 Building projects in progress or recently completed on the Lower Columbia College Campus. |
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| Admissions Center Remodel |
Effective December 19
These service areas have relocated
The Entry Center, Registration, and Financial Aid are located in the Student Center Conference Rooms. The Cashier is in the Rose Center ticket office.
These service areas will not move during construction
Advising, Career Center, Disability Support Services, Student Support Services, Talent Search, Testing and WorkFirst. |
The Financial Aid office and lobby area will be remodeled to improve visibility and security, maximize space utilization, and provide a confidential and welcoming area for students to discuss their financial aid arrangements.
Improvements include an expansion of the lobby area, two or three additional privacy counters in the Financial Aid area, installation of windows and renovation of a privacy counter in the Cashier area, and relocation of the information counter (Entry Center) to a secure area in-between the Financial Aid and Registration areas.
Renovation of the existing 21,500 sq. ft. gymnasium fitness and athletic space, with an additional 12,000 sq. ft of new space, to support the current and future academic needs of the college and bring the entire facility into ADA compliance.
Improvements include a larger and more accessible fitness center to meet expanded student and class needs, a larger free weight area, open spaces for students to socialize, space for staff offices (allowing for ongoing supervision) spaces for dance, yoga, Pilates and other health classes, and an elevator providing access to the entire second floor.
Replacement of the wooden floor in Myklebust Gymnasium. The original hardwood floor was installed sometime around 1958 and routine refinishing had worn completely through.
| Health & Science Building |
Construction of a new facility that will house all health and science programs under one roof.
Nine technology-enabled classrooms; lecture halls; modern labs for nursing, medical assisting, biology, chemistry, physics and earth sciences; faculty offices and study spaces will replace classrooms built nearly 50 years ago.
| Student Center Second Floor Remodel |
The Associated Students of Lower Columbia College (ASLCC/Student Government), has requested the second floor of the Student Center be remodeled to improve the learning environment.
Improvements include a small conference room and two offices, conversion of the existing quiet room into a multicultural club room, renovation of the existing Cyber Cafe into Student Government offices with an open floor plan arrangement, and several new doors and casework.
| West Center Annex/CEO Building Remodel |
Construction of a new LEED Silver two-story facility to accommodate the Career Education Option (CEO) program. The facility will include classrooms, computer labs, restrooms, storage, office space, conference room, study areas and a break room for faculty and staff.
Related News Stories
Saturday Thumbs up: LCC's new addition, The Daily News, November 12, 2011
LCC on track to break ground on new fitness center next spring, The Daily News, November 2, 2011
Remains of Maple Terrace Apartments likely to stand until December, The Daily News, September 28, 2011
Video: Maple Terrace Apartments test fire, The Daily News, August 19, 2011
Second Maple Terrace burn will take place Saturday, The Daily News, August 19, 2011
Prototype quadcopters used to document Maple Terrace burn, The Daily News, August 13, 2011
Maple Terrace fire exercise, The Daily News, August 13, 2011
Maple Street will be closed tomorrow for fire department training, The Daily News, August 12, 2011
LPD training burns near LCC scheduled for next two Saturdays, The Daily News, August 8, 2011
LCC postpones Maple Terrace demolition, The Daily News, July 20, 2011
Funding cut for LCC health and science building, construction delayed two years, The Daily News, May 27, 2011
Saturday thumbs up: Green light for LCC project, The Daily News, April 9, 2011
LCC waiting for go-ahead on health and science building, The Daily News, April 2, 2011
LCC to spend $1.55 million on campus upgrades, The Daily News, March 21, 2010
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