Administration Building Renovation on Schedule



Rendering of the Front of the Administration building

  Construction crews have made quick work of the renovation to Snead State Community College’s Administration Building to keep the $8 million project on schedule for completion by the beginning of Fall 2012.

Built in 1921, the Administration Building has been vacant for over a year, during which extensive work has been done to ready the building for use as administrative and classroom space.



Rendering of the Back of the Administration Building



“As the project progresses, excitement and curiosity has been building with people on and off campus. We’re all anxious to see the finished product, which promises to be a valuable showpiece for the College,” said Snead State President Dr. Robert Exley.

Renderings have been developed by Krebs Architectural Firm in Birmingham to give an idea of what the finished Administration Building will look like. A major component of the project has been the renovation of Fielder Auditorium, a beloved piece of the College’s heritage. The auditorium will have a 412-seat capacity to be used once again as a lecture/recital hall. A catering kitchen and commons/banquet room will be added to provide a gathering area for students and a place to support College events.

The 29,519-square-foot building will also include nine classrooms, seven faculty offices, the President’s Office, Academic Administration office, and the Academic Planning and Research office. Math classes will move from the Elrod Science Building into the finished Administration Building. A Snead Heritage room and space for the college cyber-library is included in the plans as well.

Once the project is complete, relocating faculty and staff offices will free up much-needed space in the McCain Student Success and Career Center and the Science Building. The Student Success Center will continue to be the location for key operations such as Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Recruiting, Testing, and Campus Engagement.

“As we moved forward with the Administration Building renovation, we’ve kept in mind the result of the renovation of the Norton Social Sciences Building. Norton was another historic building that over time had deteriorated until it could no longer be used. It was renovated to become a functional facility that also captures the charm and heritage that is Snead State Community College. We have the same expectations for the Administration Building,” said Dr. Exley.

The Administration Building was evacuated in June 2010 due to electrical and safety concerns. The sudden move provided the College with an opportunity to move forward with the much-needed renovation and to establish the Student Success and Career Center in the former McCain Learning Resource Center. The Student Success Center was identified by the College Leadership Team as a major initiative to pursue to meet the needs of students.