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HS, SS, BI Complex Replacement: Salish Hall 

The six buildings that comprise the Humanities and Social Science complex were built in the late sixties and have exceeded their life cycles. They are no longer able to support the instructional needs of the institution. A replacement is needed. 

This replacement project is also responding to needs expressed in the college Instructional Plan. The plan identifies an overwhelming need for modern classrooms and faculty offices.

The new classroom building will consolidate class and office locations, enhancing the student experience. The facility will match the quality of recently completed campus projects with an emphasis on sustainable features. The new facility will serve the business, english, fine arts, humanities, and social science divisions with adequate classrooms and labs, offices and support spaces that will allow the college to better meet the needs of its students. 

The new facility will be built on the site of the existing Science and Technology complex, which was replaced by the new Marv Nelson Science Learning Center. The ST complex and Occupational Education, Bldg. B will be demolished at the beginning of the HS replacement construction phase. This location is ideally situated in the heart of campus, close to the Science Center, Technology Center and Science, Math and Technology complexes to the south and the Rutkowski Learning Center and the Performing Arts buildings to the north. Also, using the ST site reflects our desire to uphold the Master Plan principle to preserve the natural environment of the campus through continuity of architecture and control and management of green and open spaces. 

A larger building will enhance the Green River experience, creating gathering spaces for interaction between different building user groups, a key component of the Facilities Master Plan. The new facility will be approximately 80,000 gross square feet, more than 13,000 square feet larger than the existing HS complex. The increase in square footage will allow for the replacement of undersized classrooms and labs.

Pre-design occurred from 2005-2007 and the state has funded design and permitting for the 2007-2009 biennium. With continued state funding approval, construction will occur from 2009-2011.

Timeline and Scope

For an up-to-date timeline and scope for this project, please refer to the most recent Progress Report.