Renovation and reconstruction
of key campus buildings:

Jim Dan Hill Library
Renovation of entire library space. Improve access to technology and library resources. Provide improved teaching/learning spaces. Create more efficient use of overall space and improve use of the lower floor.

Estimated Project Cost: $7 million

Campaign Contribution Goal: $2 million

Anticipated State contribution: $7 million

Project timeline: Renovation began in July 2008. Library expected to reopen in August 2009.

New Student Center
Construction of a new student center. Addresses infrastructure and student dining, service and recreation needs.

Estimated Project Cost: $21.9 million

Campaign Contribution Goal: $4 million

State Contribution: $0, this is a program-revenue-funded project.

Project timeline: Construction began in May 2008. This building is expected to open in Fall 2009.

 

Debra Nordgren
Associate Professor of Library Science and Interim Library Director

"We have a vision of a very busy and active library with a welcoming atmosphere; a gateway to information and knowledge where students continue their journey as life-long learners. This means library faculty and staff working with instructors and students to access, use and evaluate information, including information onsite in a variety of formats adequate to support the programs offered as well shared resources; comfortable tables, chairs and lounge furniture along with the latest technologies; and places for students to study on their own or to work in groups."
 

Renovation and reconstruction of key campus buildings

The major elements of Campaign Superior address physical spaces on campus. Only one building has been built in the past 30 years, and only two have undergone renovation since 1990. Now, Jim Dan Hill Library needs major renovation and Rothwell Student Center needs reconstruction.

Jim Dan Hill Library was built in 1968, before technology played such an important role in research and learning. Spaces within the facility vary from underutilized basement space to second and third floors crammed to meet stack and technology access. A renovated library (see the latest concept drawings from 2008) will contain spaces for readings, classes, presentations, computer work stations for group work and more. It will also address the special space and environmental needs of library collections.

The campus seeks $2 million in contributions toward an anticipated $9 million project. Work on renovating this important building began in spring 2008. The library is expected to reopen in time for the Fall 2009 semester. Read more about the benefits of this project.

Rothwell Student Center was built in 1959 and has outlived the functionality of its original design. The center originally was slated for extensive renovation to address its infrastructure needs. However, students voted in December 2004 to increase their fees to fund reconstruction because the additional cost will provide a significantly more useful and flexible building that best fits the long-term needs of students and the university. The students and administration are working together to create a plan that transforms this “center of the campus.” The outcome will be a plan that best supports student organizations, dining services, health services, computer stations, study areas, a variety of meeting rooms, residence life, campus safety, and student development.

This building does not receive state capital budget support. Contributions to the campaign will offset the student fee costs associated with its construction. The campaign goal is $4 million for this project. Work on this new building began in spring 2008. The building is expected to open in fall 2009. Read more about the benefits of this project.