The Brock Commons addition is a part of a broader renovation and upgrade to both the Boyd Dining Center and the Jane P. Batten Student Center that began in 2019. The expansion will provide a beautiful new main entrance to both facilities from the campus quad (pictured) and additional dining space. The architect of this project is Michael Schnekser of Tymoff + Moss.
Brock Commons is the final phase of renovations and expansion to our University dining facilities outlined in the 2016 Campus Master Plan facilitated by Derck and Edson of Litiz, PA. View dining center schematics here.
Earlier phases to the dining services renovation and expansion included the refurbishment of Founders Foyer, the President's Dining Room, and the Board of Trustees Suite (Shafer Room). We also completed several projects in Batten Plaza, an area that was rebranded to help better identify the multiple corridors of the Jane P. Batten Student Center and Boyd Dining Center, that included the transformation of the Marlin Grille to the new and improved Harbor Grill and the opening of the Coastal Market convenience store. Renovation of the University Store to include Duplication and Postal Services was completed as apparel, books, printing and mail services are now included in a more efficient one-stop shop.
After that, the renovation of the former campus mail center was completed, providing new office space for Student Activities, Greek Life, Conference and Event Services, and Dining Services. The space formerly occupied by Student Activities and Greek Life was renovated to house Human Resources and Payroll Services.
These changes are part of a larger effort to increase efficiency, streamline services, and enhance the student experience at Virginia Wesleyan University.
