great plans to make a great school even better……………..my son will be attending this college in the fall …………..I hope construction will begin soon ………….cant wait to see you again
This looks pretty good — will this integrate the original disused gate structure on Metzger Drive near the faculty lot? Also, would the residential spaces geared toward students, to those who work in the retail spaces, or just general housing?
The main entrance to campus will likely be modified at some point. In terms of residential spaces in the Campus Town development, the final details have not yet been determined. It is likely that students will reside there, but other options/additions, such as faculty and staff or other residents, are still being considered.
These plans make me, as a TCNJ parent, very excited for something that I feel was certainly lacking in my Freshman daughter’s experience and enjoyment this first year. Although I’m sure most of this would not be ready for her to benefit from by 2013 Graduation, your long-term goal of improvement is one I am very pleased to support. It does seem to me, however, that the entrance improvements could and should be a separate and immediate effort, even if on a smaller scale for the time-being. The interest and enthusiasm that a more welcoming appearance could give might go a long way in gaining outside support for the other facets of the plan. The outdated and untended look of the current entrance really does not give a clue to the passerby what beauty sits behind it and certainly does not give any suggestion of the foresight and ambitiousness of your wonderful plans. Best wishes with the work that lies ahead!
I sent this reply a few weeks ago but haven’t seen it posted. I’m now a sophomore parent and still following the updates on this project. I’m also still begging someone to do something before this project to improve the Pennington Road entrance to the campus. Leaving the other night, the spotlights on the TCNJ signs were basically spotlighting the deplorable condition of that area. Why can’t we have some seasonal plantings there – right now, for example, some mums would be lovely and very inviting to guests as well as current students/faculty/parents . The campus itself really needs so much more attention but luckily the beautiful buildings and trees make up for the unkempt areas (at least from a distance); the entrance, however, is really in need of immediate attention! I have another child at another NJ state college and the landscaping there makes the campus such a pleasure to visit. Although TCNJ may set the mark amongst the NJ state colleges in many areas, they really need to upgrade their physical surroundings. I believe it will actually go a long way to improving many other aspects of campus life, student life, alumni spirit, etc. Hope you read and reply this time! Thanks. Sue
I’m always impressed with what TSC (TCNJ) is able to do facilities wise while keeping tuition relatively low. As a proud TSC graduate, I can’t wait to go back and see all the new developments (including the new library and the renovated Eickoff Hall. Great work team!
Just an FYI, but TCNJ is in the midst of developing a plan for updating campus signage. Additionally, the Pennington Road entrance will probably be altered as a component of the Campus Town initiative.
great plans to make a great school even better……………..my son will be attending this college in the fall …………..I hope construction will begin soon ………….cant wait to see you again
This looks pretty good — will this integrate the original disused gate structure on Metzger Drive near the faculty lot? Also, would the residential spaces geared toward students, to those who work in the retail spaces, or just general housing?
The main entrance to campus will likely be modified at some point. In terms of residential spaces in the Campus Town development, the final details have not yet been determined. It is likely that students will reside there, but other options/additions, such as faculty and staff or other residents, are still being considered.
These plans make me, as a TCNJ parent, very excited for something that I feel was certainly lacking in my Freshman daughter’s experience and enjoyment this first year. Although I’m sure most of this would not be ready for her to benefit from by 2013 Graduation, your long-term goal of improvement is one I am very pleased to support. It does seem to me, however, that the entrance improvements could and should be a separate and immediate effort, even if on a smaller scale for the time-being. The interest and enthusiasm that a more welcoming appearance could give might go a long way in gaining outside support for the other facets of the plan. The outdated and untended look of the current entrance really does not give a clue to the passerby what beauty sits behind it and certainly does not give any suggestion of the foresight and ambitiousness of your wonderful plans. Best wishes with the work that lies ahead!
I sent this reply a few weeks ago but haven’t seen it posted. I’m now a sophomore parent and still following the updates on this project. I’m also still begging someone to do something before this project to improve the Pennington Road entrance to the campus. Leaving the other night, the spotlights on the TCNJ signs were basically spotlighting the deplorable condition of that area. Why can’t we have some seasonal plantings there – right now, for example, some mums would be lovely and very inviting to guests as well as current students/faculty/parents . The campus itself really needs so much more attention but luckily the beautiful buildings and trees make up for the unkempt areas (at least from a distance); the entrance, however, is really in need of immediate attention! I have another child at another NJ state college and the landscaping there makes the campus such a pleasure to visit. Although TCNJ may set the mark amongst the NJ state colleges in many areas, they really need to upgrade their physical surroundings. I believe it will actually go a long way to improving many other aspects of campus life, student life, alumni spirit, etc. Hope you read and reply this time! Thanks. Sue
I’m always impressed with what TSC (TCNJ) is able to do facilities wise while keeping tuition relatively low. As a proud TSC graduate, I can’t wait to go back and see all the new developments (including the new library and the renovated Eickoff Hall. Great work team!
Just an FYI, but TCNJ is in the midst of developing a plan for updating campus signage. Additionally, the Pennington Road entrance will probably be altered as a component of the Campus Town initiative.