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n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m | M a y 2 0 2 3 | n e w h a v e n B I Z 15 building is much smaller, older and darker in com- parison, officials said. All business school offices and most business-relat- ed classes will be at the new facility, which is expect- ed to create a sense of place for the business school community, Boronico said. e School of Business has been in a former student center building. Due to insufficient space at the current location, business students have had to occasionally attend classes in other buildings around campus. University officials have not yet determined the future use for the old School of Business building, according to Verderame. "My whole leadership paradigm is about bringing all stakeholders together in ways that are meaningful," Boronico said. "is new building provides a wealth of learning spaces of various sizes, and it will encour- age and foster collaboration." Smart energy e new facility is also environmentally-friendly, officials said, and will be the first state-owned, net zero energy building in terms of its carbon footprint. It makes use of both solar and geothermal power. Daur also noted energy efficient features such as smart lighting, with the lighting automatically dim- ming or brightening based on available sunlight. e building also has occupancy and vacancy sensors, and lights turn off automatically when a room remains unoccupied. Unused energy will go back to the grid, Daur said. SCSU student Preston Baldovin, a junior pursuing a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in finance, said he's looking forward to attending classes in the new building. Baldovin's career goals include working in risk management. "(e new facility) has numerous classrooms and resources, limiting travel for business majors from building to building," Baldovin said. "is building will be environmentally friendly and have plenty of space." Baldovin noted that the anticipated AACSB ac- creditation will add value to an SCSU degree. "e expansion of coursework and initiatives the School of Business has created will have a notable impact on student engagement and performance as they develop through their college career and emerge into the workforce," Baldovin added. In addition to the new facility, SCSU in recent years has been expanding its business-related class offerings and hiring additional business faculty as part of its accreditation bid. When construction started in 2021, SCSU officials indicated they had recently added 10 new full-time faculty positions. At the time, the business school had 52 full-time and 20 part-time faculty members. SCSU did not have 2023 faculty totals readily available as of early May. e curriculum has also been upgraded, with courses in human resources management and busi- ness analytics; an online MBA is also offered. Tuition for in-state, undergraduate full-time stu- dents for the 2023-24 school year at SCSU, including fees, will be $12,828. n Every dollar you deposit in Berkshire Bank is an investment. Your money may grow and your entire community grows as well. It helps neighbors buy homes and enables volunteers to make a difference. And it funds new businesses and greener technologies. At Berkshire Bank, your dollar does a lot more for you, your community and lifelong careers here at home. Start making a difference today at any of our 100 financial centers or at berkshirebank.com. Rev. 4/23 Banking products are provided by Berkshire Bank: Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Berkshire Bank is a Massachusetts chartered bank. To learn more about the services Berkshire offers, scan the code or visit berkshirebank.com/berkshirebiz The auditorium inside the new School of Business building at SCSU.

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