SLCC JORDAN CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING

To better support its vision and goals for student-centered learning acrossthebroaddemographicsofitsstudentbody,SLCCcommissioned asignificantrenovationandexpansiontotheexistingstudentservices building to better meet the diverse needs of its students on the west sideofthevalley.

Conceived as a hub for student life, the college aimed to provide additional services through student engagement opportunities, academic and career advising, financial aid, childcare, and a health and counseling center which had not previously been offered on its Jordan campus. In addition to the added services and programs, SLCC aimed to respond to student requested opportunities for additional study and congregational spaces to enhance the quality of student life.

As a principal building for the campus, it was imperative that the design of the new student services building was conceived to be as inclusive and welcoming as possible. The design team focused on distributing a variety of different types of student study spaces throughout the building and in proximity to core college provided services such as student tutoring, counseling, student leadership offices, as well as a small food market.

Of paramount importance was the creation of approachable spaces which supported a range of student interactions with peers as well as the college’s staff and faculty to foster a sense of inclusion and belonging which can often go missing in student life on a community college campus.

The design of the building also gave an opportunity for SLCC to conceive of new ways to apply existing building and construction standards a modern twist to position for future improvements across campus. The building’s interior finish palette sought to provide a vibrant, energetic, and modern spaces which could act as a flexible backdrop to school branding opportunities as well as leave room for students to put their own stamp on each space to allow them to feel a better sense of ownership of their place on campus.

Team Members: Michael Sommer ajc architects

Cost: $17.2M

Completed: FALL 2021

Size: 41,000 SF