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Show The Dixie Sun Page 6 Feburan feburaij STREET ENTRY Dixie College looks! toward the I year 2000, exciting new horizon. Earlier this year Dixie College students watched as the liberal arts parking "Business, technology, health sciences icentral area now known developments' lay on the and a strong liberal arts foundation of mathematics, sciences, commuand the humanities are the keys to professional employment and and informed citizenry," declares President Robert Huddleston. Campaign 2000 will help Dixie College become recognized as the finest community college in the nation, according to President Huddleston. nications Computers are a necessary and essential part of any career. To keep in step with the Age of Knowledge and to offer students the best in technology and computer training, Dixie College is purchasing the Dixie Center and converting it into a high technology computer center. Originally, the Dixie Center was built as a convention center for the community. However, as the community has grown, the need for a larger facility has developed. Therefore, during the 1995 legislative session, local officials convinced the Utah Legislature to allow Dixie College to purchase the Dixie Center and convert it into instructional space. Campaign directors plan to convert the Smiths Convention Hall into "The High Technology Computer Center at Dixie College." The facility will utilize all 12,744 square feet of the existing convention hall plus the 2,352 square feet used for conference rooms. The features of the new facility will include television and video production, multimedia instruction and production, electronic publishing, and courses focusing on networking and information access seminars. The new facility will be available for students 24 hours a day and will be equipped with computer equipment and state-of-the-- resources. lot was ripped up and replaced with a grassy as the officially Encampment Mall. This change marks the first of a three phase program to develop the Dixie College campus. The second phase of campus development is to provide 700 new parking spaces for students, faculty and campus visitors. The third phase will be a full scale landscaping program, which includes new sidewalks and planting a veritable forest of new trees. Dixie jCollege also plans to expand the area of the campus. When Harmon's grocery store leaves, Dixie plans to purchase the 6.44 acres and remodel the building to meet with campus needs. College officials are also looking for new land allocations in order to expand the campus to meet with the growing needs of the college and the community. The closest major art museum to St. George is about 300 miles away. To remedy this, Dixie College has decided to raise six million dollars and build a new facility. The facility will not only house permanent art collections but will also provide 20,000 square feet of gallery space, six modem classrooms and a 300-seamphitheater. This new facility will be state of the art in climate control and preservation. at Azzdsirlc Etudsrt Esrics ziJ Csrzsr The student service center, currently the home of the cafeteria, is the heart of Dixie College. In order for the center to meet the demands of growth, the college plans to remodel and upgrade the facility. The remodeled facility will house the cashiers office, financial aid, testing, cooperative education, ethnic diversity program, registration and records, advisement and counseling and - many other student- oriented services. ENTRY InTRY 700 EAST STREET Endcvirert cf Ezlzr.es Prvjrsms As technology and science march forward, so must Dixie College. In order to keep in step with the world of science, the goal has been set to earn three million dollars to be specifically allocated to the science programs. ever-changi- Updztlnj Physical Flir.sss Fadlltlcs to Due the heavy use of the track and field in Hansen Stadium, the outdated racquetball facility and the worn tennis courts, Dixie College plans to allocate $650,000 of aid to the ailing sports facilities. The plans include resurfacing the football field and track, constructing racquetball courts, and resurfacing the tennis courts. Health Sdsncs Facility Dixie College plans to work in conjunction with Dixie Regional Medical Center in developing a new health science facility on campus. The' grams patiow offer to icalde' The: port rfc student- - vr. urrei Dixn Amphit1' '?dal er to hold because Camps'-- in 'jsing ' hty str, round |
