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The College’s Board of Trustees approved the construction of a new field and track for the campus. Construction of the new facility began on May 16.  In announcing the plans, President John E. Klein said the multi-purpose complex “will support our teams’ practices and competitions, as well as our community’s needs for wellness and intramural and physical education activities.”

This project will help meet an immediate athletic and recreational need on campus while the College continues to develop its long range facilities master plan. The plan, scheduled to be presented to Trustees in the fall, will allow the College to identify and prioritize the critical needs of the institution as it grows to an anticipated 1,200 enrollment (residential and day students) over time.

The Facilities Master Plan committee has spent the past year identifying needs which include academic spaces, social and residential facilities, and athletic spaces. The completed project will provide the College with a long-term facilities plan that will work hand in hand with the institution’s strategic plan to guide the College’s future growth.

South View
 

The new field will be used by many students, including those on athletic teams (especially soccer and lacrosse), in physical education classes, and in intramural sports. The multi-purpose field will have synthetic turf, allowing maximum use of the field throughout all seasons. Lighting the field will add a great deal of vitality to campus. Not only will the College be able to schedule night games but lighting will allow additional scheduling of practice times and intramurals.

North View

The new facility will meet the needs for NCAA track and field competition should the College decide to add a track team to its athletic roster. It is anticipated that the complex will be used to host high school track meets, special community events (such as Relay for Life), and conference and NCAA championship track meets. The complex plans include permanent seating, restrooms, a press box, and a concession stand.

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