Student Success Center Renovation

The renovation of the former bookstore at the Domenici Center on UNM’s North Campus will transform the space into the new Student Success Center, a centralized hub designed to support student achievement and academic engagement. This remodel aims to enhance accessibility to critical student resources while fostering a welcoming and transparent environment that encourages students to seek guidance and support.

The scope of work includes the complete interior demolition of the existing bookstore layout, followed by the construction of a series of new interior partitions, using a combination of storefront glazing and gypsum stud-framed walls. The updated floor plan will house 12 private offices, a large conference room, two small meeting rooms, a breakroom, a restroom, and several collaborative and informal seating areas.

The design emphasizes openness and visibility, with each office featuring a storefront system that rises from floor level to 7 feet in height. These glass walls help create a visually connected and light-filled environment, while maintaining privacy with the inclusion of opaque center panels. Above the storefronts, full-height stud-framed walls extend to the ceiling to ensure acoustic separation between offices.

The layout maximizes efficiency and functionality by placing offices around the perimeter of the space. This arrangement allows the central zone to accommodate shared amenities such as conference rooms and flexible waiting/work areas, which can also function as additional workstations for students during busy periods.

Natural light is prioritized throughout the space. The use of transparent materials allows daylight to penetrate from exterior walls into the heart of the suite, creating a bright and uplifting atmosphere. Updated finishes throughout the Center further enhance the contemporary aesthetic and contribute to a sense of professionalism and approachability.

The new Student Success Center will serve as a cornerstone of student engagement at the Health Sciences Center—designed to be accessible, comfortable, and conducive to collaboration, reflection, and academic success.