Article VIII, Section 5, of the 1974 Constitution of the State of Louisiana, Act 313 (1975), and Louisiana R.S. 17:3121 et seq. state that the Board shall plan, coordinate, and have budgetary responsibilities relative to public institutions of higher education as provided by law. The Academic Affairs Policies and Procedures of the Board of Regents contain additional information on the responsibilities of the Board of Regents and the systems it oversees.
As the policymaking and coordinating board for postsecondary education, Board of Regents responsibilities include:
McNeese State University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. Powers of management over McNeese State University not specifically vested by the Constitution in the Board of Regents are reserved to the University of Louisiana System. The duties, powers, and functions of this System are stated in the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors Bylaws, Part One, Section V.
Management boards’ responsibilities include:
Board of Supervisors policies specifically affecting McNeese State University are delegated to the University president who, along with his administrative staff and faculty, retains ultimate responsibility for the administration and implementation of policies and daily operation of the institution. See University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors Rules, Part Two, Chapter III, Section IV regarding the role, contractual arrangements, benefits, expenses, and evaluations of presidents.