Midway College Announces Two Major Projects
Midway College President Dr. William B. Drake, Jr. and James J. O'Brien, chairman of the board of trustees, today announced two significant projects that will soon be underway on campus that will help chart the future growth of the College and demonstrates the College’s commitment to the region. The first announcement was the construction of a new state-of-the-art learning resource center, the second announcement was an agreement to have a retirement community built on its campus.
Midway, KY, November 14, 2009 --(PR.com)-- New State-of-the-Art Learning Resource Center and Neighboring Retirement Community
Midway College President Dr. William B. Drake, Jr. and James J. O'Brien, chairman of the board of trustees, today announced two significant projects that will soon be underway on campus that will help chart the future growth of the College and demonstrates the College’s commitment to the region.
The first announcement was the construction of a new state-of-the-art learning resource center to replace the Starks Building which has served the College since 1925. This new construction project is estimated to begin December 2009 and be completed and ready for use by Fall 2010.
“It’s an exciting time to be actively involved with such an outstanding institution of higher learning,” said O’Brien. “Midway College has become a significant solution for those seeking higher education and has helped solve workforce challenges in Kentucky. Now, more than ever, education is a priority and focus for not only young adults but working men and women as they seek opportunities to expand their skills and make themselves more marketable in this economy. The board of trustees and I are proud to announce the construction of a new state-of-the-art facility to help the College meet and exceed its educational goals.”
“This new learning resource center will allow us to have the best technology and much improved space for serving our existing student body and our future students,” said O’Brien. “Our College has experienced phenomenal growth over the past five years and currently serves 1,800 students. With increased program offerings, our new master’s level degrees and our online college, we have plans to reach enrollment of 2,000 by the end of 2010 and continue to significantly grow our enrollment in the next few years and beyond.”
The $5 million project will double the academic capacity of Midway College and will provide an enhanced learning environment for each of the four pillar programs of nursing, teacher education, equine studies and business:
Some of the amenities of the new classroom building include:
4 conference rooms, 5 academic suites, 48 faculty offices and student lounge
Classrooms with smart board technology
State-of-the-art facilities for Midway College Online programs
The College’s first dedicated equine laboratory
Classroom space for accommodating up to 80 nursing students which will help grow the nursing program
A teacher education resource center
Executive-style classrooms designed for our MBA and business students
O’Brien added that “even though many colleges or universities might be slowing down or holding back on major capital projects during these economically uncertain times, that was not something the Midway College board of trustees or staff wanted or was willing to do. We realize that to continue serving the vital needs of our students, now is absolutely the right time to grow. The demand for higher education is on the rise and we plan to help fill the need. Midway College was built on the principle of helping the underserved and that has not changed since 1847.”
President Drake made the second major announcement of the day stating that the College has recently finalized an agreement with Christian Care Communities, Kentucky’s largest faith-based provider of senior housing and long-term care services, for an option to purchase sufficient land for developing a “Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)” adjacent to Midway College’s campus in Midway, Kentucky.
“Midway College is pleased to have developed a collaborative agreement with the Christian Care Communities. With a healthcare facility like this adjacent to our campus it will allow students the opportunity to gain real world nursing experience as part of the curriculum,” said Drake.
Dr. Keith Knapp, CEO of Christian Care Communities noted that this project could become Kentucky’s first “Lifelong Learning Retirement Community” co-locating a CCRC with a college or university. “It is an approach to senior living that has been demonstrated effectively elsewhere and that honors people’s desire to remain engaged in life.”
When asked why Midway and why Midway College, Drake responded, “If you’ve ever driven to Midway you know the feeling that you get from that scenic drive. There is nothing better for your mind and soul and for that alone Midway makes perfect sense for this type of project. More importantly, to have this kind of facility nearby will allow our College’s nursing and health care program students to gain valuable experience by interacting with the senior residents. We feel it will give our students the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom in a setting that is considered at the forefront of innovation in the field of elder care.”
Drake said more specific details on the Christian Care Communities project will be available in the coming weeks or months.
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Midway College President Dr. William B. Drake, Jr. and James J. O'Brien, chairman of the board of trustees, today announced two significant projects that will soon be underway on campus that will help chart the future growth of the College and demonstrates the College’s commitment to the region.
The first announcement was the construction of a new state-of-the-art learning resource center to replace the Starks Building which has served the College since 1925. This new construction project is estimated to begin December 2009 and be completed and ready for use by Fall 2010.
“It’s an exciting time to be actively involved with such an outstanding institution of higher learning,” said O’Brien. “Midway College has become a significant solution for those seeking higher education and has helped solve workforce challenges in Kentucky. Now, more than ever, education is a priority and focus for not only young adults but working men and women as they seek opportunities to expand their skills and make themselves more marketable in this economy. The board of trustees and I are proud to announce the construction of a new state-of-the-art facility to help the College meet and exceed its educational goals.”
“This new learning resource center will allow us to have the best technology and much improved space for serving our existing student body and our future students,” said O’Brien. “Our College has experienced phenomenal growth over the past five years and currently serves 1,800 students. With increased program offerings, our new master’s level degrees and our online college, we have plans to reach enrollment of 2,000 by the end of 2010 and continue to significantly grow our enrollment in the next few years and beyond.”
The $5 million project will double the academic capacity of Midway College and will provide an enhanced learning environment for each of the four pillar programs of nursing, teacher education, equine studies and business:
Some of the amenities of the new classroom building include:
4 conference rooms, 5 academic suites, 48 faculty offices and student lounge
Classrooms with smart board technology
State-of-the-art facilities for Midway College Online programs
The College’s first dedicated equine laboratory
Classroom space for accommodating up to 80 nursing students which will help grow the nursing program
A teacher education resource center
Executive-style classrooms designed for our MBA and business students
O’Brien added that “even though many colleges or universities might be slowing down or holding back on major capital projects during these economically uncertain times, that was not something the Midway College board of trustees or staff wanted or was willing to do. We realize that to continue serving the vital needs of our students, now is absolutely the right time to grow. The demand for higher education is on the rise and we plan to help fill the need. Midway College was built on the principle of helping the underserved and that has not changed since 1847.”
President Drake made the second major announcement of the day stating that the College has recently finalized an agreement with Christian Care Communities, Kentucky’s largest faith-based provider of senior housing and long-term care services, for an option to purchase sufficient land for developing a “Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)” adjacent to Midway College’s campus in Midway, Kentucky.
“Midway College is pleased to have developed a collaborative agreement with the Christian Care Communities. With a healthcare facility like this adjacent to our campus it will allow students the opportunity to gain real world nursing experience as part of the curriculum,” said Drake.
Dr. Keith Knapp, CEO of Christian Care Communities noted that this project could become Kentucky’s first “Lifelong Learning Retirement Community” co-locating a CCRC with a college or university. “It is an approach to senior living that has been demonstrated effectively elsewhere and that honors people’s desire to remain engaged in life.”
When asked why Midway and why Midway College, Drake responded, “If you’ve ever driven to Midway you know the feeling that you get from that scenic drive. There is nothing better for your mind and soul and for that alone Midway makes perfect sense for this type of project. More importantly, to have this kind of facility nearby will allow our College’s nursing and health care program students to gain valuable experience by interacting with the senior residents. We feel it will give our students the opportunity to learn outside of the classroom in a setting that is considered at the forefront of innovation in the field of elder care.”
Drake said more specific details on the Christian Care Communities project will be available in the coming weeks or months.
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