In the administrative building, you will find the offices, a classroom, shop area, and the cafeteria.
The modern GOMACO University classroom in the administration building, which was remodeled for the 1998 class session, is designed with six elevated rows. Each row can hold up to 8 people, for a total of 48 students. At the rear of the classroom is a projection system that is capable of handling computerized and traditional slide presentations. Classes held at the administrative building focus on the GOMACO curb and gutter line.
Students at GOMACO University spend half of their time in the shops for lessons in diagnostics. On specially designed trainers, students familiarize themselves with the location of components and the operation of controls. They are shown how to set pressures, calibrate slope sensors and adjust steering systems. After students familiarize themselves with the controls and maintenance procedures, the instructors will disable the machine and the students must diagnose the problem and make corrections.
On Thursday evening, students are given the chance to wind down at Mr. G's 1930s speak-easy, which is located on the second floor of the administrative building. GOMACO personnel and instructors will be on hand for socializing and answering any lingering classroom questions.
Your week at GOMACO University also includes a visit to the Godbersen's Classics transportation museum. It displays a wide array of antique automobiles and wooden boats.
To meet the demands of increasing enrollment, the GOMACO University Paving Center was added for the 2001 class season. The classroom holds 44 students, and the training bay is equipped with a training simulator. Classes at the Paving Center focus on mainline paving, 3D machine guidance, and the IDBI. The Paving Center is located one short block from the administrative GOMACO University building, so students may walk back and forth between the buildings for meals and other activities.