Beat the babble in the Quiet Study Space

By Matthew Bartow
Contributor

Washtenaw Community College unveiled a brand new Quiet Lunch and Study Space for student use.

The new area is located just off the main food court in the Student Center; multiple signs point interested students in the right direction.

To create room for the space, the Office of Student Development and Activities and the Online Bookstore were moved to new locations within the Student Center.

Creating a quiet study spot for students was worth the move, said Peter Leshkevich, director of the Student Development and Activities.

“We gave up a bit of space for a much better utility,” Leshkevich said. “Based on its use so far, students are appreciating the space and it was a much needed addition.”

The new Quiet Lunch and Study Space provides students with something that neither the library nor the food courts do: an environment suitable for both studying and dining, according to Joaynna Cook, a business major at WCC.

“I really like the new study room,” Cook said. “It is a nice place to study and eat lunch at the same time free of all the commotion in the Student Center.”

In fact, the noise and commotion in the Student Center is measurable. Decibel measurements suggest that the Student Center is 25 percent louder than the new space.

As far as the rules go, Leshkevich said that there have been no concerns so far.

“A representative from the Office of Student Activities and Student Organizations checks the study room every 30 minutes or so, and the room is also video monitored by security,” said Leshkevich. “We have not had any problems when it comes to students abiding by the rules.”

The new space is next to a separate Reflection Room, which is intended for personal prayer, reflection, contemplation, and/or meditation in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Any student can gain access to the Reflection Room by showing their WCC identification to a representative in the Office of Student Activities and Student Organizations in SC 108. The student will then receive access to the room for 30 minutes.

Students seeking further information about the Quiet Lunch & Study Space or the Reflection Room or wishing to report a concern should visit SC 108 or call (734) 973-3500.

Facility Rules:

Keep noise levels to a minimum – no yelling or loud conversations.
Headphones or earbuds are mandatory when using any electronic device with sound.
Petitioning, interviewing, canvasing, campaigning, and promotions are prohibited in this space.
Cell phone conversations are prohibited.
Gaming is prohibited (electronic, cards, etc.).
Musical instruments and speakers are prohibited.
To allow equal access to this room, please limit your use of the room to one (1) hour.

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