The Instructional Resource Center (IRC), originally constructed in 1969, required extensive interior and exterior renovations.  To fulfill the University’s vision of becoming a “learning centered university,” the project also includes an addition connecting the IRC and the College of Business to create the a Interdisciplinary Learning Center.

 

Reconfiguration of the outdated IRC provides flexible teaching spaces with state-of-the-art technology systems to accommodate multiple programs and departments.  Reconfiguration of the second floor of the IRC provides expanded space for faculty offices and student interaction.  The new Interdisciplinary Learning Center includes a variety of breakout spaces for individual and team study. 

 

The building addition is positioned parallel to State Street, a major thoroughfare dividing the campus.  Entrances on the east and west sides of the new addition allow traffic from residential structures to the west to have direct access to academic buildings to the east.

 

Ferris State University, Interdisciplinary Learning Center   Big Rapids, Michigan