Anniston, AL — Gadsden State Community College is inviting the public to join in a special celebration marking the relocation and renovation of its One Stop Center at the Ayers Campus in Anniston. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 28 at the newly upgraded Cheaha Center, located at 1731 Coleman Road, Anniston, AL 36207.
The event will spotlight the transformation of the Cheaha Center, which formerly housed the Alabama Department of Labor’s Anniston Career Center. The building has been revitalized to become a more dynamic and centralized hub, now home to both the new Gadsden State One Stop Center and the Anniston Career Center.
This project marks a significant investment in the Anniston community, as the One Stop Center now serves as the central location for critical student support services. The relocation of departments from the Ayers Campus Administration Building to the updated Cheaha Center aims to streamline and enhance the experience for students and job seekers alike.
The One Stop Center now houses the following essential services:
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Advising and Retention Center
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Dual Enrollment
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Admissions and Records
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Financial Aid
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Enrollment Services
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Technical Advisement
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Educational Opportunity Center
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The Business Office
In addition, the Anniston Career Center remains a vital partner in connecting residents with employment and training resources. Cosmetic renovations throughout the facility offer a more modern, welcoming environment for all who enter.
The April 28 ribbon cutting is expected to draw local leaders, community partners, students, and faculty, all of whom are eager to see the positive changes firsthand and celebrate this step forward for Gadsden State’s Ayers Campus and the Anniston area.
More Events at Gadsden State This Week:
Black Box Theatre Ribbon Cutting & State of the College Address
On Tuesday, April 29, the Wallace Drive Campus will host another ribbon-cutting event, this time for the newly renovated Black Box Theatre located in Meadows – Inzer Hall. The evening will begin with a Welcome Reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the ribbon cutting at 6 p.m. and President Dr. Kathy Murphy’s annual State of the College Address at 6:15 p.m.
Location: 119 Naylor Circle, Gadsden, AL 35903
Special Agent Craig Pruett Speaking Session
On Tuesday, April 30 at 4:00 p.m., the college will host Special Agent (Ret.) Craig Pruett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency at Helderman Hall Auditorium, Wallace Drive Campus. Pruett, a 27-year law enforcement veteran and COVID-19 survivor, will share his powerful testimony of resilience, survival, and hope.
This event is free and open to the public.
