The LSU governing board’s decision to merge two of the system’s top jobs has raised concerns within the Georgia-based organization that accredits Southern colleges, which is pressing for details about the changes. The Associated Press reports that leaders of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools are questioning whether LSU officials are in compliance with accreditation standards. They outlined concerns in emails and a letter to LSU officials. At issue are the dual appointment of William Jenkins as interim chancellor of LSU’s flagship campus and interim president of the LSU System and the board’s plan to consolidate the positions. SACS officials say a merger of roles needs approval from its Commission on Colleges before it can be done. Jenkins and LSU leaders say they are providing more information to SACS and are in compliance with accreditation standards. Read a recent Business Report story on the leadership consolidation issue here.
College accrediting body questions merger of top LSU jobs
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