Joe Bouie was appointed chancellor of Southern University New Orleans, a position he previously held until 2002. Bouie, currently a member of the Louisiana Senate, plans to resign at an appropriate time. His initial chancellorship ended amid controversy over political nepotism and financial control issues. The announcement of Bouie's return surprised faculty members, who were unaware of the previous chancellor's departure until shortly before. Bouie's contract extends through July 2028, with an annual salary of $275,000.
"He intends to resign from the Senate 'at the appropriate time.' Bouie is currently a member of the Louisiana Senate and served in the Louisiana House from 2014 to 2020."
"Bouie argued at the time the termination was because he ‘refused to participate in political nepotism.’ He claimed he was ‘fired’ because he removed the wife of then-U.S. Representative William Jefferson, Andrea Jefferson, from her role as vice chancellor of academic affairs."
"Bouie's return to SUNO came as a surprise; faculty members learned about Chancellor James Ammons leaving only about a week prior, with no formal search for his successor."
"System officials pointed to concerns from the legislative auditor's office over insufficient financial controls at SUNO, issues Bouie argued he inherited from his predecessor."
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