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piece of equipment is worth more than
$100,000 and even up to $500,000.
“ It’s high-end equipment that we would
have no chance of buying for this purpose,
so it’s a very advantageous program for
us,” Cochran said.
W ith the new building being built
with added space and new equipment, it
wouldn’t come as a surprise to Cochran
to see an increase in enrollment.
“ When you expand a building like this,
your course load should go up,” Cochran
said. “ People get excited about being in a
new building, students see that and want
to be in there.”
The school has also decided to use all
solar panels that could’ve been used on
future projects for the ITC building, so
there will be a significant solar array on
top of the new building. There will also be
some panels on the ground for students
to view and use as a field lab.
Once everything is moved to the new
building, the area in Barlow will still have
use, according to Cynthia Risan, the dean
of technology, health occupations and
workforce at CCC.
“ Automotive will expand,” Risan said.
“ They’re on the other wing of Barlow, and
they’ll expand to both wings of Barlow. ”
W ith the much needed improvements
coming to the building, Mattson is ready
and excited for the building to just begin.
“ It’s been a long time coming. It’s super
exciting. It’s like waiting for Christmas,
but they keep moving Christmas, so I’m
going to be really happy when they break
ground, that’ s for sure,” said Mattson.
“ This is a high value investment for the
community. There are great jobs at the
end of the training period for all of these
students and each student that comes
through this program.”
The groundbreaking start date is set
to be on April 6, from 4-5 p .m ., which is
when the project is officially set to start.
ELEVATOR ACCESS LIMITED TEMPORARILY
A t Clackamas Community College, April showers bring May changes in elevator
powers.
Starting in the spring, the college will begin elevator renovations in Randall,
McLoughlin and Barlow halls.
“ The renovations in Randall will start first as early as m id-M ay,” said Public
Information Officer Lori Hall in an email. “ Then Barlow and McLoughlin projects
will follow as early as m id-June. This project will also include rebuilding the ramp
in Barlow H all.”
During the spring and summer terms, students and staff who need elevator
access in these buildings will need to make special arrangements.
Students can contact the Disability Resource Center at 503-594-6357 or drc@
clackamas.edu. The staff can help students to make sure that the classes they
register for will be accessible while renovations take place.
Staff members or visitors who need access in the buildings are encouraged to
contact Human Resources. HR Compliance Specialist Chris Smith can be reached
at chris.smith@clackamas.edu or 503-594-3302, and Dean of Human Resources
Patricia Anderson Wieck can be reached at patricia.anderson@clackamas.edu or
5O3-594-33OO.
All projects are scheduled to be completed by fall term.
Ai-;-—Kristen Wohlers
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