A Message from the Chancellor
Please allow me this opportunity to welcome you to Southern University at Shreveport Louisiana (SUSLA). As you will soon become keenly aware, the College takes great pride in shaping its environment to support your educational aspirations through multiple facets, including the availability of quality programs and activities designed purposely to enrich your stay at the institution. Readily seen are our stellar academic programs that afford you opportunities to, not only engage in the global marketplace, but to sustain your employability despite fluctuations in the economy. Hence, in no small way, we remain excited about the ongoing evolution of this great institution and continue to trust in our longstanding tradition of providing exceptional experiences for our students. This year, that tradition continues with a dedicated and caring faculty and staff who, is guided by the goal of embracing academic excellence.
I feel compelled to commend you for making the decision to continue your pursuit of attaining your educational goals. Therein, this catalog is presented to you with the aim of directing you to the many programs of study offered by the college and to introduce you to a wide array of courses that would support your matriculation to four-year senior institutions. Moreover, these credit and non-credit courses promise to advance your skills in the latest trends in business and industry and prepare you to achieve your dreams in career pathways that maintain national prominence. The catalog will also share with you information regarding administrative regulations, admissions standards, and an overview of support services intended exclusively to ensure your success as a member of the university family. Should you find that this catalog does not answer a particular question, you are encouraged to contact the Office of the Registrar who is always ready to assist you.
Again, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to an institution that brings a focused commitment to academic excellence. It is my wish that you find the year a rewarding and productive experience, as we too will continue to elevate the distinction of this institution as one that is supportive given any endeavor.
With warm regards,
Rodney A. Ellis, Ed.D.
Chancellor