The Louisiana Board of Regents serves as the statewide coordinating board, setting policy while working with four separate governing boards:
System Components:
- Louisiana State University System (8 institutions)
- Southern University System (5 institutions)
- University of Louisiana System (9 universities)
- Louisiana Community and Technical College System (12 colleges)
Total: 34 public institutions
The Board of Regents maintains coordinating authority while each system retains operational autonomy through its own governing board.
