Gillett Hall/Rollins Commons Renovation Project

The Gillett Hall/Rollins Commons Renovation Project will begin in February, 2010. Below are some useful facts regarding the upcoming changes.

Included in the renovation:

• Central air conditioning throughout
• New windows throughout
• New lighting and finishes throughout
• Completely renovated community restrooms
• Expansion/creation of quiet studies on every floor - currently discussing the idea of 3 per floor
• Redeveloped main lounge/lobby: Discussion to include how to incorporate student computing needs to be met by Mizzou IT
• Elevator equipment upgrade: mechanical and new cars
• Relocation of front desk and mail operations
• Possible relocation of main pedestrian access to building
• Sprinklers throughout
• New roofing
• Exterior brick work/replacing damaged exterior: A masonry study shall be performed in Fall 2007 to determine the extent of brick work/masonry repair required
• Addition of an emergency generator

Project facts:

• Construction budget is $39 million (shared with Hudson renovation)
• Previously completed upgrades to fire alarm and electrical service will be integrated into the renovation
• This renovation project is part of Phase 3 of the Residential Life Master Plan
• Hudson and Gillett are seven story buildings with full basements connected by the common building Rollins
• The entire complex (Gillett, Hudson, & Rollins) was constructed in 1965
• Gillett currently houses 455 students, but this number will be reduced to a minimum of 420 students after renovations are complete
• Student rooms will be a mixture of tradition double and single rooms
• The number of ADA compliant bedrooms and restrooms will be increased
• The upper level of Rollins has been recently updated by Campus Dining Services; therefore, it will not be included in this renovation project