Statement Regarding the Partial Restoration of Budget Cuts
Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵ, the UL System enrolls approximately 80,000 students at the following eight universities: Grambling State University, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Tech University, McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Northwestern State University, Southeastern Â鶹ÊÓƵ University, University of Â鶹ÊÓƵ at Lafayette, and University of Â鶹ÊÓƵ at Monroe.
