Progress 09/01/23 to 08/31/24
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? NC A&T will continue attending monthly construction meetings. Purchase furniture and equipment for the new facility. Complete construction and host an open house for all constituents.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
These are the accomplishments for this report period: NIFA approved Monteith Construction as the contractor for the Urban and Community Food Complex (UCFC). The groundbreaking ceremony for the UCFC was held 11/9/23 and construction began two weeks later on 11/20/23. NC A&T attended monthly construction meetings with the designer, contractor, and the NC State Construction Office. NC A&T requested modifications to the existing Creamery Room 118, which involved the location of equipment,modifications to the electrical and plumbing services related to the new equipment provided by the owner, and minor modifications to the lighting and mechanical scopes of work related to the proposed changes. The designer, Andre Johnson and Associates, submitted a proposal for additional architectural/engineering services for $79,300. NIFA aproved the additional services. The project is moving along according to schedule due to efficiencies and proactive planning of the contractor and designer. The project is 45% complete and the anticipated completion date is June 2025.
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Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?After value engineering final construction cost and state Construction approval, the designer will prepare an award letter with bid tabulation attachment to CAES, and we will forward it to NIFA for final approval to begin construction. ?Project Phase Dates · Bidding and Negotiations Notification of Low, Responsive, Responsible Bidder July 17, 2023 · Letter of Recommendation to the Client July 17, 2023 · Submission of Revised Documents to SCO July 31, 2023 · SCO Approval of VE List and Revised Documents August 15, 2023 · Completion of Construction Contract and Execution September 15, 2023 · Ceremonial Groundbreaking September 16, 2023 - September 23, 2023 · Pre-Construction Meeting (Depends on Monitor's Schedule) September 18, 2023 - September 22, 2023 · Contractor Notice to Proceed September 25, 2023 · Construction Phase Construction Commencement October 2, 2023 · Final Acceptance October 25, 2024 · Owner Move-In Set Up and Occupancy Complete October 28, 2024 - November 15, 2024
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Community and Urban Food Complex The list of accomplishments during 2022 - 2023 periodare as follows: Andre Johnson Architect, the designer of this project, submitted the construction document to the SCO in June 2022 SCO approved construction document to bid in December 2022. The project was out for bid in Jan 2023 More than 10 bids were received in March 2023. however, the estimated construction cost has increased based on the lowest bid we received. About more than $1.5M additional funds had been reserved from NIFA's 2018 1890 facilities award to support the additional increase. The lowest bid was submitted to the SCO office in April. The SCO approved the increase butbut rejected the lowest bidder's bid figures due to calculation error made by the bidder after bid review. A virtual pre-bid conference was scheduled for June 6th and bid opening on June 28th. lowest bidder was selected on July 4, 2023. However, the base bid plus the contingency was over the allocated project budget. Now theDesigner is working with lowest bidder's bid figures to bring the construction cost within budget through value engineering breakdown cost.
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Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22
Outputs
Target Audience:
Nothing Reported
Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?CAES Urban and Community Food Processing Complex Building (UFC) Due to the global price increase in construction materials, there is a significant estimated cost increase for CAES Urban and Community Food Processing Complex Building (UFC) that was originally budgeted under 2013 & 2018 facilities awards. To ensure the UFC building be completed on schedule, CAES has requested the University to cover the Benbow Hall elevator construction cost, which was in the 2008 facilities budget. The remaining 1890 2008 facilities funds will be used for UFC construction upon NIFA's approval. CAES facilities team will meet the designer regularly during the UFC project progress. The construction bidding period is scheduled to complete on July 28, 2022. Upon NIFA's approval for the winning bid, we are anticipating to break ground for the building in September, 2022. The construction is scheduled to be completed in Fall, 2023.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Facilities projects in our 2008 plan of work were reviewed and a prioritization matrix developed as to Tier (level of importance) and Priority of completion for each. As a result, some projects were initiated while other were not due to either their tier/priority or their co-dependence on funds from other facility grant programs (1998 and 2008). Specific accomplishments include the following: Renovation of Benbow Hall Administrative Suite was started in November 2019. The project was completed in Feb, 2020. The contractor (W.C. Construction) started the University Pavilion project on September 2019. The construction was completed in June, 2021. The building has been used by CAES faculty and staff as office, lab, workshop and meeting spaces. Central Builders, Inc. has completed the generator addition in Carver Hall in June, 2021 Renovation of Carver Hall 257 was started in July 2019 and was completed in January, 2021. Renovation of Carvel Hall labs was started in July 2021 and was completed in Feb, 2022 Benbow Hall elevator project This project is moving forward. Evoke Studio Architect, the designer is currently working on the construction document submission to the State Construction Office (SCO). University will cover the construction cost of this project to save 1890 facilities funds. The saved facilities funds will be used to cover the increased estimated construction cost of the CAES Urban and Community Food Processing Complex Building (UFC) due to the global price increase in construction materials. The UFC Designer is now progressing to the final stage of the construction document submission to SCO to review and approve.
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Progress 09/01/20 to 08/31/21
Outputs
Target Audience:FY'08-13 funds will be utilized for projects to enhance the capacities and capabilities of Teaching, Research and Extension in the fulfillment of academic excellence, technological advancement and university outreach and engagement. Proposed upgrades will provide opportunities for multi-disciplinary and inter/intra-institutional projects. This project benefits our faculty, students, small farmers and other extension clientele. Our students will benefit from improved facilities that increases their breadth and depth of content knowledge, enhance their critical thinking skills, as well as encourage them to think about the relevance and pragmatic applicability of the content in real world contexts. Ultimately the proposed facilities will allow faculty to engage students in ways that will foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are needed by agricultural leaders. Our faculty will have improved office facilities and the latest instructional technology, improving teaching performance. The researchers will have modern labs and the latest equipment that will enable them to increase their research productivity and output. Our extension staff will also have an improved work environment. Additional equipment and improved demonstration projects will better serve extension clientele as it relates to educational conferences, events, and experiential learning experiences. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Benbow Hall Elevator addition construction isexpected to start in December 2021. Project is scheduled to be completed by May 2022 in time for the next accreditation review of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Replacement of the fume hoods in Carver - We are waiting for the final construction schedule from LoMax Construction Inc. The project should be completed by end of next year (2022).
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Facilities projects in our 2008 plan of work were reviewed and a prioritization matrix developed as to Tier (level of importance) and Priority of completion for each. As a result, some projects were initiated while other were not completed due to either their tier/priority or their co-dependence on funds from other facility grant programs (1998 and 2008). Specific accomplishment includes the following: The contractor (W.C. Construction) started the University Pavilion project on September 2019. The construction was completed on June 07, 2021. The final payment is scheduled in July 2021. The furniture and equipment for Pavilion have been purchased and delivered. The Ribbon Cutting for completion is scheduled on September 21, 2021. Benbow Hall elevator project is moving forward. Evoke Studio Architect, the designer has submitted the schematic design which is now with the State Construction Office for review and approval. Renovation of Benbow Hall Administrative Suite was started in November 2019. The project was completed in Feb, 2020. RMF Engineering completed the design for the replacement of the fume hoods in Carver Hall. The contractor (LoMax Construction Inc.) was selected for the constitution work on May 27, 2021. Central Builders, Inc. has completed the generator addition in Carver Hall on June 4, 2021 and is working on close-out documents with RMF Engineering which was the approved designer. Renovation of Carver Hall 257 was started in July 2019 and was completed in January, 2021.
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Progress 09/01/19 to 08/31/20
Outputs
Target Audience:FY'08-13 funds will be utilized for projects to enhance the capacities and capabilities of Teaching, Research and Extension in the fulfillment of academic excellence, technological advancement and university outreach and engagement. Proposed Report Date 07/07/2020 Page 2 of 3 United States Department of Agriculture Progress Report Accession No. 215072 Project No. NCE-2008-03344 upgrades will provide opportunities for multi-disciplinary and inter/intra-institutional projects. This project benefits our faculty, students, small farmers and other extension clientele. Our students will benefit from improved facilities that increases their breadth and depth of content knowledge, enhance their critical thinking skills, as well as encourage them to think about the relevance and pragmatic applicability of the content in real world contexts. Ultimately the proposed facilities will allow faculty to engage students in ways that will foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are needed by agricultural leaders. Our faculty will have improved office facilities and the latest instructional technology, improving teaching performance. The researchers will have modern labs and the latest equipment that will enable them to increase their research productivity and output. Our extension staff will also have an improved work environment. Additional equipment and improved demonstration projects will better serve extension clientele as it relates to educational conferences, events, and experiential learning experiences. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?* The college will planned for the Ribbon Cutting for the Pavilion in October 2020. * Prepare the Close-out reports for the project. * Work the Architect on the Benbow Hall Elevator Addition design/programming phase. * Replace the fumehoods in Carver, Webb and Benbow Hall. * Renovate existing labs.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Specific accomplishments includes the following: Agriculture Pavilion * The contractor started the project on September 2019. * The project is 90% complete and on task & scheduled to be completed August 2020. * The AV & IT mounts, projector screens and mics have been installed throughout the building. * C2 Contractor has adjusted their cabling to be in a straight line down the corridor 126 as the cable tray is to remained exposed. * Door hardware, VCT, carpet being installed. * HVAC control contractor connecting control panel tomain campus system in physical plant. * FACP connectivity is being coordinated with FA vendor and owner. * The furniture has been ordered and waiting to be delivered. Benbow Hall Administrative Office Suite * MWM Construction, Inc.won the bid to complete this project. * Door frames & metal framing completed.HVAC units were installed. Electrical rough-ins & exterior work completed. * Tack boards were completed and the color selected was "Cobalt Blue." Fabricmate and Lumicor panels were installed. * Roller shades & vertical blinds color selection were Oyster & Stain White. * Electrical Final Inspection was completed and passed. * Furniture was selected and ordered from Piedmont Office Suppliers. Carver Hall - Renovate Lab 257 * Varnedoe Construction was the contractor to complete this project.Notice to proceed was on July 15, 2019. * The laboratory casework was a critical lead item. Demolition took place on July 16th, 2019. Framing & electrical rough in were completed. * Asbestos was found in the lab and had to be removed before construction could resume. Asbestos abatement was completed in August 2019. * Plumbing rough-in & cabinets were completed. Epoxy Floors were installed. Benbow Hall Elevator Addition *Evoke Studio Architect was approved by NIFA to design the elevator. The project is in the design phase. Carver Hall Generator Addition *Project is 45% complete. The Sub panels have been mounted. 80% of conduit completed. Feeders from main to sub-panels completed. *Currently working on pulling individual circuits, installing generator pad. Generator is scheduled to arrive June 29, 2020. * Transfer switch will be completed 3 weeks after installation of generator. * Project is scheduled to be completed in August 2020.
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Progress 09/01/18 to 08/31/19
Outputs
Target Audience:FY'08-13 funds will be utilized for projects to enhance the capacities and capabilities of Teaching, Research and Extension in the fulfillment of academic excellence, technological advancement and university outreach and engagement. Proposed upgrades will provide opportunities for multi-disciplinary and inter/intra-institutional projects. This project benefits our faculty, students, small farmers and other extension clientele. Our students will benefit from improved facilities that increases their breadth and depth of content knowledge, enhance their critical thinking skills, as well as encourage them to think about the relevance and pragmatic applicability of the content in real world contexts. Ultimately the proposed facilities will allow faculty to engage students in ways that will foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are needed by agricultural leaders. Our faculty will have improved office facilities and the latest instructional technology, improving teaching performance. The researchers will have modern labs and the latest equipment that will enable them to increase their research productivity and output. Our extension staff will also have an improved work environment. Additional equipment and improved demonstration projects will better serve extension clientele as it relates to educational conferences, events, and experiential learning experiences. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Construction on the University Farm Pavilion will continue. Identify furniture for the University Farm Pavilion. Identify the Information Technology for the University Farm Pavilion. Add the new elevator to Benbow Hall Upgrade and renovate office suites 202 and 205 in Benbow Hall. Renovate and upgrade existing laboratories in Carver Hall (Rooms #122, #125, #163, #176, and #257) and renovate to accommodate teaching and/(or) research priorities. Install generator as backup power source for Carver Hall research labs.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Facilities projects in our 2008 plan of work were reviewed and a prioritization matrix developed as to Tier (level of importance) and Priority of completion for each. As a result, some projects were initiated while other were not completed due to either their tier/priority or their co-dependence on funds from other facility grant programs (1998 and 2008). Specific accomplishment includes the following: The contractor (W.C. Construction) started the project on September 2019. Project is 26% complete and on scheduled to be finished by February 2020. The University IT, AV, Aggie One Card and Security has been meeting to finalize the technology equipment for the building. Benbow Hall Elevator addition - team is currently working with Evoke Studio Architecture with the design phase. Renovation of Carver Hall 207 & 209 was completed in March 2019. Renovation of Benbow Hall Administrative Suite was started August 2019. RMF Engineering was approved to design the replacement of the fume hoods in Carver, Webb and Benbow Hall. Renovation of Carver Hall 257 was started in July 2019.
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Progress 09/01/17 to 08/31/18
Outputs
Target Audience:FY'08-13 funds will be utilized for projects to enhance the capacities and capabilities of Teaching, Research and Extension in the fulfillment of academic excellence, technological advancement and university outreach and engagement. Proposed upgrades will provide opportunities for multi-disciplinary and inter/intra-institutional projects. This project benefits our faculty, students, small farmers and other extension clientele. Our students will benefit from improved facilities that increases their breadth and depth of content knowledge, enhance their critical thinking skills, as well as encourage them to think about the relevance and pragmatic applicability of the content in real world contexts. Ultimately the proposed facilities will allow faculty to engage students in ways that will foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are needed by agricultural leaders. Our faculty will have improved office facilities and the latest instructional technology, improving teaching performance. The researchers will have modern labs and the latest equipment that will enable them to increase their research productivity and output. Our extension staff will also have an improved work environment. Additional equipment and improved demonstration projects will better serve extension clientele as it relates to educational conferences, events, and experiential learning experiences. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Begin Construction on CAES Extension and Farm Pavilion. Furnish CAES Extension Pavilion & University farm. Ag Pavilion furniture committee will meet in the fall to discuss FF&E for the building. Renovate physical infrastructure of instructional classrooms in Carver Hall, install wireless ceiling projectors and screens and purchase new furniture in support of undergraduate and graduate education. Upgrade and renovate office suites 207, 209 in Carver Hall. Renovate and upgrade existing laboratories in Carver Hall (Rooms #122, #125, #163, #164, #176, 177, 179 and #257) and renovate Reid Greenhouse to accommodate teaching and/(or) research priorities.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Facilities projects in our 2008 plan of work were reviewed and a prioritization matrix developed as to Tier (level of importance) and Priority of completion for each. As a result some projects were initiated while other were not completed due to either their tier/priority or their co-dependence on funds from other facility grant programs (1998 and 2008). Specific accomplishment includes the following: NIFA approved the budget to start the CAES Ag Pavilion construction. The NC State Construction Office (SCO) has approved the award letter for the Contractor to start construction. Purchase and install additional lighting, security cameras and access systems at Coltrane Hall. Student Common areas in Carver Hall room 111 and front porch/patio area of building was completed. Carver Hall conference renovations were completed. The fiber farm optics IT project at the farm was completed.
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Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:FY'08-12 funds will be utilized for projects to enhance the capacities and capabilities of Teaching, Research and Extension in the fulfillment of academic excellence, technological advancement and university outreach and engagement. Proposed upgrades will provide opportunities for multi-disciplinary and inter/intra-institutional projects. This project benefits our faculty, students, small farmers and other extension clientele. Our students will benefit from improved facilities that increases their breadth and depth of content knowledge, enhance their critical thinking skills, as well as encourage them to think about the relevance and pragmatic applicability of the content in real world contexts. Ultimately the proposed facilities will allow faculty to engage students in ways that will foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are needed by agricultural leaders. Our faculty will have improved office facilities and the latest instructional technology, improving teaching performance. The researchers will have modern labs and the latest equipment that will enable them to increase their research productivity and output. Our extension staff will also have an improved work environment. Additional equipment and improved demonstration projects will better serve extension clientele as it relates to educational conferences, events, and experiential learning experiences. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Cost-share in construction and furnishing of the CAES Pavilion at University farm. Complete construction ofstudent common areas in Carver Hall, utilizing room #111 and front porch/patio area of building. Renovate physical infrastructure of office suites in Carver Hall, install wireless ceiling projectors and screens and purchase new furniture in support of undergraduate and graduate education. Renovate physical infrastructure of instructional classrooms in Carver Hall, and purchase new furniture in support of undergraduate and graduate education. Make functional the exhaust hoods in research labs #112 and #117 of Carver Hall by connecting exhaust fans, electrical power, gas and air and water. Renovate and upgrade existing laboratories in Carver Hall (Rooms #122, #125, #163, #164, #176 and #257) and in the Reid Greenhouse to accommodate teaching and/or research priorities. Purchase generator as backup power source for Carver Hall research labs. Purchase additional pieces of farm equipment and/or technologies needed to further establish and operate an applied research demonstration program for the transfer of small farm production technology.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The design for the proposed pavilion was sent to the Office of State Construction. The review was positive with only a few minor changes recommended. The designer is making these changes and final approval is expected in August 2017. We expect the project to be ready for bid fall 2017. The air conditioners were installed in the lab in Sockwell Hall and the lab in Carver Hall. The carver Hall lounge and patio project was begun in March 2017.Weather delays has caused the patio portion to be behind schedule.This project is now scheduled to be completed August 2017. New computers for the Webb Hall learning resource center and for the CAES IT department were purchased and installed. The Carver Hall floor support and leveling project was completed. A contract was awarded to Norwood Architecture to design renovations for the Carver Hall conference room and a faculty office in Carver Hall room 207-209.
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Progress 09/01/15 to 08/31/16
Outputs
Target Audience:FY'08-12 funds will be utilized for projects to enhance the capacities and capabilities of Teaching, Research and Extension in the fulfillment of academic excellence, technological advancement and university outreach and engagement. Proposed upgrades will provide opportunities for multi-disciplinary and inter/intra-institutional projects. This project benefits our faculty, students, small farmers and other extension clientele. Our students will benefit from improved facilities that increase the breadth and depth of content knowledge, enhance their critical thinking skills, as well as encourage them to think about the relevance and pragmatic applicability of the content in real world contexts. Ultimately the proposed facilities will allow faculty to engage students in ways that will foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are needed by agricultural leaders. Our faculty will have improved office facilities and the latest instructional technology, improving teaching performance. The researchers will have modern labs and the latest equipment that will enable them to increase their research productivity and output.Our extension staff will also have an improved work environment. Additional equipment and improved demonstration projects will better serve extension clientele as it relates to educational conferences, events, and experiential learning experiences. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Cost-share in construction and furnishing of the CAES Pavilion at the University farm.Construction is expected to begin late spring or early summer. Create/construct student common areas in Carver Hall, utilizing room #111 and front porch/patio area of building. Renovate physical infrastructure of instructional classrooms in Carver Hall, install wireless ceiling projectors and screens and purchase new furniture in support of undergraduate and graduate education. Upgrade and renovate office 209 in Carver Hall and convert old office to Studio for Landscape design. Renovate conference room in Carver Hall. Renovate and upgrade existing laboratories in Carver Hall (Rooms #122, #125, #163, #164, #176 and #257) and in the Reid Greenhouse to accommodate teaching and/or research priorities. Install new security /access monitoring system in CAES buildings, labs and the University farm facilities. Purchase additional pieces of equipment and/or technologies needed to further establish and operate an applied research demonstration program for the transfer of small farm production technology.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Facilities projects in our 2008 plan of work were reviewed and a prioritization matrix developed as to Tier (level of importance) and Priority of completion for each. As a result some projects were initiated while others were not completed due to either their tier/priority or their codependence on funds from other facility grant programs (1998 and 2008). Specific accomplishments include the following: An architect to design the CAES pavilion was hired this year. After submitting drafts of the design to the office of State Construction, he has received approval to complete the constructions documents. Planning the student commons area and patio area of Carver continued.The designer sent the construction documents to the office of State construction and received permission to bid the project. Renovations for Carver Hall rooms 165 (smart classroom) and 122 (instructional technology have been completed. The renovations to the Webb Learning Resource Center and Student internet café have been completed. The Sockwell Hall fume hood project was completed. The air system project in Sockwell Hall and Carver Hall has been completed. The fiber farm optics project was bid and was sent to NIFA for approval.This project will provide IT service to the entire farm and provide a link to Campus security. Webb Hall learning Resource Center and Lounge project was completed.This project also included new flooring. The Learning Resource Center also received new computers as a part of the renovations. The CAES also purchased two new servers as a part of the IT upgrades.
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Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/15
Outputs
Target Audience:FY'08 funds will be utilized for projects to enhance the capacities and capabilities of Teaching, Research and Extension in the fulfillment of academic excellence, technological advancement and university outreach and engagement. Proposed upgrades will provide opportunities for multi-disciplinary and inter/intra-institutional projects. This project benefits our faculty, students, small farmers and other extension clientele. Our students will benefit from improved facilities that increases their breadth and depth of content knowledge, enhance their critical thinking skills, as well as encourage them to think about the relevance and pragmatic applicability of the content in real world contexts. Ultimately the proposed facilities will allow faculty to engage students in ways that will foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are needed by agricultural leaders. Our faculty will have improved office facilities and the latest instructional technology, improving teaching performance. The researchers will have modern labs and the latest equipment that will enable them to increase their research productivity and output. Our extension staff will also have an improved work environment. Additional equipment and improved demonstration projects will better serve extension clientele as it relates to educational conferences, events, and experiential learning experiences. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Upgrades to SAES - TV studio equipment from an analog to digital production, editing, and delivery system. Cost-share in construction and furnish of SAES Pavilion at University farm. Create/construct student common areas in Carver Hall, utilizing room #111 and front porch/patio area of building. Complete design and receive NIFA approval for renovation of student common area and the physical infrastructure and upgrade equipment within Learning Resource Center in Webb Hall. Renovate Sockwell Hall classroom and Labs relative to infrastructure and equipment. Renovate physical infrastructure of instructional classrooms in Carver Hall, install wireless ceiling projectors and screens and purchase new furniture in support of undergraduate and graduate education. Renovate and upgrade existing laboratories in Carver Hall (Rooms #122, #125, #163, #164, #176 and #257) and in the Reid Greenhouse to accommodate teaching and/(or) research priorities. Install new security /access monitoring system in SAES buildings, labs and the University farm facilities. Purchase additional pieces of equipment and/or technologies needed to further establish and operate an applied research demonstration program for the transfer of small farm production technology.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Facilities projects in our 2008 plan of work were reviewed and a prioritization matrix developed as to Tier (level of importance) and Priority of completion for each. As a result some projects were initiated while other were not completed due to either their tier/priority or their codependence on funds from other facility grant programs (1998 and 2008). Specific accomplishments include the following: Planning for the SAES pavilion were revisited as to its purpose, use, and integration with teaching, research and extension. Planning the student commons area and patio area of Carver was begun.The Office of University Engineer (OUE) has assigned a project manager and solicited a proposal for Design of the project. Renovations for Carver Hall rooms 165 (smart classroom) and 122 (instructional technology were submitted to NIFA for approval. The Office of University Engineer has assigned a project manager and solicited a design proposal for the renovations to the Webb Learning Resource Center and Student internet café. Norwood Architecture and associates developed the design proposal and it was submitted to NIFA for approval. Several Technology upgrades for Sockwell Hall were completed. Additional instructional and technologies are planned and the installation of a fume hood waits the hiring of an A/E designer. The Applied Survey Lab in C. H. Moore was upgraded with new technology. The renovation and conversion of office space in Coltrane Hall has been completed.
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Progress 09/01/13 to 08/31/14
Outputs
Target Audience:FY'08 funds will be utilized for projects to enhance the capacities and capabilities of Teaching, Research and Extension in the fulfillment of academic excellence, technological advancement and university outreach and engagement. Proposed upgrades will provide opportunities for multi-disciplinary and inter/intra-institutional projects. This project benefits our faculty, students, small farmers and other extension clientele. Our students will benefit from improved facilities that increases their breadth and depth of content knowledge, enhance their critical thinking skills, as well as encourage them to think about the relevance and pragmatic applicability of the content in real world contexts. Ultimately the proposed facilities will allow faculty to engage students in ways that will foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are needed by agricultural leaders. Our faculty will have improved office facilities and the latest instructional technology, improving teaching performance. The researchers will have modern labs and the latest equipment that will enable them to increase their research productivity and output. Our extension staff will also have an improved work environment. Additional equipment and improved demonstration projects will better serve extension clientele as it relates to educational conferences, events, and experiential learning experiences. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Upgrade technology for Applied Survey Research Lab in C. H. Moore. Renovate new office spaces in Coltrane Hall. Install additional lighting, cameras and security systems for Coltrane and C. H. Moore. Upgrade of SAES - TV studio equipment from an analog to digital production, editing, and delivery system Cost-share in construction and furnish of SAES Pavilion at University farm Create/construct student common areas in Carver Hall, utilizing room #111 and front porch/patio area of the building Renovate student common area and the physical infrastructure and upgrade equipment within Laboratory Animal Resource Unit (LARU) located in Webb Hall. Renovate labs in Benbow Hall (phase I). Complete office renovations in Coltrane Hall.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Facilities projects in our 2008 plan of work were reviewed and a prioritization matrix developed as to Tier (level of importance) and Priority of completion for each. As a result some projects were initiated while others were not completed due to either their tier/priority or their codependence on funds from other facility grant programs (1998 and 2008). Specific accomplishments include the following: Some purchases for the upgrading of the SAES - TV studio equipment were made from non-facilities funds. Plans for the SAES pavilion were revisited as to its purpose, use, and integration with teaching, research and extension. Initial designs were modified and square footage increased to provide additional space for meetings, storage, offices and labs.Norwood Architecture and Associates was selected as the designer and has prepared a new design cost proposal for University approval and review priori to submission to NIFA. Planning the student commons area and patio area of Carver was begun with Norwood Architecture and Associates selected as the designer. Renovations for Carver Hall rooms 165 (smart classroom) and 122 (instructional technology were begun. Design proposals were submitted to NIFA in June 2014. Work on the project should begin in 2015. Renovations for the Learning Resource Center and student lounge in Webb Hall were approved by NIFA with work to be done in 2015. Technology upgrades for Sockwell Hall were completed. Design work for renovations for office space in Coltrane Hall were completed. The contractor was selected and forwarded to NIFA for approval. Upgrades to the Applied Survey Lab in C. H. Moore were initiated and NIFA has approved. The upgrades have begun.
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Progress 09/01/12 to 08/31/13
Outputs
Target Audience:1890 Facilities funds will be utilized for projects to enhance the capacities and capabilities of Teaching, Research and Extension in the fulfillment of academic excellence, technological advancement and university outreach and engagement. Proposed facility upgrades will provide opportunities for multi-disciplinary and inter/intra-institutional projects. This project benefits our faculty, students, small farmers and other extension clientele. Our students will benefit from improved facilities that increases their breadth and depth of content knowledge, enhance their critical thinking skills, as well as encourage them to think about the relevance and pragmatic applicability of the content in real world contexts. Ultimately the proposed facilities will allow faculty to engage students in ways that will foster the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are needed by agricultural leaders. Our faculty will have improved office facilities and the latest instructional technology, improving teaching performance. The researchers will have modern labs and the latest equipment that will enable them to increase their research productivity and output. Our extension staff will also have an improved work environment. Additional equipment and improved demonstration projects will better serve extension clientele as it relates to educational conferences, events, and experiential learning experiences. Changes/Problems:All project activities relative to the 1890 Facilities Grant Programs (1998, 2003, 2008 were suspended as of December 2000 pending the completion and receipt of form 860 for all construction and renovations projects under the 1993 Facilities Grant Program. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
All project activities relative to the 1890 Facilities Grant Programs (1998, 2003, 2008 were suspended as of December 2000 pending the completion and receipt of form 860 for all construction and renovations projects under the 1993 Facilities Grant Program. These forms were completed by the requisite University personnel and were forwarded to NIFA for review and approval. Project needs were identified and discussed, however no project actions were initiated due to the freeze of all facilities program funds pending approval of our 1993 Facilities Fund Program's final closeout report by NIFA-OGFM.
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Progress 09/01/11 to 08/31/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: FY11 funds made available under Section 1447 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended NARETPA, P.L. 95-113, were utilized for projects to enhance the capacities and capabilities of Teaching, Research and Extension in the fulfillment of academic excellence,technological advancement and university outreach and engagement. Year 4 (FY11) funds were distributed equitably between Teaching 40%, Research 30% and Extension 30%. Project objectives to date were: TEACHING - Upgrade computers and software in Landscape Architecture studios and media learning centers. RESEARCH - Renovate the plant biotechnology lab in Carver Hall, Purchase generator as backup power source for Carver Hall research labs, Purchase and install lighting and security system at the University Farm, Renovate and install new power source at the Swine Unit on the University Farm. EXTENSION - Purchase infrastructure items for Extension Pavilion, such as office/meeting room furniture, multi-purpose room tables/chairs and media technologies, Cost-share (50%) in the upgrade of SAES TV studio and equipment to facilitate conversion to digital production, editing and delivery system and Purchase additional pieces of farm equipment and(or) technologies needed to further establish and operate an applied research demonstration program for the transfer of small farm production technology. Project needs were identified and discussed. But, no requisitions or action plans were initiated during this reporting period. PARTICIPANTS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. TARGET AUDIENCES: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Project needs were identified and discussed. But, no requisitions or action plans were initiated due to a freeze placed on all NC A&T facilities program funds, pending the completion and approval of its 1993-1890 Facilities Grant Program's final closeout report by NIFA-OGFM. Requested information and Form 860's, for completed construction and renovation projects; have been assembled, reviewed and completed by requisite University personnel and are being forwarded to NIFA for review and approval.
Impacts
Project needs were identified,discussed and a timetable established for each FY11 planned objective. However,there was NO activity on projects outlined in the facilities plan, due to a freeze on ALL NC A&T facilities program funds;pending the completion and approval of our 1993 1890 Facilities Fund Program's final closeout report by NIFA-OGFM. Funding was allocated to and accrued in separate accounts for Teaching, Research and Extension, respectively. It is anticipated that several projects will move forward as outlined in the FY'11 facilities plan once the '93 program's closeout has been completed, approved and all funds reinstated. Certain FY11 projects have been discussed and prioritized with the Office of the University Engineer and will be initiated as soon as NIFA approves and accepts the final report for the 1993 project, closes out the project and releases funding for the remaining 1998, 2003 and 2008 facilities grant programs.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 09/01/10 to 08/31/11
Outputs
FY'10 funds made available under Section 1447 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended NARETPA, P.L. 95-113, were distributed equitably between Teaching (40%), Research (30%) and Extension (30%) based upon the prioritized needs. TEACHING- Renovate physical infrastructure and upgrade equipment within Laboratory Animal Resource Unit (LARU) located in Webb Hall, renovate and upgrade Benbow Hall food preparation lab and textile lab, as well as convert half of Science Lab into faculty office space. Progress to Date: Funds were accrued for the project, with some renovations and upgrades made to LARU using University's general maintenance accounts, with an additional $100K of facilities funds approved for repairs and upgrades to the facility by fall 2012. Project manager finalized scope of work for Benbow Hall and has projected a project cost of $200K. A request for architectural services has been forwarded to NIFA for approval. RESEARCH - Renovate cold rooms on first and second floors of Carver Hall. Upgrade SAES TV studio and equipment to facilitate conversion to digital production, editing and delivery system. Progress to Date: SAES Executive Council approved moving forward with upgrades to cold rooms, in lieu of Carver Hall not being renovated for years to come and the urgency for the cold rooms by research faculty. Upgrades were made to equipment in the SAES TV studio with general funds, with future plans to complete the remaining renovations with facilities funds by fall 2012. EXTENSION- Accrue additional funds for the conversion of existing second floor office wall panels into solid wall partitions to enhance building security and office privacy. Purchase infrastructure items for Extension Pavilion, such as office/meeting room furniture, multi-purpose room tables/chairs and media technologies. Progress to Date: Renovation/construction of the second floor of Coltrane Hall was initiated in July and was completed by mid November, with touch-up, blind installation and final walk through done in December 2010. Contract for Norwood Architecture & Design, Inc. was amended ($26,389.00) and approved NIFA (November 2010). A new project timetable was established outlining the various steps and dates of completion of the Extension Pavilion. Per the project's new timetable, the pavilion will be completed in May/June 2013. Purchase of infrastructure items for this facility will begin spring 2013, with an anticipated completion date of summer 2013. PRODUCTS: There were no products developed during this reporting period. OUTCOMES: Conversion of Coltrane Hall's second floor office wall panels into solid wall partitions was completed in December 2010. Upgrades were made to equipment in the SAES TV studio with general funds, with future plans to complete the remaining renovations with facilities funds by fall 2012. Project manager finalized scope of work for Benbow Hall, a projected cost of $200K. Request for architectural services has been forwarded to NIFA for approval. Contract for Norwood Architecture & Design, Inc. was amended ($26,389.00) and approved NIFA (November 2010). New project timetable was established outlining the various steps and dates of completion to the Extension Pavilion. Construction is scheduled to begin March 2012 and completed by May/June 2013. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: No activities reported FUTURE INITIATIVES: FY'11 funds will be utilized for projects to enhance the capacities and capabilities of Teaching, Research and Extension in the fulfillment of academic excellence, technological advancement and university outreach and engagement. TEACHING-Upgrade computers and software in Landscape Architecture studios and media learning centers. RESEARCH-Renovate the plant biotechnology lab in Carver Hall, purchase generator as backup power source for Carver Hall research labs, purchase and install lighting and security system at the University Farm and renovate and install new power source at the Swine Unit on the University Farm. EXTENSION- Purchase infrastructure items for Extension Pavilion, such as office/meeting room furniture, multi-purpose room tables/chairs and media technologies and cost-share (50%) in the upgrade of SAES TV studio and equipment to facilitate conversion to digital production, editing and delivery system.
Impacts
Construction/renovations were completed to the second floor of Coltrane Hall. Solid wall partitions were installed; creating private offices, more office/meeting space and greater security of office equipment. The renovations have added to the aesthetics of Coltrane Hall and helped to increase morale of second floor personnel.
Publications
- No publications reported. 2010
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Progress 09/01/09 to 08/31/10
Outputs
FY09 funds made available under Section 1447 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended NARETPA,P.L. 95-113, were distributed equitably between Teaching(30%), Research(30%) and Extension(40%), based upon the prioritized needs. TEACHING - Renovate physical infrastructure of instructional classrooms in Carver Hall, install wireless ceiling projectors and screens and purchase new furniture in support of undergraduate and graduate education, upgrade the capacity and capabilities of educational technology in Carver Hall Smart Classroom, Renovate office suite 207 in Carver Hall, purchase laser printers and technology instructional Stations (elmos) for Benbow Hall. Progress to Date: SAES made a decision not to move forward until it had resolved the situation surrounding the construction of the 'Food and Environmental Technologies Laboratory Facility.' Instead, it chose to accrue the '09 funds in anticipation of constructing its own stand-alone facility. This projects will remain on the project list of University Engineering while planning and cost projections for the new facility are completed. RESEARCH - Upgrade computers and technology in C. H. Moore Computer Lab and Applied Survey Research Lab,Extend swine building to accommodate new weigh scale and purchase equipment for swine research unit (ultrasound probes and farrowing pens for hoop structure) and animal nutrition laboratory (HPLC system), Remodel existing research laboratory in Carver Hall (Room 257). Progress to Date: Funds were accrued for the above projects. Projects will remain on the project list and will be dealt with after planning and cost projections for the new facility have been completed. EXTENSION - Accrue additional funds for the conversion of existing second floor office wall panels into solid wall partitions, within Coltrane Hall, to enhance building security and office privacy. Progress to Date: Funds were accrued for the above project. Project was initiated through University Facilities - General Construction and a project manager assigned. Project was assessed, bid and an initial contractor selected. Upon review of the planned construction documents, it was determined that the renovation plans did not meet Extension's stated expectations. The plans were modified,the project rebidded and a new contractor selected. Contractor selection process, paperwork and chosen contractor was approved by NIFA. Construction/renovations will began in August and will be completed by the end of September 2010. Summary: Once a decision has been made as to whether a new facility will be built or an existing space renovated to accommodate the 'Food and Environmental Technologies Laboratory Facility', work towards completion of other 1890 Facilities Program projects can commence. Again, our main delay related to not knowing the budget/cost projections for completion of this facility. PRODUCTS: There were no products developed during this reporting period. OUTCOMES: The conversion of the existing second floor office wall panels into solid wall partitions in Coltrane Hall was initiated to enhance building security and office privacy.Funds were accrued for the above project and the project initiated through University Facilities - General Construction with a project manager being assigned. Project was assessed,bid and an initial contractor selected. Upon review of the planned construction documents,it was determined that the renovation plans did not meet Extension's stated expectations.The plans were modified,the project rebidded and a new contractor selected. Contractor selection process, paperwork and chosen contractor was approved by NIFA.Construction/renovations began in August 2010 and will be completed by the end of September 2010. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: No dissemination activities were initiated for the project. FUTURE INITIATIVES: Teaching and Research: Construct 'Food and Environmental Technologies Laboratory Facility' and purchase laboratory and instructional equipment and technologies needed to support education and research activities in the areas of food processing, edible and medicinal mushrooms, soil and water quality, sustainable agriculture and other allied environmental sciences. (FY08 funds were to augment FY98 and FY03 1890 Facilities Grant Program funds to finance the construction of this large facility that will lend itself to an integrated/ interdisciplinary approach in support of the School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences'(SAES) six major program initiatives). Extension: Purchase infrastructure items for new Extension Pavilion which will be constructed in 2011,such as office/meeting room furniture, multi-purpose room tables/chairs and media technologies.
Impacts
No project impacts were reported this project period.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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Progress 09/01/08 to 08/31/09
Outputs
FY08 funds made available under Section 1447 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended NARETPA, P.L. 95-113, were utilized for two projects to enhance the capacities and capabilities of Teaching and Research in fulfillment of academic excellence, technological advancement and university outreach and engagement. Year 1, funds were distributed equally between Teaching (50%) and Research (50%), based upon the prioritized needs of the two programs. Project objectives were: 1)Teaching and Research: Construct Food and Environmental Technologies Laboratory Facility and purchase laboratory and instructional equipment and technologies needed to support education and research activities in the areas of food processing, edible and medicinal mushrooms, soil and water quality, sustainable agriculture and other allied environmental sciences. (FY08 funds were to augment FY98 and FY03 1890 Facilities Grant Program funds to finance the construction of this large facility that will lend itself to an integrated/ interdisciplinary approach in support of the School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences'(SAES) six major program initiatives). Progress to Date: FY08 funds were accrued for the project. Meeting was held with CSREES administrators to discuss our purchase of 65,000 sq. ft. of condominium space in a newly constructed facility at the Gateway Research Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. CSREES understood SAES's plan/intent and granted permission to move forward with the purchase. However, after several lengthy discussions and failed attempts to reach an agreement on total footage and purchase price, it was decided that SAES would not pursue the purchase. Thus, it is the intent of SAES to return to its original 5-year plan, which called for the construction of a stand alone Food and Environmental Technologies Laboratory Facility. Project funds will continue to be accrued through annual 1890 Facilities Fund Program appropriations. Hopefully, initial planning for this facility will begin within the next year. 2)Research: Purchase equipment (UV-1650 PC Spectrophotometer and Kjeldahl digestion block-oven counter) needed to establish and retrofit animal science nutrition laboratory. Progress to Date: Funds were accrued for the purchase of equipment. Dept. of Animal Science has not moved forward with its specifications/prices request as of now. Equipment is still needed and a request for approval to purchase is forthcoming. Summary: There were no project expenditures during the 09/01/08-08/31/09 reporting period. Funding was allocated to and accrued in separate accounts for Teaching and Research, respectively. Additionally, no engineering/construction contracts or agreements were approved during this reporting periond. Hopefully, initial planning for the Food and Environmental Technologies Laboratory Facility will get underway during the '09-'010 reporting period. PRODUCTS: There were no products developed during this reporting period. OUTCOMES: No project outcomes were generated this reporting period. DISSEMINATION ACTIVITIES: No dissemination activities were initiated for the project. FUTURE INITIATIVES: There were no project activities for the reporting period. Future initiatives relative to this project are forthcoming.
Impacts
No project impacts were reported this project period.
Publications
- No publications reported this period
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