System Collaborations

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Large group of students from the nine universities that make up the University of Louisiana System, wearing school colors, gathered on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol for a group photo.

What began as a governance structure has grown into a strategic partnership. Today, the UL System continues to evolve in service to Louisiana, guiding academic alignment, policy leadership, and mission-driven collaboration across its institutions.

ACADEMIC COLLABORATION

We connect expertise across campuses to develop coordinated, student-centered solutions.

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Nursing Education

MSU, SLU, and UL Lafayette have joined together to strengthen nursing education through a coordinated academic consortium.

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Military Credit Articulation

GSU, Louisiana Tech, NSU, and ULM are collaborating to improve the recognition and transferability of military experience and prior learning.

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Engineering Partnership

Nicholls and UNO are working together to expand engineering offerings and access in southeastern Louisiana.

Innovation And Shared Expertise

The UL System builds coordinated efforts to meet emerging needs and support long-term institutional growth.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy Microcredential

Developed across all nine campuses to prepare students, faculty, and staff for an AI-integrated future

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Bridging the Divide

System-wide programming led by subject matter experts to address mental health, financial literacy, research, open educational resources (OER), and online learning

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Mental Health Advisory Council

A cross-campus council advancing awareness, strategy, and support for mental well-being

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Student Advisory Council

A collective student voice representing all nine institutions in system-wide conversations

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Healthcare Committee

A system-led group aligning academic offerings and partnerships to support Louisiana’s healthcare needs

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Maritime Academy

Hosted by Nicholls to expand workforce pathways in maritime fields

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Professional Development Communities

From Bridging the Divide leadership to Management & Leadership Institute (MLI) cohorts, we connect talent across campuses to solve problems, share tools, and build sustainable solutions

These efforts reflect the promise of systemness, creating more together than any campus could accomplish alone while honoring what makes each university distinct.

This section is informed by the National Association of System Heads (NASH) and its framework on the Power of Systems.

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