Manchester Community College
Manchester Community College - Manchester, Connecticut
Long overdue for a campus wide facelift, Manchester Community College recently underwent a major building renovation initiative that was split into two phases.
Phase one included the construction of a new building with 31 teaching and conference spaces. Each teaching space included: a classroom computer, laptop connection, VCR, document camera and provisions for auxiliary and off air sources. Each of these spaces were designed and developed using a consistent user interface, which was provided by Crestron touch panels.
Phase two included the construction of another 39 teaching and meeting spaces along with an office tower and a "village" of small free standing special function spaces in the courtyard. The same technology elements used in phase one were also deployed in these new classrooms - drawing overwhelming acceptance and enthusiasm from the faculty.
Phase two also included the development of a high-end auditorium featuring an elaborate mixing system that feeds high quality speech and surround sound audio. This room features video projection for both instructional and entertainment purposes. Broadcast production capabilities were also built into the auditorium, including multiple cameras for live switching, recording and cable TV feed capabilities.
Other areas of the project included a cinema studies room with a 16:9 presentation system and surround sound, multiple music practice and presentation classrooms, speech and program presentation systems and a fitness center with an extensive cable TV system.
