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Science
Building is the
campus’s first
entirely
technologyready
academic
building. As
part of the
renovation project, new flooring,
lighting, and furniture were
installed in each of the rooms.
Phase II of the plan will occur upon
completion of the Health Science
and Nursing facility, which will be
connected to the existing
Engineering and Science Building.
This will provide additional square
footage for use by the chemistry
and biology departments.
• A sizable portion of Blackington
Hall has
undergone
significant
renovation to
accommodate
Pitt-Johnstown’s
new nursing
program. In
addition to
classroom space,
a state-of-the-art
simulation lab
has been created,
providing
students with an
opportunity to
develop and
practice skills in a simulated
environment before applying them
in a real-life clinical setting. This
facility will be used until the Health
Sciences and Nursing facility is
complete. This fall marks the first
Upgrades to academic
facilities include the creation
of a nursing simulation lab
in Blackington Hall and a
building-wide conversion to
technology-ready classrooms
in the Engineering
and Science Building.
incoming class
of nursing
majors at Pitt-
Johnstown.
• All of the
existing
technologyready
classrooms have
been upgraded
to include a
consistent
interface,
greatly
enhancing the
ease of use by
faculty. The
facilities also
feature the
ability to
communicate
directly with
the Information
Technology Help Desk in real-time.
Over the next two years, the
campus plans to convert all of the
remaining classrooms to
technology-ready facilities.
• All campus classrooms are being
refurnished as part of Pitt-
Johnstown’s largest classroom
enhancement project. Traditional
side-arm desks are being replaced
with tables and chairs. In addition
to accommodating the increasing
number of students who are using
laptop computers in the classroom,
the new furniture provides
students with more desktop space
and more comfortable seating.
Next year, work will begin on the
new 20,00- square-foot Health
Sciences and Nursing Building. In
addition to creating classroom and
laboratory space for use by biology,
chemistry, and nursing, the new
facility will provide much-needed
faculty office space through the
creation of approximately 20 offices.
A working group representing faculty,
staff, and students is being assembled
to make recommendations on the
design of the new facility. The $11
million project received a significant
boost from the Commonwealth in the
form of $4 million from the Put
Pennsylvania to Work initiative.
In the next two years, significant
enhancements will be made to the
two remaining academic buildings,
Biddle and Krebs Halls. These
enhancements will include
conversion of both buildings to
technology-ready facilities.
Several auxiliary spaces have been
upgraded over the summer. These
investments in recreation and dining
facilities have largely been made
possible through the efficient
management of resources, generous
external support from the
Commonwealth and Sodexo, and
donor support. The following
Work is progressing on the 40,000-sq.-ft. Wellness
Center, which is scheduled for completion later
this semester.
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