JJC Board Approves Repairs to Downtown Joliet Campus Struck by July 14 Storm
The Joliet Junior College (JJC) Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting August 6 to address critical repairs needed at the City Center Campus following the July 14 microburst storm. The board unanimously approved a $223,651 project to begin repairs to vital components of the building.
This approval covers the critical repair of the automation system which controls fresh air circulation throughout the building, a necessary component to reestablish a safe and operational working environment on campus.
The college has not set a reopening date but successfully transitioned employees and students to alternative virtual work and learning environments.
There are 733 students enrolled at City Center-based programs. Programs stationed at City Center include Culinary Arts, Department of Adult Education Learning, the Entrepreneurial Business Center, and Workforce Development. Each program has evaluated the needs of their programs and transitioned to alternate methods of delivery by utilizing virtual lectures or class and office space at Main and Romeoville campuses.
“We are grateful that no one was injured, despite the damage sustained in downtown Joliet,” said JJC president Dr. Clyne Namuo. “Our top priority remains the safety and well-being of everyone involved, and we will continue working diligently to restore the City Center Campus.”