Colleges Brace for Avoidable Budget Cuts

[HoustonCajun]

combine colleges could be done in Louisiana easily, Long gave out colleges like candy, how many campuses are with 50-60 miles of each other, combine some and you eliminate millions of dollars just in upper management costs

Revamp the UL System. As the only R1 university in the System, name UL as the Flagship university.
Combine universities - La Tech & Grambling/ULM/Northwestern, UL & McNeese/Nichols, UNO & SE LA.
Make UL, LA Tech & UNO the main campuses with all of the graduate programs. All other schools are 4 year undergrad campuses to each major university, thereby eliminating a lot of duplication while still keeping universities in their respective cities and their economies.

LSU and Southern have their own Systems.

[ZoomZoom]

Revamp the UL System. As the only R1 university in the System, name UL as the Flagship university.
Combine universities - La Tech & Grambling/ULM/Northwestern, UL & McNeese/Nichols, UNO & SE LA.
Make UL, LA Tech & UNO the main campuses with all of the graduate programs. All other schools are 4 year undergrad campuses to each major university, thereby eliminating a lot of duplication while still keeping universities in their respective cities and their economies.

LSU and Southern have their own Systems.

Right idea. Politically, never happens.

[HoustonCajun]

Right idea. Politically, never happens.

Agree and That's why Louisiana is Louisiana.

[Duggie35]

Like yours?

I don’t have a degree and probably make more money that 75% - 80% of those that do have degrees! Because many degrees qualify students to work at Starbucks!

[R1Letterman]

All we have to do is increase taxes, folks. It’s that easy!

Of if the revenue shortfall is from less taxes (or lack of an increase) couldnt that extra money in citizen pockets go to direct donations to the universities?

[Cajunrunner]

Of if the revenue shortfall is from less taxes (or lack of an increase) couldnt that extra money in citizen pockets go to direct donations to the universities?

The “lack” of higher ed funding isn’t because of lack of taxes being levied. Politicians, with the help of voters, have Constitutionally protected just about every expenditure fund in state government except Higher Ed and Healthcare. So now…when we have budget shortfalls, everyone can demand that more people and businesses need to “pay their fair share”, or else the universities will shut their doors and the dialysis machines will all shut down.

[R1Letterman]

I totally agree with you. However the article cited this particular revenue loss as from tax revenue decrease. I agree they probably arent 100pct accurate, but it was their words, so my comment was framed to them that way

[moorecajun]

All we have to do is increase taxes, folks. It’s that easy!

Well, and make the rich pay their fair share!

[60swerethebest]

I hope we don’t have to take serious cuts at UL. We’re coming out of Covid in a good stable position. As the Covid bubble works thru, our enrollment, based on the last two years and the early indicators for next year, is going to grow strongly. We’re getting kids from all over the state. Our R1 status has helped with HS counselors. Our programs have improved but part of it is increased staff in recruiting and enrollment management.
We’ve even added some to Deans staff which helps the departments. All of that is on the table along with lab support, filling open positions, maintenance. Just hoping. One step forward and one back is ok. Just not two back again.

[R1Letterman]

Well, and make the rich pay their fair share!

Tax p4 nil contributions, lol.