MSCHE/ACOE Self Study

emphasis on making the space more attractive, functional (including increasing seating capacity in two lecture halls), and secure, will be phased during the 2, 3, and 3M project. Recent and pending critical maintenance projects are summarized in Appendix F-4d. Among these are:  Elevator renovations ($1,966,836) (completed)  Fire Alarm Upgrade ($2,487,998) (close to completion)  Research facilities ($2,815,000) (approved and moving forward)  Building Management System (BMS) ($3,436,000) (close to completion) Other projects include upgrading of equipment in the lecture halls (A/V), computer network, and University Eye Clinic (clinic equipment). As part of a SUNY-wide effort that is being administered by the State University Construction Fund and conducted through the use of consultants, the College has initiated a Facilities Master Plan (FMP) that will be used to identify, prioritize and sequence future construction projects through 2023. A six-person Steering Committee, including the President, four VPs, and the presiding officer of the faculty, oversees FMP activities on the campus. The College's projected programmatic growth and development as related to its strategic plan will be the main determinants in the selection of future capital projects. 7.2 There is access to well-maintained library and informational facilities, sufficient in size, breadth of holdings, and information technology to support education and other missions . Library Facility Description The Kohn Vision Science Library occupies the fourth floor of SUNY State College of Optometry, with windows facing 42 nd and 43 rd Streets. It is reached by elevators and, if necessary, also by stairs. An internal staircase leads down to two quiet study rooms without windows on 3M. In summary:  The total area of the fourth floor is 13,500 square feet, including two restrooms. The 3M quiet study area is 2,000 square feet.  The public areas are: four major stack sections, four group study rooms, two computer labs, two audio-visual rooms, one multimedia room with scanners, study carrels, couch seating area, book and instrument display areas, and quiet study areas with tables.  The staff areas are: circulation desk, work room, conference room, offices, Reserve Collection stacks, and storage rooms.  There are four emergency exits leading to stairwells and a Fire Warden's telephone connection at Stairwell B on the 43 rd Street side. A silent emergency button is located under the circulation desk.

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