tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-240001342024-02-18T19:40:38.290-06:00The Buildings of Sam Houston State UniversityThe Buildings of Sam Houston State University documents the changes across the SHSU campus in Huntsville, Texas from its inception (1879) to the present, with information about the people that the buildings honor, prominent campus landmarks, and other local historical areas.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger631125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-91263640078172722982023-01-04T17:41:00.001-06:002023-01-04T17:41:37.654-06:00Item: Natural Science and Art Research Center Holds Hidden Gems<a name='more'></a><div><div><a href="https://www.itemonline.com/news/natural-science-art-research-center-holds-hidden-gems/article_c17ea68a-862d-11ed-90bc-f3e7cee14325.html">Dec. 27, 2012</a></div><div><br /></div><div>The red brick building at 710 University Avenue is best known as the old Huntsville High School. Others are familiar with the location because it was the studio and gallery of renowned sculptor David Adickes. What people need to know is that it now contains a vast range of educational materials, artifacts, and specimens, plus a very special curator who weaves together history, art, science, and opportunities for growth.</div><div><br /></div><div>...</div><div><br /></div><div>What makes this site unique in comparison to others that house national and international scientific data is the longevity and long term funding support of SHSU. The site serves 1.4 million species pages and over 800k maps, allowing users to find specimens across the world.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the Entomology room of the museum, there are roughly a million insects in glass topped display boxes. Countless dried herb plants are in the Herbarium. There is a designated room for invertebrates and there are several thousand fossils dispersed throughout the building. There is also a library of roughly four thousand natural history books available for reference. This collection boasts some of the most rare and pristine copies available at any one location on the continent.</div><div><br /></div><div>...</div><div><br /></div><div>On the top floor, art meets botany. The halls are lined with prints and a small handful of original paintings of flora created by Geraldine Ellis Watson. She was a well known plant ecologist and park ranger. She wrote “Big Thicket Plant Ecology” and “Reflections on the Neches”. </div><div><br /></div><div>Many other paintings are on display in the museum, including the work of David Adickes. Many people know him as a sculptor, and creator of the Sam Houston statue on I-45. He is also a gifted painter who has contributed a great deal of beauty to the culture of Walker County.</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-22769953759198793572019-01-24T15:41:00.001-06:002022-11-24T18:26:58.912-06:00Pirkle Center Receives Outstanding Design Recognition<a href="https://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2019/pirkle-design-recognition">Today@Sam</a> celebrates the building design nomination for the <b>Pirkle Engineering Technology Center</b>:<br />
<a name='more'></a><blockquote>...has been selected for The American School and University 2018 Architectural Portfolio. The building is featured in the December edition of the AS&U magazine in the Outstanding Design category. Viewed as the ultimate tribute to education design excellence, the distinctive honor positions SHSU’s center among outstanding architectural projects of national acclaim.<br />
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The Pirkle Engineering Technology Center opened in spring 2017 and supports high-touch, high-tech learning with labs equipped with robotics, alternative energy equipment, a wind tunnel and more. The 53,500 square foot, multi-level center serves as the primary facility for the Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Technology Departments. The Innovation Lab is the core of the center providing a main collaboration area, woodworking shops, clean manufacturing rooms, animal science and research labs, electronics and robotics labs, classrooms and offices.<br />
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In 2015, a $25 million gift from alumnus Fred Pirkle helped fund the construction of the center. Additionally, the gift has made it possible to provide new student scholarships each year and fund faculty positions, internships and other academic enrichment.</blockquote>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-73548261410469806662019-01-11T15:28:00.001-06:002022-12-20T21:36:15.042-06:00Lowman Student Center Expansion DebutDetails from <a href="https://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2019/lsc-debut-details">Today@Sam</a> about the Jan. 15 ceremony for the Lowman Student Center expansion:<br />
<a name='more'></a><blockquote>The official grand opening event for the 80,000 square foot expansion of the LSC [will have] free food, tours, activities, performances, and giveaways.<br />
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The expansion includes: A new Kat Klub (complete with an eight-lane bowling alley, plenty of couches and TVs, arcade games, tournament sized pool tables and even a pub called the Three Horse Tavern), a new Orange Ballroom, five new meeting rooms (with incredible views of campus and the surrounding area) and a new atrium that will feature new food options (Oath Pizza and Steak ‘n Shake) connecting with existing restaurants (Chick-fil-a, Subway and Panda Express).<br />
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The LSC currently hosts about 8,000 people a day on average. With the community growing, and this expansion, Webber believes that number could easily jump to 11,000 or more. Webber says when you walk through the doors, you can’t help but know you are at Sam Houston State University thanks to all of the finishes full of Bearkat spirit.<br />
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There is still more excitement to come to the LSC in the near future. As the second phase of construction is currently underway. It will include a new main entrance from LSC mall area, new lounge and dining spaces, multiple connections into the LSC expansion, a relocated Barns & Noble bookstore and a Starbucks. The projected completion date of the second phase is June of 2020.</blockquote>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-54576082338419349592017-02-19T09:15:00.001-06:002022-12-20T21:48:21.827-06:00February 2017 Regents Report<a href="http://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2017/regents-feb-2017">Today@Sam</a> has their report on the quarterly meeting of the Texas State University System Board of Regents:<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />SHSU was authorized to separate the existing Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Technology into two separate academic departments: the Department of Agricultural Sciences and the Department of Engineering Technology.<br />
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A program name change from industrial technology to engineering technology, the construction of the Fred Pirkle Engineering Technology Center, an increase in faculty positions, and a new partnership and endowment with Quanta Services have elevated student enrollment more than 27 percent over the past nine years to a record 400 students.<br />
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The regents also were updated on campus construction progress:<br />
<ul><li>The South Dining facility is 99 percent complete, with the installation of graphics, signage and specialty furnishings pending.</li>
<li>The new South Residential Complex, which features 700-bed residence halls, green spaces and pedestrian walkways, is 78 percent complete and expected to be finished this summer in time for a fall semester opening.</li>
<li>Construction on the Biology Laboratory Building is 10 percent complete. The estimated opening date is summer 2018. </li>
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Ten down. Fifteen to go. <br />
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As of this writing, various expansion projects are planed for the land where these houses currently reside. If those plans are carried out then one by one these small houses will be bulldozed and forgotten. We thought we'd make a game out of it. <i>Again</i>. <b>Which will be the last small house standing on the SHSU campus</b>? Cast your guess today!<br />
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Our usual caveat: in no way does your “vote” sway university officials to do anything. This survey is just for fun (or what we’re again passing off as fun). Master plans are not always carried out right away, nor does the university always end up looking like the approved plan: construction can be slow, projects can shift priorities, and the university can change its mind. That, and the buildingshsu webmaster isn’t distributing prizes to anyone, either. We'll share the results of this round once bricks begin to fly.<br />
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(Also beware the garage.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-91919023897985052792016-07-15T00:30:00.001-05:002022-11-24T18:29:09.150-06:00Last (Small) House Standing : ResultsAh, 2009 - it seems like yesterday. James Gaertner was president of SHSU, his administration had released an updated Campus Master Plan document that was making the rounds, and readers found the plan outlined a number of buildings were slated for eventual demolition. Among those were most of the small houses, the small, brick dormitories that pop-up around campus.<br />
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That year we decided to have a bit of fun with the master plan and asked readers which one of the 19 small houses they thought would be the last one standing. We did note <a href="http://buildingshsu.blogspot.com/2009/09/last-small-house-standing.html">at the time</a> that, however:<br />
<a name='more'></a><blockquote>Master Plans are notoriously tricky - they’re not always carried out right away, nor does the university always end up looking like the approved plan: construction can be slow, projects can shift priorities, and the university can change their mind.</blockquote>
None of the small houses have gone anywhere over the past 7 years. The campus did raze King, Kirkley, and Smith Halls and one of the buildings in the Art Complex (G) with another one due this summer (B). The Thomason Building got a new lease on life – it’s getting remodeled rather than razed - and there was the matter of the Army Reserve Center...but, really, who’s keeping track?<br />
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With <b>Adams</b>, <b>Allen</b>, <b>Barrett</b>, and <b>Parkhill</b> houses gone we now close out the first round of our survey. Thanks for playing! <br />
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The results?<br />
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With 70 responses since our survey was opened on September 15, 2009, readers thought that the <b>Alpha Delta Pi Sorority House</b> would be the last house standing at 14%. This was followed by the <b>Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority House</b> at 13%, and <b>Barrett House</b> at 10%. As the first two are on Sorority Hill it would seem readers hoped to keep the sorority houses standing as long as possible. (Of note, the houses on the Hill turn 60-years-old this year so celebrate appropriately. You know, with sticks.)<br />
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If we are to assume that houses with the fewest votes are those readers felt would be razed right away then <b>Creager House</b> would be the first to go, receiving no votes. <b>Houston</b> and <b>Shaver</b> houses were tied at 1% each, <b>Gibbs House</b> had 2% of the vote, and there was a 4-way tie with <b>Baldwin</b>, <b>Jackson</b>, <b>Parkhill</b>, and the <b>Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority House</b> each receiving 3%.<br />
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The full run-down by house:<br />
<ul>
<li>Alpha Delta Pi (14%)</li>
<li>Zeta Tau Alpha (13%)</li>
<li>Barrett (10%) *</li>
<li>Crawford (9%)</li>
<li>Allen (7%) *</li>
<li>Randel (7%)</li>
<li>Vick (6%)</li>
<li>Mallon (6%)</li>
<li>Adams (4%) *</li>
<li>Alpha Chi Omega (4%)</li>
<li>Baldwin (3%)</li>
<li>Jackson (3%)</li>
<li>Parkhill (3%) *</li>
<li>Spivey (3%)</li>
<li>Sigma Sigma Sigma (3%)</li>
<li>Gibbs (2%)</li>
<li>Shaver (1%)</li>
<li>Houston (1%)</li>
<li>Creager (0%)</li>
</ul>
By location:<br />
<ul>
<li>Sorority Hill - 41%</li>
<li>The Valley - 24% * </li>
<li>Four west - 18%</li>
<li>Three east - 16%<i><br /></i></li>
</ul>
<i> * Demolished July 2016</i> <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-91227570410920568132016-06-25T11:52:00.000-05:002022-12-20T21:31:49.175-06:00Evans Complex Balcony To Be Removed (From Upon High)<a href="http://www.shsu.edu/dept/facilities-management/campus-notices.html">Facilities Management</a> notes that beginning June 15 a project to remove the <b>Evans Complex</b> balcony will begin. Substantial completion is estimated for August 20, with final completion estimated to be in late October. <br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-24812557520940788252016-06-15T07:28:00.001-05:002022-12-20T10:24:39.707-06:00Construction of the Biology Laboratory Building<a href="http://www.shsu.edu/dept/facilities-management/campus-notices.html">Facilities Management</a> discusses Construction of the Biology Laboratory Building:<br />
<a name='more'></a><blockquote>
The construction phase for the new Biology Laboratory Building will begin June 13, 2016. The Biology Laboratory Building will be a four story building that provides approximately 57,230 assignable square feet (97,049 gross square feet) of new space; which will house General Instruction Space with a 76-seat Lecture Hall, a 30-seat Foundations of Science/Meeting Room and Tutoring/Study areas. The Teaching Labs will accommodate six 24-seat Upper Level/Graduate Labs, one 18-seat Upper Level Microbiology Lab, three 24-seat Freshman Labs and one 18-seat Pre-Nursing Microbiology Lab. Additionally, there are nine prep/storage areas in support of the teaching labs, thirty Faculty Research Labs, shared equipment spaces, five shared core facilities in support of the research labs, Collections, Herbarium Collection and prep space. The eastern section of the building will house the Department Administrative Suite, Faculty Offices, and the Building Entry/Commons. This will allow a complete consolidation of the Department of Biological Sciences into one single facility.<br />
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The Biology Laboratory Building will be located along the south side of Bowers Boulevard between Avenue I & Avenue J. All remaining parking from Bowers Boulevard to the South Residential Complex will be closed. We are anticipating to have a near equal amount of parking spaces in the area of the South Dining and the Pirkle Building construction site available in the fall of 2016. Plans include closing Bowers Boulevard and converting the space into a pedestrian mall, rain garden and outside teaching environment. The building site is currently occupied by Parkhill, Barrett, Adams and Allen which are now closed and will be demolished to make way for the new Biology Laboratory Building.<br />
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The budget for this project is $65 million. Demolition activity is scheduled to begin on or about June 27, and the building is estimated to be substantially completed by May 10, 2018. The architect-contractor team is composed of HDR of Houston, Texas and Vaughn Construction Company of Houston, Texas.</blockquote>
In short:<br />
<ul>
<li>Hello to new Biology Laboratory Building.</li>
<li>Goodbye to Adams, Allen, Barrett, and Parkhill Houses (you served your campus well).</li>
<li>Hello to pedestrian mall.</li>
<li>Good riddence to the crazy off-centered intersection of Avenue I and Bowers Boulevard.</li>
</ul>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-62302788741361129912016-05-30T09:18:00.000-05:002016-07-05T10:50:52.436-05:00May 2016 Regents Report<a href="http://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2016/spring-2016-bor-meeting">Today@Sam</a> has their report on the quarterly meeting of the Texas State University System Board of Regents:<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
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<ul>
<li>Approve the design development documents for the <b>Biology Laboratory Building</b> and the projected total project cost of $65 million to be funded by Tuition Revenue Bonds in the amount of $48 million and by Revenue Financing System Bonds in the amount of $17 million</li>
<li>Approve interlocal agreement with the City of Huntsville granting a storm drain easement across the intramural fields to serve as storm water detention in exchange for the vacation of three street segments (parts of Bowers Boulevard, Avenue J and Avenue I), which are needed to support campus infrastructure, construction and master planning activities.</li>
<li>Authorization to purchase property at <b>2416A Sam Houston Avenue</b> for future development.</li>
<ul>
<li>This is property adjacent to Sam South.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<div>
The planning and construction executive summary also provides the following news:</div>
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<div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>I. Project Planning & Programming</b></div>
<div>
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<div>
<b>1) North Residential District</b></div>
<div>
Programming is complete on Phase 2 of the North Residential District for the additional beds needed per the 2012 Master Plan Update. It will include another residence hall on the north side for 600 beds with both single and shared units. The 500 car parking structure project has been relocated to the center of campus immediately west of the Bernard Johnson Coliseum to accommodate more pressing parking requirements and will be removed from this project’s scope.</div>
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<div>
<b>2) North Residential District Parking Structure</b></div>
<div>
Programming is complete for the 500 car parking structure as an alternate to surface parking for the North Residential District. This also includes space for a future Transportation office.</div>
<div>
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<div>
<b>3) Coliseum Parking Structure</b></div>
<div>
Programming is complete for the 500 car parking structure to be located adjacent to the Bernard Johnson Coliseum. This will address the ADA issues to the Coliseum as well as alleviate the parking congestion on the south side of campus.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>II. Design and Construction Document Phase</b></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>4) Biology Laboratory Building</b></div>
<div>
Architect: HDR Architects with Team Hoke Est. Cost: $65,000,000</div>
<div>
Contractor: J. T. Vaughn Construction Est. Completion: Summer 2018</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
The building will be funded by a Tuition Revenue Bond, and is proposed to include biology laboratories, with instructional, research and administrative areas for Biology. The building is proposed to contain approximately 97,050 gross square feet. Design Development is 100% complete. The Design Development documents and total project cost will be submitted to the Board of Regents for approval at the May 2016 meeting.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>5) Lowman Student Center Addition</b></div>
<div>
Architect: EYP, Inc. Est. Cost: $35,000,000</div>
<div>
Contractor: Whiting-Turner Construction Est. Completion: April, 2018</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Programming began on June 22, 2012 to expand and selectively renovate the Lowman Student Center to provide additional space for the services and activities that support student life. The expansion is planned to be located on the former Smith-Kirkley Hall site. The October 2012 student referendum vote was successful for this project. Programming is complete and was approved in January 2013. The Feasibility study is complete and approved. Solicitations for design and contractor resulted in EYP being selected as the Architecutural firm and Whiting-Turner as the Construction Manager at Risk.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>6) Thomason Building Re-Purpose</b></div>
<div>
Architect: PBK Architects, Inc Est. Cost: $8,100,000</div>
<div>
Contractor: Whiting-Turner Construction Est. Completion: February 2018</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
The existing occupants will be moving to the new Fred Pirkle Engineering Technology Center, which is currently scheduled to open in spring 2017. The programming reconfigures the interior spaces to support conversion from academic to administrative space, as well as renovations to bring this 1952 building up to current building, life-safety, and accessibility requirements and to address aging building systems. Procurement of an Architect and a Construction Manager-At-Risk has been completed. PBK Architects was select for design and Whiting-Turner Construction was selected as the Construction Manager at Risk. PBK began the Schematic Design phase in March 2016.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>III. Construction Phase</b></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>7) Bernard Johnson Coliseum Renovation</b></div>
<div>
Architect: PBK Sports Architects Est. Cost: $12,344,977</div>
<div>
Contractor: White Construction Company Est. Completion: November 2016</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Extensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing renovation is needed as the original systems are still in place. Locker room and restroom improvements along with replacement and addition of retractable seats and life safety compliance concerns are being addressed through this project scope. The Guaranteed Maximum Price was approved on February 4, 2016. Construction was started on March 28, 2016.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>8) Fred Pirkle Engineering Technology Center</b></div>
<div>
Architect: The Lawrence Group Architects Est. Cost: $22,000,000</div>
<div>
Contractor: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. Est. Completion:November 2016</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
This 53,000 gross square foot facility provides an emphasis on specialized instructional capabilities for a mix of engineering technology labs (e.g., prototype production/innovation, electrical, environmental design / sustainability, “solar” outdoor terrace) and agricultural science instruction labs (e.g., wildlife/physiology, animal science research). Distributed gathering spaces with exhibits from the works of Fred Pirkle and a showcasing of the technologies being taught in the facility will be interwoven throughout the facility. Design Development documents were approved at the February 2015 Board of Regents Meeting. The Groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 12, 2015 and a Notice to Proceed with Construction was issued on June 15, 2015. Construction progresses with completion of the exterior envelope, interior framing, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in. Construction is 45% complete.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>9) South Dining</b></div>
<div>
Programmer/Architect: Kirksey Architects Est. Cost: $15,131,295</div>
<div>
Contractor: BE&K Building Group Est. Completion: August 2016</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
This 29,000 gross square foot food service/dining facility is located adjacent to the existing South Paw Dining as an enhancement to support the south food service capacity. The existing bakery and food service offices will be moved from the Belvin basement to the new facility. The expansion is located over an existing parking lot. Board approval of the project was granted at a Called Meeting on April 6, 2015. Notice to Proceed with Construction was issued July 1, 2015. Exterior envelope is underway, and mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-in is in process. Construction is 33%</div>
<div>
complete.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>10) South District Parking & Related Infrastructure</b></div>
<div>
Architect: Gessner Engineering, LLC Est. Cost: $4,323,934</div>
<div>
Contractor: SpawGlass Civil Construction Completion: Summer 2015</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
This project includes construction of 421 parking spaces, concrete surface sidewalks, the 22nd Street extension between Avenue J and Avenue I, and underground storm water detention facilities. It will be located on the site of the recently-purchased Richmond Apartments and adjacent parking lots. Design Development documents were approved by the Chancellor pursuant to authority delegated by the Board of Regents in May 2014. A Notice to Proceed with Construction was issued in October 2014. The project is 100% complete, and payment of retainage is pending. The parking lot is in use.</div>
<div>
</div>
<div>
<b>11) South Residence Complex</b></div>
<div>
Architect: Stantec /Treanor Architects Est. Cost: $67,400,000</div>
<div>
Contractor: SpawGlass Contractors, Inc. Est. Completion: August 2017</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
The project includes construction of a Living & Learning Community including 700-bed residence halls of approximately 233,000 gross square feet each. Large open green spaces and pedestrian walkways will provide ample access in both directions. The project will include a chiller plant and associated infrastructure to support the residence halls. The project is intended to create the south residential district of the Sam Houston campus. Design Development documents were approved by the Board of Regents in November 2014. A Notice to Proceed with Construction was issued on July 6, 2015. Construction of foundations is 100% complete with structural framing up to Level 6, and interior partitions have started on level 3. Construction is 30% complete.</div>
<div>
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<div>
<b>12) Student Health and Counseling Center</b></div>
<div>
Architect: The Lawrence Group Architects Est. Cost: $11,332,000</div>
<div>
Contractor: Tellepsen Builders, L.P. Completion: August 2014</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
The new 29,000 square foot center houses both the University’s physical health and mental health services. The project is located next to Old Main Market where former King Hall was situated. The Design Development package and project cost were approved at the August 2013 Board of Regents meeting. Construction began on October 14, 2013, with an interior substantial completion issued August 22, 2014. The Physical Health Clinic has reported an increase of 49% and Counseling reported an 8% increase in student use. Close-out is in process.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>13) The Woodlands Center Level 4 Nursing Build out, Phase 2</b></div>
<div>
Architect: WHR Architects Est. Cost: $891,000</div>
<div>
Contractor: eContractors Est. Completion: March 2016</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Construction of Phase 1 (Simulation Lab, Skills Lab, home health learning, and office suite) was complete in December 2014. Construction of Phase 2 includes a second Skills Lab and office space, and recently was completed. Close-out is in process.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<b>IV. Completed Projects</b></div>
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<br /></div>
<div>
N/A</div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-67174738015443955062016-05-29T11:33:00.001-05:002022-12-20T10:45:25.261-06:00Art Building B Readies For DemolitionIf you're looking for something to do this summer, why not <a href="https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=SamHoustonState&tab=PHX_NAV_SourcingAllOpps&tmstmp=1467736536616">make a bid</a> to be the contractor that demolishes one of the buildings in the <b>Art Complex</b>?<br />
<a name='more'></a><blockquote>
The Contractor shall provide all of the materials, equipment, labor and coordination required to render a complete demolition and asbestos abatement of all structures to include foundations, piers, drives, walkways and sidewalks of <b>Art Building B</b>, located at 2021B Sam Houston Avenue.<br />
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Of note:<br />
<ul>
<li>The tract consists of an older model residence building with two floors totaling approximately 3000 Square Feet. Main building foundation is a combination of pier/beam and concrete, which are to leave alone, but wooden structure to be demolished.</li>
<li>Bidder must agree to begin the work within ten (10) working days from the issuance of a purchase order and complete the job no later than Wednesday, July 20, 2016, unless the contractor has applied in writing to Sam Houston State University for an extension.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-26871248026756481582016-04-01T00:41:00.000-05:002016-04-01T04:38:28.969-05:00Bearkat Plaza: Onward and UpwardExisting for almost a full decade, <a href="http://www.buildingshsu.com/b/url/brktplza.html"><b>Bearkat Plaza</b></a> had become an important outdoor area on campus, home to pep rallies, Homecoming and Founders Day events, and of course the annual Tree of Lights. Now, as <a href="http://bit.ly/h2h5Yo">Today@Sam</a> notes, during the quarterly meeting of the Texas State University System Board of Regents in May, there is a possibility of expansion in an unexpected direction:<br />
<a name='more'></a><blockquote>Traditional expansion of Bearkat Plaza is all but impossible, being landlocked between the LSC, Lee Drain Building, and Smith-Hutson Business Building. Plans are underway to expand in the only way possible: up.<br />
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The current plan calls for a total of 16 steel pillars to be installed, four at each of the plaza’s "corners", as well as a central column, that support the glass ceiling/flooring. Sections of the flooring will be tinted to allow students protection "from above and for below' that will nearly double the size of the existing mall area. Glass keeps the sunlight shining on the flower boxes and arbors already installed below.<br />
<br />
Planned amenities include two glass elevators, a catalpa green house, terrace seating, and artwork. <br />
<br />
Every school year the subject comes up,” said Ralph Bicchiere, associate member of Facilities Planning & Construction. “We’ve created something special in the heart of campus and we want to cherish that.”<br />
<br />
Bicchiere says the industry’s highest standard products, including Saint-Gobain Diamant low iron glass, will be used, and that in the end it will create something unique and special not only in Huntsville but in also in Texas.<br />
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Design documents were developed by Dawan, Shumac, and Wichoski, Architects and Planners, Inc., of Mentone, with a budget of $8.2 million. The project will totally funded by the Lower Education Assistance Fund and a possible increase in faculty dental fees.</blockquote>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-16197536309570178202016-02-21T11:06:00.000-06:002016-07-05T11:14:17.798-05:00February 2016 Regents Report<a href="http://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2016/regents-meeting-feb-2016">Today@Sam</a> has their report on the quarterly meeting of the Texas State University System Board of Regents:<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>The Regents authorized SHSU to establish the Sam Houston State University Charter School, effective August 2016, subject to review and final approval by the appropriate system authorities.</li>
<li>SHSU was authorized to purchase the property located at 815 15th Street in Huntsville for $200,000. </li>
</ul>
<br />
The planning and construction executive summary also provides the following news:<br />
<br />
<b>I. Project Planning & Programming</b><br />
<br />
<b>1) North Residential District</b><br />
<br />
Programming is complete on Phase 2 of the North Residential District for the additional beds needed per the 2012 Master Plan Update. It will include another residence hall on the north side for 600 beds with both single and shared units. The 500 car parking structure project has been relocated to the center of campus immediately west of the Bernard Johnson Coliseum to accommodate more pressing parking requirements and will be removed from this project’s scope.<br />
<br />
<b>2) North Residential District Parking Structure</b><br />
<br />
Programming is complete for the 500 car parking structure as an alternate to surface parking for the North Residential District. This also includes space for a future Transportation office.<br />
<br />
<b>3) Coliseum Parking Structure</b><br />
<br />
Programming is complete for the 500 car parking structure to be located adjacent to the Bernard Johnson Coliseum. This will address the ADA issues to the Coliseum as well as alleviate the parking congestion on the south side of campus.<br />
<br />
<b>4) CMIT/LEMIT/PRC Facility & Infrastructure</b><br />
<br />
Correction Management Institute of Texas (CMIT) and Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) are expanding their services to the law enforcement community throughout the state and nation. These activities are located in the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center (Beto CJC) where Sam Houston State University's Criminal Justice (CJ) academic program is housed. By relocating the non-academic programs off campus, SHSU's Criminal Justice College will be able to expand as anticipated. The Police Research Center (PRC) has been a long-term endeavor to develop a comprehensive police information management system, the Criminal Research, Information Management, and Evaluation System (CRIMES), which also be located in the new facility. Programming was approved in November 2013. The project will be located north of main campus on 78 acres which were transferred by Texas Department Criminal Justice to TSUS for the use of Sam Houston State University in the 83rd Legislative Session. This parcel has been master planned with this project being part of the first phase.<br />
<br />
<b>5) Gibbs Ranch Equine Arena</b><br />
<br />
The project was previously included in the FY2014-2019 CIP as Gibbs Ranch Ag Arena. Due to the specialized need for program specific functionality the project was separated from the existing Capital Improvements Program project. The new facility will support the academic growth in equestrian and animal sciences, as the Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences continues to set enrollment records. Equine Science is one of the more rapidly growing areas and currently serves as an optional minor for students. Programming was approved in June 2014 and this project is part of the Capital Campaign for funding.<br />
<br />
<b>6) Gibbs Ranch Plant Science Field Lab</b><br />
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The project is envisioned as a replacement facility for the existing Horticulture operations currently at the I-45 Ag Complex, and provides opportunity for growth of departmental capabilities to better serve students. It consolidates greenhouses, shared classroom/research lab space, and a series of gardens and exterior amenities totaling 8,500 gross square feet and 7,500 square feet respectively. The architectural program was approved in April 2012 and the project is awaiting funding.<br />
<br />
<b>7) I-45 Recreational Complex</b><br />
<br />
This project originally combined athletics and recreational sports into the existing Agriculture campus and Holleman field areas; however, budget estimates did not align with University projected budgets. Therefore, the programming restarted with only the recreational components included and the project is being reprogrammed in phases. Programming was approved in August 2013 and is being used to support the Capital Campaign. The project is on hold pending funding.<br />
<br />
<b>8) Lowman Student Center Addition</b><br />
Programmer: Facilities Programming and Consulting Est. Cost: $35,000,000<br />
Programming began on June 22, 2012 to expand and selectively renovate the Lowman<br />
<br />
Student Center to provide additional space for the services and activities that support student life. The expansion is planned to be located on the Smith-Kirkley Hall site. The October 2012 student referendum vote was successful for this project. Programming is complete and was approved in January 2013. The Feasibility study is complete and approved. Solicitations for design and contractor are nearing completion.<br />
<br />
<b>9) Thomason Building Re-Purpose</b><br />
Programmer: Facilities Programming and Consulting Est. Cost: $8,100,000<br />
The existing occupants will be moving to the new Fred Pirkle Engineering Technology<br />
<br />
Center currently scheduled to open in spring 2017. The programming reconfigures the interior spaces to support conversion from academic to administrative space, as well as renovations to bring this 1952 building up to current building, life-safety and accessibility requirements and to address aging building systems. Procurement of an Architect and a Construction Manager-At-Risk is nearing completion.<br />
<br />
<b>II. Design and Construction Document Phase</b><br />
<br />
<b>10) Biology Laboratory Building</b><br />
Architect: HDR Architects with Team Hoke Est. Cost: $65,000,000<br />
Contractor: J. T. Vaughn Construction Est. Completion: Summer 2018<br />
<br />
The building will be funded by a Tuition Revenue Bond, and is proposed to include biology laboratories, with instructional, research and administrative areas for Biology. The building is proposed to contain approximately 83,000 gross square feet. Schematic Design is 95% complete.<br />
<br />
<b>11) Bernard Johnson Coliseum Renovation</b><br />
Architect: PBK Sports Architects Est. Cost: $12,320,000<br />
Contractor: White Construction Company Est. Completion: November 2016<br />
<br />
Extensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing renovation is needed as the original systems are still in place. Locker room and restroom improvements along with replacement and addition of retractable seats and life safety compliance concerns are<br />
being addressed through this project scope. The Guaranteed Maximum Price is being finalized.<br />
<br />
<b>III. Construction Phase</b><br />
<br />
<b>12) South Dining</b><br />
Programmer/Architect: Kirksey Architects Est. Cost: $15,131,295<br />
Contractor: BE&K Building Group (formerly KBR) Est. Completion: August 2016<br />
<br />
This 29,000 gross square foot food service/dining facility is located adjacent to the existing South Paw dining as an enhancement to support the south food service capacity. The existing bakery and food service offices will be moved from the Belvin basement to the new facility. The expansion is located over an existing parking lot. Board approval of the project was granted at a Called Meeting on April 6, 2015. Notice to Proceed for construction was issued July 1, 2015. Slabs are poured and structural steel erection has begun. The project is 15% complete.<br />
<br />
<b>13) South Residence Complex</b><br />
Architect: Stantec /Treanor Architects Est. Cost: $67,400,000<br />
Contractor: SpawGlass Contractors, Inc. Est. Completion: August 2017<br />
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The project includes construction of a Living & Learning Community including 700 bed residence halls of approximately 233,000 gross square feet each. Large open green spaces and pedestrian walkways will provide ample access in both directions. The project will include a chiller plant and associated infrastructure to support the residence halls. The project is intended to create the south residential district of the Sam Houston campus. Design Development Documents were approved by the Board of Regents in November 2014. A Notice to Proceed for Construction was issued on July 6, 2015. Construction of foundations is 100% complete with structural framing up to Level 3. The project is 20% complete.<br />
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<b>14) Fred Pirkle Engineering Technology Center</b><br />
Architect: The Lawrence Group Architects Est. Cost: $22,000,000<br />
Contractor: The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. Est. Completion: November 2016<br />
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This 53,000 gross square foot facility provides an emphasis on specialized instructional capabilities for a mix of engineering technology labs (e.g., prototype production/innovation, electrical, environmental design / sustainability, “solar” outdoor terrace) and agricultural science instruction labs (e.g., wildlife/physiology, animal science research). Distributed gathering spaces with exhibits from the works of Fred Pirkle and a showcasing of the technologies being taught in the facility will be interwoven throughout the facility. Design Development Documents were approved at the February 2015 Board of Regents Meeting. The Groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 12, 2015 and a Notice to Proceed for Construction was issued on June 15, 2015. Construction progresses with structural steel erected and work on framing and building envelope. The project is 30% complete.<br />
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<b>15) Student Health and Counseling Center</b><br />
Architect: The Lawrence Group Architects Est. Cost: $11,332,000<br />
Contractor: Tellepsen Builders, L.P. Completion: August 2014<br />
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The new 29,000 square foot center houses both the University’s physical health and mental health services. The project is located next to Old Main Market where former King Hall was situated. The Design Development package and project cost were approved at the August 2013 Board of Regents meeting. Construction began on October 14, 2013 with an interior substantial completion issued August 22, 2014. The Physical Health Clinic has reported an increase of 49% and Counseling reported an 8% increase in student use. Close-out is in process.<br />
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<b>16) South District Parking & Related Infrastructure</b><br />
Architect: Gessner Engineering, LLC Est. Cost: $4,323,934<br />
Contractor: SpawGlass Civil Construction Completion: Summer 2015<br />
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This project includes construction of 421 parking spaces, concrete surface sidewalks, the 22nd Street extension between Avenue J and Avenue I, and underground storm water detention facilities. It will be located on the site of the recently purchased Richmond Apartments and adjacent parking lots. Design Development documents were approved by the Chancellor pursuant to authority delegated by the Board of Regents in May 2014. A Notice to Proceed for construction was issued in October 2014. The project is 100% complete, except for completion of final handrails. The parking lot is in use.<br />
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<b>17) The Woodlands Center Level 4 Nursing Build out, Phase 2</b><br />
Architect: WHR Architects Est. Cost: $891,000<br />
Contractor: eContractors Est. Completion: March 2016<br />
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Construction of Phase 1 (Simulation Lab, Skills Lab, home health learning and office suite) was complete in December 2014. Phase 2 will include a second Skills Lab and office space, and is approximately 25% complete.<br />
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<b>IV. Completed Projects</b><br />
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18) Sciences Annex (formerly known as Sycamore Vivarium)<br />
Architect: FKP Architects Cost: $1,625,000<br />
Contractor: J. T. Vaughn Construction Completion: December 2014<br />
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Design kick-off started on September 29, 2013 for the Vivarium project, which includes four animal holding rooms, housing primarily for rodents, and associated support areas, including a Procedure Room located at the recently purchased property at 1614 Sycamore Avenue. The project will allow the University to relocate this operation into a suitable facility. Construction began on June 9, 2014. Substantial Completion was accomplished on December 12, 2014 on this delegated project.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-2654288771049648202016-02-09T08:30:00.001-06:002017-06-04T15:21:20.161-05:00Video/Scoreboard to Enhance Game ExperienceNews from <a href="http://www.gobearkats.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=19900&ATCLID=210697395">GoBearKats</a> about changes coming to the Softball stadium:<br />
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A new state-of-the-art video board will bring extra excitement to Sam Houston’s 11th season at the Bearkat Softball Complex.<br />
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New boards for the University’s football, track and field, volleyball, basketball and softball facilities were installed during the summer and fall of 2015.<br />
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Jim and Tonya Ferris and Ann Wismer and Michael Landolt of the Wismer Distributing Company in Baytown, and Kurt Stevenson of Stevenson Beer Distributing Company in Trinity and Anheuser-Busch, have partnered with the SHSU Department of Athletics to make possible the addition of the video scoreboards.<br />
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The softball video board is 23 feet, 11.2 inches tall by 27 feet wide and includes a video screen. All three of the new boards will feature sponsor advertising opportunities to provide additional revenue for the Bearkat athletic program.</blockquote>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-5170256662944762142016-01-30T07:43:00.000-06:002016-02-10T19:32:59.925-06:002016 Parking Plan Presented At SGAThe three most important factors for students are parking, parking, and parking. The <i><a href="http://houstonianonline.com/2016/01/27/2016-parking-plan-presented-at-sga/">Houstonian</a></i> (Jan. 27) discusses the second of those three factors:<br />
<a name='more'></a><blockquote>Vice President of Finance and Operations Carlos Hernandez and Huntsville City Manager Matt Benoit attended the Student Government Association meeting last night to discuss an upcoming project that will provide 164 new parking spaces as well as other changes for Sam Houston State.<br />
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Another change to expect by next fall is two-way roads will become one-way roads. However, speed limits are not expected to change.<br />
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The new parking spaces will be slanted on the sides of the one-way roads. Who will receive access to the new parking spaces and how access will be granted has not yet been determined. Options discussed during the meeting included the spots being leased to the university or an app that substitutes parking meters.<br />
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The city also plans to construct new sidewalks from Highway 19 to Avenue J on both sides of SHSU. They also plan to complete the sidewalks on one side of Avenue J and build new sidewalks on both sides Montgomery. This will benefit students who bike to and from campus.<br />
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The council is considering changing the crosswalks around campus and potentially adding new areas to cross.<br />
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“Fundamentally, we’re trying to change behavior,” Hernandez said. “If that change in behavior is successful, there may not be a need for additional crosswalks.”<br />
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New sidewalks will cost about $3 million dollars. Parking spot painting and potential new crosswalks will cost between $50,000-$75,000.<br />
“We had an opportunity through the Texas Department of Transportation to get some grant funds to help pay for the new sidewalks,” Benoit said. “I think it will take some getting used to, but I don’t think it will be a prolonged period of adjustment.”</blockquote>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-60952284024462784182016-01-21T07:24:00.000-06:002022-12-20T21:46:26.612-06:00Hotel Students Back On Campus, Changes To Res Life In FutureRemember those "lucky" students who were sent way <a href="http://buildingshsu.blogspot.com/2015/09/bearkats-bunking-at-gateway-with-all.html">off campus to live</a> last semester? They're back - and the <i><a href="http://houstonianonline.com/2016/01/19/hotel-students-back-on-campus-changes-to-res-life-in-future/">Houstonian</a></i> (Jan. 19) discusses why this should not happen again:<br />
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Last semester, the university spent more than $400 thousand to rent out The Gateway Inn and Suites to house first year students because on-campus housing was at, and almost past, full capacity. Now, the hotel is free of students and on-campus housing is back to normal.<br />
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Dana Grant, Director for Residence Life Business Operations, said a combination of new residence policies and a large new dorm should eliminate the overflow problem by fall 2017.<br />
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Sam Houston State offers all-female on-campus living options, but doesn’t offer the same for males. The current housing ratio is 68 percent female and 32 percent male.<br />
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Michael Azuike was one of the freshman who spent last semester at the Gateway Inn and said that even though it wasn’t perfect, he wouldn’t mind doing it over again.<br />
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“It was pretty good overall,” Azuike said. “The shuttle service was reliable and we received room service once a week. The one thing that I disliked was transportation after 8 p.m. was difficult. The shuttle would stop running at 8 p.m.. Overall I enjoyed Gateway Inn and I wouldn’t have a problem staying there another semester.”<br />
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Gateway Inn cost the university over $400,000 to rent out for the semester, according to Grant. Students who were living in the hotel were charged with a mid-range priced dorm. The smallest and least expensive houses on campus are priced at $1,860 and the larger houses range from $2,044 to $2,992.<br />
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Construction on a new dorm is set to be complete in fall 2017. The house will host 700 students, thus eliminating the overflow problem, according to Grant.</blockquote>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-57516242262985341882015-11-14T07:03:00.000-06:002016-02-09T07:33:56.677-06:00November 2015 Regents Report<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
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<a href="http://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2015/regents-nov-2015">Today@Sam</a> has their report on the quarterly meeting of the Texas State University System Board of Regents:<br />
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<li>Approve design development documents for the Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum renovation project.</li>
<li>Change the name of the Industrial Technology Building to the Harry L. Westmoreland Engineering Technology Laboratory, as outlined in the Fredrick L. Pirkle Facility Naming Agreement.</li>
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The planning and construction executive summary also provides the following news:<br />
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A. Project Planning & Programming<br />
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<b>1. North Residential District and Parking Structure</b><br />
Programming began on the Phase 2 of the North Residential District for the additional beds needed per the Master Plan Update 2012. It will include another residence hall on the north side for 600 beds with both single and shared units. The 500 car parking structure project has been relocated to the center of campus immediately west of the Bernard Johnson Coliseum to accommodate more pressing parking requirements and will be removed from this project’s scope.<br />
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<b>2. Thomason Building Re-Purpose</b><br />
The existing occupants will be moving to the new Fred Pirkle Engineering Technology Center currently scheduled to open spring 2017. The programming reconfigures the interior spaces to support conversion from academic to administrative space, as well as renovations to bring this 1952 building up to current building, life-safety and accessibility requirements and to address aging building systems.<br />
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<b>3. CMIT/LEMIT/PRC Facility & Infrastructure</b><br />
Correction Management Institute of Texas (CMIT) and Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) are expanding their services to the law enforcement community throughout the state and nation. These activities are located in the George J. Beto Criminal Justice Center (Beto CJC) where Sam Houston State University's Criminal Justice (CJ) academic program is housed. By relocating the non-academic programs off campus, SHSU's Criminal Justice College will be able to expand as anticipated. The Police Research Center (PRC) has been a long-term endeavor to develop a comprehensive police information management system, the Criminal Research, Information Management, and Evaluation System (CRIMES), which also be located in the new facility. Programming was approved in November 2013. The project will be located north of main campus on 78 acres which were transferred by Texas Department Criminal Justice to TSUS for the use of Sam Houston State University in the 83rd Legislative Session. This parcel has been master planned with<br />
this project being part of the first phase.<br />
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<b>4. Gibbs Ranch Equine Arena</b><br />
The project was previously included in the FY2014-2019 CIP as Gibbs Ranch Ag Arena. Due to the specialized need for program specific functionality the project was separated from the existing Capital Improvements Program project. The new facility will support the academic growth in equestrian and animal sciences, as the Department of Agricultural and Industrial Sciences continues to set enrollment records. Equine Science is one of the more rapidly growing areas and currently serves as an optional minor for students. Programming was approved in June 2014 and this project is part of the Capital Campaign for funding.<br />
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<b>5) Gibbs Ranch Plant Science Field Lab</b><br />
The project is envisioned as a replacement facility for the existing Horticulture operations currently at the I-45 Ag Complex, and provides opportunity for growth of departmental capabilities to better serve students. It consolidates greenhouses, shared classroom/research lab space, and a series of gardens and exterior amenities totaling 8,500 gross square feet and 7,500 square feet respectively. The architectural program was approved in April 2012 and the project is awaiting funding.<br />
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<b>6. I-45 Recreational Complex</b><br />
This project originally combined athletics and recreational sports into the existing Agriculture campus and Holleman field areas; however, budget estimates did not align with University projected budgets. Therefore, the programming restarted with only the recreational components included and the project is being reprogrammed in phases. Programming was approved in August 2013 and is being used to support the Capital Campaign. The project is on hold pending funding.<br />
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<b>7. Lowman Student Center Expansion</b><br />
Programming began on June 22, 2012 to expand and selectively renovate the Lowman Student Center to expand the services and activities that support student life. The expansion is planned to be located on the Smith-Kirkley Hall site. The October 2012 student referendum vote was successful for this project. Programming is complete and was approved in January 2013. The Feasibility study is complete and approved. Solicitations for design and contractor will be submitted November, 2015.<br />
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<b>8. The Woodlands Center Level 4 Nursing Build out, Phase 2</b><br />
Construction of Phase 1 (Simulation Lab, Skills Lab, home health learning and office suite) was complete in December 2014. Phase 2 will include a second Skills Lab and office space, and is pending additional funding.<br />
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B. Design/Construction Document Phase<br />
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<b>9. Bernard Johnson Coliseum Renovation</b><br />
Extensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing renovation is needed as the original systems are still in place. Locker room and restroom improvements along with replacement and addition of retractable seats and life safety compliance concerns are being addressed through this project scope. Design Development documents are on the November Board of Regents agenda for approval. Completion: November 2016.<br />
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<b>10. Biology Laboratory Building</b><br />
The building will be funded by a Tuition Revenue Bond, and is proposed to include biology laboratories, with instructional, research and administrative areas for Biology. The building is proposed to contain approximately 83,000 gross square feet. Design is currently underway. Est. Completion: 2018.<br />
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C. Construction Phase<br />
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<b>11. South Dining</b><br />
This 29,000 gross square foot food service/dining facility is located adjacent to the existing South Paw dining as an enhancement to support the south food service capacity. The existing bakery and food service offices will be moved from the Belvin basement to the new facility. The expansion is located over an existing parking lot. Board approval of the project was granted at a Called Meeting on April 6, 2015. Notice to Proceed for construction was issued July 1, 2015. Demolition of the existing Art G Building and construction are underway. Completion: August 2016<br />
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<b>12. South Residence Complex</b><br />
The project includes construction of a Living & Learning Community including 700 bed residence halls of approximately 233,000 gross square feet each. Large open green spaces and pedestrian walkways will provide ample access in both directions. The project will include a chiller plant and associated infrastructure to support the residence halls. The project is intended to create the south residential district of the Sam Houston campus. Design Development Documents were approved by the Board of Regents in November 2014. An “early release” design package was solicited in December. The initial Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal was rejected as too costly, and the contract with the initial Construction Manager-at-Risk was terminated. SpawGlass was selected as the new Construction-Manager-at-Risk. A Notice to Proceed for Construction was issued on July 6, 2015. Construction is underway with 30% of the foundations complete. Est. Completion: August 2017.<br />
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<b>13. Fred Pirkle Engineering Technology Center</b><br />
This 53,000 gross square foot facility provides an emphasis on specialized instructional capabilities for a mix of engineering technology labs (e.g., prototype production/innovation, electrical, environmental design / sustainability, “solar” outdoor<br />
terrace) and agricultural science instruction labs (e.g., wildlife/physiology, animal science research). Distributed gathering spaces with exhibits from the works of Fred Pirkle and a showcasing of the technologies being taught in the facility will be interwoven throughout the facility. Design Development Documents were approved at the February 2015 Board of Regents Meeting. The Groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 12, 2015 and a Notice to Proceed for Construction was issued on June 15, 2015. Construction is underway with the first floor slab on grade and perimeter foundation walls being complete. Est. Completion: November 2016.<br />
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<b>14. South District Parking & Related Infrastructure</b><br />
This project includes construction of 421 parking spaces, concrete surface sidewalks, the 22nd Street extension between Avenue J and Avenue I, and underground storm water detention facilities. It will be located on the site of the recently purchased Richmond Apartments and adjacent parking lots. Design Development documents were approved by the Chancellor pursuant to authority delegated by the Board of Regents in May 2014. A Notice to Proceed for construction was issued in October 2014. The project is 100% complete, except for completion of minor punchlist items, and the parking lot is in use. Est. Completion: Summer 2015.<br />
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<b>15. Student Health and Counseling Center</b><br />
The new 29,000 square foot center houses both the University’s physical health and mental health services. The project is located next to Old Main Market where former King Hall was situated. The Design Development package and project cost were approved at the August 2013 Board of Regents meeting. Construction began on October 14, 2013 with an interior substantial completion issued August 22, 2014. The Physical Health Clinic has reported an increase of 49% and Counseling reported an 8% increase in student use. Close-out is in process. Ext. Completion: August 2014.<br />
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<b>16. Sciences Annex (formerly known as Sycamore Vivarium)</b><br />
Design kick-off started on September 29, 2013 for the Vivarium project, which includes four animal holding rooms, housing primarily for rodents, and associated support areas, including a Procedure Room located at the recently purchased property at 1614 Sycamore Avenue. The project will allow the University to relocate this operation into a suitable facility. Construction began on June 9, 2014. Substantial Completion was accomplished on December 12, 2014. Project close-out is in process. Completion: December 2014.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-27848640365378459152015-10-09T06:51:00.000-05:002015-10-09T06:51:57.507-05:00Psychological Services Center To Host Open House At Newest Location<a href="http://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2015/psc-moves-again">Today@Sam</a> details the third open house the <a href="http://www.buildingshsu.com/u/url/uhlthcnt.html">Psychological Services Center</a> has hosted, albeit the first at its new location:<br />
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...because of the need for a larger venue, this fall, the Psychological Services Center (PSC) moved to its third on-campus location since 1999.<br />
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The center will host an open house on Oct. 16 from 4-6 p.m. at its new location at 1528 Ave. J, formerly the SHSU Student Health Center, to familiarize the community with its services. Refreshments will be served.<br />
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The PSC provides therapy and assessment to families and individuals, and offers these services via a sliding scale that keeps costs low.</blockquote>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-57476084349590573892015-10-01T09:51:00.000-05:002015-10-09T09:53:20.596-05:00Bearkats Going Back To Their Roots At Holleman Field<b>Holleman Field</b>, home to Bearkat baseball from 1948 to 2005, is serving as temporary practice field for the Kats, reports the <a href="http://www.itemonline.com/sports/sam_houston_state_university_bearkats/bearkats-going-back-to-their-roots-at-holleman-field/article_b90e9a85-4d95-5b71-a42b-2d72fbad8a5d.html">Huntsville <i>Item</i></a> (Sep. 30):<br />
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With the installation of its 183,040-square foot AstroTurf playing surface underway at <b>Don Sanders Stadium</b>, the Sam Houston State baseball team headed back to its roots and is finishing out the remaining three weeks of fall practice at Holleman Field, the squad’s home from 1948-2005.<br />
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“We had to get out there and give it a little extreme home makeover,” Bearkats second-year head coach Matt Deggs said. “We spent a four- or five-hour time frame with 38 players and five coaches and were able to get it fixed up in a relatively short period of time.<br />
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According to Deggs, the squad filled around 30 holes with sand in the outfield on top of other minor repairs and maintenance. The infield, which has offered a variety of hops, has not stifled a unit that has shown tremendous growth through four full weeks of fall practice.<br />
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While the squad has embraced the grittiness and history of Holleman, players and coaches watch anxiously from the baseball offices as heavy machinery strips the current grass surface and readies for the latest upgrade in what has become known as one of the area’s finest facilities.</blockquote>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-58517642636638979832015-09-30T07:18:00.000-05:002016-02-10T19:33:22.732-06:00Don Sanders Stadium Getting Major FaceliftThe <a href="http://www.itemonline.com/sports/sam_houston_state_university_bearkats/don-sanders-stadium-getting-major-facelift/article_813cf8c2-b5a8-5a3a-b3ec-329d97dafc68.html">Huntsville <i>Item</i></a> (Sep. 27) reports on the the all-Astro Turf face lift over at <a href="http://www.buildingshsu.com/s/url/sandrsbb.html"><b>Sanders Stadium</b></a>.<br />
<a name='more'></a><blockquote>Work has begun on installing an all-AstroTurf playing surface at Don Sanders Stadium and is expected to be finished before the end of December, just in time for the Bearkats’ first practice in January. The outfield, infield and even the pitcher’s mound will all have turf surfaces.<br />
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The new playing surface has been made possible thanks to donors who wish to remain anonymous on a project worth $1.4 Million.<br />
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Last season, rain affected nine of the 14 weekends of the regular season, resulting in doubleheaders having to be played because of soggy conditions. With AstroTurf being installed, lightning will be the only weather-related reason for delays or cancellations of games.<br />
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In preparation for work being done at Don Sanders Stadium, the Bearkats started fall practice early to get as much time at their home stadium as they can.<br />
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“We started on the first available date that you could start, which was September 1st,” [Sam Houston State baseball head coach Matt ] Deggs said. “We’re actually winding down our fourth week of practice already. We were able to have three and a half weeks out here. We were able to get out here some. We have a bunch of new guys, so that was important. “Now, we hit here, then we go over to Holleman (Field). We’ve spent afternoons fixing it up and getting it ready. We love it out there. It gives us a chance to get back to our roots of Sam Houston State baseball.<br />
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“Without any unforeseen hiccups, it’s a 60-day process to build a base and a couple of weeks to lay down the turf. We have a target date of being able to get out (to Don Sanders Stadium) for our first practice in January.”</blockquote>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-33838848438605064272015-09-29T09:23:00.000-05:002015-10-09T09:25:16.681-05:00SHSU Reaches Historic Enrollment (20K!)Congratulations are in order as <a href="http://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2015/shsu-reaches-historic-enrollment">Today@Sam</a> discusses the historic 20,000 students that have arrived at SHSU:<br />
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Preliminary figures released by Sam Houston State University on Monday indicate that Fall 2015 enrollment passed the 20,000 mark for the first time in the school’s 136-year history.<br />
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The total preliminary enrollment for SHSU is 20,181, which is almost 3 percent more than last year’s figure.<br />
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The College of Business Administration remained the largest college at SHSU, with approximately 18 percent of the university’s total enrollment. The College of Criminal Justice followed closely, with 17 percent.<br />
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More than half of the currently enrolled students—53 percent—self-reported their official race as white, with 20 percent reporting as Hispanic and 18 percent as African American.<br />
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Continuing students make up 67 percent of enrollment, with 13 percent designated as first-time freshmen and 13 percent as first-time transfer students.</blockquote>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-85285589380370998552015-09-25T12:34:00.000-05:002015-10-26T12:42:47.315-05:00SHSU Purchases Sunrise Apartment Complex For Future Parking LotThe <i>Huntsville <a href="http://www.itemonline.com/news/local_news/shsu-purchases-apartment-complex-for-future-parking-lot-some-residents/article_e87ef4a3-f4f6-5b23-8970-7d1fd2074a66.html">Item</a></i> (Sep. 23) discusses the future of the Sunrise Apartments, located north of campus from the University Hotel:<br />
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The Sunrise Apartments once served as the home to more than 20 families, some who have lived at the beige colored apartment complex for a better part of a decade. However, the building now stands empty and desolate as it waits for the day to be torn down and the space converted into a parking lot by Sam Houston State University.<br />
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What should’ve been a smooth and painless operation between the apartment complex’s former owner Geary Ashby and SHSU, has become a growing headache for the residents — many of whom have already vacated the property, with the exception of six who still live in the building.<br />
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Former resident Glorea Cofield moved into the apartment complex in April and just recently moved out of at the beginning of September. She says residents received a letter from Ashby on Aug. 21, notifying residents they had until the end of September to move out. Residents then received another letter on Aug. 31, this time from SHSU, stating the university were taking over as the new owners of the complex, effective Sept. 1, and that residents had until Oct. 31 to move out.<br />
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(SHSU vice president of Finance and Operations Carlos) Hernandez said that no timeline has been set for the demolition of the complex or when construction will start on the parking lot, but that they are hoping to finish it by fall 2016.</blockquote>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-76545022417461203912015-09-21T06:48:00.000-05:002016-02-12T19:26:27.512-06:00Bearkats Bunking at Gateway With All Dorms FullSince all the other dorms at SHSU are full, and what with the explosive student enrollment, the <i>Huntsville <a href="http://www.itemonline.com/news/local_news/fortunately-for-a-few-young-bearkats-there-are-rooms-at/article_954d065f-ac7a-5acf-a5a1-1b506bb46e4f.html">Item</a></i> (Sep. 20) reports that about 60 students are being housed at Gateway Inn behind Dairy Queen out along I-45 for the rest of the fall semester:<br />
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The Gateway Inn was leased for the fall semester by SHSU to accommodate first-year students who got to campus and had no room in overbooked dormitories this fall. Every SHSU dorm is occupied this semester.<br />
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“We are at 104 percent capacity,” said Dana Grant, SHSU director for Residence Life Business Operations.<br />
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“As of September 1st, I had about 150 people that were in an overbooked situation. They’re tripled in some of the larger rooms on campus and then at Gateway Inn. I also have students staying with resident advisers. I anticipate all students to stay there for the rest of the semester,” Grant added.<br />
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SHSU exceeded its on-campus student housing capabilities of 3,300 this semester due to late submission of housing applications by first-year students. Freshman students who graduated high school in 2015 are required to stay in dorms for the first academic school year.<br />
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University Hotel general manager A.K. Khan said the hotel accommodated the overflow of students for the first week.<br />
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Gateway Inn was refurbished prior to housing the SHSU students.<br />
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“We anticipated 80 students (to be housed there), but some didn’t show up," Grant said. "Right now there are about 60 students there.”<br />
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The students who are staying at Gateway Inn have the place to themselves. Because SHSU is leasing the hotel, no outsiders can book a room there.<br />
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“No pedestrians are staying there,” SHSU student relations clerk Tony Nick said. <br />
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Psychology major Gyovan De La Cruz takes the shuttle bus to school. The shuttle bus is provided by SHSU and operates every day of the week.</blockquote>
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<i>Pedestrians</i>???Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-69078747640328747742015-09-20T13:05:00.000-05:002015-10-26T13:07:23.719-05:00SHSU To Close University Park Campus<a href="http://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2015/up-site-closing">Today@Sam</a> reports on the closure of the Sam Houston State University - University Park campus:<br />
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Sam Houston State University will be closing its University Park campus off SH 249 in Northwest Houston effective January 2016, consolidating all community-based operations at SHSU-The Woodlands Center.<br />
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Sam Houston State has been offering access to an affordable, high-quality college education in The Woodlands since 1998 and in the Northwest Houston area since 2011. A long-standing relationship with the Lone Star College System led to the construction of a dedicated SHSU facility on seven acres adjacent to LSC’s University Center in 2012.</blockquote>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-90438806852215059632015-09-04T13:10:00.000-05:002015-10-26T13:11:31.148-05:00New and old SHSU FAMC students settle into new “Creative Community”The <i><a href="http://houstonianonline.com/2015/09/02/new-and-old-shsu-famc-students-settle-into-new-creative-community/">Houstonian</a></i> (Sep. 2) discusses the recent changes to Belvin-Buchanan Hall and the new “Creative Community” one finds there:<br />
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The Creative Community is a space that has been built in the lower level of the Belvin-Buchanan Hall, designed specifically and exclusively for students majoring in Fine Arts and Mass Communications (FAMC) who have chosen to reside in the Belvin dorm for the 2015-2016 school year.<br />
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This was designed to be a space where FAMC students can utilize state of the art facilities to work on assignments for their various classes as well as to practice and work on personal and creative projects.<br />
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Many FAMC students have moved into the Belvin-Buchanan dorm this semester. Some of them returning upper classmen and many new freshmen.<br />
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The brand new space includes different facilities and equipment for students to use at their disposal. Inside the space there is a dance rehearsal hall, a handful of music isolation rooms, a recording studio and a small theater complete with a stage space and a projector screen.<br />
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Students are impressed and excited about the ease of access to the Creative Community. The facility is open to residents 24 hours a day which gives them a place to work and rehearse without having to travel to the different areas on campus.</blockquote>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24000134.post-85615462839634126052015-08-28T19:46:00.001-05:002015-08-28T19:48:05.069-05:00August 2015 Regents Report<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
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<a href="http://www.shsu.edu/today@sam/T@S/article/2015/regentsmeeting815">Today@Sam</a> has their report on the quarterly meeting of the Texas State University System Board of Regents:<br />
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<li>The board authorized the purchase of a property located at 815 15th St. for $705,000. The existing structure located on the property will be razed and the land will be utilized for additional campus parking.</li>
<li>Regents also authorized the purchase of a property (the Sam South Branch of Community Service Credit Union) located at 2432 Sam Houston Ave. for $950,000. SHSU has no immediate plans for the property and will hold it in its current condition until an appropriate, long-term use is identified and funding is available.</li>
<li>The board approved the extension of the lease for Raven Nest Golf Club for an additional five years, from Aug. 1, 2015, to Aug. 31, 2020. The course supports the Professional Golf Management Program, which is the only one in Texas and is required, in order to maintain PGA accreditation, to have access to a golf course for teaching and training purposes.</li>
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