2008 Woodie Awards
Summer renovations provide more security for students
Brendan Block
Issue date: 8/31/07 Section: News
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Since the start of the 2006-2007 school year, students may have noticed the multitude of improvements made to Southwest Baptist University facilities.
Woody-Gott Hall was renovated this summer.
Freshman Brant Derrickson is impressed by the quality of his dorm at Woody-Gott Hall.
"The dorm has a good feel, its kicking," said Derrickson.
Many improvements were made to Woody-Gott Hall. Changes, including new carpet, new paint and an innovative security system, make the building one of the nicest dorms on campus.
"The new work we had done is very nice, the students are more likely to take better care of their environment and have more incentive to maintain it," said Resident Director Ted Bachman.
The dorm is also the only place on campus to have a new security system that could eventually spread to the rest of the campus.
Students on the first floor of Woody Hall and Gott Hall must swipe their ID card to get in the hallway.
Students must also carry their ID card when going to the restrooms, as the doors lock automatically. Identification cards will only unlock doors programmed in. Students can only access their own rooms with ID cards.
Renovations on Jim Mellers Center were nearly complete at the end of the spring semester, but students were not allowed inside until the first day of class this semester.
Taking a look at the old Jim Mellers Center, the observer would have found orange furniture, many small unused classrooms and an unused reading room used to store desks.
Now when students are in the renovated building, one would see an ornate purple paradise of learning. Nothing is outdated or lacking.
The classrooms are large, with seven classrooms of ample size. The facility is filled with new furniture, has new paint, and every classroom is equipped with a Smart Board, and is Power Point ready.
A new air conditioning and heating system has been installed, making classrooms more comfortable.
All classrooms are used and large enough to fit all students who need to take at least three classes in the building as a graduation requirement.
The old reading room is now a student lounge.
"We are very grateful to Pat Taylor and donors," said Dr. Rodney Reeves, dean of the Courts Redford College of Theology and Ministry.
The Jim Mellers Center will be dedicated Sept. 24 immediately following Chapel. Lunch will be served honoring the donors. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.
Woody-Gott Hall was renovated this summer.
Freshman Brant Derrickson is impressed by the quality of his dorm at Woody-Gott Hall.
"The dorm has a good feel, its kicking," said Derrickson.
Many improvements were made to Woody-Gott Hall. Changes, including new carpet, new paint and an innovative security system, make the building one of the nicest dorms on campus.
"The new work we had done is very nice, the students are more likely to take better care of their environment and have more incentive to maintain it," said Resident Director Ted Bachman.
The dorm is also the only place on campus to have a new security system that could eventually spread to the rest of the campus.
Students on the first floor of Woody Hall and Gott Hall must swipe their ID card to get in the hallway.
Students must also carry their ID card when going to the restrooms, as the doors lock automatically. Identification cards will only unlock doors programmed in. Students can only access their own rooms with ID cards.
Renovations on Jim Mellers Center were nearly complete at the end of the spring semester, but students were not allowed inside until the first day of class this semester.
Taking a look at the old Jim Mellers Center, the observer would have found orange furniture, many small unused classrooms and an unused reading room used to store desks.
Now when students are in the renovated building, one would see an ornate purple paradise of learning. Nothing is outdated or lacking.
The classrooms are large, with seven classrooms of ample size. The facility is filled with new furniture, has new paint, and every classroom is equipped with a Smart Board, and is Power Point ready.
A new air conditioning and heating system has been installed, making classrooms more comfortable.
All classrooms are used and large enough to fit all students who need to take at least three classes in the building as a graduation requirement.
The old reading room is now a student lounge.
"We are very grateful to Pat Taylor and donors," said Dr. Rodney Reeves, dean of the Courts Redford College of Theology and Ministry.
The Jim Mellers Center will be dedicated Sept. 24 immediately following Chapel. Lunch will be served honoring the donors. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.
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