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The article looks at higher education issues being debated by six gubernatorial candidates in Louisiana in 1987, namely finance, governance, admission standards and desegregation of public universities and colleges. The six candidates are Billy Tauzin, Jim Brown, Speedy O. Long, Robert L. Livingston and Buddy Roemer and incumbent governor Edwin W. Edwards.

Announces that US District Judge Charles Schwartz Jr. in New Orleans has ordered the creation of a single governing board and higher-education system for Louisiana's public colleges, the creation of a community college system and other changes to admission standards and missions of the state's 20 colleges and universities. Grave implications for the continuation and thriving of black institutions; Criticisms of the ruling; Background of the ruling.

Focuses on the decision of federal district judge Charles Schwartz Jr. to reverse a ruling in 1989 that would have required a major reorganization of higher education in Louisiana. Mississippi desegregation case that had changed the legal standards for proving the existence of illegal segregation in higher education; Impact of the ruling on .

Reports on the United States Court of Appeals' rejection of a desegregation plan for public colleges in Louisiana. Lower court's inability to establish links between practices it sought to eliminate and illegal segregation; Political and education leaders' approval of the plan's rejection; Segregation statistics; Problem of college structures.

The article informs that a panel of federal judges in the U.S. has said that a single board can bring the integration of Louisiana's public colleges. The court has ordered the imposition of admissions standards at most universities and the creation of a community college system. The Southern University System, public black-college system of the U.S., has opposed the order.

The article reports that voters in Nevada approved a proposal to increase the amount of bonds for construction projects while voters in Louisiana rejected a proposal to raise money through tax increases. College construction projects are included in the Nevada's construction plan. Budget cuts for public colleges in Louisiana are expected following the defeat of the tax increase plan.

The article reports that the Louisiana Education Department is seeking legislative approval for the expansion of the staff of the state's for-profit trade schools. The proposal would increase the fees paid by the trade schools to be licensed. Money would also be refunded to students enrolled in these schools in case these schools close.

This article reports that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana ruled that the state is illegally operating a system of higher education with race discrimination. The court criticized a program of desegregation that provided more funds to public black universities and colleges. The Louisiana Board of Regents will appeal the decision.

The article discusses Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer's description of the state's higher education system as the "Lebanon of higher education" in 1988. He said that several college lobbyists and governing boards have been trying to persuade legislators to support their special causes. He has requested these groups to refrain from crowding the Capitol unless they are specifically invited.

The article reports on the suggestion by Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer that the state not provide any money for Delgado Community College and Southern University at Shreveport during the 1989 fiscal year. The suggestion forms part of the budget request presented by Roemer to the Legislature. Louisiana faces a $2-billion debt. The governor also recommended the closure of up to 12 postsecondary vocational schools. Students and faculty members of the two colleges held rallies and lobbied against the proposal.

The article reports that Robert Bodet, chairman of the Board of Regents in Louisiana, has been charged with extortion. However, states officials mentioned that he could still remain in the board unless he is convicted of the crime. Bodet's charges does not involve the Louisiana Board of Regents but a different group which is the New Orleans Causeway Commission.

The article reports on the Louisiana Board of Regents' appointment of Sally Clausen as commissioner of higher education. The appointment has been revoked but she was appointed acting commissioner. The turn of events has worsened an already poor image for higher education in the state. Previous commissioner William Arceneaux resigned during the summer of 1987.

The article reports that U.S. Representative Buddy Roemer, a Democrat who has called for major reforms of Louisiana's public colleges and universities, will be states next governor. Incumbent governor Edwin W. Edwards, who finished second to Roemer in the bipartisan primary election, has announced that he would drop out of the run-off election.