents threw his hat in the ring for the UL president’s position on the last day to submit applications.
Ten new candidates applied on Monday, the last day to submit applications for the UL presidential post, bringing the total number to 38.

The search committee will meet Wednesday in Baton Rouge to review applications and try to narrow the field.

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A sports fan?

"<b>State commissioner of education E. Joseph Savoie said the 1989 restrictions were never intended to make schools unable to compete in sports, and that the restrictions were justified in the tight-budget times they were formulated but make no sense today.</b>"

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_ A sports fan?

"<b>State commissioner of education E. Joseph Savoie said the 1989 restrictions were never intended to make schools unable to compete in sports, and that the restrictions were justified in the tight-budget times they were formulated but make no sense today.</b>" _

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I think I like this guy.

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&nbsp; On the last day to apply for the position of UL president, Joe Savoie ended speculation as to whether he would be a candidate.

Savoie, the state's commissioner of higher education, threw in his hat at the last minute Monday along with 10 other candidates, bringing the total number of applicants to 38.

Savoie's name has continued to surface since Ray Authement announced his departure, but the former UL director of development would not say whether he intended to apply for the post and leave his state position as a new governor takes office next year.

Steve Landry, UL vice president and one of at least three UL-connected applicants, said he wasn't surprised to hear Savoie is in the running.

"The conversation has reflected on the possibility of Savoie being a candidate," Landry said. "So it didn't come as a surprise."

As for Savoie, he said everyone applies believing they can contribute something.

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"And you put yourself forward as effectively as you can," he said.

In a cover letter submitted by Savoie and posted on the Web site devoted to the search, the Lafayette resident says the nomination for the position "represents a rare and intriguing personal and professional opportunity to return to work in my home region and serve my alma mater."

Savoie, who left UL in 1996, goes on to say that while UL has attracted many talented faculty, the university still has "considerable untapped potential."

Savoie is among ten new candidates who waited until the last day to apply for the position of UL president, bringing the total number of applicants to 38.

That list could be chopped down by Wednesday when the search committee meets in Baton Rouge to review applications in a public meeting. The board could also vote to extend the application period.

Unlike the first two search committee meetings, the Wednesday meeting is not an open forum for the public, although public comments will be allowed as with any regular board meeting.

Jackie Tisdell, the executive director of student development and communications for the University of Louisiana System said the first two meetings were aimed solely at garnering public input.

Thirty eight applicants have thrown their hat in for the post left empty by longtime UL president Ray Authement. Ten candidates applied Monday before the 5 p.m. deadline.

Committee member Jimmy Long said although the meeting is in Baton Rouge, the committee has been garnering opinions of people from the UL community and has members representing UL interests as both voting and nonvoting members.

Long said there is no guarantee that the committee will narrow the field of candidates during the Wednesday meeting. But, he would like to see a short list as soon as possible. That short list could include four to six candidates, he said.

"We want to get the short list fairly soon so we can start the interview process soon," he said.

The selection process has been an open one with names of applicants and their résumés released online, meetings posted on YouTube and public comments taken by phone and e-mail for consideration.

(Advertiser reporter Marsha Sills contributed to this report.)





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Did anyone NOT see this coming?

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Originally Posted by DestinCajun

Did anyone NOT see this coming?

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WE DON'T NEED NO(legit) STINKIN NATIONAL SEARCH!

Whatsa matta you?

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OK.

He's in.

LET'S ROLL !!!!!

..O....O...~.