At a glance
Three major projects of note are a total re-invention of the Agriculture Science Building, improvements to all campus roads, and updated underground infrastructure. Over a one-decade period 2016-2026, Alfred State investments will surpass $200 million.
Alfred State College (ASC) is building a bigger and better campus to accommodate more students in consecutive fall cohorts. Construction investments will ramp up again this summer to improve and expand campus amenities.
Three major projects of note are a total re-invention of the Agriculture Science Building, improvements to all campus roads, and updated underground infrastructure. Over a one-decade period 2016-2026, Alfred State investments will surpass $200 million. Plus, several projects are already completed for students to enjoy.
“We are fortunate to see positive trends in student interest in Alfred State and we see it as the perfect time to invest in this momentum by updating and re-imagining our campus,” said President Dr. Steven Mauro. “This summer, academic classes, labs, and faculty are moving out of the Agriculture Science Building as we will start fresh with an entirely new facility. Crews will transform the structure with only the slab floors and support columns remaining, so everything is brand new.”
Alfred State has engaged Ellenzweig, a Boston-based architectural firm known for designing superior academic labs and classes. True to the college’s agricultural roots, a new greenhouse will be built along Lower College Dive, while inside the building will incorporate natural wood elements, vibrant green accents, gathering spaces along interior-facing balconies, and many windows.
“Every facade will have more light. The main thoroughfare through the building from north to south will have glass on both sides,” said Jeanne Roberts with Ellenzweig. “Teaching and learning are not just limited to classrooms; it happens in labs and outside the classroom and that's what the collaboration space is for. Students discover things on their own and professors are nearby to help.”
The Construction Fund for the State University of New York (SUCF) determines and prioritizes needs at SUNY campuses and works to implement solutions that are sustainable, effective, and cost-efficient. SUCF endorsed the need to completely rebuild the Agriculture Science Building which is scheduled for completion by July 2027.
“From a cost-benefit analysis if we just did the repairs versus replacing the entire envelope, long range with the maintenance costs and things like that and already having an old envelope, it was cost-effective to just replace and have brand new,” said SUCF Project Coordinator Michael Houck. “We’re also trying to create a building and a teaching environment that the students are excited to go to and once they get there, they want to stay.”
While more construction is starting, many projects are completed, and students are enjoying the benefits. The MacKenzie Residential Complex has a ski lodge appearance of the commons and enhanced living areas that are great additions to the campus. After opening in 1973 as the largest single residence hall in all of SUNY, MacKenzie is now more beautiful, functional, and inviting. A student-proposed courtyard is also in the works.
In keeping with Alfred State’s commitment to continually updating and improving the scenic campus, https://www.alfredstate.edu/campus-investments highlights projects in the spotlight that are Coming Soon, and the star attractions on campus that are completed and Now Showing.