· The state Board of Regents has expressed concern that the overhaul could violate a college desegregation settlement in which the state agreed to spend more money on its historically Black colleges.
· Southern's board has consistenly opposed the plan, saying it would weaken universities that attract disadvantaged Black students.
· Hebert-Marchand notes that the various boards are constantly facing budget cuts. "Obviously the right kind of money hasn't been put into higher education. When they cut funds, they always cut education," she said. "Why change the structure, if the structure isn't the problem?" she asks.
· Southern's board of supervisors is responsible for a $50-million-plus budget, academic programs and guiding the mission of the university's four campuses.
· Hebert-Marchand said the proposed single board would only have six or seven minorities, some of whom could be white women or other minority groups. "I'm not sure they would bring to the table what the Southern management board can bring for Southern."
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