UC Blue Ash opens new student services wing

Students have a new way to access important support services at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College.

The new Student Services wing recently opened in Muntz Hall and includes the offices for advising and academic services, career services, counseling and psychological services and enrollment services. These offices were previously spread out in Muntz Hall, but the new space brings them together to provide added convenience for students.

Madison LeQuire is a social work major and UC Blue Ash student ambassador who has already visited the Career Services office in the new wing.

“Bringing these offices together into one shared area makes visiting the various services more accessible and really creates a supportive environment for all Bearcats,” said LeQuire.

The new wing features suites for the different departments, with modern offices, huddle rooms, conference rooms, a waiting area and a kitchen for staff.

“The offices not only look great, but they also provide added privacy for our students when talking with their advisor about their academic plan and any personal concerns or barriers to success,” said Laurie Malone, director of UC Blue Ash Advising and Academic Services. “The new conference rooms are perfect for meeting with members of our team, connecting with our other suite mates and providing new spaces to host events and meetings with our students."

The Student Services wing is one part of a massive renovation project for Muntz Hall, which serves as the flagship building on the UC Blue Ash campus. College leaders have collaborated with UC’s Planning Design and Construction (PDC) over the past six years to completely renovate the second and third floors of Muntz Hall and create modern new classrooms, office suites and more areas for students to study or take a break between classes.

The current phase of the project focuses on the first floor. Along with the Student Services wing, crews are creating a new, three-story atrium that adds nearly 6,000 square feet to the front of Muntz Hall. It features new seating areas for students, study rooms and a new entrance that transforms the main entrance to the building. It will also be used for various campus events. The atrium is scheduled to be complete this summer.

Muntz Hall was constructed in 1967 when UC Blue Ash opened as one of the first regional colleges in Ohio. The college has grown significantly since then, both in terms of campus facilities and student enrollment. Today, more than 4,500 students attend the college, which is located on a park-like campus in the City of Blue Ash.

Featured photo at top: The lobby for the Student Services wing provides one central space where students can check-in or make an appointment with any of the four offices. Photo/UC Blue Ash College.