About the Student Success District
In 2018, the university began construction to transform the Main Library, the Albert B. Weaver Science-Engineering Library, Bear Down Gym, and the new Bartlett Academic Success Center into an interconnected district that will empower generations of students. Outdoor patios and walkways will become more than connections between buildings; they will provide unique spaces for everything from collaboration to meditation. Inspired by the design of technology company campuses, the Student Success District will encourage students to move seamlessly between spaces that provide a full range of services and expertise allowing them to reach their academic and career goals.
Timeline
- Main Library, Summer 2020
- Weaver Library, Late Summer 2020
- Bartlett Academic Success Center, Late Fall 2020
- Bear Down Gym, Early 2022
Main Library renovations
- The CATalyst Studios, which includes the Maker Studio, a Data Studio, and the Terry Seligman VR Studio
- The Rhonda G. Tubbs Tech Toolshed
- A new north entrance and west entrance
- A monumental staircase and elevator that connect floors 1 and 2
- New lobby, service desk, study space, computer lab, and practice presentation room redesign
- New staff workspace
- More windows and glass walls for natural daylight
- Restroom, lighting, flooring, and furnishing upgrades
- More seating areas and power outlets inside and outside
- Hardscape and vegetation
Weaver Library renovations
- A new east entrance and staircase
- New lobby, service desk, and study space redesign
- Seating nooks and study spaces
- New staff workspace
- More windows and glass walls for natural daylight
- More seating areas and power outlets inside and outside
- Restroom, lighting, flooring, and furnishing upgrades
- Hardscape and vegetation