Keeping the Promise: Future Projects

 
Following is a partial list of future projects along with descriptions, renderings and photos. These are either in the design phase or on the drawing board for the near future. Some projects (as noted) will be financed through current Measure R funding, while the other projects will be financed by future bond and state funding.

Agricultural Sciences Complex (Measure R)
Business & Computer Technology Center
Design Technology Center (Measure R)
Early Childhood Education Center
Fire Academy & Training Tower
Library/Student Activity/Bookstore Complex

Additional facilities planned:

  • Parking Structure (2,000 spaces)
  • Gymnasium
  • Additional Infrastructure/campus improvements
  • Classroom renovations
Agricultural Sciences Complex

four-structure complex comprising classrooms and laboratories for horticulture, animal science and registered veterinary technology programs, as well as modernized farm buildings.

Estimated cost: $25.2M ($17.3M from Measure R), Architect: AC Martin Partners

Business & Computer Technology Center

87,000-sf complex would provide much-needed consolidation of business administration, accounting, management, computer information systems, office technology, and family/consumer sciences instructional programs. The two-building complex would include state-of-the-art technology that supports current teaching methods, including increased use of laboratory-based learning environments as opposed to traditional lecture classrooms.

Estimated cost: $46M (50% from state bond)

Design Technology Center

69,000-sf center would consolidate computer-based design programs such as animation, architecture, graphic arts, photography and geographic information systems.

Projected cost: $28.2M ($14M from Measure R), Architect: HMC

Early Childhood Education Center

33,000-sf complex of four buildings would house child development classrooms, labs, observation spaces, and all of the required facilities for providing child care for up to 162 children (infants to 5 year olds). Center will also include faculty and administrative offices, meeting and conference rooms, staff and lab preparation areas, and children's meal preparation and serving spaces. Classrooms with observation windows will be placed adjacent to child care areas, offering appropriate learning opportunities for students in onsite psychology and nursing classes related to childhood development.

Estimated cost: $20M

Fire Academy & Traininig Tower

10,000-sf complex includes a state-of-the-art fire-fighting training facility and classroom/administration building that meets state, environmental laws, fire service training needs, and local storm water requirements. Facility eliminates need for leasing space from other institutions to train fire technology/firefighter students.

Estimated cost: $10M

Library, Student Activity, Bookstore Complex

217,000-sf facility would consolidate all the services of the campus Library/Learning Resource Center, Student Life Center and Campus Center into one permanent complex and free up other facility space for needed classrooms. Facility would function similarly to a university Student Union building, housing student life activities, food service and concessions, and campus bookstore.

Estimated cost: $150M (approx. $79M from state bond)