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Leadership Transition in ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ

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Dear faculty and staff, I want to share an important leadership update regarding ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Ragin’ Cajuns ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ. Dr. Bryan Maggard, vice president for Intercollegiate ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ, has accepted a position at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of Missouri after nine years of dedicated service to our ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ. During...

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Recent Media Reports

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Dear faculty and staff, You may have seen media reports regarding an investigation involving purchasing card expenses in ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ. The investigation relates to the purchasing card expenses and reporting procedures finding included in the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµâ€™s fiscal year 2025 audit report, which I shared...

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Payroll Transition Update

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Dear faculty and staff, Thank you for your patience, your participation and your thoughtful feedback as we have worked through the transition to a biweekly payroll schedule. Over the past several weeks, we met with faculty, staff and campus leaders, held a town hall and surveyed faculty members on...

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A Year of Progress and the Work Ahead

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Dear faculty and staff, A year ago, UL Lafayette was facing one of the most significant financial challenges in its history. Now, as we prepare to close fiscal year 2026 and begin a new fiscal year, I want to thank you for helping move the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ forward. Together, we have stabilized our...

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Annual Audit Findings: Progress and Next Steps

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Dear faculty and staff, Later today, the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Legislative Auditor is expected to release an audit report for the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ for fiscal year 2025. It includes three findings. Two involve federal research compliance processes that have been reported in prior years. The third relates to purchasing...

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Today’s Town Hall

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Dear faculty and staff, Thank you to everyone who participated in today’s town hall, both in person and virtually, regarding proposed changes to ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ payroll. I appreciate the thoughtful questions, candid feedback and constructive engagement. Throughout these discussions, I have been reminded...

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An Update on the Proposed Payroll Transition

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Dear faculty and staff, Earlier today, members of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ leadership and I met with representatives from Faculty Senate, Staff Council and the campus AAUP chapter regarding the planned transition to a biweekly payroll cycle. Thank you to everyone who has shared questions, concerns and feedback...

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Legislative Investments Strengthen Our ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ

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Dear campus community, The regular session of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Legislature adjourned on Monday, and I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the confidence our state leaders have placed in the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ at Lafayette and, most importantly, their investment into our ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµs...

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Thank You for Today’s Conversation

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Dear campus community, Thank you to everyone who joined today’s virtual town hall. I appreciate the questions and feedback shared during our discussion about the planned transition to a biweekly pay cycle. Since the announcement earlier this week, many have voiced concerns about how you will be...

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