South Louisiana Community College

South Louisiana Community College (SLCC) is a public community college in Lafayette, Louisiana. It was established in 1997 to provide academic and vocational training.[2]

South Louisiana Community College
MottoKnow. Know How.
TypePublic community college
Established1997 (1997)
ChancellorVincent G. June[1]
Location
Lafayette
,
Louisiana
,
United States

30.2184°N 92.0510°W / 30.2184; -92.0510
ColorsNavy, gold, and white
Websitewww.solacc.edu
South Louisiana Community College is located in Louisiana
South Louisiana Community College
Location in Louisiana

Its service area includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberville, Lafayette, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, and Vermilion parishes, as well as the northern part of St. Martin Parish.[3]

In July 2012, SLCC merged with the Acadiana Technical Colleges, thereby making SLCC a comprehensive community college with campuses in eight parishes. It is one of the largest community colleges in Louisiana with more than 7,000 students enrolled. SLCC awards associate degrees, transfer degrees, technical diplomas, and certifications.

Campus

South Louisiana Community College has 3 buildings on the main Lafayette campus, as well as branch campuses in nearby cities. The Devalcourt Building contains the main lobby of the college, as well as 3 floors with classrooms. The Ardoin Building, named after Ted Ardoin, houses the welding department and many other technical training programs, as well as Financial Aid. In 2016, a new building was erected, containing 3 floors, known as the Health and Sciences building. This contains the Nursing Program, as well as the Administrative Suite and other classrooms.

Schools of Choice

Lafayette Parish School System (LPSS) added a "School of Choice"[4] called the Early College Academy[5] in 2008, which gives high school students (grades 9–12) a chance to graduate with a high school diploma as well as a two-year associate degree in the field of their choice. Students take all courses on the campus of South Louisiana Community College, and most school days begin at 8:30 and end around 4 p.m. It is the only school of its kind in the state of Louisiana.

References
  1. "Dr. Vincent June Selected as Next SLCC Chancellor". www.solacc.edu. December 9, 2020. Retrieved 28 February 2021.
  2. Amber D. Walker, "Louisiana Community Colleges"
  3. "Our Colleges". Louisiana's Technical and Community Colleges. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
  4. Schools of Choice, "ECA"
  5. ECA, "About ECA"
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