Project
Data Science and Analytics Workforce Training Center
About the Center
Southern University Shreveport (SUSLA) is developing a cutting-edge facility designed to enhance academic and workforce training in data science and analytics. This new center will address the growing need for expertise in machine learning and high-level research, aligning with industry demands and advancing SUSLA’s mission to meet 21st-century market and labor needs.
Degree Programs
- UNDERGRADUATE - Nursing, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Rehabilitation Services, and Therapeutic Recreation
- GRADUATE - Nursing, Speech-Language Pathology, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, and Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing
- Doctorate of Nursing Practice
- ONLINE - RN-BSN
The Data Science and Analytics Workforce Training Center will significantly boost SUSLA’s capacity to produce graduates ready for high-demand technology careers. The state-of-the-art facility will provide an exceptional learning environment with the latest resources, supporting students and faculty in achieving excellence and fostering innovation in data science and analytics.
The center will serve as a central hub for advanced education and training at SUSLA. It will feature:
- Curriculum tailored to industry standards to ensure students are prepared for real-world challenges
- Enhanced classrooms with upgraded Wi-Fi, additional computers, Smartboard Technology, and cost-effective tech tools.
- Expanded opportunities for faculty and staff to engage in research and professional development
| Number of Stories | 2 |
| Building Height | 32’ |
| Existing Building Area | 38,517 sf |
| Site Area | 16,600 sf |
Cost Estimate
| IMPROVEMENT | COST | SECURED | NEEDED | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | $16,500,000 | $16,500,000 | ||
| FF&E | $2,640,000 | $2,640,000 | ||
| Site / Landscaping | $250,000 | $250,000 | ||
| Soft Costs | $1,570,000 | $1,570,000 | ||
| TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS | $20,960,000 | $20,960,000 | ||
| Endowment Programming | $5,334,000 | $5,334,000 | ||
| TOTAL PROJECT COST | $26,294,000 | $26,294,000 |
“SUSLA’s proposed Data Science and Analytics Workforce Training Center will become Northwest Louisiana’s premier academic and workforce training hub delivering high-quality education and training responding to regional industry stakeholders’ needs. The Department of Engineering & Technology, will provide program completers with the technical knowledge, critical-thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, necessary for advanced entry into the 21st century job market across the nation.”
KENIE MOSES
- Project Coordinator, STEM Grant Initiatives
- Barry Goldwater Scholar Liaison and Advisor
- Southern University at Shreveport
“The Workforce Training Center will afford more opportunities for skills training and certification programs. Local businesses can send their employees for training rather than having them travel out of the area, thereby reducing travel cost. The certification programs will enhance the skills of the local workforce and allow those who do not wish to earn a degree increased opportunities for a higher wage paying position in the workforce.”