Progress 09/01/13 to 08/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:The construction and renovation of the Atwood Research Facility and Hunter Hall met theresearch, teaching, and Extension needs of the KSU Land Grant Program and thereby help meet the agricultural, food, and environmental needs of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 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?The completion of the both the Atwood and Hunter Hall Renovations have been communicated to the university community and stakeholders at meetings such as the Third Thursday Sustainable Agriculture Workshop series, Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, and via social media platforms. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
In 2018, the USDA approved adding an additional objective to this plan so there were two objectives: 1) renovate the Atwood Research Facility to create the Agricultural Experiential Learning Center; and 2) renovate Hunter Hall. The addition of this second objective provided additional 2013 Facility Plan construction dollars to the 2008 Facility Plan funds for the renovation of Hunter Hall. The following goals were accomplished: This renovation of the Atwood Research facility was completed in in 2020 and provides faculty, research scientists, and Extension personnel state-of-the-art learning and research, Extension, and teaching facilities. Hands-on training and cutting-edge research allow facility to prepare students and stakeholders with training to compete in the job market locally, nationally, and globally. With the initiation of an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, Food, and Environment in 2012, teaching laboratories and classrooms were needed to offer classes and allow expansion of courses. The expansion of research activities associated with the Master of Environmental Studies thesis option, approved in 2013, and increased Extension initiatives also required additional research and Extension facilities. Classrooms with smart technology now attract and motivate undergraduate and graduate students and support distance learning opportunities, such as webinars, for faculty, staff, students, and the general public. The USDA previously authorized a portion of the 2008 Facility Plan Funds, along with 2013 Facility Plan Funds, for the renovation of the Atwood Research Facility. This facility will be heavily used over the coming years. The renovation of Hunter Hallwas completed in 2023. The renovatedfacility now offers facilities tosupport teaching, research, and Extension programing in the KSU Land Grant Program. Funds were used to renovate the electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, windows, offices, laboratory, and classroom/meeting spaces for Land Grant Program faculty, staff, and student use. In addition, an elevator was added to the building. This facility will be heavily used over the coming years.
Publications
|
Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22
Outputs
Target Audience:The construction and renovation of this facility will meet the research, teaching, and Extension needs of the KSU Landgrant Program and thereby help meet the agricultural, food, and environmental needs of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky 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?The renovated Atwood facilityhas been discussed withthe university community and stakeholders at meetings such as the Third Thursday Sustainable Agriculture Workshop series, Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, and via social media platforms. The renovation of Hunter Hall has communicated through the same venues. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Construction on the Hunter Hall is progressing to renovate the electrical systems, surfaces, plumbing, HVAC, windows, offices, laboratory, and classroom/meeting spaces for Land Grant Program faculty, staff, and student use. In addition, an elevator wasadded to the building. The renovation will be completed by January 2023.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Signficant progress has been made throughout this past year in completing objective 2 of this facility fund project. Objective 1 was completed last fiscal year, which left us needing to complete objective 2 which is related toHunter Hall. This facility which will provide numerous new classrooms, labs, and office space. This renovation is currently 95% complete and has an expected opening date of January 2023. We are working to finalize this construction project and have already gotten approval for furniture for the office and will be installing newwork switches to be able to provide SMART classrooms.
Publications
|
Progress 09/01/20 to 08/31/21
Outputs
Target Audience:The construction and renovation of the Atwood Research Facility and Agricultural Experiential Learning Center will meet the research,teaching, and Extension needs of the KSU Land Grant Program and thereby help meet the agricultural, food, and environmental needs of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Changes/Problems:Supply chain issues related to the COVID pandemic have resulted in some delays in the renovation process for Hunter hall. Hopefully, supply chain issues will become less of a problem in the coming year. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The Atwood Renovation reopening was communicated to the university community and stakeholders at meetings such as the Third Thursday Sustainable Agriculture Workshop series, Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, and via social media platforms. The renovation of Hunter Hall has communicated through the same venues. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Construction on the Hunter Hall is progressing to renovate the electrical systems, surfaces, plumbing, HVAC, windows, offices, laboratory, and classroom/meeting spaces for Land Grant Program faculty, staff, and student use. In addition, an elevator is being added to the building. The renovation will be completed by August 2022.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
During the reporting period, on the previously approved objectives of: 1) renovate the Atwood Research Facility to create the Agricultural Experiential Learning Center; and 2) renovate Hunter Hall. The following goals were accomplished: 1) This renovation of the Atwood Research facility was completed in 2020. The facility has reopened and now provides faculty, scientists, and Extension personnel state-of-the-art learning and research facilities. Hands-on training and cutting-edge research are being conducted in this facility that will also prepare students and stakeholders with training to compete in the job market locally, nationally, and globally. With the initiation of an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, Food, and Environment in 2012, teaching laboratories and classrooms were needed to offer classes and allow expansion of courses. The expansion of research activities associated with the Master of Environmental Studies thesis option, approved in 2013, and increased Extension initiatives also required additional research and Extension facilities. New classrooms now attract and motivate undergraduate and graduate students and support distance learning opportunities, such as webinars, for faculty, staff, students, and the general public. Substantial completion was reached in October 2020. 2) The renovation of Hunter Hall is progressing. The contract for the architect has been approved by USDA, the planning process was completed, and construction for the renovation of this facility into a teaching, research, and Extension facility has begun. Construction is progressing to renovate the electrical systems, surfaces, plumbing, HVAC, windows, offices, laboratory, and classroom/meeting spaces for Land Grant Program faculty, staff, and student use. In addition, an elevator is being added to the building. The renovation will be completed by August 2022.
Publications
|
Progress 09/01/19 to 08/31/20
Outputs
Target Audience:The construction and renovation of the Atwood Research Facility and Agricultural Experiential Learning Center will meet the research, teaching, and Extension needs of the KSU Land Grant Program and thereby help meet the agricultural, food, and environmental needs of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 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?Progress of the Atwood Renovation has been communicated to the university community and stakeholders at meetings such as the Third Thursday Sustainable Agriculture Workshop series, Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, and via social media platforms. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Through the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Atwood renovation will be completed in fall of 2020 and Hunter Hall completed in the summer 2021.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
In 2018, the USDA approved adding an additional objective to this plan so the two objectives are now: 1) renovate the Atwood Research Facility to create the Agricultural Experiential Learning Center; and 2) renovate Hunter Hall. The addition of this second objective provides additional 2013 Facility Plan construction dollars to the 2008 Facility Plan funds for the renovation of Hunter Hall. The following goals were accomplished: 1) This renovation of the Atwood Research facility will allow it to reopen and provide faculty, scientists, and Extension personnel state-of-the-art learning and research facilities. Hands-on training and cutting-edge research conducted in this facility will also prepare students and stakeholders with training to compete in the job market locally, nationally, and globally. With the initiation of an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, Food, and Environment in 2012, teaching laboratories and classrooms are needed to offer classes and allow expansion of courses. The expansion of research activities associated with the Master of Environmental Studies thesis option, approved in 2013, and increased Extension initiatives will also require additional research and Extension facilities. Classrooms with smart technology will attract and motivate undergraduate and graduate students and support distance learning opportunities, such as webinars, for faculty, staff, students, and the general public. The USDA previously authorized a portion of the 2008 Facility Plan Funds, along with 2013 Facility Plan Funds, for the renovation of the Atwood Research Facility. In 2018, final planning meetings were held with the architects secured through the state bid process. Phase A and Phase B documents for the Atwood renovation were submitted and Phase C demolition was completed. Substantial completion will be reached in October 2020. 2) For the first step in the renovation of Hunter Hall, an architect was selected through the established bidding process of the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, which administers the capital construction program for the Commonwealth. The contract for the architect has been approved by USDA and the process to plan the renovation of this facility into a teaching, research, and Extension facility has begun. Funds will be used to renovate the electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, windows, offices, laboratory, and classroom/meeting spaces for Land Grant Program faculty, staff, and student use. In addition, an elevator will be added to the building. Phase C documents are complete. The renovation will be completed by summer 2021.
Publications
|
Progress 09/01/18 to 08/31/19
Outputs
Target Audience:The construction and renovation of the Atwood Research Facility and Agricultural Experiential Learning Center will meet the research, teaching, and Extension needs of the KSU Land Grant Program and thereby help meet the agricultural, food, and environmentalneeds of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 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?Progress of the Atwood Renovation has been communicated to the university community and stakeholders at meetings such as the Third Thursday Sustainable Agriculture Workshop series and the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Through the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Atwood and Hunter Hall renovation and construction will be completed.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
In 2018, the USDA approved adding an additional objective to this plan so the two objectives are now: 1) renovate the Atwood Research Facility to create the Agricultural Experiential Learning Center; and 2) renovate Hunter Hall. The addition of this second objective provides additional 2013 Facility Plan construction dollars to the 2008 Facility Plan funds for the renovation of Hunter Hall. The following goals were accomplished: 1) This renovation of the Atwood Research facility will allow it to reopen and provide faculty, scientists, and Extension personnel state-of-the-art learning and research facilities. Hands-on training and cutting-edge research conducted in this facility will also prepare students and stakeholders with training to compete in the job market locally, nationally, and globally. With the initiation of an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, Food, and Environment in 2012, teaching laboratories and classrooms are needed to offer classes and allow expansion of courses. The expansion of research activities associated with the Master of Environmental Studies thesis option, approved in 2013, and increased Extension initiatives will also require additional research and Extension facilities. Classrooms with smart technology will attract and motivate undergraduate and graduate students and support distance learning opportunities, such as webinars, for faculty, staff, students, and the general public. The USDA previously authorized a portion of the 2008 Facility Plan Funds, along with 2013 Facility Plan Funds, for the renovation of the Atwood Research Facility. In 2018, final planning meetings were held with the architects secured through the state bid process. Phase A and Phase B documents for the Atwood renovation were submitted and Phase C demolition was completed. Construction has begun and the architects estimate a completion date of May 2020. 2) For the first step in the renovation of Hunter Hall, an architect was selected through the established bidding process of the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, which administers the capital construction program for the Commonwealth. The contract for the architect has been approved by USDA and the process to plan the renovation of this facility into a teaching, research, and Extension facility has begun. Funds will be used to renovate the electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, windows, offices, laboratory, and classroom/meeting spaces for Land Grant Program faculty, staff, and student use. In addition, an elevator will be added to the building and a covered walkway built to connect the Atwood Research Facility to Hunter Hall.Phase C documents are almost complete and the architects estimate a completion date of August 2020.
Publications
|
Progress 09/01/17 to 08/31/18
Outputs
Target Audience:The construction and renovation of the Atwood Research Facility and Agricultural Experiential Learning Center will meet the research, teaching, and Extension needs of the KSU Land Grant Program and thereby help meet the agricultural, food, and environmental needs of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 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?Progress of the Atwood Renovation has been communicated to the university community and stakeholders at meetings such as the Third Thursday Sustainable Agriculture Workshop series. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We will proceed with the architect and engineering firms for all construction projects (Hunter Hall and the Atwood Research Facility and Agricultural Experiential Learning Center). Through the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the Atwood renovation and construction will begin upon approval of the demolition contract by USDA NIFA.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
In 2018, USDA approved adding an additional objective to this plan so the two objectives are now: 1) renovate the Atwood Research Facility to create the Agricultural Experiential Learning Center; and 2) renovate Hunter Hall. The addition of this second objective provides additional 2013 Facility Plan construction dollars to the 2008 Facility Plan funds for the renovation of Hunter Hall. The following goals were accomplished for the 2013 Facility Grant: 1) This renovation of the Atwood Research facility will allow it to reopen and provide faculty, scientists, and Extension personnel state-of-the-art learning and research facilities. Hands-on training and cutting-edge research conducted in this facility will also prepare students and stakeholders with training to compete in the job market locally, nationally, and globally. With the initiation of an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, Food, and Environment in 2012, teaching laboratories and classrooms are needed to offer classes and allow expansion of courses. The expansion of research activities associated with the Master of Environmental Studies thesis option, approved in 2013, and increased Extension initiatives will also require additional research and Extension facilities. Classrooms with smart technology will attract and motivate undergraduate and graduate students and support distance learning opportunities, such as webinars, for faculty, staff, students, and the general public. USDA previously authorized a portion of the 2008 Facility Plan Funds, along with 2013 Facility Plan Funds, for the renovation of the Atwood Research Facility. In 2018, final planning meetings were held with the architects secured through the state bid process. Phase A and Phase B documents for the Atwood renovation have been submitted and Phase C demolition/construction will begin upon approval of the demolition contract by the USDA NIFA. The architects estimate a completion date of September 2019. 2) For the first step in the renovation of Hunter Hall, an architect was selected through the established bidding process of the Division of Engineering and Contract Administration of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, which administers the capital construction program for the Commonwealth. The contract for the architect has been approved by USDA and the process to plan the renovation of this facility into a teaching, research, and Extension facility has begun. Funds will be used to renovate the electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, windows, offices, laboratory, and classroom/meeting spaces for Land Grant Program faculty, staff, and student use. In addition, an elevator will be added to the building and a covered walkway built to connect the Atwood Research Facility to Hunter Hall.
Publications
|
Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:This facilitiyproject will help meet the agricultural, food, and environmental needs of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky by supporting research, extension, and educational efforts by Kentucky State University to support these stakeholders. 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?Progress on the Atwood Renovation has been communicated to the university community and stakeholders at meetings such as the Third Thursday Sustainable Agriculture Workshop series. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Through the Commonwealth of Kentucky, an architectural firm will finish developing plans for the Atwood Renovation and construction will begin in the spring of 2018.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Significant progress has been made on preparing for the renovation of the Atwood Research Facility. Renovating the Atwood Facility through this facility grant will allow the building to reopen and provide faculty, scientists, and Extension personnel state-of-the-art learning and research facilities. The renovated facility will provide hands-on training and cutting-edge research conducted in this facility will also prepare students and stakeholders with training to compete in the local, national, and global job market. USDA has previously authorized a portion of the 2008 facility plan and the 2013 facility plan for the renovation of the Atwood Research Facility and construction of the Agricultural Experiential Learning Center. In 2017, additional meetings were held with architects who had been secured through the state bid process. The plan and contract to renovate the building and then build an adjoining Agricultural Experiential Learning Center next to the current Atwood Research Facility and create the Atwood Research Facility and Agricultural Experiential Learning Center have progressed. The renovation of the Atwood facility is the first phase of the project. The architects are gathering final usage information and are finalizing the building renovation design to include multi-use space for teaching, research, and extension activities. Construction should commence in early 2018. With the initiation of an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, Food, and Environment in 2012, teaching laboratories and classrooms are needed to offer classes and allow expansion of courses. The expansion of research activities associated with the Master of Environmental Studies thesis option, approved in 2013, and increased Extension initiatives will also require additional research and extension facilities. Classrooms with SMART technology will attract and motivate undergraduate and graduate students, support distance learning opportunities, such as webinars, for faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
Publications
|
Progress 09/01/15 to 08/31/16
Outputs
Target Audience:This project will help meet the agricultural, food, and environmental needs of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky by supporting research, extension, and educational efforts by Kentucky State University to support these stakeholders. 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?Through the Commonwealth of Kentucky, an architectural firm will finish developing plans for the Atwood Renovation and construction will begin in the summer 2017.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
This renovation of the Atwood Research facility will allow it to reopen and provide faculty, scientists, and Extension personnel state-of-the-art learning and research facilities. Hands-on training and cutting- edge research conducted in this facility will also prepare students and stakeholders with training to compete in the job market, locally, nationally, and globally. In January 2014, researchers were asked to move from their workstations and laboratories out of the current Atwood Research Facility. In 2015, KSU developed a revised plan to build a Center for Agricultural Experiential Learning. This plan was approved by USDA. In 2016, the Commonwealth of Kentucky reauthorized the Atwood Renovation Project for up to $12,368,000 in Federal Funds to be used for a major renovation of the Atwood Agricultural Research Building. There were additional meetings with architects that had been secured through the state bid process. A plan is continuing to be developed to renovate the building and then build an adjoining Agricultural Experiential Learning Center next to the current Atwood Research Facility and create the Atwood Research Facility and Agricultural Experiential Learning Center. Renovation of the Atwood facility is the first phase of the project. A preconstruction Environmental Assessment was conducted in the Atwood Research Facility. The architects are currently gathering usage information and designing the building renovation to include multi-use space for teaching, research, and extension activities. With the initiation of an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, Food, and Environment in 2012, teaching laboratories and classrooms are needed to offer classes and allow expansion of courses. The expansion of research activities associated with the Master of Environmental Studies thesis option, approved in 2013, and increased Extension initiatives will also require additional research and extension facilities. Classrooms with SMART technology will attract and motivate undergraduate and graduate students, support distance learning opportunities, such as webinars, for faculty, staff, students, k-12, and the public.
Publications
|
Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/15
Outputs
Target Audience:This project will help meet the agricultural, food, and environmental needs of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky by supporting research, extension, and educational efforts by Kentucky State University to support these stakeholders. 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?A Preconstruction Environmental Assessment will be conducted at the planned site for the new "Atwood Research Facility and Agricultural Experiential Learning Center". Through the Commonwealth of Kentucky, an architectural firm for the project will continue developing plans for the Center and begin construction in 2016.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
In January 2014, researchers were asked to move from their workstations and laboratories out of the current Atwood Research Facility. During 2015, KSU developed a revised plan to build a Center for Agricultural Experiential Learning. Utilizing architect recommendations, KSU developed a plan to adjoin the Agricultural Experiential Learning Center and the current Atwood Research Facility and create the Atwood Research Facility and Agricultural Experiential Learning Center. Renovation of the Atwood facility would be the first phase of the project. With the initiation of an undergraduate degree in Agriculture, Food, and Environment in 2012, teaching laboratories and classrooms are needed to offer classes and allow expansion of courses. The expansion of research activities associated with the Master of Environmental Studies thesis option, approved in 2013, and increased Extension initiatives will also require additional research and extension facilities. Classrooms with SMART technology will attract and motivate undergraduate and graduate students, support distance learning opportunities, such as webinars, for faculty, staff, students, k-12, and the public. This renovation of the Atwood facility will allow it to reopen and provide faculty, scientists, and Extension personnel state-of-the-art learning and research facilities that are badly needed. Hands-on training and cutting- edge research in this facility will prepare students and stakeholders with training to compete in the job market, locally, nationally, and globally.
Publications
|
Progress 09/01/13 to 08/31/14
Outputs
Target Audience: This project will help meet the agricultural, food, and environmental needs of the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky by supporting research, extension, and educational efforts by Kentucky State University to support these stakeholders. 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? A Preconstruction Environmental Assessment will be conducted at the planned site for the new “Agricultural Experiential Learning Center”. Through the Commonwealth of Kentucky, a bidding process to secure an architectural firm for the project will be conducted and an architectural firm identified to develop plans for the Center.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Planning and progress have been delayed on this project since significant amounts of personnel time and effort had to be diverted to address an unexpected request in December 2013 by the KSU Provost who ordered that all researchers move their workstations and laboratories out of the current Atwood Research Facility so that it could be renovated in an earlier time frame. Additional facility funds, beyond the one year of funds, will also be needed to start construction of the new “Agricultural Experiential Learning Center”.
Publications
|
|