Project
College of Agricultural, Human, and Environmental Sciences
About the College
The College of Agricultural, Human, and Environmental Sciences embraces a mission of teaching, research, and public service that is rooted into the founding of Southern University as an A&M College. The College offers programs that prepare students for careers in agriculture, food, fiber natural resources, and consumer and family science.
Degree Programs
- UNDERGRADUATE - Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Business, Plant and Animal Sciences, Sustainable Agriculture, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Fashion Merchandising, Textiles and Design, Child and Family Studies, Food and Human Nutrition, Urban Forestry, Environment and Natural Resources
- Graduate: Urban Forestry
- PHD: Urban Forestry, Environmental Toxicology
- Post-Baccalaureate: Dietetic Internship
The consolidation of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Environmental Sciences into T.T. Allain Hall marks a pivotal moment in enhancing the learning and teaching environment for students and faculty. This strategic integration streamlines resources and expertise, fostering greater collaboration, innovation, and effectiveness within the academic community.
The College will be well-located for connections and interdisciplinary programming. Improved research facilities will offer expanded opportunities for faculty and students to develop fruitful industry partnerships.
- South endzone expansion/New locker rooms for women’s sports
- Health, nutrition, and indoor practice facilities
- Parking facility, rooftop restaurant, and shops
- SU Sports Hall-of-Fame Museum
- New locker rooms for tennis and volleyball teams
- Coach and staff offices
The College of Agricultural, Human, and Environmental Sciences is currently using facilities across the campus. This project will give the College a single location for its classrooms, labs, and offices by renovating T. T. Allain Hall. This centralized location will provide:
- State-of-the-art classrooms
- New research capabilities
- Faculty offices in a single location
- Improved access to campus facilities
| Number of Stories | 3 |
| Building Height | 45’ |
| Existing Building Area | 95,500 sf |
| Building Area Demo | -8,400 sf |
| Building Addition | 2100 sf |
| Total Building Area | 89,200 sf |
| Site/Landscape | 30,000 sf |
Cost Estimate
| IMPROVEMENT | COST | SECURED | NEEDED | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition Cost | $850,000 | |||
| Building Addition Cost | $3,500,000 | |||
| Renovation Cost | $14,000,000 | |||
| Pinkie Thrift Repairs | $60,000 | |||
| Site / Landscaping | $450,000 | |||
| Soft Costs | $2,505,000 | |||
| TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS | $21,365,000 | $21,365,000 | ||
| Endowment Programming | $5,150,000 | $5,150,000 | ||
| TOTAL PROJECT COST | $26,515,000 | $26,515,000 |
Most HBCUs have low resources as it relates to research and development. This requires us to be innovative and creative to acquire the means of producing breakthroughs that improve the quality of life on this planet. This campaign is an opportunity for both the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center and the College of Agricultural, Human, and Environmental Sciences to grow our capacity to serve the state of Louisiana and beyond through our tripartite mission areas of research, cooperative extension services, and our students in our academic unit.
ORLANDO F. MCMEANS, Ph.D.
Earning a college education is one of the most important steps to create a foundation for a successful career in any field. Southern feels like home, and it is a place to strive for greatness. It is important to give to Southern University in order to continue the legacy of preparing future leaders. My goal is to pursue law school in the future with a focus in maritime law.