Dear Faculty, Staff & Students,
As Thanksgiving approaches, we are reminded of how much we have to be grateful for.
All the progress we’ve made over the past year despite difficult circumstances is a result of the efforts of people who care deeply about our University.
I am thankful for the enthusiasm of our students, the dedication of our faculty and staff and the loyalty of our alumni and friends.
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff,
It has been an exciting semester for UL Lafayette. First, I am proud of our freshmen class, which is the most academically prepared incoming class that we have ever welcomed. The class average high school GPA is a 3.3 with an average ACT score of 23. The class includes 87 high school valedictorians. Also, the Honors Program grew by 15 percent.
Dear Faculty and Staff,
Dear Faculty and Staff:
The start of the fall semester is among the high points of any academic year.
Enthusiasm and moments of anxiety fill the air. We warmly greet returning students and welcome first-time freshmen who are finding their way to classes and learning about all that UL Lafayette offers. Old and new friends are at every turn. And, we look forward to fun activities and celebrating fall traditions.
Dear Students:
The start of the fall semester is among the high points of any academic year.
Enthusiasm and moments of anxiety fill the air. We warmly greet returning students and welcome first-time freshmen who are finding their way to classes and learning about all that UL Lafayette offers. Old and new friends are at every turn. And, we look forward to fun activities and celebrating fall traditions.
Dear Faculty and Staff,
We will soon begin an academic year and remain optimistic as we welcome new students and colleagues to our campus community.
When we initially projected enrollment for the coming year, we expected that tougher academic requirements would negatively impact freshman enrollment. One forecast projected a 30 percent decrease in first-time freshmen. But, thanks to our Enrollment Management Division and many of you, we now expect a much smaller decrease in freshmen this fall and have already seen a 60 percent increase in summer enrollment.
Dear Faculty and Staff:
Events in the national spotlight are a reminder that we, as members of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette community, must always conduct ourselves in ethical and lawful manners. We have a responsibility to hold our institution and our colleagues to the highest standards.
Dear Faculty & Staff:
I am writing today regarding recent media attention that has prompted discussions about the LGBT studies minor that began earlier this year at our university.
Some media outlets have erroneously reported that UL Lafayette is offering a degree program or “major” for LGBT studies. The university offers no such degree program. A major or degree program entails approval from the UL Lafayette administration, the Board of Supervisors for the UL System and the state Board of Regents.
On Monday, the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System will meet in Baton Rouge. One of the items on its agenda is UL Lafayette’s request for approval to enter into an act of exchange with the City of Lafayette regarding a portion of what’s commonly known as the Horse Farm.
Dear Faculty & Staff,
As we approach the end of another academic year, I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on a successful Spring semester. Most of all, thank you for your dedication to our students and for keeping UL Lafayette moving forward.
