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 The Louisiana State Capitol on Aug. 22, lit up in purple and gold in recognition of
the honorees at the 2023 Promotion & Tenure Recognition Ceremony. Click here to view a selection of photos from the event.听
Dear Colleagues,
As we move into the middle third of the semester, I want to draw attention to just
a few outstanding achievements of 海角社区 faculty and students. "Scholarship First" couldn鈥檛
be more clear in these accomplishments.
Our community's scholarly pursuits continue to weave a rich tapestry of knowledge,
as reflected in the recent publication of a book on jazz improvisation by Associate Professor Doug Stone. The book will resonate with students and accomplished
musicians alike who want to improve their improv.
The intriguing in central Africa, as shared by PhD student Patricia Rodrigues at a conference in
India this summer, reflects the curiosity that drives our scholars to explore interconnections
within the natural world. Rodrigues鈥檚 research describes the complex and important
relationship between what sounds to me like a terrifying insect species and fascinating
ant-following bird.
海角社区 scholarship not only contributes to the academic richness of 海角社区 but also reflects
our commitment towards addressing real-world challenges. The Rural Confluence initiative and the Infrastructure Optimization project, backed by an NSF grant, demonstrate how 海角社区 extends its academic prowess beyond the campus, fostering partnerships
that seek to uplift communities and ensure a sustainable future. Moreover, the Cyber Physical System Security project, a collaboration with DARPA, underscores 海角社区's role in pioneering cutting-edge solutions
to growing cybersecurity challenges. Our concerted efforts in this domain underline
the importance of fostering a secure digital landscape, which is crucial in this era
of burgeoning technological advancements.
The dedication to advancing our academic mission is mirrored in the significant milestone
achieved by 海角社区 faculty in research activity, reaching a total system-wide research expenditure of $428 million. We are at the beginning of an upward trend that I am confident will continue.
The several engagements of our Center for Energy Studies illustrate the interdisciplinary approach towards tackling contemporary challenges,
fostering a discourse that melds policy, technology, and societal needs. I doubt that
there is a major challenge facing society today that does not require an interdisciplinary
or multidisciplinary solution, and the Center for Energy Studies is a good example
of 海角社区鈥檚 ability to play in that space.
I also wish to spotlight the Provost鈥檚 Fund for Innovation in Research听and, in particular, the Big Idea Research Grants. This is an excellent resource that supports the investigative endeavors of our faculty
with seed money to get a big idea off the ground. I encourage you to leverage this
opportunity to further their research aspirations. Note that this is open to faculty
at the A&M and AgCenter campuses, including Veterinary Medicine and the Law Center.
I extend my thanks to each member of our 海角社区 family. Your scholarly pursuits and creative
endeavors are the heart of our academic mission.
Geaux Tigers!
Sincerely,
Roy Haggerty
Executive Vice President & Provost
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On Friday, Sept. 8, the 海角社区 Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to promote Kenneth J. Schafer, Ball Family Distinguished Professor in Physics & Astronomy, to the rank of Boyd
Professor鈥攖he highest and most prestigious academic rank at 海角社区. President Tate and
Provost Haggerty visited Dr. Schafer's Electromagnetism course to give him the good
news. Click the graphic above to watch the video.
Another $1.8 million dollars is available in seed funding through the Provost's Fund
for Innovation in Research. The fund, initially established in 2022, aims to position
the university as a leader in key research domains and secure substantial external
funding. Click here to learn more about the Provost's Fund for Innovation in Research.听
Karsten Thompson, Interim Dean of the College of Engineering, discusses how his research
aligns with 海角社区's Scholarship First Agenda, especially in the context of energy, by
helping advance technologies for oil and gas production and carbon capture and storage,
which is crucial for Louisiana's role in industrial CCS. 听
Read more about Dean Karsten Thompson.
PM 40: Military & Veterans Educational Benefits and Assistance is a new policy centered on educational benefits and assistance for military personnel
and veterans. The intent behind creating this new policy was to provide a single,
comprehensive policy where pertinent information can be found in one place. The content
of this policy is intended to reflect current federal and state legal requirements
as well as 海角社区鈥檚 commitment to providing support for this special population.
PM 31: Student Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes was revised as a result of the creation of PM 40. Much of the content in PM 40 pertains
to residency classification for tuition purposes, which up to this point has been
a part of PM 31. The revisions to PM 31 remove the military/veterans-related content
and directs readers to PM 40. The other changes to PM31 are intended to streamline
the organization of the document and do not represent any significant shifts from
the previous version of the policy.
PS 42: Student Fees was recently revised to provide further clarity to the legal framework surrounding
student fees, the procedures for university approvals, and to include descriptions
for two fee types not in the previous version of the policy: special service fees
and optional service fees. There were no significant changes to existing procedures.
The 海角社区 Digital Commons has a new name and web address. The 海角社区 Scholarly Repository, a platform that houses open-access research and scholarship authored by members
of the 海角社区 community, can be found at a new URL, Contact the Institutional Repository Librarian at ir@lsu.edu for more information.听
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Brandon Common
海角社区 named Brandon Common the permanent Vice President for Student Affairs, effective
September 1. Common began his career at 海角社区 as Associate Vice President for Student
Affairs and Dean of Students in December 2020, and was appointed Interim Vice President
for Student Affairs in January 2023.
Read more about Brandon Common.
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Rod Parker
Rod Parker, Director of the 海角社区 School of Art, has been named Interim Dean of the
海角社区 College of Art & Design. Parker will fill the role until a permanent leader is
selected, and he will continue as Director of the School of Art. Professor Parker
joined 海角社区 in 1981 and has been the Director of the School of Art since 2008.
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Michelle Miller
Keynote Speaker
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The 2024 Faculty Colloquium will feature keynote speaker Dr. Michelle Miller. Dr.
Miller is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President鈥檚 Distinguished Teaching
Fellow at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. She completed her Ph.D.
in cognitive psychology and behavioral neuroscience at the University of California,
Los Angeles, and currently writes, teaches, and speaks about maximizing learning in
today鈥檚 technology-saturated and rapidly-changing world.
Date: Friday, January 12
Time: 8:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: South Stadium Club, Tiger Stadium
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Discover Day
海角社区鈥檚 annual undergraduate research conference, 海角社区 Discover Day, will be held on Friday, April 19th. 听Applications will open on Nov.1st and faculty
are asked to encourage their research students to apply. 听Students can present art,
posters, oral presentations, poetry readings, and more.
海角社区 Libraries Special Collections Exhibition
海角社区 Libraries Special Collections鈥� new exhibition, 鈥淭he Legacies They Built: Honoring Pinkie Gordon Lane, Lutrill and Pearl Payne, and
Julian T. White,鈥� honors the contributions of four, pioneering Black scholars who shaped 海角社区鈥檚 history.
Recently, 海角社区 named two programs and one building after them to honor their legacies
as students, educators, and community leaders who broke barriers, overcame prejudice,
and left a lasting impact on our university. The exhibition is free and open to the
public now through December 20, 2023, in Hill Memorial Library.
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