LSU President F. King Alexander Interview (Aug. 2016)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2016-08-12
Duration: 00:04:56
Subjects: HIGHER EDUCATION | Alexander, F. King (Fieldon King) | Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.) | Taylor Opportunity Program for Students | TOPS PROGRAM
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Alexander, F. King Interviewee
Description
This segment from the August 12, 2016, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham’s in-studio interview with LSU President F. King Alexander. He discusses: the nationwide budget cuts to higher education; his proposal to form a federal-state partnership to incentivize states to provide funding to higher education; and the status of the TOPS Program for the upcoming school year.