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New Space, Growth for Education Department By Shea Sutherland Walking into the campus library, it is visually evident
“To excel at a program, you have to have an
that changes are in the making. “The college is really
exceptional space,” said Ens, adding that transitioning
excited about this,” said Terry Ens, director of facilities
the education program to the library will enhance the
operations.
learning ambience.
Tabor College’s library renovations are underway to create a new home for the Education Department. Renovation discussions have taken place over the past few years, and many individuals have participated to make this happen, including Frank Johnson, Academic Affairs personnel, the Executive Team and Facilities staff. Ens said that his team has diverse talent to build and create. The main goal for this project is to establish an excellent learning space for those pursuing education, allowing students to collaborate not only within the
Changes will be taking place on the second floor of the library. New additions will include learning tools, lounge space, study rooms, four classrooms and bathrooms. The projected finish for this design is Aug. 1 to be ready for the fall semester, said Ens. Although this space will be new, the facilities crew is incorporating Tabor’s history into the environment. Ens said they plan to repurpose the lumber from the gym’s current bleachers for trim once the new bleachers are installed. “I love to create opportunities for people to excel at
classroom. A new, refreshing space allows opportunity
what they do,” said Ens. “We will revolutionize the
for growth.
library and student experience.”
