Entrance to Godwin Hall.

College Advancement

College Advancement
Phone 757.455.3242
Fax 757.461.4944

 

Capital Projects

During the period of 2005 to 2015, the College's Board of Trustees has identified a number of projects that it intends to implement. Below is a summary.

Henry Clay Hofheimer II Library

Renovations and improvements will transform the library into a hub for study, research and relaxation for students and faculty by:

  • Expanding the library collection by 50,000 volumes.
  • Adding new floor space for student use by enclosing the area under the library's second floor overhang and increasing shelving to accommodate new volumes.
  • Creating comfortable, well-lit study areas;
  • Adding a 24-hour study hall, and
  • Adding an instructional technology classroom and computer lab.

» Hofheimer Library

First Floor Plan Second Floor Plan Rendering depicting enclosed portico
First floor plan Second floor plan Rendering depicting
enclosed portico

Platinum Green Laboratory Science Building

The College plans to build a LEED-certified, platinum green laboratory science building—the only one at a liberal arts college in the world. This building will be the model for how science facilities will be built and how science will be taught in the future. The science building is an experiment itself, a living laboratory of sustainable design, in which students will study, conduct research, interact and participate in measuring, monitoring, and re-calibrating the performance of the green elements of the facility over a 40-year period.

Platinum green laboratory science building, north view Platinum green laboratory science building, south view
Platinum green laboratory science building, north view Platinum green laboratory science building, south view

Research Vessel

The College plans to buy a 46' Chesapeake Bay Classic research vessel. The vessel will be jointly owned with the Virginia Aquarium and will be equipped for research and exploration.

  • The $300,000 boat will be custom made by Glass Boat Works Inc. of Exmore, Virginia and will take six months to build.
  • Special features include:
    --expansive deck space, rear controls and dive support for aquatic animal collecting.
    --tower, observation deck and full electronics will assist with mammal research.
    --galley, v-berth and chart table will allow for short-term live aboard operations in coastal waters within a 500-mile range.
  • At least seven VWC classes will use the research vessel for field trips including oceanography, marine biology, ecology, environmental chemistry, and environmental geology.

» Virginia Aquarium

Research Vessel rendering
Research vessel rendering

Chapel

The College plans to expand and modernize the Monumental Chapel. The improvements will transform the chapel from a multipurpose facility to one with a spiritual atmosphere--suitable for religious worship and reflection. Plans include:

  • A new glass vestibule, which will provide a welcoming entry;
  • A wood strip flooring that leads the visitor from the entrance into the chapel toward the communion/alter table;
  • Slate tile on either side of the wood slat strip;
  • A wood slate ceiling that softens and animates the chapel. Its undulating form leads the eye toward the front of the space, and on upwards towards the natural light;
  • Colorful liturgical banners to add vibrancy to the space;
  • The addition of minimal crosses bathed in natural light, and
  • New finishes, fixtures and furniture.
Exterior perspective Interior perspective Building section
Exterior perspective Interior perspective Building section

Lacrosse/Field Hockey Stadium

This stadium has been planned to have synthetic field turf, lights, 1,000 seats, press box, dressing rooms, concessions, parking, and a fence. The stadium will place the College in a position to recruit the top lacrosse and field hockey athletes, to host NCAA playoff games in those two sports and in soccer and build an intramural program that will significantly aid the College in fostering an environment for improved student recruitment and retention.

Stadium rendering
Stadium rendering

Baseball/Softball Complex

It is the vision of Virginia Wesleyan College to create one of the finest baseball-softball facilities in all of NCAA Division III athletics. Improvements include building a baseball field press box and bleachers as well as a shared facility between baseball and softball to house concessions operations and restrooms.

Illustrative master plan
Illustrative master plan

Modernize campus facilities

Restoring and modernizing campus facilities is also a priority to the College. It is essential that the college preserves its assets and establishes an exceptional environment for teaching, learning and research by investing in its campus infrastructure. Some of the needs include:

  • Modernizing Bray Village and Village II
  • Building the base and surfacing four parking lots;
  • Making critical repairs in classroom buildings;
  • Making building improvements to serve persons with disabilities and to conform with ADA requirements;
  • Upgrading computers and adding computer network and fiber optic cabling.

Village IV

Virginia Wesleyan College will begin construction in February 2007 on its fourth residential village, adding nearly 100 beds to campus and again increasing the College's residential population. The location for the area defined as Village IV was part of the College's original master plan. The area, now covered with pine trees, is located roughly between Brock Village and Blocker Hall, near the area for the proposed green science building. The Village IV townhomes are anticipated to open in the spring of 2008. Once opened, the residential capacity on campus will be nearly 800 residents.

Village IV will include six buildings with four townhouses per building for a total of ninety-six beds. Each townhouse will have four bedrooms, two baths, one kitchen, one living room and one laundry area with a washer and dryer. Kitchens will be equipped with refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, cook tops, disposals and microwaves. Each of the four townhouses will have a minimum of one handicapped unit.

Village IV exterior Village IV exterior
Exterior perspective Exterior perspective

Tennis Center

Facility located in the precise center of the Virginia Wesleyan College Sports Complex adjacent to Trinder Field, Lingo Stadium, Batten Student Center, the Baseball-Softball Complex and proposed Track.

  • Eight (8) hard surface courts with championship court
  • Tournament gazebo
  • Lights
  • Bleachers
  • Fence enclosed with California corners
  • Fully landscaped for natural windbreak
  • Paved parking lot with lined spaces
  • Storage facility

The tennis facility will be used in NCAA DIII matches, intramurals, for-credit classes and youth camps.

Front View Overhead view
Front View Overhead View

Track and Field

In 2004/2005, Virginia Wesleyan added men's and women's track and field teams to its list of NCAA Division III athletics offerings. The College plans to construct a track and field complex to serve as the teams' home.

Illustrative master plan
Illustrative master plan