During the 18 months of construction of the Student Center and Administration/Student
Services Building starting in June 2010, most everyone on the Grossmont College
campus community are likely to experience some difficulties, as well as more than a
few inconveniences. However, when the hassles of construction are over, the end-result
will be beautiful, new spacious remodeled buildings that will elevate the stature of
Grossmont College to even higher levels.
“This will be a comprehensive construction facelift that will impact nearly every facet
of campus life, but the buildings will look marvelous when the yellow construction
tape goes away,” said Tim Flood, Grossmont College Acting Vice President of
Administrative Services.
A renovated, two-story, 46,753-square-foot Student Center will feature open
breeze-ways, courtyards and several exterior patio areas for socializing and
eating with new friends. The building will accommodate the Cafeteria, Culinary Arts,
Student Health Services, EOPS, Career Center/Job Placement, Adult Re-Entry and
Disabled Student Programs and Services, along with dining areas and meeting rooms.
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On the first floor, the Cafeteria will feature a variety of different
food concepts, including a sandwich shop, pasta bar, veggie selection
and snack choices. A large 1,600-square-foot lounge area will feature
comfortable seating and multiple game choices (video, possibly
billiards or ping-pong).
A new Griffin Gate will have conference center capacity with seating
for 300 people (the current room seats 80). Partitions will create
four smaller meeting rooms. This will be a great conference
facility for our college and our community.
On the second floor of the new Student Center, a half-circle corridor
will lead you to 400 square feet of office space, consisting of a new
ASGC Board Room, Club Room and Student Affairs offices.
An expanded 37,223-square-foot Administration/Student Services Building,
currently the 100 Administration Building, will include enclosing the
interior courtyard and breezeway areas. The design from Architects Mosher
Drew Watson Ferguson represents a one-stop concept for Student Services,
including Admissions and Records, Assessment, Counseling, Transfer Center,
International Students, Veterans Affairs and Financial Aid. The complex
also will house administrative and support services offices, including
Cashier, Business Office, Instructional Operations, Deans’ Offices,
College and Community Relations and the Grossmont College Foundation.
Preliminary overall cost estimate for both the Student Center and
Administration/Student Services Building is $36.2 million. Construction
funding for the two projects will be provided by the Proposition R bond
measure that East County voters approved in 2002, along with other local
funds. Student fees also have been earmarked for the Student Center.
