Southern University Board of Supervisors

Greetings from the Board Chair

Welcome to Southern University!

On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, I extend my warmest greetings to the entire Southern University System community. As we continue our mission to provide a high-quality education that empowers our students and shapes the leaders of tomorrow, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment.

Our collective success is built upon the dedication, hard work, and resilience of our students, faculty, and staff. Together, we are making great strides in advancing the Southern University System’s legacy and ensuring that it remains a beacon of excellence in education, research, and service.

We are excited for the opportunities ahead and look forward to continuing our work to strengthen the foundation of this remarkable institution. I am honored to serve as the chair of the Southern University Board of Supervisors for the nation’s only historically Black college and university system.  I invite you to join us and support our ongoing efforts to create an even brighter future for all members of the Southern University family.

With best regards,

 

Tony Clayton
Chairman, Southern University Board of Supervisors

 

Quick Facts of The Southern University System Board of Supervisors

• The Board of Supervisors for the Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College was created by the Louisiana State Constitution of 1974.
• The Board is vested with the responsibility via the Constitution and Louisiana State Revised Statutes for the management and supervision of the institutions of higher education, statewide agricultural programs, and other programs which comprise the Southern University System.
• The powers of the Board are subject only to those which are granted by the State Constitution to the Louisiana State Board of Regents.
• The first official meeting of the Board of Supervisors was held in May 1975 on the Southern University campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

 

Board Staff

Tracey Taylor-Jarrell, Ph.D.
Executive Director

Robert Rene, Ph.D.
Board Relations Coordinator

 

Mailing Address
Post Office Box 10878
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA 70813

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Physical Address
4th Floor, J.S. Clark Administration Building
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA 70813

 Telephone: 225.771.4600
Fax: 225.771.5791

 

*For inquiries to SU Board members or SU Board office, email at: board_inquires@sus.edu