Pasco-Hernando State College Volume XIII, Issue II Fall 2019 | Page 5

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PHSC BREAKS GROUND
ON NEW IPAC
HSC is making plans for a new facility that is sure to PHSC will offer Associate in Arts degree pathways in four
change the face of Pasco and Hernando counties while areas: dance, theater, instrumental music and vocal music.
offering students new, exceptional learning opportunities. Additionally, the college will offer an AS degree in digital design
The new Instructional Performing Arts Center (IPAC) will be
and multimedia technology.
located next to Cypress Creek Middle/High School in Wesley
Chapel.
“Digital design and multimedia technology is a targeted
occupation with high wage potential where students will be
“An exciting opportunity is coming to Pasco County, the immediately employable not just in Pasco and Hernando
Instructional Performing Arts Center is breaking ground and we counties, but in the Tampa Bay region,” said Stanley Giannet,
are shaping great elements with the purpose of creating a space Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs and Faculty
for learning to take place,” said Kevin O’Farrell, Ph.D., Provost, Development/ College Provost.
Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch.
The IPAC will also offer the community a brand-new performing
Slated to open in the fall of 2020, the facility will offer community arts venue, which will attract regional and national festivals
event space and a performing arts space. Educational and performing arts events. This collaborative effort between
opportunities for PHSC students, dual enrollment, and future PHSC and the Pasco County School District seeks to increase
PHSC students currently attending local middle and high educational programs, economic development and provide our
schools, will be available through a variety of programs. community with a state-of-the-art entertainment venue.
PHSC trustees, administrators and students along with community
partners break ground on the Instructional Performing Arts Center.
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