Master Planning Update #2
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Guadalupe Center
Construction started on the expansion on September 12, 2007. First phase of project includes stem wall and foundation concrete work. Construction should take nearly 9 months to complete. There will be 5 classrooms built, totaling 5,000 sq. ft. along the south perimeter of the property. A new courtyard will be created in between the existing building and the new one. This will offer a place for students to relax and study in an outdoor environment. Along with the expansion, a remodel of the existing building will take place. The administrative offices will expand to offer offices, work room, break room, and new cashier’s office all to improve the ability to serve the students.
Life Science Annex
Construction was completed in August of 2007 in time for the fall semester to begin. This 2004 sq. ft. building was built to enhance the Biology department by adding a laboratory environment. Students will enjoy the updated technology and equipment to bolster their education. This building was funded by a Title V grant, Prop. 301, and SMCC.
NAU Building
Construction was completed in August of 2007. It is comprised of 2258 sq. ft. of three classrooms and offices that SMCC and NAU shares. We are in partnership with NAU and have a 5 year lease that NAU pays which will cover the costs of construction. We will continue to lease the building to NAU after this 5 year term to create revenue for the college in the future.
Ahwatukee
In January 2007, South Mountain Community College purchased a 5.8 acre site in Ahwatukee on the northeast corner of 40th Street and Cottonwood Lane. Development of a permanent campus building on this site is one of several key projects currently under review as the college works to maximize the funding allotted to it from General Obligation Bonds issued in 2004.
Ahwatukee Site Map
Desert Skies Telescope Observatory
Construction was complete in May of 2007. The name of it is Desert Sky Observatory. This project was funded by a grant thanks to the efforts of Marshall Logvin (SMCC RFP). It hosts an observatory with the capability of operating 4 separate telescopes and new desert landscaping. Facilities Services supplied all labor to provide electricity, lighting, irrigation, landscaping and built the observatory building. Way to go!
- Astronomy students will collect and analyze data from the observatory telescope and map and photograph planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulae
- Community members will be able to view extraordinary astronomical events at SMCC’s “Stargazing Nights"
- South Mountain Village Residents can mingle with SMCC’s enthusiastic Astronomy faculty.
Questions - Comments
Your input and questions are welcomed. If you have questions or ideas, please share them with the College. You can do this by contacting Dr. Joyce Elsner. Questions and concerns will be addressed as expeditiously as possible, and where appropriate, shared with other readers in future Master Planning Updates.