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79 on 2.2 acres; it adds nine classrooms, one computer lab, one resource room and an office suite for six staff to support Curry’s instructional programs. The total square footage spread across both campus sites represents an increase of more than 28% in available residence hall space and more than 36% of additional newly‐constructed space over the past ten years. Technological Resources and Infrastructure All of Curry’s classrooms are equipped with technologies designed to optimize the learning environment. A typical classroom has: a computer, for presentations or other course‐related functions; a ceiling mounted LCD; a screen, a SMART board; high‐speed network access to both on‐campus resources and the Internet; DVD and VHS players; a sound system, and a telephone for outbound and inbound emergency calls. Direct hookups are available for personal laptops and use of the overhead LCD and/or SMART board. Many of these devices are managed from a single wall‐mounted control panel. Each residence hall room contains a telephone jack for the room and an Ethernet data jack for each student; and as of Summer 2011, all residence halls have wireless access for data connectivity. Resident students are provided with a voice mailbox that follows them from room to room as they move, with voice mail messages forwarded to their e‐mail. Offices are equipped with at least one computer and a telephone. Printers are located in offices or are accessible nearby and wireless access is available throughout the campus in all academic and administrative buildings, residence halls, and specific outside locations. Equipment is replaced regularly depending on its condition and usefulness, as well as available funding; the College does not use a pre‐scheduled refreshment program. The network that provides infrastructure support for Curry’s mission and purposes consists of 50 servers (connected via a fiber optic gigabit backbone), connecting all buildings on campus and supporting over 120 distinct applications. clix Over the past two years, individual domain servers have been migrated to a virtual environment and a conversion of 15 servers to the virtual environment has been completed. High‐speed GB switches with CAT‐5 cabling are used for network ports in all residence halls, classrooms, and offices with network authentication managed by a combination of Microsoft’s Active Directory and Open LDAP. An array of network hardware and software is used to manage and monitor traffic and bandwidth, as well as to prevent spam, viruses and malware. A high‐speed 100MB FastEthernet Internet link provides access to resources on and off campus, including the Plymouth satellite campus, with redundancy in the event of hardware failure. The uninterruptable power supplies (UPSs) ensure network functionality in case of brief power outages. All of the College’s network policies and procedures comply with FERPA, HIPAA, Massachusetts Identity Theft Laws, and other pertinent requirements. Campus Access, Safety, and Security The Buildings and Grounds (B&G) office oversees College properties, with staff that includes carpenters, electricians, plumbers, mechanics and groundskeepers. It is the responsibility of B&G to maintain a clean, safe, aesthetically pleasing, and comfortable physical environment. Curry College 2012 Self-Study Standard Eight
80 Facilities are constructed and maintained in accordance with legal requirements to ensure access, safety, and security; and facilities and services promote a healthful environment, with consideration for environmental and ecological concerns. The College’s renovations and new construction comply with the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all buildings are equipped with smoke detectors, with residence halls equipped with sprinkler systems as well. There are emergency call boxes at every residence hall as well as at other strategic locations throughout the campus. Maintaining a regular shuttle service that provides on‐ and off‐ campus transportation, Curry also has on‐demand service available for individuals during late night hours. For student convenience, bicycle racks are available near all residence halls. Consistent with its emphasis on safety and responsiveness, the College maintains a strong working relationship with both the Milton Fire and Police Departments. Appraisal Facilities Pursuant to Curry’s intention to remain up‐to‐date and appealing to new and continuing students, it has made significant facilities improvements, including eight major construction projects since 2002. The new 84,000 square foot Student Center and the 30,000 square foot AAPC are key enhancements, significantly increasing attractive and functional study, learning, social, athletic and fitness space for students, faculty, and staff. Other construction projects range from 300 square feet to 47,000 square feet; each is intended to improve the quality of life for Curry students and enhance the College’s overall appeal. (For a detailed listing of new construction projects since Curry’s 2002 reaccreditation, please see the workroom.) clx Classrooms, too, have seen a series of dramatic improvements, with added teaching and learning space, providing greater functionality. The Tech Center and Physical Facilities Committee are continually evaluating equipment, space and facilities based on feedback from campus constituencies, and upgrades and/or replacements are made to meet the needs and expectations of faculty and students whenever possible. While the availability of classroom space is not a significant issue for the College at this point in time, the configuration and modernization of specific teaching and learning spaces is. Faculty feedback from both campuses, for example, indicates the need for more seminar‐style classrooms to promote student engagement in learning, and to more fully actualize the personalized education aspect of Curry’s mission. In addition, the rapid changes in pedagogy and curriculum increasingly blur the lines between classroom, computer, and traditional laboratories. Wireless laptops meet the need for occasional computer usage in class, providing flexibility for both faculty and student learning modalities and research needs. However, some departments are heavy users of specialized equipment for research in their disciplines. The Biology, Chemistry and Physics departments currently offer instruction in three labs that are Curry College 2012 Self-Study Standard Eight
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