Because these elevators can handle up to 5,000 students in a half-hour. There are three smaller elevators, each with a ten-person capacity, that will stop on every level. Access to the basement levels will also be easy, with two elevators, an escalator, and stair specifically designated for this purpose. The top priority in designing the academic complex was creating effective and sophisticated teaching and learning environments. Architects, engineers and a variety of consultants worked closely with faculty members, BCTC staff and administrators to assess Baruch College's instructional needs and anticipate future needs based on pedagogic trends and technological innovation.
Smart classrooms are standard in the new building.
Every classroom features connectivity to the Internet as well as the campus network. Lighting and acoustics have been carefully planned to enhance teaching and learning. Some rooms have been designed to accommodate the needs of specific programs. For example, a lecture room intended for distance learning features automated cameras. Other rooms have been customized to meet the needs of fine and performing arts classes.