Collin College expands health sciences programs From the cover
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in-demand health care careers,” he said. An aging population and an increased demand for care are the two primary factors creating critical health care workforce shortages, said Kris Boyer, Medical City Health care’s division assistant vice president of academic a airs.
Over the last several years, Collin College o cials have met with every hospital CEO in the area to better understand the health care gaps and needs in the region, Matkin said. “We are excitedly looking toward the future as Collin College positions itself to deliver educa- tional opportunities for all those rapidly growing,
Collin College’s Plano campus has converted classroom space into health sciences labs that will o er students hands- on training opportunities. A $2 million grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration last year and has allowed the college to expand its Plano campus by constructing health care instruction facilities. The project converted nine existing classrooms as well as support spaces into health sciences labs and classrooms. Additional space was converted into three new lab spaces and two more classrooms, said Neil Matkin, district president of Collin College. “We are grateful for our dedicated team at Collin College and external health care partners who worked hard to secure those funds that will directly enhance the student experience at our beloved Plano campus,” Matkin said. The Plano campus also underwent renovations to student service areas, food service and prep spaces, and the replacement of 212,000 square feet of roo ng, Matkin said.
Collin College Associate of Applied Science enrollment
Enrollment Certi cations earned
2,500
508 2,067
422 1,976
Students in applied science include dental hygiene, nursing and surgical technology. The number of certi cations has increased, though enrollment has been trending downward.
660 1,761
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675 1,527
658 1,511
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“As a college, we are in constant communication with our health care leaders to make sure
“Supporting health care programs contributes to a healthier community.” KRIS BOYER, MEDICAL CITY HEALTH CARE DIVISION ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Health care is the No. 3 industry in Collin County based on workforce Total health care jobs in Collin County is expected to grow 16% by 2029
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our plans of expansion for programming align with the needs of our region and state.” NEIL MATKIN, COLLIN COLLEGE DISTRICT PRESIDENT
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