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PHSC Breaks Ground on New STEM Building
STEM Center for Student Success and Community Engagement
In May , PHSC broke ground for a new STEM building on the East Campus in Dade City . The new STEM Center for Student Success and Community Engagement will offer a convenient , one-stop location for advising and other essential student services . The STEM Center will also provide state-of-the-art classrooms and labs for career and technical programs .
“ As development expands north of Tampa Bay , community leaders predict corporate expansion , business development , and population growth in Dade City and East Pasco ,” said PHSC President Timothy L . Beard , Ph . D . The STEM Center for Student Success , an ultramodern , three-story , 51,000-square-foot facility will support growing demand for an educated , skilled workforce with smart classrooms , student services , tutoring and computer labs , administrative offices and an auditorium . The facility will also serve as a unique venue for student events , college receptions and community gatherings — particularly on its rooftop terrace and open-air patios with beautiful views of PHSC ’ s East Campus and the surrounding countryside .
As the College continues to grow , this new building in East Pasco County will offer students in STEM a dynamic learning experience . It also
College administrators and local partners at the ceremonial STEM building groundbreaking .
continues PHSC ’ s efforts to grow the workforce in Pasco and Hernando counties as the demand for workforce programs increases and the local business and industry relationships create a strong pipeline for students to immediately get to work after completing their coursework .
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