Leading Edge

New computer science and technology facility to provide modern instruction to meet growing workforce demands

Wednesday, September 9, 2015


Southeastern plans to construct a new computer science and technology facility to better serve students in the university’s expanding computer science, engineering technology, industrial technology, and occupational safety, health and environment programs.

The $24.4 million, 70,000-square-foot building will be built near the intersection of North Oak and Dakota streets on Southeastern’s Hammond campus.

Employment opportunities in Louisiana associated with these professions have been on the rise in recent years, and Southeastern’s new facility will provide modern instruction in enhanced classrooms and specialized labs to prepare students for these in-demand career opportunities.

The project will be paid for through state Capital Outlay funds; no university operating funds will be used in construction. The project has been in the development stages since 2007. The new building will be built on the site of Southeastern Hall, which will be taken down later this year. Total construction time is estimated at 17 months, making the facility possibly ready for the fall 2017 semester.

The facility will house components of several programs, including computer science, information technology, engineering technology, industrial technology, and occupational safety, health and environment programs.

“We are thrilled that we will now have a first-rate facility for these programs,” said Dan McCarthy, dean of the College of Science and Technology. “We have first-rate faculty and students already, so this facility will only help to strengthen our programs even more. It is also gratifying that Southeastern is being recognized as a leader for computing and technology programs in the state. This is a direct testament to all the hard work and dedication of our faculty.”

Holly and Smith of Hammond will serve as architect for the project.




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