Academic Core

Academic Core Renovation

The Academic Core Renovation project is a $14.96 million state-funded improvement project consisting of building renovations and enhancements to improve the academic and athletic experience at Clayton State University for students, faculty, and staff.

Project Timeline

PHASE I: Roof Replacement – COMPLETED

Construction cost total: $1,872,155.63

Replace original 45,162 sq. ft. roof for Magnolia Hall - Completed May 2018
Replace original 25,000 sq. ft. roof for Arts and Sciences Building - Completed February 2018
Replace original 43,268 sq. ft. roof for Athletics and Health Center - Completed May 2018

PHASE II: Building Renovations and Upgrades – UNDER CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION

Construction cost total: $6,900,000

Arts and Sciences

Theater upgrade.
Addition of student study and display.
Update dressing rooms.
Provide connectivity between support spaces.
Replace building elevator.

Lecture Hall

Create student gathering.
Improve classrooms efficiency.
Provide connectivity to adjacent building for student space.
Build new restrooms.
Upgrade IT/AV.
Upgrade lighting.
Upgrade HVAC equipment.

Magnolia Hall

Enclose Canopy for Student Collaboration and study space.

Library HVAC and Electrical Upgrade

Replace Control System with Direct Digital Controls.
Replace Powered Induction Units.
Electrical systems-Replace Transformer and Main Switchboard.

Athletics and Health Center Completed December 2018

Build two classrooms.
Locker rooms to accept relocated locker rooms.
Lobby area adjustment.
Electrical system upgrade for new layout.
Communication, security and fire alarm systems upgrade.
Install mechanical and electrical raceway for future Mini-Chiller Plant.

Roof Ladders Installation for James M. Baker University Center

Install access ladders for roof maintenance and safety.

PHASE III: Centralized Mini-Chiller Construction for West Side of Campus – DESIGN

Construct a Mini-chiller Plant at the South end of the Athletics Center.
Structure is sized to accommodate three chillers and associated pumps allowing the plant to increase its capacity in the future.
Provide underground chilled water piping loop to connect Harry S. Downs Center, Spivey Hall, Music Education and Student Activities Center with Mini-Central Plant.
Distribution piping is sized to accommodate service to a future Convocation Center or other building.
Conduits for the future data network loop are being placed along the chilled water line.