The (LA Tech/LSUS) Merger Thread II

[Dawg06]

Louisiana Tech University @ Shreveport/Bossier City has been launched!

http://news.latech.edu/2012/07/09/lo...city-programs/

“Louisiana Tech University @ Shreveport/Bossier City” offers over 20 of Louisiana Tech’s most recognized degree programs in Shreveport/Bossier City this fall. These programs and their curricula are designed to meet the needs of key industries throughout northwest Louisiana.

Program, application and course registration information is available at www.shrevebossier.latech.edu – a website developed exclusively to serve the needs of students and organizations in Shreveport/Bossier City.

Louisiana Tech University @ Shreveport/Bossier City has built its course delivery options around convenience for non-traditional and currently employed students and an understanding of their needs. The fall 2012 courses will be offered through online delivery, compressed video technology, or in a classroom at one of Louisiana Tech’s Shreveport/Bossier City locations – the Louisiana Tech University Shreveport Center (8028 Shrevepark Drive–Shreveport), Louisiana Tech – Barksdale (Barksdale AFB Educational Center), and the Cyber Innovation Center (6300 East Texas Street, Suite 100–Bossier City).

[GermDawg]

Wow... Going head to head with lsu?

[Dawg06]

https://www.facebook.com/LaTechCOES

Interested in the M.S. in Engineering? Tech is developing specialized tracks in Engineering for the Shreveport-Bossier area for the M.S. in Engineering, including Construction, Energy, and Manufacturing tracks. Courses for these tracks are already available in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering and new courses are being developed.

[maverick]

I haven't heard anything other than Marsala and the AD retiring right after the end of the Regular Session. Of course, I haven't been paying any attention to LSUS lately.

Also:

Johnette McCrery - Vice Chancellor of University Development retired
Mickey Diez - Dean of Enrollment and Registrar - gone, but not sure whether he resigned, retired, or was terminated

I seem to remember hearing of one other departure but I can't recall it right now.

[nadB]

"A business instructor voted by LSU-Shreveport students three consecutive years as the campus’ Professor of the Year received notice soon after promoting the failed attempt to merge LSUS and Louisiana Tech University that his services are no longer needed after this year."

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/artic...xt%7CFRONTPAGE

[Dawg06]

"A business instructor voted by LSU-Shreveport students three consecutive years as the campus’ Professor of the Year received notice soon after promoting the failed attempt to merge LSUS and Louisiana Tech University that his services are no longer needed after this year."

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/artic...text|FRONTPAGE

Wow... What a classless, pathetic move by the LSUS administration... That school doesn't deserve a professor as great as Wayne Hogue... Now LSUS gets what they wanted: ignorant professors like David Gustavson and Charlene Barlow and a death spiral spinning out of control... RIP LSUS... I hope Wayne Hogue takes Tech up on the job offer...

[JuBru]

Probably the best candidate to be in charge of business program in Tech's SBC extension. Can't beat the connections he seems to have with SBC business leaders.

[Lotsudo]

Wayne Hogue has always been a supporter of the merger (NOT "Take Over") for the right reasons and I have quoted him on occassion. I truly hope TECH does the right thing and bring him into the fold. This University and any other University should be proud to have an associate like him onboard. Wayne has always taken it in stride and approached this with a common sense approach and not one based on bias and emotion!

[Dawg06]

Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover weighs in on twitter...

Mary Nash-Wood ‏@MaryNashWood
Popular LSUS instructor believes he lost his job because of his support of LSUS/La. Tech merger. http://bit.ly/MvCjMk
Retweeted by Cedric B. Glover

Cedric B. Glover ‏@MayorGlover
Ironically, one of Dr. Wayne Hogue's most popular courses is on leadership. He showed his students firsthand to walk it, not just talk it.

Sports Quotes ‏@Sports_Greats
It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies. -Arthur Calwell
Retweeted by Cedric B. Glover

[dawg80]

I never had a class with Hogue, but know a bunch of students who did. They rave about him. Other LSUS business profs spoke highly of him, saying he is one of the best instructors they have seen.

NSU has joined the fray in offering Hogue a position. He will land on his feet...and make more money too.

I know Sisson. Been in numerous meetings with him. I can say he fights for LSUS. He's a very strong advocate, no doubt about that. But, also find him to be "too emotional" at times. Managers/leaders have to keep cool heads and understand what's important. Knowing what I know, I can say Sisson had a knee-jerk reaction and childishly dismissed Hogue because of their differing opinions. Sisson should be dismissed as well.

[touchdown123]

Why does Big Ced love us so much?

Hogue is gonna work at LSUS again, as vice president of La Tech, head of La Tech West.

[qng001]

LSUS officials are preparing for next year's merger attempt. They are prob clean house to rid of any pro-mergers.

[dawg80]

Why does Big Ced love us so much?

Hogue is gonna work at LSUS again, as vice president of La Tech, head of La Tech West.

Hogue does not have a PhD and is therefore limited in what positions he can hold. I don't agree with that! Just saying, that's the system.

Big Ced loves Tech...as does countless others. Well, in some cases "love" may be the wrong term. But there is tremendous respect for Tech across the state and region. I have been well, floored! by some of the compliments I've been privy to, coming from some sources I never would have thought. Goes to show you, some people can set aside pettiness and honestly convey sincere observations. The truth is the truth.

One correction, NSU has not offered Hogue a position. But, they are considering it.

[GermDawg]

Hogue does not have a PhD and is therefore limited in what positions he can hold. I don't agree with that! Just saying, that's the system.

Big Ced loves Tech...as does countless others. Well, in some cases "love" may be the wrong term. But there is tremendous respect for Tech across the state and region. I have been well, floored! by some of the compliments I've been privy to, coming from some sources I never would have thought. Goes to show you, some people can set aside pettiness and honestly convey sincere observations. The truth is the truth.

One correction, NSU has not offered Hogue a position. But, they are considering it.

I hope he takes the Tech position, he wouldn't be the first/only non-PhD professor at Tech.

[Dawg06]

The outcry on facebook is enormous... This is getting ugly... and it's exactly what LSUS asked for by fighting against the merger...

http://www.ktbs.com/news/Popular-LSU...z/-/index.html