Editing Louisiana Tech University (section)

==Campus==
[[File:LA Tech Clock Tower.JPG|thumb|The Centennial Plaza Clock Tower]]
The campus of Louisiana Tech University is located in Ruston, Louisiana. The major roads that border or intersect the Tech campus are Tech Drive, California Avenue, Alabama Avenue, and Railroad Avenue. [[Interstate 20]] and U.S. Highways 80 and 167 are located within one mile (1.6&nbsp;km) of the Main Campus. In addition, a set of railroad tracks operated by [[Kansas City Southern Railway]] bisects the campus near Railroad Avenue.

The portion of the Main Campus located west of Tech Drive and north of the railroad include all of the university's major athletic facilities except for J.C. Love Field. The land east of Tech Drive and north of the railroad include the Lambright Intramural Center, J.C. Love Field, and the University Park Apartments. Most of the older residence halls are located near California Avenue and along Tech Drive south of the railroad tracks. The older part of the Main Campus is located south of Railroad Avenue. The Enterprise Campus is located on a {{convert|50|acre|m2|adj=on}} plot of land east of Homer Street and bordering the oldest part of the Main Campus.

In addition to the Main Campus, Louisiana Tech also has {{convert|474|acre|km2}} of land located on the South Campus, {{convert|167|acre|km2}} of farm land west of the Main Campus, {{convert|603|acre|km2}} of forest land in Winn, Natchitoches, and Union Parishes, {{convert|30|acre|m2}} of land in Shreveport, a {{convert|44|acre|m2|adj=on}} golf course in Lincoln Parish, {{convert|14|acre|m2}} of land for an arboretum west of the Main Campus, and a Flight Operations Center at [[Ruston Regional Airport]].<ref name="LaTechCatalog">{{cite web|url=http://www.latech.edu/registrar/bulletin/Catalog_2012_Web_Edition_2.pdf|title=2011–2012 Louisiana Tech University Catalog|access-date=June 22, 2011|publisher=Louisiana Tech University|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110626033914/http://www.latech.edu/registrar/bulletin/Catalog_2012_Web_Edition_2.pdf|archive-date=June 26, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Main campus===

The Main Campus at Louisiana Tech University originated in 1894 as a {{convert|20|acre|m2|adj=on}} plot of land with only two buildings, The Old Main Building and a frame building nearby used by the Department of Mechanics (the forerunner of the College of Engineering and Science). Today, the Main Campus is housed on {{convert|280|acre|km2}} of land with 86 buildings including 22 apartment buildings for the University Park Apartments on the north part of the campus.<ref name="LaTechCatalog"/> Many of the buildings, especially the older buildings, on the Main Campus are built in the Colonial Revival style.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.latech.edu/news/05142009-VAB_renovation.shtml |title= Louisiana Tech University - News: Something old is new again|website=www.latech.edu |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014171723/http://www.latech.edu/news/05142009-VAB_renovation.shtml |archive-date=October 14, 2012}}</ref> Bogard Hall, Howard Auditorium, Keeny Hall, University Hall (formerly the original Prescott Library), Reese Hall, Robinson Hall, and Tolliver Hall are all included on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/la/Lincoln/state.html|title=National Register of Historic Places – LOUISIANA (LA), Lincoln County|work=nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com}}</ref>
[[File:Ropp Center Louisiana Tech.jpg|thumb|Ropp Center: The oldest existing building on the Tech campus]]
The oldest existing building on Louisiana Tech's campus is the Ropp Center. The Italian-style, wood-frame house was constructed in 1911 and is named after [[Ralph L. Ropp]], Louisiana Tech's president from 1949 to 1962. The Ropp Center served as the home of seven Louisiana Tech Presidents until a new president's house was built in 1972 on the west side of Tech's campus. The Ropp Center was used by the College of Home Economics for thirteen years until the Office of Special Programs moved into the building in 1985. In 2002, a $1 million renovation was completed to transform the Ropp Center into a faculty and staff club that is used for special events and housing for on-campus guests.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.latechalumni.org/s/810/images/FileLibrary/9788c30c-cf90-4001-8e3f-c244ce75c2b4.pdf |title=Ropp Center Information|website=latechalumni.org|access-date=May 13, 2011}}</ref>
[[File:LaTech Quad towards the Lady of the Mist.jpg|left|thumb|The Quadrangle (The Quad)]]
The Quadrangle (the Quad) is the focal point of the oldest part of the Main Campus. The Quad is considered to be one of the most peaceful and beautiful locations at Louisiana Tech.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://eos.latech.edu/virtualtour/360-7.html |title=Louisiana Tech University - Virtual Tour |website=eos.latech.edu |access-date=February 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815182245/http://eos.latech.edu/virtualtour/360-7.html |archive-date=August 15, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Large oak trees and park benches all around the Quad provide students and visitors a quiet place to study and relax. At the center of the Quad is The Lady of the Mist sculpture and fountain, a landmark for students and alumni alike. The buildings surrounding the Quad are Keeny Hall, Howard Auditorium, the Student Center, the Bookstore, the Wyly Tower of Learning, the current Prescott Memorial Library, and the original Prescott Library now known as University Hall.

Another popular location on the Main Campus is Centennial Plaza. In 1994, Centennial Plaza was constructed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Louisiana Tech's founding. The plaza was funded by a student self-assessed fee and designed specifically for the use and enjoyment of the student body. Centennial Plaza is used for special events throughout the year, such as Christmas in the Plaza, movie events, and student organizational fairs. Centennial Plaza is one of the main gathering points of the students due to the plaza's close proximity to the on-campus restaurants, coffee shops, dining halls, university post office, and offices for Student Life, SGA, and Union Board. At the center of the plaza is the Clock Tower which has the sound and digital capabilities to play the Alma Mater, Fight Song, and any other songs and calls as needed. The Alumni Brick Walkway runs through Centennial Plaza and around the Clock Tower.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://leblanc-young.com/projects-public-02-centennial.html|title=LeBlanc & Young. Full-service Architecture and Interior Design Firm. Shreveport, Louisiana.|work=leblanc-young.com|access-date=June 4, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110819223640/http://leblanc-young.com/projects-public-02-centennial.html|archive-date=August 19, 2011|url-status=usurped}}</ref> A large Louisiana Tech seal marks the middle of Centennial Plaza just west of the Clock Tower. Centennial Plaza is enclosed by Tolliver Hall, the Student Center, Howard Auditorium, and Harper Residence Hall.

Louisiana Tech has two main dining halls on Wisteria Drive on the west end of Centennial Plaza. The first dining hall is the Student Center which is home to the cafeteria, a smaller dining hall for eating and socializing, the La Tech Cafe, several small restaurants including [[Chick-fil-A]], and the Tonk. The Student Center is also home to the CEnIT Innovation Lab, several large study areas, and a conference room. One of the three bronze bulldog statues is located on the first floor of the Student Center near the entrance of the Tonk. Students pet the bulldog statue for good luck as they walk by the statue.

The second student center on the Tech campus is Tolliver Hall. Tolliver Hall, named after Tech's first full-time dietitian Irene Tolliver, is located at the west end of Centennial Plaza near the Wisteria Student Center. This two-story building was built in the 1920s as one of three dining halls at Louisiana Tech. The eating area in the second floor remained open until it was shut down in the 1980s. In 2003, nearly $3 million was spent to renovate Tolliver Hall into a modern cyber student center. The second floor now houses a cyber cafe which includes computer stations, a [[McAlister's Deli]] restaurant, several smaller restaurants, a large dining area with big-screen televisions, and smaller tables surrounding the floor for dining and studying. The offices of the Louisiana Tech Student Government Association, Union Board, the International Student Office, and multicultural affairs are also housed on the second floor. The first floor is used as the post office for Tech's students, faculty, and administration officials.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latechalumni.org/s/810/images/FileLibrary/9788c30c-cf90-4001-8e3f-c244ce75c2b4.pdf |title=Tolliver Hall|website=latechalumni.org|access-date=May 13, 2011}}</ref>
[[File:Davison Hall Louisiana Tech.jpg|thumb|Davison Hall: Home of the Professional Aviation Department]]
In the past decade, Louisiana Tech built new buildings and renovated some of the Main Campus' older buildings. The university erected Davison Hall (home of the university's Professional Aviation program), the Micromanufacturing Building, and the Biomedical Engineering Building on the south end of the Main Campus along Hergot Avenue. Tech tore down the old Hale Hall and constructed a brand-new Hale Hall in the style and design of the predecessor in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.latech.edu/2004/10/26/hale-hall-officially-rejoins-ranks-of-campus-buildings/|title=Hale Hall officially rejoins ranks of campus buildings|work=latech.edu|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724104807/http://news.latech.edu/2004/10/26/hale-hall-officially-rejoins-ranks-of-campus-buildings/|archive-date=July 24, 2011}}</ref> On the eastern edge of the campus, the university renovated the building now known as University Hall, redesigned the bookstore interior, and made needed repairs to Keeny Hall and Howard Auditorium. All of the major athletics facilities on the north part of the Main Campus have received major upgrades and renovations in the past five years.

Construction started in early 2011 on a new College of Business building. The {{convert|42000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} facility serves as the centerpiece of the entrepreneurship and business programs of the College of Business. The building features new classrooms, two auditoriums, computer labs, research centers, meeting rooms, and career and student support centers.
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://business.latech.edu/news/2010/July/new_building.pdf|title=College of Business Building Plans|website=latech.edu|access-date=March 29, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724104451/http://business.latech.edu/news/2010/July/new_building.pdf|archive-date=July 24, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> Louisiana Tech has announced plans to construct a new {{convert|60000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} College of Engineering and Science building adjacent to Bogard Hall.

The campus also hosts the Idea Place,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latech.edu/ideaplace|title=Welcome to the Idea Place!|author=Louisiana Tech University|work=latech.edu|access-date=December 1, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100206010027/http://www.latech.edu/ideaplace/|archive-date=February 6, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> a science museum; A.E. Phillips Lab School, a K-8 school which is recognized as a "Five Star School" by the Louisiana Department of Education;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aep.latech.edu|title=A.E. Phillips Lab School|work=latech.edu}}</ref> and the Joe D. Waggonner Center for Bipartisan Politics and Public Policy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://waggonnercenter.org|title=The Waggonner Center – Louisiana Tech University|work=waggonnercenter.org|access-date=December 1, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100529212620/http://waggonnercenter.org/|archive-date=May 29, 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===South Campus===
South Campus is located southwest of the main campus in Ruston and covers nearly {{convert|900|acres|0|abbr=on}}. It is home to the School of Agricultural Science and Forestry, Center for Rural Development, Equine Center, John D. Griffin Horticultural Garden, the Trenchless Technology Center (TTC) laboratories, and Tech Farm. The Tech Farm Salesroom markets dairy, meat, and plant products produced and processed by Tech Farm to the public. Students enrolled in agriculture or forestry programs attend classes in Reese Hall, the agricultural laboratory, and in Lomax Hall, the forestry and plant science complex which is home to the Louisiana Tech Greenhouses, Horticultural Conservatory, and the Spatial Data Laboratory.

===Enterprise Campus===
[[File:Tech Pointe Louisiana Tech.jpg|right|thumb|Tech Pointe]]
In Fall Quarter 2009, the university broke ground on the new Enterprise Campus which will expand the campus by {{convert|50|acres|0|abbr=on}} upon completion. The Enterprise Campus will be a green building project and will be a research facility available to technology companies and businesses. The Enterprise campus will also try to bridge the Engineering and Business colleges with the addition of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (EIC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://enterprise.latech.edu/overview/eic|title=LA Tech Innovation - Make your Dreams!|website=enterprise.latech.edu|date=July 13, 2023 }}</ref>

In 2010, Louisiana Tech finished the renovations of the old Visual Arts Building by transforming that building into the new Entrepreneurship and Innovation (E&I) Center. The E&I Center will serve as the central hub for the Center for Entrepreneurship and Information Technology's (CEnIT) programs and is located between the College of Business building and Bogard Hall (COES).

Louisiana Tech broke ground on Tech Pointe, the first building on the Enterprise Campus, in 2010. Tech Pointe will house the Cyberspace Research Laboratory as well as high-tech companies and start-up technology companies. The {{convert|42000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} facility will include access to the Louisiana Optical Network Initiative (LONI), fiber-optic and Internet networks, advanced computing capabilities, and other information technology supports needed to meet the demands of 24/7 high-tech companies and specialized cyber security research. Tech Pointe is scheduled for completion sometime in 2011.

The university recently unveiled plans to build a new College of Engineering and Science (COES) building. The three-story, {{convert|127000<ref>Bledsoe Architects</ref>|sqft|m2|adj=on}} building will provide new active learning class labs; engineering shops; and meeting rooms for classes in math, science, and engineering. The new COES building will provide new learning space for the university's first-year and second-year engineering and science students for the first time since the completion of Bogard Hall in 1940.<ref>[http://www.latech.edu/coes/development/integrated_engineering_and_science_education_building.shtml latech.edu] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121017073142/http://www.latech.edu/coes/development/integrated_engineering_and_science_education_building.shtml |date=October 17, 2012 }}</ref> Upon completion of the new College of Engineering and Science building, Louisiana Tech plans to renovate and improve Bogard Hall.

===Barksdale Campus===
Since September 1965, Louisiana Tech has offered on-base degree programs through its satellite campus at [[Barksdale Air Force Base]] in [[Bossier City, Louisiana]]. The university works in conjunction with the [[United States Department of the Air Force|Department of the Air Force]] to provide postsecondary education programs that are designed to meet the needs of Air Force personnel. While the primary focus of the Barksdale campus is to educate Air Force personnel, civilians are permitted to take part in the classes offered at the Barksdale campus if space is available. All courses offered at Tech Barksdale are taught on-base or online. The administrative offices for the Louisiana Tech Barksdale Air Force Program are located in the Base Education Center.<ref name="LaTechCatalog"/>