Campus News

Caldwell and Baldwin Floors Close Amid HVAC Concerns

By Jordan Jones jordanjones@lc.edu

As of August 30, 2021, the third and fourth floors of Baldwin and Caldwell have been shut down for the foreseeable future. This news came after the discovery of poor ventilation systems, humidity and moisture accumulation, as well as the detection of mold in various settings. Teachers, students, and staff in the affected areas were asked to move their classrooms and offices either virtually— through a remote system either on-campus or elsewhere—or to other safe areas on campus.

Health concerns are a top priority at L&C, with Vice President of Administration Lori Artis stating, “The safety and wellbeing of our students and team members is our top priority.” Classes, offices, and all activities scheduled on those floors have been cleared as of August 27, 2021, and new arrangements have since been established.

After nearly three semesters of remote and hybrid learning, the necessity for creating a safe and comfortable environment for students and staff is ongoing. In the case of rescheduled classrooms falling remote, “zoom friendly areas” have been created on campus to accommodate students. These spaces include computers, cameras, and keyboards for remote learning. Several classrooms and offices were moved to other, safe buildings on campus, where teachers and staff can operate as per usual.

Regular monitoring of the air quality around campus remains a top priority following the shutdown. As of now, there are no points of concern with any other major buildings on campus, but the safety of our L&C community comes first. The Main Complex has long since been due for renovations, and with funding expected to funnel in through the state, the process of restoring our historic campus will continue.

Despite the inconveniences this challenge has brought us, the quality of student learning remains a top priority. For any concerns regarding closures, policies, or the safety of new regulations, contact an L&C advisor or call (618) 468-2222.

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Honors College: A Community on Campus

By Jordan Jones jordanjones@lc.edu

Honors College is a phenomenal group dedicated to promoting a safe, healthy, and striving environment for students at L&C. Any and all transfer-bound students (meaning students who seek to finish their four year degree at a university) use Honors College to augment their college experience.

Not only can HC students receive honors credit for their courses—a type of achievement that sticks directly to students’ final transcript—but they also relish in many benefits throughout their time on campus. Honors College students are assigned their own librarian and advisor, granted the privilege of semester-long library checkouts, have access to a special lounge reserved only for HC students, and maintain the ability to collaborate with a small group of students all motivated to find success through L&C.

Much of the requirements within the program are designed in ways to help students enhance their career choices and goals. HC students can choose to earn “honors credit” for a course of their choosing, and they can use this opportunity to go above and beyond the basic material of their subject and have something personable to them. This will reflect on their transcript and potentially be shown to other Honors College advisors from four-year universities; in fact, at a big end-of-the-year event called Expo (see image below), some HC students receive full-ride transitions for their expertise in these projects!

Furthermore, Honors College students have the ability to formulate and maintain a close friendship with one another. Jenn Cline (jacline@lc.edu) works closely with her HC students, and throughout the course students are able to go on trips together, visit historical sites, learn from experts all around the community, and participate on a “staycation” over Spring break with one another.

Being within a selective group enables community, spirit, and a clearer path to success in college. More information about Honors College at Lewis and Clark can be found here. Any student passionate about learning and perfecting their college experience can apply today.