Many of these buildings are over forty years old and were not intended for present functions. These factors hinder proper space utilization and are not conducive to distance learning and emerging technology infrastructures. Additionally, they hinder efficient student scheduling. These conditions were extensively documented in the 1988 Master Plan. Pedagogical Facilities and Resources Students already access the Medical College of Georgia's resources remotely.
Access continues to increase each year.
Much of this activity is curriculum based leading to academic degrees. This access includes information and communications, video, data, etc. The planning process is at once exciting and challenging. Certainly, the opportunity to plan and construct a building which houses the newest teaching technologies and is designed to enhance learning is exciting. It is exciting to conceptualize interactive learning spaces, distance education facilities, case presentation and seminar rooms, and so forth.