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re: Some more background info on LSU's new chancellor, Dr. James Dalton
Posted on 11/5/25 at 6:57 am to Red Stick Tigress
Posted on 11/5/25 at 6:57 am to Red Stick Tigress
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Some people don't do well.on standardized tests. Should be a combination of ACT and GPA.
You MUST have Standardized test minimums. Too many schools will and do jack up grades for their students.
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Posted on 11/5/25 at 7:00 am to Chicken
Looks like he brings something to the table.
Posted on 11/5/25 at 8:02 am to Chicken
I followed up on the test optional point:
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Yes, test scores are optional here at Alabama. Just a couple of notes for those worried about grade inflation: he checks for that in his research. When he is looking at GPA data, he can run the numbers for certain high schools and get a likelihood of retention based on the school.
Posted on 11/5/25 at 8:10 am to Chicken
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instrumental in several ineffective or toxic Deans stepping down during his tenure
If Dalton with Rouse's support targets cleaning out LSU's ineffective or toxic deans he will do the University a tremendous service.
Posted on 11/5/25 at 8:14 am to Chicken
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He would prefer to make standardized test scores optional
Well, he’s not going to fix LSU.
Posted on 11/5/25 at 8:24 am to r0cky1
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Really a non negotiable. He has to implement test scores again at lsu
I used to think like you. However, research shows that although ACT scores correlate with IQ, they DON' T correlate with college graduation. High school GPA's do correlate with college graduation rates
Posted on 11/5/25 at 8:27 am to Tiger1988
quote:I would be sick to my stomach if LSU ever becomes that
Wild that UA is 60% out of state
Posted on 11/5/25 at 8:34 am to Red Stick Tigress
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Some people don't do well.on standardized tests.
Why do people say this? Sure there are instances where a person may have extreme test anxiety or dyslexia and be unable to perform in a way that accurately reflects their ability, but those are edge cases and shouldn’t be used to just throw out test scores completely.
Posted on 11/5/25 at 8:39 am to Kimist
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However, research shows that although ACT scores correlate with IQ, they DON' T correlate with college graduation. High school GPA's do correlate with college graduation rates
They’re making college easier so that they can fund all of the jobs at the university.
Posted on 11/5/25 at 8:40 am to Chicken
Looks good and I wish him well.
Geaux Tigers!
Geaux Tigers!
Posted on 11/5/25 at 8:59 am to Kimist
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I used to think like you. However, research shows that although ACT scores correlate with IQ, they DON' T correlate with college graduation. High school GPA's do correlate with college graduation rates
Ya this is really wrong and why LSU is in this mess.
How can you say GPA correlates to IQ and ACT doesn’t? Probably because you can’t spell your own name?
Penalize kids that went to harder higher schools for not having a 4.0 but don’t take into consideration their higher ACT/SAT scores?
Takes the middle average at any top private and public school, and they will out perform the majority of failing public schools throughout the state besides a handful.
Posted on 11/5/25 at 9:00 am to Chicken
How could one be intellectually honest and also "neutral" on DEI?
Posted on 11/5/25 at 9:13 am to Chicken
Is he pro Greek life or anti Greek life? LSU needs to empower Greek life and develop a machine like they have at Alabama.
Posted on 11/5/25 at 10:13 am to Swoozie
I would add that a student can’t truly be judged on test scores alone.
Test scores don’t account for understanding people and building relationships, which is what gets most people ahead.
Test scores don’t account for understanding people and building relationships, which is what gets most people ahead.
Posted on 11/5/25 at 10:42 am to jbeard
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I would add that a student can’t truly be judged on test scores alone.
Test scores don’t account for understanding people and building relationships, which is what gets most people ahead.
Well, that is true so far as it goes, but if a person is stupid, why should they go to college especially?
Posted on 11/5/25 at 10:59 am to Chicken
THE ROUSSE & DALTON GANG!
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:02 am to Chicken
He seems to be a better hire for the Chancellor position than the system President. The system President is 100% cronyism. The only positive that comes out of this is there is at least a barrier between the political jungle of lil Jeff from da Ville and our beloved institution.
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:45 am to Chicken
Great write up, Chicken! I like the Dalton hire.
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:48 am to nerd guy
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Of the 3 people announced today, he's the best and most qualified for their new job.
By far, and not so coincidentally has zero ties to Louisiana.
Posted on 11/5/25 at 11:50 am to lsupride87
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I would be sick to my stomach if LSU ever becomes that
It’s an eventuality with our state population stagnant if LSU is to continue to grow.
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