V-Section work progresses

LINCOLN – Construction at the Southeast Community College Lincoln campus seems to be on schedule.The estimated completion for the multi stage project is summer term 2012.On Aug. 21, the board of directors will hold the ribbon cutting and dedication, “so it needs to be done by then,” said Lincoln Campus Director Jeanette Volker. Volker also stated that she wants it ready by the start of fall quarter because that is the largest enrollment term. “We have had beautiful weather, so I anticipate we are going to meet our goal,” Volker added.
With enrollment on the rise, the SCC Lincoln campus needs more room.
Slightly less than one year ago, Cheever Construction, the main contractor, started work on additional classrooms and support/office facilities, a student services/welcome center and additional parking spaces.
The addition will help SCC meet the needs for educational offerings in applied technology, college transfer and continuing education.
One of the more predominant areas of the new building will be a one-stop shop student services center. This will house the admissions, registration, financial aid and business offices.
Student services have been located in room E1, but space it tight and more space is needed.
Another big item coming with the construction is a new welcome center. Currently, visiting students and parents have to stand in the hall because there is not enough room in the cafeteria or anyplace else.
With the new addition, SCC will have a center to welcome visitors and provide them with information to review.
A new info center and switchboard will be located right inside the main entrance, and students  will be able to come in and know exactly where they need to go.
Mounted outside of the new student services center will be 12 inverted 46 inch televisions that will have show scrolling messages. Students will be able to see these from outside the main entrance as well.
There will also be a new placement center and classrooms on the main level. The basement will house additional classrooms and offices for the academic transfer program.