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South Louisiana Community College unveils 'Solacc' brand; board authorizes student fee referendums
Summary
Chancellor Vincent June and communications staff presented a rebrand to 'Solacc' and the board authorized two referendums allowing students to vote on proposed increases: a Student Activity fee (staff recommended $7.50 per credit hour, max 12 credits) and an SGA fee (clarified as a $7.50 flat fee). The board required technical clarifications and re‑votes before authorizing the referendums.
South Louisiana Community College unveiled a system‑approved brand transformation — shifting the shorthand from 'SLCC' to 'Solacc' — and asked the Board of Supervisors to authorize student referendums on two proposed fee adjustments.
Chancellor Vincent June and the college’s vice chancellor for institutional advancement, Anne Falu, said the rebrand follows mergers and aims to clarify the college’s identity across eight parishes. Falu described a research‑driven process that tested color palettes, logo treatments and messaging; the new palette, she said, was inspired by Louisiana sunsets and the mark includes a flexible arrow graphic to convey progress. The college plans a mascot selection, a monument‑signage RFP and phased rollout of digital and environmental elements.
Separately, South Louisiana Community College sought board authorization to hold referendum ballots in fall 2024 on two fee proposals. Tanica 'TJ' James, SGA president at Solacc, presented student support needs and asked for authorization to let the student body vote. Staff recommended the Student Activity fee be set at $7.50 per credit hour with a 12‑credit maximum and the SGA fee be assessed as a flat $7.50 per semester (transcript records procedural confusion during discussion). The board paused the item to correct wording, rescinded an earlier motion that used inconsistent language, and then approved the referendums after the recommendation was reread with clarified amounts and the credit‑hour maximum where applicable.
Board members emphasized that authorization only permits the college to place the questions on a student ballot; any final fee would require a later, explicit implementation step if the referendum passes.
Ending: The board approved the rebranding presentation as information and authorized the two student referendums after clarifying the exact fee language to be used on ballots.
