UL Presidential Selection Process

[MissingMandy]

_ 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. _

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

[Hammer58]

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

Now youknow where LJ got it from.

[AboveAverage]

Scott Farmer for PRESIDENT

[CajunKate]

Now youknow where LJ got it from.

Touche'!

[CajunKahouna]

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

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

[NewsCopy]

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." The rest of the story Marsha Sills msills@theadvertiser.com

[Bumper]

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

[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.

[BrockMeaux]

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.

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

[RonMexico]

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'

[ULBaby!]

_ 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. _

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.

[srevere51]

_ 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.

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