The Social Science building is being upgraded under the support of the General Obligation Bond and with the help of the Woodworking department, which is supplying the students who are working on the renovations.

The Cerritos employees in charge for the upgrade are Bryan Reece, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, Robert Riffle, Director of Physical Plant Facilities, Jerry John, campus architect and Anthony Fortner of the Woodworking department.

Although the idea was already passed by voters, it was still being processed but the upgrades had not started until last year.

Some renovations that students may not have been a ware of include new desks and chairs, fire alarms, new benches and the addition of a wheelchair ramp.

The main purpose for the renovation of the building is to make every class a smart and professional room which includes good projectors and a good internet connection, according to Reece.

As the nation is going through the economic crisis, it is not affecting the building renovation.

Every woodwork of the building is being done by the students of the woodworking department, by which the capital is saved as the student does not need to be paid as it is a part of his or her studies.

“The new kinds of chairs and desks seem quite fascinating and comfortable to move in,” said Mariam Ramirez, computer engineering major.

Another student enjoys sitting on the new types of benches, which are located on the ground floor for students who are waiting for a ride.

“Though it’s comfortable, I am having a problem with the chair, which are too far from the desks and it’s kind of hard for me to grab books while sitting,” Nadia Jurado, architecture major said.

The main reason for the delay is that before doing any new upgrades, the ideas need to be passed by the bureaucracy which moves slowly, and that is what worries the dean about not finishing the work on time.

Not only is the Social Science building being renovated but the Liberal Arts and other buildings are also under the plan for renovation.

By the end of next year, the work with the Social Science building will be completed, according to Reece.