World-class Facilities

World Class Facilities

WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES

Providing students with the structural resources they need to reach their goals is key as they prepare for a competitive workforce. The College is creating an environment that inspires learning, fosters discussion and research, and attracts future students.

A New Training Hub: The Career and Advanced Technology Center

Career-based education and programs will be housed in a new building in West Philadelphia. Plans are moving forward to provide residents with the skills they need to enter in-demand careers while developing pipelines of technical talent for area businesses.

Degrees and industry-recognized certificates will be offered at the state-of-the-art location in the areas of advanced manufacturing and health care, including the already popular Dental Assistant, Certified Nurse Aide and Welding programs.

The nearby building that houses the Automotive Technology programs will also receive improvements, allowing the College to expand the scope of these curricula to include more green technology and other high-demand training. The College broke ground for the new structure on Nov. 18, 2020, with a projected completion date of 2022.

A New Training Hub
 

Degrees and industry-recognized certificates will be offered at the state-of-the-art location in the areas of advanced manufacturing and health care, including the already popular Dental Assistant, Certified Nurse Aide and Welding programs.

 
 

Rethinking Student Study Spaces:
Library and Learning Commons Project

High-tech tools and areas for collaboration are just a few of the upcoming modifications to the Main Campus Library that will help position students for academic success. The open layout of the first floor, with an abundance of natural light, will facilitate focus and invite students into a comfortable environment. This location will offer several benefits to students:

  • Multimedia and other technology rooms
  • A one-button studio for easy digital production for homework and projects
  • Multiuse spaces for individual and small group study
  • A collaborative makerspace where students and faculty can gather to develop creative projects using a variety of tools and materials
  • Quiet study areas with sound reduction engineering
  • Study lounge with a café

In total, students can take advantage of more than 60,000 square feet of dedicated space.

 Library and Learning Commons
 

Enacting Building Safety Measures During COVID-19

Enacting Building Safety Measures During COVID-19

The safety and well-being of faculty, staff and students are the College’s paramount concerns, which is why online learning began in March 2020. With very limited staff at the Main Campus and Regional Centers, those who needed to briefly come onto campus had to obtain permission from their supervisor, fill out a health questionnaire, have their temperature checked by Security personnel, and wear a mask.

The Facilities Management team worked diligently to ensure workspaces were clean for anyone that came to the College and for those performing essential on-campus services through several actions:

  • Daily cleaning of common areas and frequently touched surfaces
  • Providing hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the campus
  • Making sanitizing wipes available
  • Revising workspace layouts and seating arrangements to allow for social distancing
  • Designating hallways and stairways as one-way to reduce face-to-face traffic
  • Closing common water coolers and water fountains
  • Cleaning and maintenance work on the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems