Due to the tremendous growth in enrollment and the subsequent need for new facilities, a master plan was commissioned by the University to develop a framework for future growth and development of the University.

The planning was approached through a one-week intensive design charette that was held on the Southeastern campus. The project concluded with the presentation of the master plan.

This project was awarded a 2000 Louisiana Chapter American Institute of Architects award as well as a 2001 Louisiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects President's Award of Excellence for outstanding ASLA project of the year.