North Central Missouri College has a rich campus history. As the campus and student body continues to grow, so does the demand to enhance the collegiate feel of the campus and provide students with a place to congregate, build friendships, and provide educational opportunities outside of the classroom.
Student Center – The Center of Tomorrow for the Student of Today
The landscape of higher education is changing rapidly and a significant part of that change is due to evolving technology. North Central Missouri College graduates are in demand and it is incumbent upon us to keep pace with the tools and software used in various industries. It is our desire to give our students the opportunity to fuse their familiarity with technology with opportunities for innovation and exploration.
Through student focus groups, our students desire a state-of-the-art building that is rich in technology. The resources provided will serve multiple purposes to supplement in-classroom learning, as well as enhance experiences outside the classroom, including opportunities for collaborative learning, co-curricular and extra-curricular involvement, student engagement and entertainment.
Student Learning
Items to support student learning would include:
- Collaboration suites with desktop applications for word processing, communication, and calendaring that can be accessed by multiple people
- Resources to access and view educational materials and content, allowing for individual and group work on assignments
- Open access resources allowing for career exploration and lifelong learning Student Engagement/ Entertainment
“Brain Break” Areas are a great addition to a college campus and items would include:
- Possible broadcasting/Radio/Video production area with studio, acoustic voxels, mixers speakers, transmitter, receiver, antenna, mixer console, microphone, camcorders, video editing equipment, editing/production software, lighting, etc.
- Multipurpose studio that could be used for a music lab, digital storytelling, and/or hosting art installations
- Stage or platform for karaoke, music nights, performances
- High definition TVs throughout
Functionality & Continued Engagement
Tools and technologies would include:
- Large flat-screen displays
- Charging stations
- Ease-of-use technology, such as wireless connectivity to projectors
- Connectivity to displays for student devices or gaming systems
- Digital signage
- Speakers with ability to broadcast music throughout building
Do we need solutions and innovative thinking from college students? Absolutely! In the new Student Center, NCMC students will have a head start in problem solving and new ideas through learning that is supplemented by cutting edge technology.