Southeast Community College (SCC, southeast.edu) honored the soon-to be first-ever student housing on the Lincoln Campus with a celebratory groundbreaking recently held at the future site.
“The first residence hall on the Lincoln Campus will not only provide safe and secure housing for our students, it also provides an affordable pathway to a career or transfer to a four-year institution,” said Bev Cummins, Lincoln Campus director. Cummins, along with SCC President Dr. Paul Illich and Board of Governor Chairman Neal Stenberg, spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony.
The initial residence hall will accommodate around 250 students and be ready for occupants in January 2024. It will include learning spaces, a communal kitchen, game room, convenience store, and a workout area. On-campus housing will increase student engagement, Cummins said, and also add to the overall college experience.
“Incorporating living-learning communities within residence halls creates supportive spaces for students to connect with classmates, faculty, and expanded access to academic support services as a foundation for success,” Cummins added.
BVH Architecture in Lincoln designed the project, and Sampson Construction is building it.
Southeast Community College plays a vital role for our communities in southeast Nebraska by bridging the higher education affordability gap and filling a need for a qualified workforce in Nebraska. SCC empowers and transforms its students and diverse communities by offering more than 50 programs of study on campuses in Beatrice, Lincoln, and Milford. Learn more at southeast.edu.