The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System is responsible for the selection and evaluation of the University's chief executive officer, the President. Chapter III, Section II, Part A of Board Rules  [1] outlines the search and selection process for the chief executive officer, including the appointment and composition of the search committee, the selection procedure, and the minimum credentials required of a candidate. The President of the System serves as the non-voting chair of the search committee. In addition, Policies and Procedures Memorandum FS III.II.A-1[2] further outlines specifics in regard to CEO searches including appointments of non-voting advisory members to assist with searches, advertisements of searches in national publications, and uses of search firms or consultants.

Part Two, Chapter III, Section IV.D [3] of Board Rules, specifies that the Board will evaluate all institution presidents each year. The purpose of evaluation is to improve the performance of institution presidents as well as to improve the overall management of the System's institutions.

University of Louisiana System, Board Rules, Chapter III, Section IV.D

SECTION IV. ROLE, CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS, BENEFITS, EXPENSES, AND EVALUATIONS OF PRESIDENTS

D. Evaluations of Presidents. The performance of the institution presidents shall be individually evaluated on a regular basis according to a process approved by the Board. The evaluations are intended to (1) fulfill Board responsibility for making certain that each institution is well managed, (2) help the presidents improve their performance, (3) make certain that sound institutional goals are being pursued, and (4) identify opportunities for improving the management and planning functions of the University of Louisiana System and its constituent universities. (Addition approved 8/27/99)