The Center for Virtual Learning and the Early Learning Center, two of Ferris State University’s newest Big Rapids campus facilities, earned the U.S. Green Building Council certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
The Center for Virtual Learning is home to programs in Ferris State’s School of Digital Media and the School of Education, with areas dedicated to high-interest emphases like Esports and Artificial Intelligence.
The Early Learning Center supports care for children of students, employees, staff, and community members. It also provides experiential learning opportunities for students seeking degrees in Early Childhood Education.
Associate Vice President of Facilities Joe Haupt said Grand Rapids-based Catalyst Partners provided the certification services necessary for the USGBC to award LEED Certified status.
“Our professional design and construction management partners are well versed in the LEED documentation process f
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