Project
Health and Wellness Complex
About the Complex
Southern University Shreveport is excited to introduce the new Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) Complex, which will include a state-of-the-art gymnasium. This facility will enhance the physical education programs by offering specialized spaces and advanced technology designed to support a diverse range of activities.
Degree Programs
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The HPER Complex will feature a variety of spaces tailored to support physical education and recreational activities, including:
- New Classrooms dedicated spaces for physical education instruction
- Modern locker rooms for changing and storage
- Basketball Court: A full-sized basketball court for team sports and practice
- Versatile multipurpose room for various physical activities and events
- Athletic training rooms equipped for sports medicine and athlete care
- Specialized studios for dance and cheerleading practice
The HPER Complex will feature a variety of spaces tailored to support physical education and recreational activities, including:
- New Classrooms dedicated spaces for physical education instruction
- Modern locker rooms for changing and storage
- Basketball Court: A full-sized basketball court for team sports and practice
- Versatile multipurpose room for various physical activities and events
- Athletic training rooms equipped for sports medicine and athlete care
- Specialized studios for dance and cheerleading practice
| Building Area | 40,135 sf |
| Site Area | 25,000 sf |
| Number of Stories | 1 |
| Building Height | 32’ |
Cost Estimate
| IMPROVEMENT | COST | SECURED | NEEDED | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building | $14,500,000 | $14,500,000 | ||
| FF&E | $2,540,000 | $2,540,000 | ||
| Site/Landscaping | $375,000 | $375,000 | ||
| Soft Costs | $1,400,000 | $1,400,000 | ||
| TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS | $18,775,000 | $18,775,000 | ||
| Endowment Programming | $3,300,000 | $3,300,000 | ||
| TOTAL PROJECT COST | $22,075,000 | $22,075,000 |
“The construction of the Health and Wellness Complex will allow our basketball teams to return to campus for home games and afford opportunities for SUSLA to support students through a variety of unique and complementary programs, including intramural sports, new student orientation, residential life, multicultural affairs, and student engagement. This facility will also aide in connecting students and stakeholders – annually, 2500 community residents utilize the facility for voting poll purposes and alumni engagement, 75 percent of all students and faculty utilize the facility for various activities.”
AUBRA J. GANTT
Southern University at Shreveport
“Southern University Shreveport is preparing me to take a full step into active leadership. Currently, I have served as the Student Center Board President of the Student Government Association. I look forward to the future construction enhancements taking place on the Shreveport campus. This endeavor will accommodate our students and provide the perfect learning environment.”
DAVION CURRY
- Classification: Freshman
- Major/Minor- Radiotechnology
- Hometown – Shreveport, Louisiana
- Williams Center Scholar