Introducing Kokosing Hall
This integrated, state-of-the-art facility will allow for dynamic growth, provide real-world experiences, and prepare for evolving technology and processes that will be more adaptable and cohesive in the future. Recruitment and enrollment growth will be enhanced and ultimately produce more graduates with workforce-ready skills while also attracting a more diverse student body that can envision how the industry is changing and influencing our communities. A renovated and expanded facility for the School of the Built Environment will provide new spaces to incorporate student engagement with corporate partners, students, faculty and alumni and afford opportunities for growth in new programs such as facilities management, sustainability and landscaping.
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A message from the dean
Dean Jennie Gallimore, Ph.D.Students with a zest for engineering and technology applications as well as an eye for form, shape and structure choose the BGSU College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering. Our vibrant curriculum provides students with career preparation in architecture and environmental design, engineering technology, robotics, construction management or visual communication technology. Students develop technical knowledge and skills, and cultivate professional values and leadership abilities for success in these industries.
The School of the Built Environment, housing the Construction Management and Architecture programs, is focused on providing students with real-world, hands-on educational experiences. With an emphasis on applied learning, BGSU graduates will enter the workforce ready to tackle 21st century construction and architecture challenges in all design-build areas, including facilities management and sustainability, among others.
Kokosing Hall, a renovated and expanded facility for the School of the Built Environment will provide new spaces and learning opportunities for students to engage with corporate partners, alumni and industry leaders. Through the support of both the University and industry and community partners, Kokosing Hall will enhance student learning and engagement and technologies to allow for a deeper understanding of the job skills to meet industry expectations.
The new facility will provide a centerpiece Fabrication Lab, along with industry collaboration spaces, a Materials Testing Lab, group collaboration spaces and several digital classrooms. Having both construction management and architecture within the same physical space – the only university in the U.S. to do so – will allow students to receive a more comprehensive educational experience and increase their knowledge and awareness of the elements of a more sophisticated and trained workforce.
Once Kokosing Hall is complete, BGSU’s College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering and the School of the Built Environment will be ready to embark on a bold plan to transform its programs and facilities to better prepare graduates for the jobs of tomorrow.
Updated: 01/16/2024 06:10PM