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CREATING A MODERN SPACE FOR STUDENTS TO PREPARE FOR THEIR CAREERS, STUDY, AND LEARN.

In the summer of 2023, Mount Aloysius began the process of upgrading and renovating the library, with a goal of creating a space to meet the needs of a modern college student. This year, the space–now called the Mountie Success Commons & Library–officially re-opened for student use. This newly renovated, multi-use facility demonstrates the College’s commitment to unmatched support and student success by offering students a centralized hub for key success tasks and initiatives.

Along with the College’s library, the Mountie Success Commons & Library is home to:

Career Center: The new Career Center provides ample space for students to meet with our two professional career development staff, with places to work on resumes, a bulletin board to post job and internship openings, offices for virtual interviews, and a dedicated classroom and conference room for career-related events. The Mountie Career Closet has also been moved to the Success Commons & Library, allowing students to obtain professional clothing for interviews or starting a new job at no cost.

Learning Commons & Tutoring Center: With newly upgraded offices, our professional tutors can better meet with Mounties to help support them when they’re struggling with their classes. There are also 11 new study rooms in the space equipped with monitors for video conferencing, watching videos for courses, or engaging in group work, as well as glass whiteboards. In addition to study rooms, new furniture such as large, padded carrells and high-backed, soft seating create comfortable, private study areas with sound protection.

Student Testing Center: The new Student Testing Center is a dedicated space for students with testing accommodations that allows them to take tests in a comfortable and quiet environment. (continued on the next page)

There was no dedicated space for Mountie students who needed this accommodation prior to the renovation.

The space includes 10 carrells with outlets and network access, as well as a private testing room.

Cybersecurity Lab: Located on the first floor, the new and improved cybersecurity lab features state-of-theart equipment and technology for our cybersecurity students thanks to a $100,000 grant from the George I. Alden Trust. This upgrade builds upon our designation as a Center for Academic Excellence by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security. The new lab includes 25 cutting-edge computers and monitors, space for hands-on learning, a dedicated server room, and equipment to learn about hacking, digital forensics, and programming.

Center for Elevated Teaching & Learning: The CETL is the go-to training center for our faculty on campus, offering training on Canvas and its integrations, G-Suite for Education, and other technologies, as well as best practices in learning across all modalities. It provides individual, small group, and departmental consultations for course designs and technology integration.

These centers, focused on supporting and elevating all Mountie students, surround a comfortable core designed for fully equipped study and meeting spaces for students.