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Major Maintenance Remodel --New Faculty Offices in AHSS Remodeling of existing classroom space into six faculty offices on the second floor of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences building was completed in summer of 2004. Computer Services Planning for Computer Services remodel began in January 2004, with construction set to begin in the spring. The machine room will be separated from staff by putting a wall in and redesigning the mechanical system including electrical and HVAC. The current need is for an upgraded air system to keep the computer
room at a constant temperature to relieve heat from building up in the
room when building is shut down.
Foundation Donor/Paver Project The outside entryway located at the northeast entrance to the College Center was renovated, replacing deteriorating concrete on the walkways and steps and updating the lighting along the steps and entryway. The Community Gifts campaign sold individualized engraved
The project was completed in September of 2004. Pavers for the entryway will continue to be sold as an ongoing fund-raiser for the Foundation. Total cost for this project is $133, 964. The Foundation paid $58,600
to offset the cost of
Key System Replacement The college district lock & key system replacement project at the main campus, Benton Center, Lebanon Center, and Sweet Home Center is finished. Initial budgetary estimates for this project were between $175,000 to $200,000 as initially designed. The project focused on replacing the college's door locks with current technology (to include the availability of replacement parts), simplifying the accompanying key system, providing for the ability to maintain our own lock and key system "in-house," upgrading door hardware to meet required ADA standards, while increasing the overall security of the college's property and facilities. This contemporary system meets all ADA requirements and is "user friendly" to all patrons, is straightforward and simple in its application/use. In terms of key replacement time alone, the difference in the future will be 30 minutes as opposed to the current six weeks. Due to a large number of keys not being returned when employees leave the college and because of "lost" keys through the years, access to college facilities will be limited to authorized users thus significantly increasing the security of college owned property. Additional Maintenance Projects New railings have been installed in several places on the main campus.
Sidewalks and repairs to the sprinkler systems have taken place throughout
the main campus as well.
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