LSU System President Says Hold Legislators Accountable

HIGHER EDUCATION PRIORITIES - Earlier this week,  Louisiana State University in Shreveport celebrated its  50^th Anniversary…an official birthday ceremony took place on the University Mall…there  were  several  special  guests and  dignitaries  on hand.  LSU  System  President,  Dr. F. King Alexander  came  up  from  Baton Rouge  to  participate.  Dr. Alexander  told  Red River Radio that state  funding for  higher  education  institutions  like  LSUS  should  be a  strong  priority  for  the  state.  "It's about time we really start prioritizing the next generation of talented students," explained Alexander," And instead  of throwing them under the bus each and every year;  this past year was the best year we ever had thanks to the governor and legislative leaders.  We want them to continue to do what they've done this past year but also supporting these talented young people."  Alexander was referring to recent legislative actions that spared higher education from budget cuts as had been experienced in past years.  When asked what people could do to support higher education,  Dr. Alexander suggested  "I would hold your legislators accountable.  Everyone of them says they want to support the next generation, they want to support higher education, they want to support our universities.  I'd hold them accountable to their votes.  It's when they vote,  that's when it matters."