Holes Hall demolition makes way for green space for students. Photo by Anna Kurth
By the numbers
NAMED FOR Wilbur W. Holes
HOUSED STUDENTS 1965-2014
$1.2 million TO BUILD
OPENED IN 1965
400 BEDS
9 FLOORS
St. Cloud State University is planning for the future needs of students, faculty and staff with its 2015 Comprehensive Facilities Plan.
This plan is designed to meet the evolving expectations of students and changes in technology and teaching methods. It takes into consideration the physical condition of campus buildings and usage, said Tammy McGee, vice president for Finance and Administration.
Major elements of the plan include the remodel and renovation of some buildings and demolition and replacement of others.
In the short-term, the plan includes the demolition of Holes Hall and the South Office Building by fall 2016. The next five years will call for a remodel of Garvey Commons, the renovation of Eastman Hall into a new health sciences facility and Herb Brooks National Hockey Center ice rink replacement.
Long-term plans include the decommissioning of under-used facilities and renovations to Halenbeck Hall, the Engineering and Computing Center and Husky Stadium.
On the residential side, long-term plans include the removal and replacement of Mitchell Hall, remodel of Sherburne Hall, renovations to Lawrence Hall and demolition of Stearns and Benton halls and Stateview Apartments.
This is the most comprehensive plan for facilities the university has ever developed. It is a forward-thinking document that helps university leaders understand the changing needs of students. The document’s highest priority is a look inside classrooms to renovate these spaces to best suit the academic needs of students, McGee said.
