University of Louisiana System President Dr. Rick Gallot has submitted his resignation, effective December 1, 2026, according to an announcement made during a special called meeting of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors on Friday, November 13.
During the meeting, the board announced that Gallot had submitted his resignation letter earlier that morning.
The board voted to accept Gallot’s resignation following a motion and second. The motion passed without recorded opposition during the meeting.
According to the announcement, Gallot will continue supporting the system’s transition efforts as needed until his return to a faculty assignment.
Board leadership expressed appreciation for Gallot’s service and contributions to higher education in Louisiana.
“We are grateful to Dr. Gallot for his leadership, his commitment to our universities, and his years of service to public education in Louisiana,” the board’s presiding official stated.
The official also expressed well wishes for Gallot as he returns to a faculty assignment and continues his contributions to education.
“I certainly can say that he left us better than when he arrived,” the official added.
The special meeting included two agenda items involving personnel actions for the University of Louisiana System. Following the vote to accept Gallot’s resignation, the board moved to discuss the second personnel matter in executive session.
No reason for Gallot’s resignation was provided in the public portion of the meeting included in the transcript.