Rockford Education Center, Northern Illinois University

Location

Rockford, Illinois

Overview

New Construction

The design of the NIU Rockford Education Center enables the University to provide programs in a corporate environment similar to where many students will work after graduation.  This professional image also reveals the center’s role in continuing education and training seminars for the business community.  Telecommunications and computer technology provided at the center permits student and faculty access to bibliographic data bases and national data networks.  Different types of classrooms allow for flexible learning arrangements.

The center contains:  8 executive-style classrooms; 2 lecture-style classrooms; 5 seminar rooms; 2 computer labs; 250-seat auditorium; learning resource center, administrative office and faculty area.