Heartland Community College Plans
to Invest in Lincoln campus
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[November 22, 2017]
LINCOLN
The
Heartland Community College Board of Trustees voted to move forward
with plans to invest in the College’s Lincoln campus. Plans include
expanded programming and a new location at 2201 Woodlawn, Rd. in
Lincoln.
The new facility will replace the current Lincoln Center and will
allow Heartland to grow programmatic offerings including certified
nursing assistant (CNA), agriculture, continuing education and adult
education.
“We’ve met with a lot of community leaders and organizations in the
area,” says Kristi Powell, associate director of the Heartland
Lincoln Center. “With the expansion of St. Clara’s manor and an
aging population, there’s high demand for CNAs. Plus, several
businesses in Logan County are ag-based. If we’re going to stay true
to our commitment of being a community resource, we need to ensure
we’re meeting employer needs.”
In addition to program growth, the new facility will create a much
better learning environment and increase accommodations for parking.
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“A new location will provide more functional space for additional
classrooms that accommodate more interactive learning as well as study and
socialization areas,” adds Powell. “We want to have the look and feel of a
college campus so students have a sense of pride and strong affiliation to their
school.”
Heartland leadership is enthusiastic about the investment and
anticipates it will pay dividends in Logan County. “Community college students
typically stay in the area upon completion of their degree or certificate,” said
HCC President Rob Widmer. “By expanding programs that meet student and community
needs, we’re likely to see increased enrollment, successful completion and a
positive return on investment in Logan County.”
[Timothy Bill
Heartland Community College
Executive Director of Marketing & Public Information] |