President's Report 2020

Q. What has been completed as part of Phase II?

Over the past two years, we have been able to address several capital initiatives. Some of these have been deferred projects from times when the College did not have the resources to complete them. These projects include putting a new roof on the Rooney Library, updating condensate lines for the boiler and tunnels and HVAC controls for a few buildings. Extensive IT upgrades have included replacing old switches, extending Wi-Fi, updating classroom technology and expanding security for students. We continue to renovate student bathrooms in Le Fer Hall as funds are raised for the I Love Le Fer Initiative. Six were completed this summer, and nine more are currently underway. Expanded parking lots, new LED outdoor lighting and better food service were requests from students which were implemented. Installation of wayfinding signage, road signs and the physical addressing of campus buildings helps provide a more welcoming campus for prospective students, families and other visitors. We also brought online a new residence hall, Les Bois Hall, to accommodate our enrollment momentum. In addition to capital projects, the College launched its first doctoral program, a Ph.D. in global leadership and undergrad programs in kinesiology and exercise science, which are very popular. Finally, we fielded the first men’s basketball team in the College’s history.

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