The LSU Board of Supervisors on Thursday voted to establish a School of Construction and a bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence, both in the College of Engineering.

The new programs, contingent on approval by the Board of Regents, align with broad efforts to orient LSU toward industry and expand public-private partnerships.

The expanded academic offerings, approved unanimously by the supervisors, will have limited fiscal impact, according to summaries presented Thursday. The bachelor of science degree in artificial intelligence aims to employ two nontenure-track instructors and use existing classroom space and resources.

The School of Construction will offer current construction degrees, including construction management, but no new academic programs. The move is primarily a nam

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