The John E. Jaqua Center for Student Athletes is a learning center for
University of Oregon
The University of Oregon (UO, U of O or Oregon) is a public research university in Eugene, Oregon. Founded in 1876, the institution is well known for its strong ties to the sports apparel and marketing firm Nike, Inc
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NCAA
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is a nonprofit organization that regulates student athletics among about 1,100 schools in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. It also organizes the athletic programs of colleges ...
student-athletes.
About
The facility is located on the
University of Oregon campus
The campus of the University of Oregon is located in Eugene, Oregon and includes some 80 buildings and facilities, including athletics facilities such as Hayward Field, which was the site of the 2008 Olympic Track and Field Trials, and McArthur ...
, and is within walking distance of
Matthew Knight Arena. It is named for the late University of Oregon alumnus and founding board member of Nike. The center contains over 40,000 square feet of space, including a 114-seat auditorium, 54 computer stations, 35 tutor rooms, 25 faculty offices, 3 sets of Male and Female restrooms, 1 water fountain, computer laboratory, graphics laboratory, 3D teaching laboratories, a library, and a café. The center is also a place where student- athletes receive Course planning advice and Academic mentoring from their respective Academic Adviser. The John E. Jaqua Center for Student Athletes allows Oregon student athletes to facilitate their academic progress throughout college while maintaining balance with their respective sports, school and social life.
Design
The designers, ZGF Architects, received the 2011 AIA Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture. The
American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to s ...
said, "Enlightenment in all its forms is present in this glorious project..."
Controversy
The center was built during a time when new classroom and study space was in high demand. However, aside from a small cafe, lecture hall and restroom facilities on the main floor, the center is for student-athletes only. The center is jokingly referred as the jock (in the) box, The John Jaqua Center for Kids Who Can't Read Good, and other names, because it primarily serves the student-athlete population.
Furthermore, despite claims of operational self-sufficiency made by the
University of Oregon Athletic Department, UO's academic side has been covering the facility's tutoring costs.
References
External links
UO Services for Student Athletes
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University of Oregon buildings
2009 establishments in Oregon