World-Class Facilities Progress

Create facilities that optimize learning, leverage technology and enhance the student experience beyond the classroom, including providing adequate space for student engagement, student life, student clubs and activities. 

Strategic Plan 2021-2022 Progress

  • Completed Phase II of the Library & Learning Commons Project
  • 17th Street Café Renovation has been completed
  • Completed the renovation of underutilized classrooms into Catto Scholarship offices
  • Completed electrical, lighting, sound and seating upgrades to the Main Auditorium
  • Started renovations of the Gym floor, bleachers and scoreboard
  • Started programming for renovations of the Winnet Building old cafeteria space for student services including Single Stop and the Keys program
  • Secured Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), the PA Commonwealth grant to support multiple capital expansion projects.
  • Promoted naming opportunities to garner financial support for facilities, furniture, and equipment.
  • Provided $315,000 in Foundation funding to enhance facilities, furniture and equipment needs.

Strategic Plan 2020-2021 Progress

  • Final phases of the Library and Learning Commons Project are at an 85% completion status
  • CBI Structural Repairs to Garage were completed
  • Mint Freight Elevator Modernization was completed
  • Diagnostic Medical Imaging Classroom was completed
  • Music Classroom and Recording Studio was completed
  • Faculty Teaching & Learning Lab: Design was completed and Construction started
  • Replacement of CBI Cooling Tower completed
  • Secured Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to renovate areas of the Mint and Winnett buildings.
  • Secured funding to support naming opportunities at the Library and Learning Commons (LLC), and the Career and Advanced Technology Center (CATC).

Strategic Plan 2019-2020 Progress

The Library & Learning Commons Project: 

  • Phase 1 – Construction completed 
  • Phases 2 & 3 – Construction to be completed December 2020 

Ongoing construction and maintenance of all College buildings:

  • Relocation & Construction of Temporary Auto Tech Spaces: Complete for October 2020
  • Bonnell Auditorium & Loading Dock Roof: Completed in August 2020
  • Mint Paver Roof Replacement: Completed in September 2020
  • CBI Structural Repairs: Construction to be completed by November 2020
  • Mint Freight Elevator Modernization: Construction to be completed in October 2020
  • Diagnostic Medical Imaging Classroom: Construction to begin in November 2020
  • Music Classroom and Recording Studio: Construction to begin in November 2020
  • Faculty Teaching & Learning Lab: Design in progress; Construction to begin in January 2021
  • 17th Street Café Renovation:  Design in progress; Construction to begin in December 2020 

Strategic Plan 2018-2019 Progress

  • The Library & Learning Commons Project:
    • Phase 1 – Construction to be completed December 2019
    • Phase 2 – Construction to be completed May 2020
    • Phase 3 – Construction to be completed December 2020
  • Ongoing Maintenance of all College buildings.

Strategic Plan 2017-2018 Progress

  • The Library & Learning Commons Project: Bids for construction are due in Winter 2018.
  • Ongoing Maintenance of all College buildings.

Develop facilities that inspire pride of ownership, build community among stakeholders, support a commitment to health & wellness, and exceed standards for sustainability and environmental stewardship. 

Strategic Plan 2021-2022 Progress

  • Started programming for major renovations of the Bonnell Building restrooms
  • Started programming for the replacement of the skylight connecting the Bonnell and Mint Buildings

Strategic Plan 2020-2021 Progress

Public-Private Partnership:

  • Hamilton Phase 2 was completed in June, 2021

Strategic Plan 2019-2020 Progress

Public-Private Partnership: 

  • Hamilton Phase 1 – Completed 
  • Hamilton Phase 2 –Construction to be completed by August 2021 

Strategic Plan 2018-2019 Progress

  • Public Private Partnership:
    • Hamilton Phase 1 – completed
    • Hamilton Phase 2 – Design Phase
  • Installation of Public Art
    • Fall 2019.

Strategic Plan 2017-2018 Progress

  • Public Private Partnership: Construction for The Hamilton should be completed in December 2018. Building is partly occupied.

Provide equitable facilities at all locations that are inviting, accessible and safe. 

Strategic Plan 2021-2022 Progress

  • Career and Advanced Technology Center—West Regional Center was completed and the grand opening occurred in August 2022

Strategic Plan 2020-2021 Progress

  • Career and Advanced Technology Center—West Regional Center has the building structure complete with grand opening scheduled for summer 2022

Strategic Plan 2019-2020 Progress

Career and Advanced Technology Center - West Regional Center: 

  • Demolition completed
  • Construction starts – October 2020
  • Project completion – Early Spring 2022

Strategic Plan 2018-2019 Progress

  • Career and Advanced Technology Center - West Regional Center:
    • Construction Bids Out – Fall 2019
    • Construction Starts – Spring 2020
    • Projected Completion – August 2021

Strategic Plan 2017-2018 Progress

  • Career and Advanced Technology Center: West Regional Center – RFP for Architect Issued