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Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana, or Southern University at Shreveport, also known as SUSLA, is a campus of the Southern University System. It was established on September 19, 1967. The university offers a wide variety of associate degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. SUSLA is organized into the following academic divisions:
SUSLA’s athletics department sponsors both men’s and women’s sports teams. The sports teams participate in the Division I level and are members of the MISS-LOU Conference. SUSLA’s sports teams are nicknamed the Jaguars. The campus also hosts a wide variety of student clubs and organizations.
Southern University At Shreveport can be found in Shreveport, LA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Southern University At Shreveport.
The most common majors at the school are in family and social work.
Southern University At Shreveport is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 2,337 students were enrolled in Southern University At Shreveport. The school has a large minority student population.
Southern University At Shreveport student athletes compete in Other competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University System, seeks to provide a quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This Institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates and associate degrees; and, offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern University At Shreveport
3050 Martin Luther King Dr
Shreveport, LA 71107
General Phone: (318) 670-6000
http://www.susla.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 99 | radiographer, phlebotomy, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, dental hygienist, medical lab tech, health diagnostic professions, dialysis tech |
| Liberal Arts | 47 | general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 43 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 26 | business, accounting technology |
| Family and Social Work | 20 | child development, child care management |
| Engineering Technician | 15 | hazardous materials info systems tech, electronics tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 15 | aircraft powerplant tech, computer repair, avionics maintenance |
| Education and Teaching | 14 | kindergarten/preschool teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical records tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science, web design, information science |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 1 | funeral and mortuary |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 1 | restaurant and catering management |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Media | 1 | recording arts tech |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern University At Shreveport in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 252 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 70 | 14 |
Southern University At Shreveport is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Southern University At Shreveport had a total enrollment of 2,337 students (1,837 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 82% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 82 % |
Southern University At Shreveport offers campus housing for 240 of its 1,837 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Shreveport, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,318 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,448 |
| Room and board | $ 5,000 |
| Room charge | $ 580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,912 |
Financial Aid:
Southern University At Shreveport participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 768600)
Southern University At Shreveport has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 7 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $61,809 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $45,868 | 15 | $46,994 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $45,868 | 20 | $49,747 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $49,005 | 7 | $47,291 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $46,855 | 13 | $45,098 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $48,055 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $50,004 | 25 | $46,304 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Other |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 16 | 26 |
| Basketball | 10 | 16 | 26 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Hazardous Materials Information Systems Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Recording Arts Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern University At Shreveport Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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