On Sept. 3, 2025, a letter regarding multiple new policies meant to trim down the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s spending was sent out to all vice presidents, deans and department heads. By Sept. 15, all employee remote working was to be “phased out” and costs such as conference travel and operational services were to be reduced.
This letter came from the Office of the President, currently seated by interim president Dr. Jaimie Hebert, along with vice president for administration and finance, Dr. Edwin Litolff.
Louisiana’s Gov., Jeff Landry, previously sent out executive order 25-048 earlier this year stating that, “All existing telework arrangements shall end no later than June 30, 2025, except those that are medical accommodations approved in accordance with the policies of the respective state department, agency, board or commission as required by R.S. 46:2594.”…