development opportunity
Center for Student Engagement
The Center for Student Engagement, or CoLab as we are calling it, will be a hands-on, collaborative, creative space.
The room layout would be both welcoming and configurable, designed to facilitate group-based creativity and design thinking, while also givings students and student organizations a space to convene.
There would be a place for everyone: a comfy living-room-style area, configurable tables to spread out large project designs, spaces for small group collaboration, a small conference room, and movable glass walls and white boards to define spaces and share ideas.
We envision the CoLab to be a space alive with creativity.
Renovation Process
Phase I : Designs created to determine layout of the space, construction needs, and furniture selection.
Phase II : Construction to remove drop ceiling, modernize lighting, paint walls, and replace flooring.
Phase III : Replace Furniture
Other Activities Planned For This Space
- Class and group projects
- Group studying
- Student organization meetings
- Small-audience speakers, receptions, parties, and gatherings
- Semi-private small-group spaces
- Reservable conference room for student organizations
- Critique space
- Vertical storage for portfolios
Cost Estimates
Phase I : Design $2,000
Phase II : Construction $100,000
Phase III : Furniture $85,000
Interested in learning more?
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss donation possibilities with you. Email Dan Helwig at dhelwig@pcad.edu to get the conversation started.