UL Presidential Selection Process

[Pirogue]

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Anyone find that list impressive?

[BrockMeaux]

Have they closed the application process? I'd bet that it'll be somebody not on that list. If it's somebody from the list though...James Mackin, and that's just throwing a dart at the list. Plus, Jhari Evans of the New Orleans Saints comes from Bloomsburg and he was an excellent draft pick last year.

[RonMexico]

Anyone find that list impressive?

depressive

[RCAJUN90]

Anyone find that list impressive?

No. Maybe the guy from USM has experience building a regional school into a national contender. Not one VP in the USA is interested?

[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.

[cajun4ever]

_ Have they closed the application process? I'd bet that it'll be somebody not on that list. If it's somebody from the list though...James Mackin, and that's just throwing a dart at the list. Plus, Jhari Evans of the New Orleans Saints comes from Bloomsburg and he was an excellent draft pick last year. _

"So far, seven candidates, all serving at institutions outside Louisiana, have sent in applications.

Applications still are being taken, and the first interviews for the position will not happen until October."

That came from the article in the advertiser.

[CajunCharlie]

_ "So far, seven candidates, all serving at institutions outside Louisiana, have sent in applications.

Applications still are being taken, and the first interviews for the position will not happen until October."

That came from the article in the advertiser. _

A very unimpressive list, IMO!!! I hope that there will be more qualified persons applying. Persons who want to see that UL continues to grow in all areas...academics, graduate schools, sports, etc.

[cajunhawk]

Lets shock em all, look at what Yao Ming has done for the NBA and China, lets bring him in and let him run the show, but no Chinese seafood buddy.

[Just1More]

_ 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. _

It certainly depends on the individual, but I somewhat share your thoughts. It may take an outsider's fresh view of things to challenge the old norms. It will also be easier (and perhaps more productive) for an outsider to look this state's bandits in the eye without any more bias than the simple truth.

[RaginFan2]

Anyone find that list impressive?

I know Dr. Valentine James. He used to be a prof at UL back in the early 80's. I had him for a couple of courses. He came to UL from Univ. of California - Davis and was a UC Fellow. Pretty impressive. He also has a degree from Texas A&M. I think he is a man who has vision. I just don't know his management/administrative background. He might be a real good one who is somewhat "under the radar" for folks around here.

3 of the applicants are Deans, while 2 are VPs. One is a "Chief Academic Officer", whatever that means. One is listed just as a professor. The VP's and Deans have some promise. I think this is just the initial crop of candidates. I wouldn't worry too much just yet.