The Conference of Louisiana Colleges & Universities

About The 2025 Conference

The 82nd Annual Conference of Louisiana Colleges & Universities (CLCU) will be held on Friday, May 9, at Louisiana State University. Join us at the CLCU Conference to explore and discuss emerging expansions, economic development, and workforce development. This event will bring together Louisiana Higher Education Administrators, esteemed Faculty, and enthusiastic Students for a day of exploring new company investments in and expansion to Louisiana!

The Conference of Louisiana Colleges and Universities was established with the purpose of improving postsecondary education in Louisiana. It serves as a communications medium for all institutions of higher education in the State and other constituents. The CLCU is comprised of representatives from Louisiana’s accredited two-year and four-year colleges and universities, as well as members of the Louisiana Board of Regents and the management boards for each system.

🔍 Event Highlights:

1. Featured Speakers: Numerous announcements have highlighted investments totaling hundreds of millions to billions of dollars. Gain valuable insights from Louisiana Economic Development, the Louisiana Workforce Commission, higher education institutions, and leaders from business and industry.
2. Panel Discussions: There will be three panel discussion with leaders from economic & workorce development, higher education, and business & industry.
3. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, build valuable relationships, and exchange ideas for the future Louisiana.

📄 Agenda At A Glance

• Remarks by LA Board of Regents Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr. Kim Hunter Reed
• Special Economic Development Panel
• Lunchtime panel with Louisiana Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois (Invited) and Louisiana Workforce Commission Secretary Susana Schowen. Sec. Bourgeois and Sec. Schowen are invited to be part of the two-person panel
• Special Workforce Development Panel
• And More…

Important Conference Information:

• April 9 Conference Registration Opens.
• Lunch and parking are included in the registration fee for CLCU!
• CLCU Conference Registration will remain open through close of business, Monday, May 5.
• Registration will be accepted through Eventbrite only.

We hope you will be able to join us and look forward to seeing you in Baton Rouge!