Capital Giving Campaign
SCC's Capital Giving Campaign supports its facilities and equipment projects as the College nears completion of its Facilities Master Plan Phase I projects and launches its second phase of projects. Below is a list of Phase I projects, as well as examples of some of the many upcoming projects. Your contribution of any amount will be instrumental in helping SCC continue to modernize its facilities.
Give to SCC’s Capital Campaign:
Make an online gift toward construction and equipment projects. Please note that within the “Scholarship/Gift Designation” dialog box, you can choose “General Facility Support” to make a gift toward facility construction and equipment.
Mail a check, using this form (please print and send with check).
Sign up for monthly giving through payroll deduction.
If you would like to have a specific naming right within one of the SCC’s facilities, contact Richard Blessen in the Advancement Office to learn more about how a planned gift can make a lasting impact for the College.
Current Projects
Your gift to the Capital Giving Campaign supports the next generation of SCC facilities. The projects below are in development or underway, and each offers naming and donor recognition opportunities.
Construction Technology Center – Milford Campus
Southeast Community College is preparing to meet unprecedented enrollment growth and evolving industry demands with the 48,670-square-foot Construction Technology Center (CTC) on the Milford Campus. Energy efficiency, digital modeling, sustainable practices and advanced technologies are now industry standards, and the CTC will prepare students for immediate employment in the commercial and residential sectors.
SCC's 15-county service area supports 6,938 construction-related jobs, nearly 1,200 more than the national average for a region its size, with projected growth of 464 jobs (+6.7%).
- Building Construction, Carpentry & Cabinetmaking, and Concrete Construction
- Plumbing Technology; Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC/R)
- Provide flexible, open labs that accommodate large equipment and interdisciplinary learning
- Feature a three-story construction playhouse with commercial and residential elements that simulate real-world applications
- Integrate emerging technologies such as virtual and augmented reality, smart HVAC systems and advanced framing systems
- Offer shared classrooms, computer labs and faculty support spaces
- Host community partnerships and employer-driven training, positioning Milford as Nebraska's hub for construction education
- Meet modern ADA accessibility standards in every classroom, lab and workspace
- Expand hands-on learning with multiple on-site home build worksites
| Space | Gift |
|---|---|
| Building naming rights | $4 million |
| Woodworking Lab | $700,000 |
| Masonry/Construction | $600,000 |
| Concrete | $500,000 |
| Plumbing | $500,000 |
| HVAC | $500,000 |
| Three-Story Playhouse | $300,000 |
| Sheet Metal | $250,000 |
| Commons Area | $250,000 |
| Large Classroom/Meeting Space | $200,000 |
| Classrooms (2) | $100,000 |
| Computer Labs (2) | $100,000 |
| VR Lab | $100,000 |
| Donor wall recognition | $5,000–$50,000 |
Life Sciences Center – Lincoln Campus
The Life Sciences Center will be a 47,000-square-foot facility that completes the Lincoln Campus STEM complex and more than doubles SCC's laboratory teaching capacity. Demand for academic transfer and general education science courses has grown significantly, and this center prepares students for careers in biotechnology, environmental science, healthcare and other science-driven industries critical to Nebraska's economy.
- 87% of graduates employed in Nebraska
- 4,619 students enrolled in these courses
- 49 programs represented
- 50% capacity increase for science courses
Courses in the center: Biology I & II, General Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Organismal Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Ecology, Plant Biology, Zoology and Environmental Science.
- Modern laboratories – Flexible labs sized for 24 students per section, aligned with national best practices
- Advanced safety and ventilation – Upgraded safety infrastructure and a BSL-2/Molecular Biology lab that meet current regulatory standards
- Instructional technology and prep spaces – Modern technology in every lab and classroom, supported by centralized faculty prep spaces
- Collaborative spaces – Commons, lounge and collaboration areas for interdisciplinary learning
| Space | Gift |
|---|---|
| Classroom (48 seats) | $100,000 |
| General Biology Lab | $100,000 |
| General Biology 2 Lab | $100,000 |
| A&P Flex Lab | $100,000 |
| Anatomy 1 Lab | $100,000 |
| Anatomy 2 Lab | $100,000 |
| Physiology 1 Lab | $100,000 |
| Physiology 2 Lab | $100,000 |
| Microbiology Lab | $100,000 |
| Organic Biology Lab | $100,000 |
| BSL-2/Molecular Lab | $100,000 |
| Collaboration Area/Commons | $100,000 |
| Collaboration/Lounge | $100,000 |
| Conference Room (12 seats) | $50,000 |
Ag Technology Center – Beatrice Campus
Agriculture is Nebraska's largest economic driver, accounting for 1 in 4 jobs in the state. The Ag Technology Center will be a 20,000-square-foot facility on the Beatrice Campus that gives students hands-on experience with the tools, technology and techniques employers demand. Employers report a shortage of skilled workers in high-tech areas like precision ag and advanced crop production, and this center will be Nebraska's premier hub for agricultural education, workforce development and community partnership.
- 75% of graduates employed in Nebraska
- 220+ students enrolled
- $48,006 average starting salary
Programs in the center: Agriculture Management & Production, Agricultural Educator, Horticulture & Turfgrass Management and Precision Agriculture.
Features
- Flexible lab environments – Spacious labs for large-scale equipment and interdisciplinary, project-based learning
- Advanced simulation and technology – Equipment simulators, drone technology and active learning labs that mirror real-world precision agriculture
- Safety and accessibility – Upgraded lighting, ventilation and ergonomic workstations
- Year-round applied learning – Built for all-season, hands-on instruction
| Space | Gift |
|---|---|
| Ag Mechanics Lab | $300,000 |
| Precision Ag Lab | $100,000 |
| Agronomy Lab | $100,000 |
| Soils Lab | $100,000 |
Donor wall recognition: Pioneer $50,000 · Settler $25,000 · Rancher $10,000 · Farmer $5,000
Welding Equipment and Workforce Campaign – Lincoln Campus
SCC's Welding Center on the Lincoln Campus is a nearly 100,000-square-foot facility, the largest of its kind in the United States, with 196 individual welding booths, an 11,000-square-foot fabrication lab, automation and robotics labs, and dedicated industry training spaces. Construction was largely funded through benefactors and a strategic financing model; the campaign now focuses on the equipment that keeps students training on industry-relevant tools.
Nearly 400 students enroll in welding-related programs each year, and 92% of Welding Technology graduates are employed in Nebraska, with an average starting salary of $61,464 (2023).
Campaign goals
- Raise $2.5 million to fully equip the Welding Center, including in-kind gifts of equipment
- Establish a $3 million endowment for ongoing upgrade and replacement of welding equipment and technology
Recognition levels: Master Fabricator $100,000+ · Builder $50,000+ · Creator $25,000 · Innovator $10,000 · Welder $5,000
Sandhills Global Technology Center Improvement Fund – Lincoln Campus
The 65,000-square-foot Sandhills Global Technology Center (SGTC) is the region's premier workforce technology education space, with 41% more student-focused space than previous program areas and 5,000 square feet dedicated to industry partners. It houses programs in information technology, electronic systems, automation, biotechnology and design drafting. Graduates earn an average starting salary of about $51,000, with an average program completion cost of $9,300.
The center includes 308 workstations, 527 monitors, 3D printers, automation systems, autoclaves, electronics equipment and PLC trainers. Gifts to the Improvement Fund keep the SGTC fully equipped, cover outstanding technology expenses, and are reinvested in the programs for future technology needs.
Recognition levels: Class/lab naming rights $100,000–$250,000 · Diamond $50,000 · Platinum $25,000 · Gold $10,000 · Silver $5,000
Completed
Falls City Learning Center
The ribbon was cut in September 2019 on the 10,000 square-foot facility that includes
teaching spaces for Health Sciences, Manufacturing and Welding.
Crete Carrier Diesel Technology & Welding Center (Milford)
The Diesel Technology-Truck and Diesel-Ag Equipment Service Technology moved into
this new facility in January 2020. Courses in welding that students take as part of
their SCC Program of Study also are taught in the building.
Prairie Hall (Milford)
This 152-bed residence hall represents the first new on-campus housing unit in decades.
Professional Truck Driver Training Concourse and Remodel (Milford)
The Professional Truck Driver Training program relocated from the Lincoln Campus to
the Milford Campus in time for the 2020 Fall Semester.
Health Sciences Facility (Lincoln)
Students began using this state-of-the-art, 81,000 square-foot facility for the first
time in January 2021. Simulation centers, general-purpose classrooms and specialized
teaching spaces are all part of the facility.
Academic Excellence Center (Beatrice)
This 60,000 square-foot, three-story building provides learning spaces for all Beatrice
Campus programs. A multi-purpose room also is available for Continuing Education classes,
community events, Board of Governors meetings, etc.
Homestead Hall (Beatrice)
Homestead Hall, a 152-bed student housing unit, opened in fall 2019. It provides a
number of housing options, as well as amenities such as a convenience store, study
areas, laundry facilities, and a community kitchen.
Storm Center Dining (Beatrice)
A new 15,000 square-foot dining facility opened to Beatrice Campus students in fall
2019. The new facility supports more than 300 students living on campus. A private
dining room can seat approximately 30 people.
Meadow Hall (Milford)
A second new residence hall, Meadow Hall, opened in time for the 2021 Fall Semester.
It mirrors Prairie Hall, with 152 beds and similar amenities.