Allen Community College trustees heard a proposal Tuesday to move forward with the school’s master plan. In other news
This is a multi-project plan to revamp the college’s facilities. Architects, Scott Gales and Andrew Wiechen of Architect One, Topeka, presented projects to be completed next year.
Projects include entryways, restrooms, locker rooms and science labs. Down the road is a possible renovation of the student union.
“Many of the walls and entries were built out and aren’t ADA compliant,” Wiechen said.
They plan to add doors that will eliminate cold or hot air escaping. The doors will come back in 7 feet, making them flush with the brick line of the building.
The restrooms will receive a facelift with new flooring, handlebars, finishes and fixtures. The architects noted that in the locker room there was a lack of privacy. In their redrawn sketches there will be two private shower stalls. Storage also will be added.
In the three science labs there will be epoxy resin floors that can withstand multiple chemicals and also go up the walls. More storage will be brought in and triangle lab tables could be used to allow every student to see the board easier.
Gales said the projects could start in the spring and that timing is everything. Labs and locker rooms, especially, would need to be done when school is not in session.
The board approved for the projects to begin next spring.
— The college will bring back artificial insemination to the agriculture department. The meat science class will be removed because there is no longer a meat judging team.
— Administration continues to work with Washburn University with transfer credits. Allen will visit Washburn in the spring for a meeting.
College proceeds with facilities plan
