Program Authorization: Constitution of 1974, Article 8, Section 5-13 et. seq.; R.S. 17:1511
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Role, Scope, and Mission Statement: Louisiana State University at Shreveport (LSUS), the comprehensive urban university serving the Shreveport/Bossier metropolitan area, is committed to the freedom of inquiry and to the pursuit of excellence for out students, faculty, and staff. LSUS provides a stimulating learning environment for the students and faculty to participate in the discovery, understanding, and dissemination of knowledge. LSUS serves the Shreveport/Bossier metropolitan area with programs that aid the economic, social, and cultural development through excellence in teaching, research, and public service.
The goals of LSU Shreveport are:
1. To enrich the learning environment at LSUS with technology.
2. To provide an excellent faculty who will lead the region in the discovery, understanding, and dissemination of the knowledge necessary for the information age.
3. As mandated by the Board of Regents, to develop additional undergraduate and graduate degree programs and non-credit offerings to support the economic, social, and cultural growth of the Shreveport/Bossier metropolitan area.
4. To support the economic, social, and cultural development of the region.
OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Unless otherwise indicated, all objectives are to be accomplished during or by the end of FY 1999-2000. Performance indicators are made up of two parts: name and value. The indicator name describes what is being measured. The indicator value is the numeric value or level achieved within a given measurement period. For budgeting purposes, performance indicator values are shown for the prior fiscal year, the current fiscal year, and alternative funding scenarios (continuation budget level and Executive Budget recommendation level) for the ensuing fiscal year (the fiscal year of the budget document).
RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR THE PROGRAM
The sources of funding for this program are the General Fund, Fees and Self-generated Revenues and Statutory Dedications. Fees and Self-generated Revenues are from: (1) student fees, such as (a) general registration fees, (b) non-resident fees, and (c) other fees; (2) sales and services of educational activities; and (3) other revenues. Statutory Dedications are from the Higher Education Initiatives Fund: Higher Education Library and Scientific Acquisitions Account, as per R.S. 17.3129.6 (FY 1997-1998 only). (Per R.S. 39:32B.(8), see table below for a listing of expenditures out of each Statutory Dedicated fund.)
The total means of financing for this program is recommended at 100.6% of the existing operating budget. It represents 79.8% of the total request ($23,611,901) for this program. The major changes in the existing operating budget are due to the Enhancement Pool Distribution from the Board of Regents ($151,272) and the statewide adjustments cited above.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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This program does not have a specific allocation for Professional Services for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. |
OTHER CHARGES
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This program does not have a specific allocation for Other Charges for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. |
ACQUISITIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS
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This program does not have a specific allocation for Acquisitions and Major Repairs for Fiscal Year 1999-2000. |