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College moves ahead with Master Plan

November Facilities Management Newsletter reports College moving ahead with ten-year Master Plan on the Prescott campus

The November issue of the Yavapai Community College Facilities Management Newsletter reports the College is moving ahead with phase one of the ten-year Master Plan on the Prescott campus, which was adopted in December, 2013.  In its Newsletter, it reported that “Phase 1A of the Campus Master Plan is now in the Design Development phase. During  this phase of design, a much more detailed package of drawings is taking shape which
includes structural, electrical and mechanical layouts all in preparation for the final stage
of design which is Construction Documents (CDs).”

UNDER CONSTRUCTIONIt also reported that “In preparation for the Buildings 1 and 3 renovations, the first step of the moving process is underway with the renovation of the first floor of Building 32 for the Institutional Effectiveness and Research (IER) department. Once the IER team is moved into Building 32, the bulk of the Business Office functions will be moved to Building 30 followed by the Dean of Computer Technologies and Instructional Support office suite
moving to the first floor of Building 1. Also in this first wave of  construction, Building 3 room 117 will be converted to administrative offices for Allied Health and a new Registrar’s office in Building 1. Moving for these spaces will be complete by December 19, 2014.”  

Construction is underway for the new elevator at the Performing Arts Center. 

The Newsletter reported that the  new parking lot at the Sedona Center will include lighting, landscaping and will add approximately 90 new  parking slots. Construction on the new lot is scheduled to conclude by the end of February 2015. You may read the entire Newsletter by clicking on this link.

“Late” classes open for enrollment

You can still sign up for some “Late Start” courses; Prescott offerings dominate selection

OPEN COURSESYavapai Community College says you can still sign up for some “late start” classes. Classes range from career skills building to health, fitness and recreation. For example, there are courses on learning internet essentials and business communication as well as pilates, mindfulness meditation and cross-training.

Of the 39 “late start” face-to-face classes being offered, 18 are on the Prescott campus, 2 on the Verde, and 2 in Prescott Valley. There are also online classes being offered with 14 on the Prescott campus, 1 on the Verde campus and 1 on the Prescott Valley campus. Please click here to see the list of courses being offered.

Residence Halls renovation cost at $7 million

Newly renovated Residence Halls opened on Prescott campus – 220 students with $7 million dollar upgrade ($31,800 per bed)

The two newly renovated residence halls on the Prescott campus were officially opened Thursday, August 21. Officials at Yavapai College celebrated the opening with speeches, tours, food and a ribbon-cutting.

ESTIMATED COST: Haley Construction oversaw the $7 million renovation of Kachina and Marapai Residence Halls.  This amounts to about $31,800 per bed. Click here for full story written by Patrick Whitehurst in the Prescott Daily Courier.

RESIDENCE HALL RENOVATION

Architect’s rendering found on Facilities Management web site.

Renovations to Marapai Hall were completed earlier this month; Kachina Hall renovations were completed last year.

Kachina hall houses about 90 YC students, and Marapai hall houses 130 students. There were a number of upgraded safety and energy-saving features, new kitchen areas, common areas, laundry facilities and security features. There was also new furniture, landscaping, paint and a new roof. Residents are given a number of amenities, such as parking, pool tables, movie nights, outdoor volleyball courts and more.

REPAYMENT OF $7 MILLION: According to the Prescott Daily Courier, “monthly rent for the renovated lodgings will be $620 per month.” The College told the Courier in a news release that: “Revenue from the monthly rental cost will cover the renovation’s associated costs.” Plans are also underway to rent the housing units in the summer months for additional revenue. 

Governing Board Chair Sigafoos and Prescott Mayor Pro-tem Jim Lamerson.

Governing Board Chair Sigafoos and Prescott Mayor Pro-tem Jim Lamerson.

Prescott Mayor Pro-tem Jim Lamerson, Governing Board Chair Ray Sigafoos, President Penelope Wills, and students addressed the gathering at the dedication.  Click here for photos taken at dedication that appear on YCC’s facebook.

Prescott campus fitness center

Fitness Center on Prescott campus is “best fitness deal in the area”

The Fitness Center on the Prescott campus is advertised on the Community College web site as the “best fitness deal in the area, with smart, caring FITNESS CENTER 1support staff.” Residents and students may obtain a pass to use the facility or sign up for a class and take advantage of the equipment, swimming pool and the tennis court that is under construction. For more information, click here.