May 6 Groundbreaking Set For Transformation Of East And West Technology Buildings

MONROE, Mich. – Ground will be broken May 6 on a major renovation project at Monroe County Community College that will transform two 1960s-era buildings into a single, modern facility specifically designed to foster student success.

The ceremony to commemorate the beginning of the construction phase of the renovation of the East and West Technology buildings – which once housed industrial technology programs that are now based in the college's Career Technology Center – will begin at 9 a.m.  It will take place on the southern portion of the central, interior mall area of the Main Campus, directly in front of where the north entrance to the renovated facility’s new main corridor and academic commons will be located.

The ceremony is open to the public.  Speakers will include college and elected officials; a full list of speakers will be released as the groundbreaking date draws nearer.

MCCC’s Main Campus is located at 1555 S. Raisinville Rd. in Monroe.

Guests are encouraged to park in Lot 4 behind the Audrey M. Warrick Student Services/Administration Building or Lot 7 behind the Campbell Learning Resources Center. Lots 5 and 6 behind the East and West Technology buildings are closed due to the construction project.

The combined facility will house numerous services geared toward student success, state-of-the art classrooms and computer labs, an abundance of adaptable student lounge and collaboration spaces, private student group work areas, and several student services and academic departments.

The cost of the project is $9 million, with $5.25 million funded by a 5-year Maintenance and Improvement Millage passed by Monroe County voters in November 2016 and $3.75 million funded by the state of Michigan.

Building Rendering
Architectural rendering of the south entrance to the main corridor and academic commons of the combined East and West Technology buildings.

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Joe Verkennes
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Monroe County Community College
1555 S. Raisinville Rd., Monroe, MI  48161

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