The (LA Tech/LSUS) Merger Thread II

[Cool Hand Clyde]

It sounds like he is saying he wants a GUARANTEE that the merger will accomplish its goals and objectives. Is it even possible to provide that? There is some degree of risk when making any bold decision like this, and I think the multiple third party studies provide more than enough evidence that it is worth trying. It pisses me off that this guy is a representative.

How many of the current LSUS students meet the admission requirements of Louisiana Tech?

[TechAlum05]

It sounds like he is saying he wants a GUARANTEE that the merger will accomplish its goals and objectives. Is it even possible to provide that? There is some degree of risk when making any bold decision like this, and I think the multiple third party studies provide more than enough evidence that it is worth trying.

There can be no guarantees with any major proposal. Some of the risks can be reduced or eliminated, but there will always be an element of risks with any significant change.

It pisses me off that this guy is a representative.

Actually, he's a Senator. Instead of being one out of 105 representatives, Peacock is one out of 39 senators in Baton Rouge.

[JuBru]

Also, what does the importance of Barksdale AFB and the Haynesville Shale have to do with the merger of two universities?

Expansion of engineering degrees/certificates for starters.

[TechAlum05]

Expansion of engineering degrees/certificates for starters.

I meant how would the merger be a detriment to Barksdale and the Haynesville Shale.

[Dawg06]

How many of the current LSUS students meet the admission requirements of Louisiana Tech?

According to LSUS:

"Based on the Fall 2011 class, 30% of our freshmen and 28% of our transfer class would not meet La Tech entrance requirements."

[FishingBack]

Yeah I won't be too pissed if the merger doesn't happen.....but would be glad if it does.

[HogDawg]

Yeah I won't be too pissed if the merger doesn't happen.....but would be glad if it does.

That's kinda how I feel. Sometimes I get concerned that LA Tech may be taking on more dead weight than it can handle.






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[rockdog]

That's kinda how I feel. Sometimes I get concerned that LA Tech may be taking on more dead weight than it can handle.

HD

This has been my concern since the beginning. We've constantly done more with less, and if we have to carry LSU-S, I feel we may run ourselves too thin.

[Allgood]

Didn't the amendments address those that don't meet Tech's requirements through remedial programs by SUSLA and BPCC?

[MiloBumP]

That's kinda how I feel. Sometimes I get concerned that LA Tech may be taking on more dead weight than it can handle.
HD

and for whatever reason it seems we are being portrayed as the bad guy in this scenario. We did not approach anyone about this. We only agreed to support it if this is what is wanted because we see how good it could be for the region. This is not a good way for us to be winning a fan base in Shreveport. Then again the vocal minority is always louder than the silent majority.

[Dawg06]

That's kinda how I feel. Sometimes I get concerned that LA Tech may be taking on more dead weight than it can handle.






HD

The first 3-5 years will probably be a little rocky, but this is about the future, 10-20 years down the road. State funding will follow the FTE. Our endowment, research dollars, partnerships, and sponsorships should greatly increase as a result of the merger. Our graduate programs should grow significantly in Shreveport and attract more American graduate students. It will attract students who don't want to move to a small town. Reneau has a law school and optometry school as part of the Shreveport campus plan. Our political clout should grow much stronger.

[Dawg06]

Didn't the amendments address those that don't meet Tech's requirements through remedial programs by SUSLA and BPCC?

Yep.

[Cal&Ken]

The first 3-5 years will probably be a little rocky, but this is about the future, 10-20 years down the road. State funding will follow the FTE. Our endowment and research dollars should greatly increase as a result of the merger. Our graduate programs should grow significantly in Shreveport and attract more American graduate students. It will attract students who don't want to move to a small town. Reneau has a law school and optometry school as part of the Shreveport campus plan. Our political clout should grow much stronger.

Hoping this is all true. I have contacted people and ask them to support it, but I am still worried about TECH getting screwed in the process. I am hoping for the best. Logically, it does seem that it will be a good thing- but only if they fund it all properly.

[Dawg06]

and for whatever reason it seems we are being portrayed as the bad guy in this scenario. We did not approach anyone about this. We only agreed to support it if this is what is wanted because we see how good it could be for the region. This is not a good way for us to be winning a fan base in Shreveport. Then again the vocal minority is always louder than the silent majority.

Yep. The Shreveport media is portraying Tech as the enemy when this idea was brought forth by the NW Louisiana business community and Shreveport-Bossier Imperative for Higher Education. Tech has just been along for the ride and agreed to help them out.

[HogDawg]

The first 3-5 years will probably be a little rocky, but this is about the future, 10-20 years down the road. State funding will follow the FTE. Our endowment, research dollars, partnerships, and sponsorships should greatly increase as a result of the merger. Our graduate programs should grow significantly in Shreveport and attract more American graduate students. It will attract students who don't want to move to a small town. Reneau has a law school and optometry school as part of the Shreveport campus plan. Our political clout should grow much stronger.

The pro-merger group should hire you to pitch this thing to the legislature. They certainly could have used someone today who could summarize the transaction like you just did.







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