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Reinvesting for the Future
Bond Measure goes Before Voters
 Crowded classrooms are limiting the number of students in some career training programs. |
Looking towards the future, Lane Community College will be placing an $83 million bond measure on the November 2008 ballot. This bond will fund necessary facilities renovations, upgrades and remodels for workforce training and education.
The bond creates a unique opportunity to upgrade the community’s workforce training facilities by continuing the same level of tax investment of approximately 25 cents per $1,000 assessed property value from the 1995 bond, which retires in 2009.
“This will make a huge difference for Lane,” said President Mary Spilde. “Over the past few years we’ve dedicated our scarce resources to instruction and services. This bond will provide an opportunity for the college to bring the facilities up to the level of instruction. This is an exciting opportunity to reinvest in and renew Lane Community College.”
 Clogged sewer pipes and aging pumps are among the plumbing problems that would be fixed if the bond measure is approved by voters. |
Many buildings on the main campus are more than 40 years old and need new heating and cooling systems, plumbing, roofing and other upgrades. Classrooms and labs need renovations to increase access, allow for multiple uses, alleviate crowding during peak demand times, and provide modern instructional technology and equipment.
After an extensive facilities evaluation and planning process, the college’s Board of Education approved 16 projects to be funded by the bond.
Among the key projects:
- Utility infrastructure and facility upgrades, including heating and cooling, plumbing, electrical, security and renewable energy systems
- Career and technical education center for high school and college students, and studio space for art students
- Learning commons including library, tutoring and information technology services
- Equipment and furnishings including computers, classroom technology and professional equipment for career training programs
- Updated fitness training center and wellness labs for the instruction and application of preventative health care, plus a flexible use studio for dance and other activities
- State-of-the-art general use classrooms and classroom and laboratory space for multimedia and graphic design programs
- Recycling center and storage for auto and diesel instructional equipment
- Florence Center science lab and exterior renovation
- Energy efficient Downtown Center to house the energy management and renewable energy degree programs, plus educational resources for the business community, and easy access for students
“Lane’s mission is to help people achieve their dreams,” said board member Pat Riggs-Henson. “As a responsible steward of the public’s resources, we need to update our classrooms and infrastructure. Providing affordable and accessible quality education is Lane’s top priority. This bond will ensure that Lane remains an asset to its students and the community.”
For more information, please visit 2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/bond.
