JOLIET — The Joliet Junior College Board of Directors held an emergency meeting this week to discuss urgently needed repairs at the City Center Campus following the July 14 microburst storm, according to JJC officials. The board unanimously approved a $223,651 project to begin repairing major building components, according to Friday’s news release from Katie Smith, communications and media manager at JJC.
According to their press release:
This approval includes the critical repair of the automation system that controls fresh air circulation throughout the building, a necessary component to restoring a safe and functional work environment on campus.
The college has not yet set a reopening date, but has successfully transitioned staff and students to alternative virtual work and learning environments.
There are 733 students enrolled in the city center programs.
Programs located at the City Center include: Culinary Arts, Adult Education Department, Entrepreneurial Business Center, and Human Resources Development.
Each program has identified its program needs and moved to alternative delivery methods, using virtual lectures or classroom and office space on the Main and Romeoville campuses.
“We are grateful that despite the damage to downtown Joliet, no one was injured,” said JJC President Clyne Namuo. “Our top priority remains the safety and well-being of everyone involved and we will continue to work diligently to restore the City Center Campus.”
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