The Perfect Building: But Needs Renovation & Underpass Access

Oh, no! You won't be getting a printed SCUP–45 Preliminary Program in the mail this year. Instead, SCUP is going green and regularly updating this digital version (PDF), which you can download at any time.

Check it out! You don't want to miss higher education's premier planning conference, and your one chance this year to assemble with nearly 1,500 of your peers and colleagues: July 10–14, Minneapolis.

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Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) found an historic building but it was separated from campus by a freight railroad line, requiring a mile walk for students. MCCC staff and corporate partner renovated the first floor of the building and discovered and reconstructed a previously filled-in underpass that et students take a shortcut under the tracks. This is a brief but interesting article at University Business by Melissa Ezarik. “I think it’s triggered a camaraderie there.” Students are staying on campus longer and can often be found in local restaurants and volunteering downtown. “The community is so appreciative," notes president Karen Sout. More.

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Regional SCUP Events! Enjoy the F2F company of your colleagues and peers at one of three SCUP regional conferences this spring:

• April 5–7, San Diego, CA - "Smart Planning in an Era of Uncertainty"
• April 7, Houston, TX - "Sustaining Higher Education in an Age of Challenge"