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Title III
134- 139 Thayer Hall
(404) 880-8945
(404) 880-6058 (fax)
Title III Initiative
In late 2004 and early 2005 Clark Atlanta University (CAU) developed a comprehensive 10-year Facilities Master Plan. CAU hired the Sizemore Group, an Atlanta based architectural and strategic planning firm, to conduct the research and provide the services and expertise required to develop the master plan. The work was completed and the master plan adopted in March 2005.
Among other things, the master plan identified almost $80 million in deferred maintenance throughout the campus and identified several buildings in need of major renovation. Among the buildings requiring renovation in the near term were Thayer Hall, Clement Hall, and the Sheppard Central Utility Plant. Clement Hall, built in 1968, houses the School of Education. These projects are considered critical in the implementation of the CAU strategic plan in the areas of improving academic quality, student retention, and faculty institutional effectiveness. The renovations and repairs will continue our efforts to grain improvements in the way we use energy, resulting in significant savings over time.
In order to meet the current and future demands of an expanding student body and to provide facilities that are safe, secure, comfortable, and technologically equipped, CAU identified the completion of renovation of Clement Hall as a priority project to undertake with the assistance of funding from the Title III Program Grant. The Clement Hall Renovation Project took place during the 2007-2008 grant year and part of the 2008-2009 grant year.
The Clement Hall project was completed in multiple phases spanning three fiscal years. Phase 1 involved the completion of a feasibility study, which included detailed design and planning and the establishment of a budget and project schedule. Phase 2 involved the removal of all furniture and movable assets from the building, relocation of employees, and interior demolition. Phase 3 involved the initial reconstruction of the facility and Phase 4 involved the final reconstruction work and re-occupation of the renovated facility.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED Silver
One highlight of the service was the presentation of the building’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, the first building in the Atlanta University Center to receive such recognition. Created by the Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council, the LEED system is the foremost program for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. By using less energy, LEED-certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community.
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