Computer Technology Laboratories

The Challenge

Integrating computer technology into the curriculum is a continuous process at the College. Computers have become teaching tools in the disciplines of Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Humanities, Fine Arts, Health Sciences and Industrial Technology. The goal is to upgrade, centralize, and expand the College’s computer laboratories. Currently, computer labs are spread across four campus buildings and lack efficiency, which makes it difficult to provide students with up-to-date technology.

The Plan

• Renovate existing space within the Besser Technical Center and add 4,000 square feet with three 900 square foot computer laboratories, each of which will have 26 personal computer stations, a centralized printer station and a projection system.
• Develop a new multipurpose computer laboratory to support several proposed new technical training programs which reach across the disciplines of technical education, computer information systems and the arts.
• This consolidation will allow ACC to offer:
  • More efficient and expanded delivery of tutorial services to students using labs
  • Course-specific instructional software provided in labs
• Develop specific training space to meet the ever changing needs of business and industry on a contracted services plan.

Renovation of the computer labs is projected to cost $1,500,000 as part of the Pathways to the Future campaign total costs.

Architect's drawings of the computer lab renovations.

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For more information on supporting the Pathways campaign, contact Penny Boldrey, executive director of the Alpena Community College Foundation, at (989) 358-7297.