General Information

Five years ago, LSU released the first version of its current strategic plan. Since that time, the University has made significant progress in pursuing the objectives set forth in the University Planning Document and in the plans by which the various divisions, colleges and schools, and administrative departments have been charting their courses. LSU still faces tremendous challenges to the vision we embraced of becoming a nationally-competitive flagship institution. It is critical that we join as a community to create a dialogue that results in initiatives to address these challenges. To begin this dialogue, we have planned a series of meetings that focus on the flagship agenda and what future commitments must be made to move LSU into the next tier. Broadcast Email December 12, 2002 Date Sent: December 12, 2002 On December 5th, deans, directors, and department chairs; administrative unit heads; development officers; and Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, and Student Government executive committee members met to begin discussions about LSU's national Flagship agenda. This dialogue will continue to develop during the spring semester with the intent of identifying actions for us to pursue over the next seven years, culminating in 2010, LSU's 150th anniversary. At the Chancellor's Forum on January 15, Chancellor Emmert will meet with the LSU faculty, deans and department chairs in the new, 1000-seat Campbell Auditorium. After presenting information about LSU's current performance and peer comparisons, the Chancellor will open the floor to a dialogue about initiatives LSU must pursue to achieve national flagship status.   Additional meetings for faculty, staff and students will be planned throughout the spring. To allow university-wide participation in these discussions, a new flagship website has been set up at www.lsu.edu/flagship to keep you updated on campus activities. You will find the initial reactions of those participating in the December 5th retreat posted at this site along with a copy of the Chancellor's presentation (accessible using your PAWS account). Comments can be made in the Discussion Board (accessible using your PAWS account). We welcome and encourage your suggestions. Laura Lindsay, Interim Provost