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February 11, 2013 wingspan.lccc.wy.edu 16 Wingspan Wingspan 17 By Allie Hurley Features Editor Laramie County Community College is surrounded by open land…a lot of open land. This property belongs to the Lummis Livestock Co. whose family was among those who donated the land upon which LCCC was built in the early 1970s and may continue to be part of the college’s future. For LCCC is being kept in mind during the Lummis Livestock Co.’s proposal to build a new community development across the street from LCCC. “I graduated from LCCC and had a wonderful experience,” Del Lummis said. “I hold the college near and dear to my heart.” The Lummis Livestock Co. has named its 2,000-acre development Sweetgrass and will include commercial buildings, recreational access, single and multi-family houses and apartments, and a resort lodge. Putting community in community college Lummis said he hoped this development will complement the city, county and LCCC. LCCC would be a part of the Sweetgrass project if students used its housing. An offcampus housing facility would be provided for students and would be built across the street from LCCC’s main entrance. However, the housing would not be provided through the college. The company’s research has determined an apartment building setting to be the best kind of facility to serve students best. At its very beginning stages, the Sweetgrass project has passed the Laramie County Planning Commission, and it’s currently awaiting a February meeting with the Board of Public Utilities to get water and sewer permits. Lummis said he had hoped construction would start this calendar year, but it looked as if it may start in 2014 at the earliest. The Lummis Livestock Co. understands Cheyenne’s population is steadily increasing because of major employers including Wyoming’s By Allie Hurley Features Editor Even a small community like Cheyenne offers different styles of living arrangements, so students from Laramie County Community College recently surveyed were asked whether the Hynds Building in downtown Cheyenne was a favorable. On March 6, the LCCC Board of Trustees at a study session will decide whether to pursue the downtown housing. The Hynds Building became an option when the Hynds Capitol Core Project group proposed student housing to LCCC officials last fall. The group Air Force Base and Wal-Mart Distribution center. The Sweetgrass community would include many areas for gathers and celebrations such as mini-parks, shelters and courtyards. A village center with retail stores and restaurants would be the focal point of Sweetgrass, so the community would have nearby services and goods. An 18-hole public golf course, horse trails and lakes and ponds would be part of the recreational activities. A 25-acre neighborhood park will be another recreational area for the community to be built along College Drive adjacent to Allison Draw. The goals and characteristics for the Sweetgrass project include embracing the ranch’s natural features and short grass prairie; a community committed to lifestyle and quality of life; to be a “place for everyone”; a variety of recreational activities; open spaces; an emphasis on sustainability and “environmental stewardship.” making the proposal was Alan O’Hashi, businessman; Glen Garrett, architect, and Jim Weaver, real estate agent. The trustees wanted to get students’ opinion about off-campus housing, especially living downtown. Throughout November and December, an online survey was posted for students to take. “The survey was available during Thanksgiving break until the last week of fall semester classes. During finals week, the survey was analyzed,” said Ann Murray, LCCC manager of institutional research. The survey was promoted by sending emails to all students enrolled at LCCC for the fall semester, and booths were set up in the student lounge as well in the residence halls. The survey was online because it would be easier to access and read the data. Murray added the survey was aimed more toward second- or more-year students who have already been on campus. Some 379 surveys were submitted. Of those taking the survey, 24.66 percent lived on campus and 26.27 percent lived off campus in a house. In other demographics, 75.21 percent chose single as their relationship status; 74.26 percent of survey takers were full-time students; 43.85 percent were 18- to 20-years-old, and 71.31 percent were female. The first question asked the student if he would be interested in off-campus apartments provided by LCCC. If the student answered “no,” he skipped to question No. 6. About 76.19 percent said “yes” to the first question. The next questioned asked the student to LCCC’s President Dr. Joe Schaffer said the development was in progress since 2009. It was put on delay because of the economy but was brought back up in fall 2012. The development is supposed to be upscale and nice, which might improve south Cheyenne. This development might also bring LCCC from the perception it is on the edge of Cheyenne to being part of the city. Schaffer also said this development would bring an extension of utilities and retail stores to benefit students. This development could take 50 years and would be built in phases. The first phase would be made up of 200 acres. It would include a village center, a commercial area with coffeeshops and stores, and a multi-family and single- family component. Lummis said he hoped to make Sweetgrass compatible with LCCC. Throughout this process, the company will accept any comments. Anyone interested may contact Bruce Downing, consulting planner, at rbdowing@gmail.com or 307-579-4066. College trustees study student survey College gauges students’ interest in off-campus living Design by Kasey M. Orr rank the four choices for off-campus living with his most favorable choice as No. 1 and his least choice as No. 4. One- to two-bedroom apartments were the first and second choices chosen by the majority of survey takers. About 84.70 percent chose an all-inclusive bill over having separate bills for utilities, phone, Internet, etc. Grocery shopping and health care were very important to students as well as being able to get to those places. Surveyed students would prefer to live closer to these businesses, which would help determine where off-campus housing should be located. When selecting apartment-style living, students thought having a gym and fitness center was very important. Study space, 24-hour maintenance and package acceptance were also very important. Students didn’t express much need of a meeting room; however, this room could help students with group projects. A shared laundry facility was somewhat important, but students would rather have washer and dryer hookups in each unit. Students also picked having a dishwasher and a furnished apartment as being very important. Easy parking, bus transportation or being within walking distance from the college were also very important to students, but not a playground. Some other features students would like to have pets—small or large— just anything other than a fish. Reliable Internet service was also important. Other factors that came with off-campus housing were cooking and eating. Students wouldn’t mind having a meal plan for meals on campus, a small convenience store or a coffee bar. However, most students would prefer having their own kitchens to cook their own food. A concern about off-campus living was an increase of criminal activity. The college already has rules students must follow, and if they don’t, college security officers enforce them. What would be the rules and regulations for off-campus housing and would any type of security be available? Murray said because the information from the survey has been collected and analyzed, the next research step is to invite students to participate in focus groups. These groups will discuss more information about what students need in order to live downtown and other questions students have.
18 Wingspan By Cassie Kelley Assistant Online Editor Last year, the Children’s Discovery Center under new management opened its doors to academic programs and students at Laramie County Community College. Carrie Westling, manager of the Children’s Discovery Center, said her vision was to have the CDC as a center for learning for not only the children but also LCCC students and faculty. This was a newer goal that Westling said she hoped to achieve by making everyone more aware of the CDC and the possibilities it has to offer. Several academic programs have already started to take advantage of the opportunities the CDC can provide. Nursing, dental hygiene, education and psychology programs have opportunities to observe and work with children. This provides a real-life, hands-on experience for students. It also provides a learning experience for the children. Brad Becker, a freshman in music education at LCCC, teaches children about music and musical instruments. Through the CDC program he is able to create lesson plans for the children. Becker said, “It’s a very challenging job, keeping them engaged, because with that age group it’s very hard to keep these kids engaged for more than five, 10 minutes.” Depending on the age group, he teaches anything from music therapy; singing and playing for the children, to teaching basic music theory; reading sheet music and identifying rhythm. He was inspired to go into music education by his high school band director Tim Mattis in Ohio. “For me, it is an honor and a privilege to be able to educate and inspire kids this early,” he said, noting it not only helps him in his future career but also the youngsters. Being thrown into the mix now helps direct what he is learning and how he will teach in the future. Being able to be a part of the CDC and working with the children just gives him more years of experience to become a better teacher in his career. The CDC also employs students as teachers and substitutes and is available for all students. Westling said of the facility in the Arp Building, “we are lucky to be housed inside the school.” This gives children opportunities that other facilities don’t. Children work with students learning about different aspects of life and have an opportunity to see where they will be in their future. The CDC has open enrollment throughout the year as long campus news Children’s Discovery Center as room is available. This gives students and employees a place for their children to go while they are in class or at work. Children from the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years are accepted into the program, which is open to the entire community. This gives LCCC the chance to provide a service to the community while students receive credits and real-life experience vital in many fields after graduation. The CDC is licensed through the Wyoming Division of Family Services and is accredited with the National Association for the Education of Young Children and child and adult care food program. The CDC has adjunct teachers and mentors who work closely with the children. Westling said she invites anyone who is interested in discovering more about the CDC to visit her office, Room 155 in the Arp Building for a tour or email her at cwestlin@ lccc.wy.edu. February 11, 2013 wingspan.lccc.wy.edu Children provide learning experiences for students “It’s a very challenging job, keeping them engaged, because with that age it’s very hard to keep these kids engaged for more than five, 10 minutes.” Brad Becker Freshman, music education Cassie Kelley Inspiring little minds: Brad Becker expands the minds of the children at the CDC through music.
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