General Information

Historical Sketch of the University

Southeastern Louisiana University began as a grass-roots movement by the people of Hammond and the surrounding area who recognized the need for an institution of higher education in order to further the educational, economic, and cultural development of southeast Louisiana. What began as a junior college supported by local taxes has developed into a major university as Southeastern has grown to meet the evolving needs of southeast Louisiana.

1925

Voters overwhelmingly approved a bond issue that created Hammond Junior College.

Operated under the auspices of the Tangipahoa Parish School Board, President Linus A. Sims opened the doors to 40 students with a faculty of three women and two men.

The two-year, co-educational institution offered basic undergraduate work in arts and sciences that culminated in a teaching certificate.

1927

Voters supported the purchase of the Hunter Leake estate on Hammond’s north end.

1928

Hammond Junior College became Southeastern Louisiana College, formally adopted into the state educational systems under the control of the State Board of Education.

The purchase of sixty acres adjoining the original fifteen-acre plot provided the space to develop a suitable campus.

1934

A state bond issue provided for the construction of McGehee Hall and a gymnasium.

1937

The State Board of Education authorized curricula for four-year programs in liberal arts, teacher education, business administration, music, social sciences, and physical education.

1938

Voter approval of Act No. 388, an amendment to the 1920 Louisiana Constitution, granted Southeastern Louisiana College the same legal status as other four-year colleges. The amendment did not, however, require the state to fund Southeastern at the level of other institutions of higher education, despite strong local support

1939

The first baccalaureate degrees were conferred.

1946

The State Board made available funds to purchase seven city blocks east and west of the campus, and 275 acres of land north and northwest of the campus, increasing Southeastern’s total area to approximately 365 acres.

Southeastern was formally approved and accepted into full membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) as a four-year degree-granting institution.

1948

After World War II, returning GIs caused exponential growth of the college, necessitating construction of classrooms, a student union, a cafeteria, a health center, dormitories, apartments for married students and many surplus temporary buildings donated by the federal government. The U.S. Navy contributed two steel barracks for use as dormitories.

1960

The State Board authorized Southeastern to offer master’s degrees through the newly formed Division of Graduate Studies.

1967

Southeastern began awarding the Education Specialist degree.

1970

Governor John J. McKeithen signed into law the legislative act turning Southeastern Louisiana College into Southeastern Louisiana University.

Early 1970’s

D Vickers Hall, the Athletics Building and the C.E. Cate Teacher Education Building were constructed.

1986

A group of faculty members launched Fanfare, a festival celebrating the arts, humanities and sciences. Since then, Fanfare has become an acclaimed month-long event, drawing nationally and internationally recognized artists and providing recognition for those closer to home. In addition to providing entertainment for the Northshore, Fanfare has an educational outreach program that works closely with local schools.

1997

More than 15,000 students registered to attend Southeastern for the fall semester.

2000

Southeastern celebrated its 75th anniversary.

2000-2001

The Southeastern Village Complex, Fayard Hall and the Claude B. Pennington, Jr., Student Activity Center were completed.

2001

Southeastern received full approval from the Board of Regents for its first new graduate degree program in more than a decade, a Master of Science in Integrated Science and Technology.

2003

Southeastern hit a record enrollment of 15,662 students.

Southeastern saw the return of football to Strawberry Stadium after an 18-year hiatus. The Lions completed the season 5-7.

2004

Southeastern began implementing portions of the Board of Regents Master Plan admissions criteria, a full year ahead of schedule and before any other schools in the state.

2005

Southeastern began its first year under the full Board of Regents Master Plan admissions criterion.

Fanfare proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary.

On August 29, just six days into the semester, Hurricane Katrina hit southeast Louisiana, devastating the parishes of St. Bernard, Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines and St. Tammany, as well as the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Southeastern fared well and suffered no major structural damages (although the University campus did lose many trees). After the storm, Southeastern was able to play an instrumental role in the relief effort by providing housing for the National Guard, disaster relief teams from across the country and utility workers. The University also provided housing for its displaced faculty, staff and students as it re-opened its doors on September 6. In addition, the University re-opened enrollment and provided housing for many displaced students from other universities and community colleges in the disaster area; this also included the hiring of several displaced faculty from these institutions. By the 14th class day, in spite of Katrina, Southeastern had again enrolled a record-breaking number of students: 16,068.

2006

Southeastern was given approval to offer its first doctoral level program: a doctorate in educational leadership designed to prepare a new generation of school principals, district superintendents and other administrators. The program is offered in consortium with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

2007

Southeastern dedicated a new campus fountain as a memorial to the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Rita and to the citizens who responded in the wake of the sister storms that ravished the Gulf Coast region in 2005.

Southeastern launched a free shuttle bus service called Lion Traxx to transport students, faculty and staff across campus.

2008

Southeastern began offering a 100 percent online bachelor’s degree in nursing to registered nurses who hold associate degree or diploma programs. The program is part of a statewide adult learning initiative known as CALL (Continuum for All Louisiana Learners).

2009

Dr. John L. Crain was invested as Southeastern’s 14th president.

ACT scores among incoming freshmen reached 21.7, an increase over both state (20.1) and national (21.1) averages.

2010

Southeastern announced an increase in admissions standards for the fall semester.

Southeastern’s GRAD Act agreement was approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents.

2011

Southeastern announced its 100 percent online family nurse practitioner program offered through the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing, a partnership involving Southeastern, the University of Louisiana-Lafayette and McNeese State University.

2012

Southeastern began offering a doctor of nursing practice degree in consortium with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

2013

Southeastern began offering a new accelerated bachelor’s degree in information technology program to meet local workforce demands.

Southeastern’s football team competed in and won the first NCAA playoff game in school history.

2014

Southeastern’s School of Nursing celebrated its 50th anniversary.

The first phase of the $32 million Student Union renovation and construction project opened.

2017

New Computer Science and Technology Building opens on campus. The 70,000 square foot facility houses computer science, information technology, engineering technology, industrial technology, and occupational safety, health and environment programs.

Southeastern named one of the lead higher education institutions of a public-private partnership to meet workforce demands created by the arrival of DXC Technology, the world’s leading independent Information Technology (IT) services and solutions company, in southeast Louisiana.

2018

Southeastern opens two new residence halls, Ascension Hall and Twelve Oaks Hall, which feature a hybrid geothermal system that draws from 220 geothermal wells situated 300 feet underground to heat and cool 556 rooms. That system is the first of its kind for any university or state building in Louisiana and the second largest site in the country to use such a system. It is projected to reduce energy costs by more than 50 percent, and will also serve as a learning laboratory for real world experiences for students in various disciplines.

2020

COVID marked 2020 above all else. Starting on March 12, Southeastern successfully pivoted from a normal vast majority face-to-face instruction to a completely online instruction model with the global lockdown due to COVID-19. Faculty, staff and students quickly adapted to an entirely virtual structure with the resilience that marks Southeastern. Fall 2020 offered more face-to-face classes, but was still predominantly online. During this time. Southeastern successfully grew overall enrollment and reached record-breaking retention in multiple student categories.

2021

As COVID continued to affect the campus experience during 2021, Hurricane Ida made a nearly direct hit on Southeastern. The Category 4 storm caused significant damage to Southeastern, including downed trees and damage to several campus buildings. Despite the damage and extended power outages, Southeastern was able to welcome students back and resume classes in less than three weeks.

2023

Dr. William S. Wainwright was invested as Southeastern’s 15th president.

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University Role, Scope, and Mission

The following is the University Role, Scope, and Mission as stated in the Louisiana MASTER PLAN FOR PUBLIC POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION IN LOUISIANA 2011-revised 2012 https://regents.state.la.us/assets/docs/2013/03/MasterPlan_Revised_04-12.pdf.

The mission of Southeastern Louisiana University is to lead the educational, economic, and cultural development of Southeast Louisiana.

Southeastern Louisiana University is primarily a teaching institution whose mission is successful education of undergraduate students and services to the employers and communities in its region. Southeastern uses a traditional admission process based on courses completed, GPA, and standardized test scores.

1. Audiences
   Southeastern is Responsible for Serving
   1. Residents of the greater metropolitan region, especially those of the Northshore parishes who have completed high school and are seeking either a college degree or continuing professional education.
   2. Two-year college transfer students, particularly those from Northshore Technical Community College.
   3. Regional employers, both public and private, including school districts, health care providers, local governments, private businesses, and community agencies seeking technical assistance and applied research.
   4. Economic development interests and entrepreneurs in the region.
   5. The area community, by providing a broad range of academic and cultural activities and public events.
2. Array of Programs and Services
   1. Baccalaureate arts and science programs appropriate to a teaching university with a predominantly undergraduate student body.
   2. Baccalaureate and master’s level programs in the professional fields of communications, computer science, education, criminal justice, nursing and allied health, business, and social work.
   3. Limited collaborative doctoral programs focused on practice doctorate degrees to address needs of the regional audience.
   4. Support for area K-12 schools seeking college general education courses for advanced students and assistance in ensuring that their graduates are college and career ready.
   5. Services specifically designed to meet the needs of regional economic development.
3. Special Programs/Features
   1. K-12 collaboration and education through teacher and administrator education programs through the doctorate.
   2. Nursing and Allied Health programs designed to meet regional health care needs, including traditional, online, and accelerated delivery formats.
   3. Business/economic development assistance for regional start-up and existing business through academic programming, the Southeast Louisiana Business Center, and non-credit workforce education and training.
   4. Academic programs and research with direct scientific and technological applications relevant to the environment and economic development of southeast Louisiana.
   5. Unique cultural facilities and programming make Southeastern the hub of creative arts and culture in the Northshore region.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s Vision 2025

Mission Statement

The Mission of Southeastern Louisiana University is to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of southeast Louisiana.

Core Values

Core Values are the underpinning of a university’s culture and character, and serve as the foundation on which everything else is built. Southeastern Louisiana University’s core values of Excellence and Caring reflect who we are and what you can expect from us.

Excellence:

Continually striving for the highest level of achievement; overcoming challenges with reflection, improvement, innovation and reinvention.

Caring:

Serving the needs of others with respect, understanding and compassion; affirming the differences among individuals, values and ideas.

Strategic Priorities

1. To engage a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate learners with powerful experiences.
2. To enrich and strengthen faculty and staff support and morale.
3. To increase and manage resources effectively.
4. To advance Southeastern’s brand, strengths and value to all audiences.
5. To expand Southeastern’s distance education offerings in response to student and programmatic needs.
6. To foster a physical environment and efficiently allocate space in a way that directly affects higher rates of recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff.

Strategic Priorities with Goals

1. To engage a diverse population of undergraduate and graduate learners with powerful experiences.
   1. The University will expand an aggressive and effective recruiting program that attracts and enrolls highly qualified and diverse students.
   2. The University will provide relevant curricula, emphasizing scholarship and an innovative, engaging pedagogy that creates an intellectually stimulating environment.
   3. The University will pursue non-traditional markets and non-traditional delivery methods.
   4. The University will provide programs, services, and resources and infrastructure that maximize student success.
   5. The University will create an academic environment supported by well-qualified and diverse faculty and staff.
   6. The University will create an environment that promote accessibility and safety, and supports understanding and acceptance of individual differences.
   7. The University will offer a broad array of non-degree, mission-appropriate activities that meet the needs of the region.
2. To enrich and strengthen faculty and staff support and morale.
   1. The University will provide programs, services, resources and infrastructure that support professional development.
   2. The University will recognize and reward efforts to recruit, support and engage students.
   3. The University will enhance collaborative university governance.
   4. The University will promote open and interactive communication.
3. To increase and manage resources effectively.
   1. The University will increase the number of external relationships and explore various opportunities for private philanthropic support.
   2. The University will pursue new markets and funding sources.
   3. The University will expand sustainability efforts as a means of reducing costs and enhancing educational opportunities.
4. To advance Southeastern’s brand, strengths and value to all audiences.
   1. The University will engage in ongoing assessment and validation of its brand identity.
   2. The University will enhance efforts to gather narratives from the campus community to better illuminate Southeastern’s brand.
   3. The University will evolve and expand its digital presence.
   4. The University will develop and launch brand advertising to targeted audiences and markets.
   5. The University will ensure consistency among all external and internal marketing and communications.
   6. The University will use innovative relationship building to enhance stakeholders’ engagement.
5. To expand Southeastern’s distance education offerings in response to student and programmatic needs.
   1. The University will promote and market distance education offerings.
   2. The University will increase access to and participation in distance education.
   3. The University will establish a comprehensive centralized center to support distance delivery.
   4. The University will implement focused strategies to strengthen the foundation for quality distance education.
   5. The University will increase distance learning programs for working adults.
6. To foster an environment and efficiently allocate space in a way that directly affects higher rates of recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and staff.
   1. The University will enhance the appearance and usability of campus.
   2. The University will expand and/or upgrade access to technology.
   3. The University will develop and implement a strategy for optimizing use of facilities.

University Classifications

Southeastern is categorized as a SREB Four-Year 3 institution, as a Carnegie Master’s College and University I, and a SACSCOC Level V institution.

Degrees

Southeastern Louisiana University offers fifteen baccalaureate and advanced degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of General Studies, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Music, Master of Science, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Nursing Practice. The degree awarded depends upon the major field and the department. A major is that part of a degree program which consists of a specific group of courses in a particular discipline(s) or field(s). The name of the major is usually consistent with the degree subject area. A major usually consists of 25 percent or more of total hours required in an undergraduate curriculum. Establishment of a major requires prior approval by the Board of Regents. In some cases, students can choose an area of concentration, which is an alternative track of courses within a major or option, accounting for at least 30 percent of the major requirements.

The University offers one two-year degree: Associate of Applied Sciences.

Accreditations

Southeastern Louisiana University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master and doctoral degrees. Southeastern Louisiana University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Southeastern Louisiana University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

SACSCOC accreditation affirms the university dedicates sufficient resources, programs and services to accomplish our mission and entitles the university to receive federal funds, including research grants, scholarships and loans.

For accreditation purposes, Southeastern is a Level V institution and as such is accredited to award doctoral degrees in three or fewer academic or professional disciplines.

Specialty Accreditations

In addition to institutional accreditation, a number of degree programs in specialized fields or disciplines also have accrediting bodies. Listed below are the accrediting agencies and the Southeastern degree programs with specialized accreditation.

• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
  • B.S. in Computer Science (accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science)
  • B.S. in Engineering Technology (accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org)
  • B.S. in Information Technology (accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Information Technology)
  • B.S. in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment (accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org)
• American Chemical Society
  • B.S. in Chemistry
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • B.S. in Accounting
  • B.B.A. in Business Administration
  • B.S. in Finance
  • B.A. in Marketing
  • B.A. in Management
  • B.S. in Supply Chain Management
  • M.B.A. in Business Administration
• Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering
  • A.A.S. and B.S. in Industrial Technology
• Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • M.S. in Athletic Training
• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The master’s degree program in nursing at Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing (Consortium of McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, Southeastern Louisiana The baccalaureate degree program in nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Southeastern Louisiana University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education University, and University of Louisiana at Lafayette) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001,202-887-6791.
  • BSN in Nursing
  • MSN in Nursing
  • DNP in Nursing
• Commission on Sport Management Accreditation
  • BS in Sport Management
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • M.S. in Counseling
• Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
  • M.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders
• Council on Social Work Education
  • B.A. in Social Work
• National Association of Schools of Art and Design
  • B.A. in Art
• National Association of Schools of Music
  • B.M. and M.Mus. in Music
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction
  • M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
  • M.Ed. in Special Education
  • MAT, multiple levels
  • B.S. in Early Childhood Education Grades PK-3
  • B.S. in Elementary Education Grades 1-5
  • B.S. in Middle School Education Grades 4-8
  • B.A. in English Education Grades 6-12
  • B.A. in Social Studies Education Grades 6-12
  • B.S. in Health & Physical Education Grades K-12
  • B.S. in Elementary Education & Special Education M/Mod Grades 1-5
  • B.S. in Middle School Education & Special Education M/Mod Grades 4-8
  • B.A. in Art, Concentration Art Education Grades K-12
  • B.A. in World Languages, Concentration French Education Grades K-12
  • B.A. in World Languages, Concentration Spanish Education Grades K-12
  • B.M. in Music, Concentration Instrumental Music Education Grades K-12
  • B.M. in Music, Concentration Vocal Music Education Grades K-12
  • B.S. in Mathematics, Concentration Math Education Grades 6-12
  • B.S. in Biological Sciences, Concentration Biology Education Grades 6-12

Civil Rights Compliance

It is the policy of Southeastern Louisiana University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs and activities or employment policies. The University, in its relationship with students, faculty, and staff, always treats with absolute fairness all those who apply for membership in the Southeastern community.

This policy reflects the requirements of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Executive Order 11246; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Sections 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Louisiana Executive Order JBE 16-11; the American’s With Disabilities Act of 1990; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; and the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act.

Honors Program

The Honors Program is designed to prepare students to know and understand the significant ideas and events that have shaped our world and will shape the future; to have confidence in their abilities to think independently, write clearly, and speak effectively, and to be leaders in their communities and professions. It aims to prepare responsible individuals to be perpetual learners who realize their potential for a fully human, ethical, and prosperous life.

Honors students benefit from interaction with a community of peer scholars who are equally interested in achieving the most in their college careers. Additionally, under the direction and mentoring of a faculty member, Honors students culminate their college career with a significant 90 Southeastern Louisiana University research experience or artistic endeavor during their senior year. Sophomore Honors Distinction, Senior Honors Distinction, and an Honors Diploma may be earned by students in the program.

Students must apply to join the Honors Program and may do so on the Honors website (www.southeastern.edu/honors) or by contacting the Honors office. The Honors Program is open to any beginning freshman with an ACT Composite of 24 or higher and high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. University students already having 12 hours of credit or more need a university GPA of 3.0 to apply.

Study Abroad and Global Engagement

The Study Abroad and Global Engagement Office is charged with promoting Southeastern’s international programs and projects. These initiatives offer opportunities for students and faculty to participate in activities with students, universities, and other institutions abroad. They afford an international dimension to the academic, cultural, and professional growth of the university and the regional community that better prepares us to play constructive roles in today’s global society.

Towards these ends, the Study Abroad and Global Engagement Office collaborates with a number of administrative offices and academic departments to implement a variety of international programs. These include study abroad programs and academic and development programs in cooperation with international organizations and universities and agencies overseas.

Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs are offered every year in several different countries for academic credits in a variety of disciplines. More than $50,000 in scholarships for study abroad are awarded each academic year.

Study Abroad and Global Engagement Office
SLU 12861
Hammond, LA 70402
Telephone: 985-549-2135
Fax: 985-549-3478
www.southeastern.edu/studyabroad

Linus A Sims Memorial Library

The University Library, named in memory of the institution’s first president, is a modular four-story building of approximately 138,000 square feet. The building, occupied in 1986, is located near the center of campus.

The Library contains a collection of more than 1,000,000 print and electronic volumes and streaming videos, and provides access to over 400,000 print and electronic journals and newspapers. Sims Memorial is a partial depository for federal government publications. The Library participates in a state-wide network, LOUIS, providing access to the online catalogs of 47 academic libraries within Louisiana and to other electronic databases and catalogs. Sims participates in the LOUIS reciprocal borrowing program, which extends borrowing privileges to Southeastern faculty and students at participating universities throughout the state, and in the LOUIS Distance Education agreement which ensures library services to students enrolled in distance education classes.

Both traditional library services and state-of-the-art information technology, including electronic resources which may be searched remotely, are provided by Sims Library. Service to off-campus students is provided through the Library’s Reference Department. Formal and informal instruction in library research skills is provided by professional librarians. The Library, open 76 hours a week, seeks to provide a safe environment conducive to research and study while also providing a culturally-rich environment to enhance the Southeastern experience. Group and private study areas are available throughout the Library. Exhibits, lectures, readings, and presentations are regularly scheduled in open areas of the Library. The Library houses a computer lab, the Archives and Center for Southeast Louisiana Studies, a mathematics lab, the iHub, and a coffee shop.

Sims Library also provides an on-site collection to support the research needs of the Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station.

Sustainability Center

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to conserving resources and reducing the impact we have on the environment. We are making our campus greener by encouraging recycling on campus, using alternative fuel and energy sources such as geothermal and solar. Southeastern has a dedicated sustainability center, among other initiatives.

The state -of-the-art outreach center is an educational learning experience designed to introduce sustainable initiatives including a geothermal heating and cooling system, solar thermal panels, solar photovoltaic panels, wind turbine, and water reclamation ponds. Students experience an introduction to sustainable practices, LEED program, and view firsthand the functional concepts of these efforts. Visitors venture into a nonconventional, energy-neutral classroom and delve into the internal workings of each renewable-energy system. This space is air-conditioned with a pond-loop geothermal system and utilizes captured rainwater to irrigate landscape beds and flush the toilet. Sustainability Center is also the site of the Southeastern Community Garden maintained by various student organizations.

Contact the Sustainability Office at (985) 549-3333 or email us at sustainability@southeastern.edu to learn more about sustainable initiatives and scheduling a tour of Southeastern’s Sustainability

Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station

The Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station is a field research and university education and outreach program of Southeastern Louisiana University, with facilities located on two sites at Galva Canal in Manchac and on Pass Manchac in the Lake Pontchartrain estuarine ecosystem’s Manchac Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Turtle Cove consists of buildings and infrastructure, equipment and supplies, and a fleet of boats of all shapes and sizes that are necessary to conduct activities in the Pontchartrain Basin, including a 40-foot pontoon boat that can carry groups of up to 30+ people. Along with these resources, Turtle Cove staff help support a variety of interdisciplinary programs at Southeastern–and other universities around the region–primary among them biology, but also including chemistry/physics, education, history, and the arts, among others. Turtle Cove’s extensive university education and public outreach programs are widely renowned across the region. The main guest house (i.e., “Turtle Cove”) on Pass Manchac was constructed in 1908 by Mr. Edward Schlieder, a businessman and outdoorsman from New Orleans. The estate was donated after his death to the State of Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) with whom Southeastern now leases the land and facilities from since 1981 via a 99-year lease with a 25-year option. The mission of Turtle Cove is to facilitate a better understanding of the local wetland environments of Southeast Louisiana through research, university education, public outreach, and restoration activities. For more information on the station and its programs, or to make a donation, please visit our website, www.southeastern.edu/turtlecove, or contact the manager at 985-549-5008.

Baton Rouge Nursing Center

A multi-million-dollar facility for the School of Nursing was completed in December 1981, and occupied in January 1982. The building is located at 4849 Essen Lane. It provides space and resources for teaching-learning and research activities. The majority of the upper division activities of the School of Nursing are conducted at this center.

Southeastern Livingston Center

Opened in fall 2005 as a cooperative venture with the Livingston Parish School System and the citizens of Livingston Parish, the Southeastern Livingston Center, a 39,000 square foot facility, is located at 9261 Florida Boulevard in Walker, Louisiana. The mission of the center is to improve the level of education and quality of life for the citizens of Livingston Parish. The center offers a variety of educational programs including credit courses, business training, community music programs, youth programs, and summer academic camps. Link for Southeastern Livingston Center.

University Health Center

The University Health Center provides care to students currently enrolled at Southeastern. The University Health Center provides treatment for minor illness and injury, physical exams, women’s health, some immunizations and other services. Health promotion and wellness information are available during appointed clinic hours. All patient information is completely confidential. Medications prescribed by the practitioner must be obtained from a pharmacy at the student’s expense. Any laboratory work, x-rays and certain extraordinary services may be done at a local hospital or doctor’s office which also has to be paid by the student. All appointments are made on line. Please visit our website, www.southeastern.edu/health, to schedule appointments and for additional information. In case of accident or severe illness, students may report to any hospital emergency room for treatment through their personal insurance coverage.

University Counseling Center

The University Counseling Center (UCC) offers professional mental health counseling services to assist with personal and social concerns. Individual, couples, marriage, family and group counseling are available to all students, faculty and staff. The UCC staff also provides services after hours for on-campus mental health emergencies. Professional services are confidential except in cases of danger to self or others, evidence of child/elder abuse or neglect, court order, written permission of the client to disclose, or if the counselor is legally challenged by the client. The UCC staff adheres to the American Counseling Association’s Code of Ethics and the Code of Ethics of the Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners. The UCC is accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services.

Student Insurance

The University recommends that all students have adequate health and accident insurance. Insurance is required for all International Students.

Athletics

Intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the university which supports the overarching mission and vision of the university.

Policies governing the intercollegiate athletic program are established by the Athletic Committee. The university is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes at the Division I level as a member of the Southland Conference.

The Vision of the Athletic Department is to be the premier athletic department in the Southland Conference.

The mission of Southeastern Athletics is: committed to excellence in the CLASSROOM, in the COMMUNITY, and in COMPETITION with the Core Values of: Discipline, Honesty, Integrity, Respect, Accountability, and Loyalty as foundational pillars of the department.

Further information about Southeastern Athletics can be found at the following social media locations: http://lionsports.net/, Instagram@LionUpAthletics; Twitter@LionUpAthletics; Facebook@Southeastern_Athletics.

University Advancement

The Division of University Advancement operates to promote Southeastern, enhance its reputation, and foster volunteer involvement and private investment by creating and stewarding meaningful relationships. Advancement is comprised of five components: Advancement Services, Affiliate Accounting, Alumni Relations, University Marketing and Communications, and Development. Working closely with the Southeastern Alumni Association, the Southeastern Foundation, and the Lion Athletics Association, Advancement collaborates with campus and external communities to engage Southeastern family and friends for the advancement and support the university’s mission. Responsibilities of the entire division include fundraising, external university marketing and communications, and supporting programs that develop lifelong alumni connections.

University Advancement is currently located in the Southeastern Foundation Center (formerly The Inn); phone number is 985-549-2239.

The Alumni Association

With over 80,000 graduates across the country, the Southeastern Louisiana University Alumni Association provides a lifelong connection to the University and fellow graduates through a variety of programs, services and engagement opportunities. Among the projects of the Alumni Association are Alumni Awards Banquet, class reunions, Homecoming, football and baseball tailgates, Lion4Life Launch party for graduating seniors and many chapter events. The Alumni Association also sponsors Southeastern Connect, an online community for mentorships and career development, as well as the official Southeastern ring and Lion Legacy programs.

As of July 2020, dues are no longer required to join the Southeastern Alumni Association. All graduates automatically become a part of the alumni family and are able to participate in the core engagement activities of the organization. For more information about events, chapters in your area or how to get more involved, call 1-800-SLU-ALUM, or check our website at www.southeastern.edu/alumni. We invite you to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, and keep up with what is going on at our university.

The Development Office and Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation

The Development Office connects Southeastern Louisiana University alumni and friends to philanthropic opportunities that advance the University’s mission. Development staff secure these private gifts and accept them on behalf of the University through the Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation (the Foundation), which is a 501 (c) 3 corporation charged with securing, managing and stewarding private gifts in support of the University. Private support increases Southeastern’s impact and extends its reach both within and beyond the region by helping make Southeastern education accessible to the greatest number of students. Together, the Development Office and the Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation serve as catalysts to transform lives by uniting generosity and vision, one relationship at a time.

For information about philanthropic opportunities at Southeastern, call 985-549-2239 or visit southeasternfoundation.org.

The Southeastern Channel

The Emmy-winning Southeastern Channel is Southeastern Louisiana University’s official television channel, which can be seen by a potential viewing audience of 250,000 on Spectrum Cable Channel 199 in Tangipahoa, St. Tammany, Livingston and St. Helena parishes. The live 24/7 webcast and Video on Demand archives are currently viewed in 46 states and 47 countries monthly at www.thesoutheasternchannel.com. The Southeastern Channel is also streamed live on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. The channel can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.

The Southeastern Channel has been honored as first place in the nation 11 times by College Broadcasters, Inc. at the National Student Production Awards. It’s been named first-place “Best College TV Station in the South” eight times and is the only university TV station in Louisiana history to have won Emmy Awards. With a variety of educational, entertainment, informational, community, sports and student programming, the channel provides a valuable educational asset for the citizens of southeast Louisiana, as well as for the students of Southeastern, demonstrating the University’s commitment to education, its students and the entire southeast Louisiana region.

The Southeastern Channel’s broadcast lineup is comprised almost entirely of original programming with over 50 original series produced by staff and students, winning over 400 national, international and regional awards, including 17 awards from the Emmys, in its 19 years of existence. With its state-of-the-art facilities located at the University Center, the channel works as part of the Department of Communication and Media Studies to train students, equip them, and advance their job opportunities in the fields of television, video and film production and broadcast journalism. Channel graduates now hold jobs both on-camera and behind-the-camera at television stations and film and video production companies throughout the country and in virtually every market of the region. The channel’s main mission is to help lead the educational, economic and cultural development of our region.

Office of Technology

The Office of Technology includes: IT Solutions, Software Development and Database Administration, and Network and Systems Administration. The IT Solutions group consists of the Customer Service Center, Desktop Support, Telephone/Data Support Center (data and phone), Student Technology Center, and Computer Equipment Resales. The Software Development and Database Administration group consists of the Database Administration Team and the Development Team. The Network and Systems Administration group consists of Systems Engineering, Network Development, Data Center Operations, and Telephone Operations. The mission of the Office of Technology is to enhance and effectively utilize a progressive technological infrastructure, including the enterprise resource planning system, content management system, learning management system, and communication systems; and to ensure that students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to take advantage of current and emerging technology resources in alignment with the university’s mission of leading the educational, economic, and cultural development of Southeast Louisiana.

The Office of Technology serves the university as an administrative and instructional facility, providing computer support for students, faculty and staff, and supports other technology services required by the university. The Office of Technology supports more than 200 physical servers, over 200 virtual servers, 700 virtual desktops, and more than 200 terabytes of storage. These servers are used to host the university’s administrative applications, as well as other academic and administrative systems. As some systems are migrated to cloud services in the next few years, the number of onsite servers may be reduced. Many new systems are cloud-based and rely on virtual servers.

A fiber optic backbone connects most buildings on campus and serves local and remote labs, classrooms, faculty, and staff offices. Fiber-optic lines to Baton Rouge, Livingston, Ruston, and downtown Hammond provide Internet and network connectivity for users and systems at those campuses. Through the use of compressed video, the university is also connected to any other campus in the state included in the Board of Regents Video Network. Three uninterruptible power supplies and redundant natural gas generators allow the data center to continue functioning in the event of a power failure. In the event of a disaster that incapacitates the data center, core administrative and academic applications can be moved quickly to back-up systems at our Business Continuity Center. University telephone services are provided through TDM and VOIP systems.

The above systems support a variety of software for programming (python, php, Java), database development (Oracle, PeopleSoft, MS-SQL, MySQL). Statistical packages available include SPSS and SAS.

The Southeastern network gives personnel access to supercomputers and other services via e-mail, remote access, and WWW. A 2Gbps connection through Hunt Communications serves as the primary Internet bandwidth for the main campus and dorms. A redundant multi Gb Internet connection is also available through LONI, the Louisiana Optical Network Initiative.

All students, faculty and staff are automatically assigned a network account upon registration or employment. Information about the Office of Technology and education in the use of technology is provided through online information, short courses and consultation with IT Solutions. Web services include HTML, php and multimedia streaming. Students are allowed to establish personal web pages under Google web services. Southeastern can be found on the web at www.southeastern.edu. The voice system can be reached at 1-800-222-7358 or 985-549-5800. The Office of Technology’s web page is located at www.southeastern.edu/admin/technology.

High speed Internet and wireless access is also available in all university housing facilities. A secure wireless network is available to all Southeastern students, faculty and staff. Visitors and guests may also have guest access. To find out more about connecting to the wireless network, visit http://www.southeastern.edu/admin/cc/wireless/index.html.

Additional computing support is offered through local area networks and network file servers. These networks make software available and permit faculty and staff to send and receive mail. Google Workspace has also been made available.

There are approximately 50 computer labs on- and off-campus for support of the students, faculty and staff. The equipment in these labs range from virtual computing stations to multimedia PCs and printers.

Open labs with 76 seats available to all students and majors are available in the Student Technology Center. A list of all labs, as well as a full list of services, can be found on the Student Technology Center website http://www.southeastern.edu/admin/sps/.

The Student Technology Center, which is managed by Student Productivity Services, offers an equipment checkout service to actively enrolled students. Laptops, tablets, projectors, digital SLR cameras, digital video cameras, graphing calculators, audio recorders, device chargers and tripods are available for checkout. For a specific list of the items available and to find out how to check out this equipment visit http://www.southeastern.edu/admin/sps/manemedia/index.html.

A Student Computer Help Desk, also a part of the Student Technology Center, provides phone support for Southeastern students in various aspects of technology including online course issues, Internet questions, Southeastern-related information, Student Technology Fee supported software applications and e-mail account questions. Canvas, Gmail, and Workday training are available to actively enrolled students. To schedule a session, students can sign up online at http://www.southeastern.edu/admin/sps/training/registration/index.html. The Student Computer Help Desk, as well as any other services provided by the Student Technology Center, can be reached by calling 985-549-2700.

Student Productivity Services is responsible for staffing and maintenance of all computer labs operated under the Student Technology Fee. Student Technology Assistants and Graduate Assistants are hired and trained to assist students with technology needs.

Southeastern employs the latest A/V technology in more than 130 classrooms throughout the campus, thus enabling instructors to deliver content- rich multimedia lectures and presentations. Webcams and computers have also been added to all classrooms to provide virtual learning capabilities from and for all classrooms.

Center for Faculty Excellence

The Center for Faculty Excellence was established in the Fall of 1997 to promote and facilitate an environment in which teaching and learning are the subjects of serious discussion, debate, and inquiry among faculty, thereby producing a campus climate where both teaching and research are recognized as significant scholarly work. Our mission is to facilitate the professional development of faculty in their pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, and service. We achieve our mission by providing professional development opportunities in the areas of teaching and learning; sponsoring workshops, info sessions, discussions, and webinars on a variety of topics; providing instructional and technical support for electronic learning; assisting in the production of audio, video, photographic and graphic media for instructional use; and promoting appropriate pedagogical use of technologies.

Southeastern Online

Southeastern Online is a division of the Center for Faculty Excellence and works to assist the University in building quality online programs and to connect students to those programs. Southeastern Online oversees the faculty and online course certification process, as well as the Teaching Online at Southeastern course.

The Orr Research Fund

The Orr Research Endowment was established in 1984 by Dr. Guss Orr, former Dean of the School of Humanities, in memory of his parents, William H. Orr and Leona Hubbard Orr. The income from the fund is used to offset certain costs associated with the research, scholarly or creative activities of tenured faculty. The endowment is administered by the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Southeastern Foundation.

Student Accessibility Services

The mission of Student Accessibility Services is to ensure access for qualified students with disabilities, promote self-advocacy skill development, and provide guidance to the university community to enhance the understanding and support of students with disabilities.

In accordance with applicable law and University policy, Southeastern Louisiana University ensures equal opportunity for all qualified students with disabilities, without regard to disability, in the programs and services provided by the University.

SAS provides disability-related accommodations to students who are qualified and self-identify with the office. These services may include classroom accommodations, testing accommodations and the use of auxiliary aids. We work closely with other departments to facilitate these accommodations. The office also provides outreach and education to increase disability awareness within and around the Southeastern Louisiana University community.

To receive accommodations, students with disabilities must self-identify by providing current documentation from an appropriately licensed professional on official stationery regarding the nature and extent of the disability and the recommended accommodation(s). Detailed self-authentication, documentation and accommodation request information is available from Student Accessibility Services by contacting by phone at 985-549-2247 or by visiting our website at www.southeastern.edu/sas.

Policy for Official Communication by Email

Southeastern will use the university-provided e-mail accounts for addressee-specific official university communications to and among faculty, staff and students. Such e-mail would include individually-addressed messages about university business-related issues, as well as “group mail” messages such as payroll advice notices, registration appointments, notices of registration holds, etc. Requests to substitute non-Southeastern e- mail addresses for purposes of official communications will not be honored.

Email Account Ownership and Network ID Policy

Electronic mail is an information vehicle for communications within the University and between the University community and others worldwide, which provides communications and collaboration, reliability, security, and business continuity.

When a Southeastern affiliate (student, faculty, staff, etc.) no longer has an active role at the University, their University network ID and email account will be deactivated, along with non-email services, such as document sharing, calendar, images, etc.

The full policy is available at https://www.southeastern.edu/resources/policies/policy_detail/network_id_email_account_deprovisioning.html.

Computer Policies

The university’s computer policies for the general use of computing equipment and facilities and for World Wide Web publishing are posted on the university’s website. It is the responsibility of all faculty, staff and students to be familiar with the policies and to abide by them.

SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY’S WORLD WIDE WEB HOME PAGE IS AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, INFORMATION CONTAINED ON OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY PAGES MAY BE FREELY USED FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES UNDER THE CONDITION THAT THE SOURCE OF THE INFORMATION BE PROPERLY ACKNOWLEDGED. TEXT AND GRAPHICS APPEARING ON OFFICIAL PAGES THAT ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY WILL BE DULY NOTED AND SHOULD NOT BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION.