Tim Melson

The conference room in McCain Hall, home to Athens State University’s College of Education, recently received a technology upgrade thanks to State Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence.

After ongoing renovations on campus caused the admissions department to move into the building’s basement, McCain’s conference room became the College of Education’s new hub for meetings, interviews and student collaboration. The prior technology the room was equipped with did not meet the needs of its new, more vital role, and therefore, was in need of an upgrade.

Melson provided the funds for the university to purchase a new oversized flat screen television to use in lieu of the outdated projector system the room was previously equipped with.

“Technology is so vital to education today,” Melson said. “Being able to help provide modernized technology that eases the communication and interview process for Athens State students and faculty was important to me. I was happy to help.”

The funds to cover the cost of the upgraded technology were taken from TVA-in-lieu-of-tax funds received by the Limestone County Legislative Delegation.