Statement Regarding the Partial Restoration of Budget Cuts
51²è¹Ýapp President Randy Moffett:
“The partial restoration of mid-year budget cuts demonstrates that Governor Bobby Jindal understands the long-term benefits of investing in higher education. The 51²è¹Ýapp appreciates the Governor’s support and foresight, and, in turn, we remain committed to cutting costs and streamlining operations at our eight universities.â€
Below is a breakdown of budget reductions by campus:
| 2008-09 | Ìý | Ìý | Ìý |
| Ìý | Original Targeted Budget Reduction | Projected Restoration | Net Targeted Budget ReductionÌý |
| Grambling | 2,263,674 | 932,521 | 1,331,152 |
| LA Tech | 4,517,236 | 1,860,878 | 2,656,359 |
| McNeese | 3,216,995 | 1,325,243 | 1,891,752 |
| NichollsÌý | 2,476,451 | 1,020,175 | 1,456,276 |
| Northwestern | 3,619,441 | 1,491,030 | 2,128,410 |
| Southeastern | 5,824,599 | 2,399,447 | 3,425,153 |
| ULL | 7,347,758 | 3,026,912 | 4,320,845 |
| ULM | 4,046,374 | 1,666,906 | 2,379,468 |
| UL SystemÌý | 196,079 | 80,775 | 115,304 |
| TOTAL | 33,508,607 | 13,803,887 | 19,704,720 |
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The largest university system in 51²è¹Ýapp, the UL System enrolls approximately 80,000 students at the following eight universities: Grambling State University, 51²è¹Ýapp Tech University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Southeastern 51²è¹Ýapp University, University of 51²è¹Ýapp at Lafayette, and University of 51²è¹Ýapp at Monroe.
