2008 Woodie Awards
JMC renovations near completion
Jessica Oliver
Issue date: 5/11/07 Section: News
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"[JMC] is built for growth," said Taylor. 'The variety of the size of classrooms and the student lounge will be enjoyed for decades to come. [This building] will be home to many future pastors, missionaries and [students] in ministry."
Built in 1984, JMC was used as a conference center. The Redford College moved into JMC in 1998, after outgrowing their space in Mabee Chapel.
"[JMC] was not configured appropriately for an academic building," said Taylor.
The Redford College faculty met with the Killian Construction Company to design the floor plan for the renovated building.
"We had six meetings with the architect," said Reeves. "[The faculty] told him the big picture of what we wanted, and he came up with the design. [The renovated building] meets the current needs of the college, but it plans for the future and gives room for growth."
With a final cost of $1,450,000, the University is just $20,000 short of raising all the money. Initially, the project was supposed to cost $1,100,000, but after final plans were made, the cost of renovation is $350,000 more.
Taylor said the remaining money should be in at any time.
Money for the project was raised by Taylor after the first gift was given to the University by SBU trustee Wayne Gott. Student tuition money was not used in the renovation of JMC. Money for the project was given by SBU alum, and other outside sources. Also put in place was an endowment specifically for the building to pay for up-keep.
"Our priority is academic growth," said Reeves. "Redford College has grown from 170 students in 2000 to nearly 270 this year. This is partly due to the growth of the Intercultural Studies program. God is calling more people to ministry."
"[JMC] has a solid structure," said Taylor. "We're not wasting any money. It does not have a typical shape. It has been well designed for academics, with classrooms on the first and third floors. The entry way is gorgeous."
"The dean and faculty of [the] Redford College deserve an outstanding facility," said Taylor. "I believe this will meet that need."
Built in 1984, JMC was used as a conference center. The Redford College moved into JMC in 1998, after outgrowing their space in Mabee Chapel.
"[JMC] was not configured appropriately for an academic building," said Taylor.
The Redford College faculty met with the Killian Construction Company to design the floor plan for the renovated building.
"We had six meetings with the architect," said Reeves. "[The faculty] told him the big picture of what we wanted, and he came up with the design. [The renovated building] meets the current needs of the college, but it plans for the future and gives room for growth."
With a final cost of $1,450,000, the University is just $20,000 short of raising all the money. Initially, the project was supposed to cost $1,100,000, but after final plans were made, the cost of renovation is $350,000 more.
Taylor said the remaining money should be in at any time.
Money for the project was raised by Taylor after the first gift was given to the University by SBU trustee Wayne Gott. Student tuition money was not used in the renovation of JMC. Money for the project was given by SBU alum, and other outside sources. Also put in place was an endowment specifically for the building to pay for up-keep.
"Our priority is academic growth," said Reeves. "Redford College has grown from 170 students in 2000 to nearly 270 this year. This is partly due to the growth of the Intercultural Studies program. God is calling more people to ministry."
"[JMC] has a solid structure," said Taylor. "We're not wasting any money. It does not have a typical shape. It has been well designed for academics, with classrooms on the first and third floors. The entry way is gorgeous."
"The dean and faculty of [the] Redford College deserve an outstanding facility," said Taylor. "I believe this will meet that need."
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