Comptroller Kennedy Proud to Attend Groundbreaking Ceremony at Suffolk County Community College
Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr. joined fellow elected officials this past Monday, along with College President Dr. Shaun L. McKay, the Board of Trustees, Administration, Students, Faculty and Staff, in celebration of the beginning construction for a State-of-The-Art Library/Learning Resource Center, at Suffolk County Community College Grant Campus. Funding for the new $28.2 million, 74,198 square foot Learning Resource Center and library is shared equally by Suffolk County government and New York State.
“Suffolk Community College is such an outstanding resource for not only our young people but for education at all levels. It is one of the best investments that we as Suffolk County Government and citizens alike can to do invest in education for all of our residents across the board.” – Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr.
Comptroller Kennedy expressed his enthusiasm for the beginning of construction on the Library and Learning Resource Center, which he has actively pursued for the last 8 years, as both a Legislator and County Comptroller.
“It brings great satisfaction to me and illustrates how perseverance and dedication can provide sensational results when community and government work together for the benefit of this much loved institution and for all future generations to come.” – Comptroller John M. Kennedy, Jr.
The new Learning Resource Center is said to be considered the heart of the campus, bringing together all the academic support including the math, science, reading and writing centers all housed in a state-of-the-art technologically innovative building.
“It’s a difficult time in our region. But our officials recognize the importance of teaching and learning. The new Learning Resource Center will serve as a powerful symbol of the value that the College and its students bring to the vitality of our shared community… We are at a cusp of transformation. Transformation right here in this region.” -Suffolk Community College President Dr. Shaun L. McKay
The 18 month construction of the new Learning Resource Center will house the library presently in the Sagtikos Building and also include:
- A 95 seat lecture hall
- Classrooms
- A writing center
- A reading center
- Computer labs
- Tutoring rooms
- Testing rooms
- Offices
- An information commons
- A Board of Trustees room
- A teaching and learning center
- A photo/video studio
- • Photo/video labs and offices