Trustees and college leaders broke ground on renovation of the Central Park Campus in McKinney.

The college’s campuses in McKinney, Plano and Frisco are undergoing renovations and construction. Come visit us and check out the changes.

FRISCO
Preston Ridge Campus in Frisco has a new front entrance in the form of a 65,248 square foot building situated between Heritage Hall and Founders Hall. The new edifice, which completes the campus quadrangle, houses four new science laboratories, a new mathematics laboratory, 23 classrooms and 17 faculty offices. Students will be able to take organic chemistry, astronomy and physics in the new facility as well as a variety of additional science classes offered in other buildings on the Frisco campus. A new Frisco-based culinary arts facility is slated for construction this spring and is targeted to offer classes in the 2009 spring semester.

PLANO
Follow the blue neon sign and red wall tile to Spring Creek Campus’ newly remodeled Cougar Café. The bright and airy eating area includes coffee drinks from the Dean of Beans. In addition to increased square footage, a fresh coat of paint and extra lighting, the studentfriendly area offers more wall outlets for laptop use. The Spring Creek Campus remodeling also included complete renovation of the music department with an overhaul of music rooms, practice rooms, and the sound studio. The college also updated the Spring Creek Campus fire alarm system and refurbished 20 restrooms.

McKINNEY
Collin College’s first campus will soon be redefined in a three-phase renovation. A new 73,000 square foot Jeffersonian-style library will be the hub of academic activity, and a stately four-to-five story clock tower will serve as the new campus focal point. Space will be converted into classrooms and a new comprehensive tutoring center, offering students assistance in algebra, biology, physics, chemistry, writing and more. The addition of chemistry and physics laboratories will complete the comprehensive course offerings on this campus. The construction will also provide two more science labs and a new surgical technology lab. Students will have access to a one-stop center for financial aid, registration and advising. In addition, the cafeteria will be converted into a conference center that can accommodate 200 people.
 
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