This project will include a major addition to the Valley Campus which will house Student Services Operations in the form of a One Stop Center, to include build out of additional office space. Additionally, the Allied Health Programs, which are currently housed in a deteriorating building at the corner of 4th and Alamosa streets will be relocated into the existing “new addition” of the campus main building. This project plan will allow for the creation of more teaching, laboratory, office and athletic function spaces. Such spaces are currently in short supply, or are inadequate for programmatic and operational needs. As a result of this plan, opportunities exist to repurpose the underutilized Machining Lab into an updated and fully functional makerspace area. Other opportunities exist to repurpose the former diesel program area through expansion of the current welding lab into this space. At present, the former diesel program space is being used to house construction program related equipment and supplies. However, this program is likely to sunset in the next several years; thus, creating an opportunity to better utilize this area for welding, which is a well-established program with high enrollments. The envisioned project plan also allows for relocation of the E-sports arena, from its current location in Room 212, to a larger location on the second floor of the main building, which currently houses the testing center. Additionally, Room 202, which was the former location of the Student Services functions will be repurposed into a large gathering area, ideal for public functions, and other group-oriented functions. As part of the envisioned project scope, the existing Allied Health Care building will be demolished and replaced with a parking lot. In addition to the construction, teardown and program relocation aspects of this project, HVAC related upgrades, which were delayed due to the pandemic, will be included in the overall scope of Valley Campus renovation project. Of the budget note above, $3,241,374.00 has been earmarked for these HVAC related projects under the auspices of existing project numbers: 2020-077M19; and 2020-077M21.
