Planning
From small project planning to large-scale capital construction projects, the Campus Planning team oversees the effective use campus space within the 27.3 acres and 52 buildings that make up the 365体育官网, Vermont campuses.
Campus Space
Space is an integral resource for the campus community. The allocation of space should optimize the use of this resource and advance the mission and strategic priorities of the college. A Space Committee is charged with reviewing the strategic allocation of space needs and evaluating specific requests for and changes to campus spaces. The Space Committee is an advisory committee, with recommendations being made to Senior Leadership for action.
Campus Space Advisory Committee
The Campus Space Advisory Committee is an advisory committee. The CSAC will review all campus space requests, including reevaluating space usage changes.
For space requests, the first step for employees is meeting with your Department Supervisor or Division Dean for their feedback and support. Student(s) requesting space must go through the Dean of Students. The next step is gathering the necessary information and submitting the request to one of the facilitators below. The committee meets monthly.
Criteria that is used to plan or review space considerations include:
- Support educational practices and student and employee wellbeing
- Promote cross-departmental collaboration and flexible-use College spaces
- Ensure efficient use of space on campus
- Support financial sustainability
- Create and maintain innovative, inviting spaces
Campus Space Advisory Committee Members
- Nic Anderson, Facilitator, Planning
- Jen Nicholls, Facilitator, President’s Office
- Scott Stevens, ITS Division Dean
- Robin Perlah, CCM and SSI Dean
- Craig Winstead, SSB and Game Dean
- Christina Brooker, Conference and Event Center
- Timothy Van Woert, Facilities
- Susan Waryck, Student Affairs
- Kate Cronin, Campus Services
- Kelsey O¡¯Connor, Student Engagement
- Jennifer Kennelly, Finance Office
- Liza Geduldig, President’s Office
- Bethany Dietrich, Library
- Chris North, Information Systems
- Tara Arneson, Registrar¡¯s Office
New Construction & Major Renovations
In summer 2024, we renovated the five classrooms on the ground floors of Freeman Hall and Joyce Hall to create a cohesive and modern STEAM Center. This center highlights Champlain¡¯s commitment and momentum in the sciences and information technology. The existing vestibule in front of Joyce was expanded to connect the two buildings together and provide social and collaboration space for students.
This project was undertaken by Engelberth Construction as our Construction Manager in partnership with our architects Goody Clancy.
In Fall 2024, we renovated the second floor of the Miller Center building at our Lakeside Campus to expand the size of our Leahy Center for Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity. This project also created a large tenancy for NuHarbor Security to continue our commitment to providing opportunities for our students to gain industry experience through internships and relationships.
In Spring 2026, we plan to break ground on a renovation to Foster Hall with a modest expansion. This will provide much needed flexible lab space that will support the new curriculum and allow for some accessibility and circulation improvements also.
McDonald Hall
This large renovation involved updating this residence hall to better function at 21st century standards. This included all new walls, realigned staircase, all-new bathrooms with entry and accessibility improvements, all while maintaining the historical components of the building which make it so charming.
Repairs to the exterior kept the building looking great. A completely new mechanical system that relies on our geothermal system for heating was installed as well as electricity improvements, both of which ensures highly efficient heating and cooling of the building while being fossil fuel free.
Awards
Preservation 365体育官网 Institutional Award (2024)
Honoring our preservation work on McDonald Hall.
Vermont Public Space Award (2021)
“Honoring VT’s exemplary public spaces for Perry Hall & Lawn”
BLUE Certification: Perry Hall (2018)
Perry Hall received the first-ever BLUE certification for a non-residential building in June 2018, for being watershed friendly.
Two Green Globes (2018)
Green Building Initiative for 194 St. Paul
Three Green Globes (2016)
Green Building Initiative for Communication and Creative Media
LEED Award, U.S. Green Building Council (2011)
Perry Hall is one of three buildings in Vermont to achieve LEED Platinum certification level. The project garnered 88 LEED points, tying it for 21ST in the entire world at the time of certification.
Architectural Excellence Award (2011)
“In honor of Hertzel N. Pasackow. Presented annually by the 365体育官网 Business Association for significant contribution to the architectural quality of 365体育官网. Roger H. Perry Hall, Champlain College.”
LEED Award, U.S. Green Building Council (2009)
for Aiken Hall
A Decade of Projects
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Center for Communication and Creative Media (CCM) Project
The Center for Communication and Creative Media Project consists of renovations to the existing Hauke Center and Alumni Auditorium plus an addition of 49,310 GSF for a total of 87,187 GSF. This facility houses the new Center for Creative Media, as well as exhibit space, dining hall and kitchen facilities, classrooms, offices and support for transit, bookstore, mail and copy services. Consistent with its mission to embrace sustainable technologies in the design, construction and operation of its campus facilities, the College expanded its use of geothermal energy to heat and cool the new CCM building. The Project includes an extension of its geothermal infrastructure (well head production and piping) to accomplish this goal. Champlain College has set a ‘green’ design goal on this project of achieving Three Globes under the Green Globes rating system. This third party certification program is run by The Green Building Initiative. Positioned as an alternative to USGBC’s LEED program, it uses a checklist approach, granting projects points for areas in which they exceed standard industry practice. To our knowledge, this will be the first Green Globes project within Vermont. A rating of Three Globes is viewed to be similar to a Gold target under the LEED system.
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Res Tri Project: Residence Halls and Green Space
A cornerstone of Champlain College’s master plan is to house 90% of the college’s student body on campus. The Res Tri Project is a significant component in attaining the goals of the Plan.
The Res Tri Project consisted of adding three residence halls, green space, landscaping, and a promenade in the area bounded by Main Street, South Willard Street, Maple Street and Edmunds School on the 4.66 acre site. A central promenade from Main Street to Perry Hall provides access to classrooms, dining halls, residence halls and administrative offices. The promenade creates an internal student walkway that will draw students off the public sidewalks to an internal campus environment.
The Project was constructed in two phases. Phase I began in June 2011, and it included the construction of Juniper Hall (Res A), ancillary site improvements, and infrastructure supporting the phase. Juniper Hall was completed for fall 2012 occupancy.
Phase II construction began in spring 2013. The project included the construction of two (2) steel frame, brick veneer dormitories (Butler and Valcour Hall) and related site work on land near the buildings of Skiff, Whiting and McDonald Halls, located on the campus of Champlain College. When completed, Butler Hall will have a GSF of 26,730 and contain 89 beds. Valcour Hall will have a GSF of 30,028 and contain 91 beds. Res Tri Project was completed July 2014.
All three dorms are slated for LEED Gold certification.
The primary architect working on this project is CBT Architects, a Boston-based professional design firm providing services in architecture, interior design and urban design. Founded in 1967, the firm’s practice ranges from multi-family residential structures and developments, to major office towers and urban district renewals, to a host of academic campus facilities. This variety of experience informs the unique approach we take to understanding all user needs. Over 175 awards recognize excellence and creativity in our design of new buildings and the renovation of existing structures. CBT currently employs 140 architects, planners, interior designers, and support personnel. For more information go to: www.cbtarchitects.com.
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Whiting Hall
The dorm was ready for occupancy August 2014. The new design provides a common lounge at the west end on grade within the existing addition. A tower was renovated to provide ADA access to all levels and as well as a second stair. Rehab was done to the existing shell to provide new insulation, systems and design improvements.
The connection of the Res Tri will occur with an added western porch and canopy with walkways to the promenade.
Campus Planning
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