Panola College Roy Monk Building Ribbon Cutting & Tour

 

 

 

 

On August 18, 2016, Panola County Chamber of Commerce, Panola College Board

of Trustees and community members will gather to enjoy refreshments and

perform a ribbon cutting at 10:00 am for Panola College’s newly renovated

Roy Monk Building. The Roy Monk Building was originally built in 1965, and

at that time the Building featured a lecture hall, labs, classrooms, and

eight faculty offices. The renovation over the past year has brought new

aspects and technological advancements to the Building while maintaining

its original aesthetic feel.

 

Upon entrance into the Roy Monk Building, the grand foyer displays its

original rock and brick walls and with the addition of modular art panels,

the well-lit environment will be an excellent place for students to gather

and study. Located in the north wing of the Building are several faculty

offices and a small conference room that will be utilized by faculty and

staff. One unique feature of the Building is the rapid water bottle filling

station. The station is three times faster than a standard drinking

fountain and minimizes plastic bottle waste in the environment. The Roy

Monk Building also boasts a state-of-the-art lecture hall that seats

approximately 80 students. The lecture hall is equipped with modern digital

technology that allows instructors to engage and motivate students. As

technology is such an important aspect in today’s learning environment, the

Roy Monk Building provides five new computer labs that contain more than

175 computers. These labs will be utilized for instruction and testing

purposes. A traditional classroom is also located in the remodeled Building

for instructional use.