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Sharing space
Building 3181, shared by JSU, GSCC and others, at McClellan, has a split personlity
Edward Burkhalter
Issue date: 1/26/06 Section: News
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Before a joint $8 million renovation project by JSU and Gadsden State, the building served as a training center for the Army's Military Police Corps.
Just before Christmas, a faulty sump pump beneath the building's auditorium allowed water from an underground spring to rise, causing damage to the carpeting just in front of the stage.
"I graduated in this auditorium back in 1979," Zeigler said.
JSU drama department students and technical director David Keefer have been busy installing new rigging in the 445-seat auditorium. After its completion in two weeks, the center will use the space both for JSU and GSCC functions, as well as a source for generating revenue by renting the space to local community groups and schools.
The auditorium is just a small part of what is the only consortium of its kind in the state of Alabama.
"It works out great, because the students can transition from junior college right into a four year institution," Zeigler said.
Most of the programs that moved from JSU are non-traditional services. JSU's Office of Continuing Education moved into the second floor of the McClellan Center. The program had been housed in Curtis Hall, which will soon be turned back into a dormitory.
In addition, JSU's In-service Education Center moved into the McClellan Center. The program works with existing teachers throughout the summer, providing them with additional training.
The Institute for Emergency Preparedness had its first graduating class at the McClellan building in December.
Students can take courses in public safety communications and 911 professions from around the world in this one-of-a-kind program via the Internet.