Post by The Cats on Oct 4, 2023 19:42:40 GMT -5
WCU receives state funding for new engineering building, program expansion
www.wcu.edu/stories/posts/News/2023/10/wcu-receives-state-funding-for-new-engineering-building-program-expansion-.aspx
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Western Carolina University was successful in its request for funds for a new engineering facility and program expansion from the North Carolina General Assembly, for the recently approved 2023-2025 biennial state budget.
Earlier this year, WCU identified expansion of its engineering programs as its top legislative priority, an effort backed by the University of North Carolina System.
“This investment in expansion of WCU’s engineering programs comes at a crucial and pivotal moment as student demand and industry demand for engineering talent are both rapidly increasing,” said Randy Collins, dean of WCU’s College of Engineering and Technology.
WCU received funding for the replacement of the current engineering building. The total amount authorized for this project is $95.3 million, with $2 million of that total allocated in fiscal year 2024-25 for advance planning.
The budget also allocated funds to expand WCU’s College of Engineering and Technology programming to support robotics, energy, controls and automation concentrations. The amount allocated is $3.5 million recurring funds beginning in fiscal year 2023-2024.
“Funding for engineering expansion will allow WCU to meet critical demand in the regional labor market and to serve Western North Carolina to its fullest potential,” WCU Chancellor Kelli R. Brown said. “I’m personally thankful for our legislators from the region who sponsored bills on behalf of WCU during the budget process including Senators Corbin, Hise and Moffitt, and Representatives Johnson, Gillespie, Clampitt, Pless and Hardister.”
The new engineering facility and funding will enable expansion for programs and laboratories in high demand areas, enabling WCU to adapt to evolving technology and industry needs.
WCU is the only university with an engineering college west of I-77 in North Carolina.
The budget also estimated WCU’s Division of Athletics to receive $1,164,615 in the 2024-2025 fiscal year from anticipated receipts from S.L. 2023-42, Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering.
WCU's College of Engineering and Technology is currently housed in Belk Building.
www.wcu.edu/stories/posts/News/2023/10/wcu-receives-state-funding-for-new-engineering-building-program-expansion-.aspx
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Western Carolina University was successful in its request for funds for a new engineering facility and program expansion from the North Carolina General Assembly, for the recently approved 2023-2025 biennial state budget.
Earlier this year, WCU identified expansion of its engineering programs as its top legislative priority, an effort backed by the University of North Carolina System.
“This investment in expansion of WCU’s engineering programs comes at a crucial and pivotal moment as student demand and industry demand for engineering talent are both rapidly increasing,” said Randy Collins, dean of WCU’s College of Engineering and Technology.
WCU received funding for the replacement of the current engineering building. The total amount authorized for this project is $95.3 million, with $2 million of that total allocated in fiscal year 2024-25 for advance planning.
The budget also allocated funds to expand WCU’s College of Engineering and Technology programming to support robotics, energy, controls and automation concentrations. The amount allocated is $3.5 million recurring funds beginning in fiscal year 2023-2024.
“Funding for engineering expansion will allow WCU to meet critical demand in the regional labor market and to serve Western North Carolina to its fullest potential,” WCU Chancellor Kelli R. Brown said. “I’m personally thankful for our legislators from the region who sponsored bills on behalf of WCU during the budget process including Senators Corbin, Hise and Moffitt, and Representatives Johnson, Gillespie, Clampitt, Pless and Hardister.”
The new engineering facility and funding will enable expansion for programs and laboratories in high demand areas, enabling WCU to adapt to evolving technology and industry needs.
WCU is the only university with an engineering college west of I-77 in North Carolina.
The budget also estimated WCU’s Division of Athletics to receive $1,164,615 in the 2024-2025 fiscal year from anticipated receipts from S.L. 2023-42, Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Wagering.
WCU's College of Engineering and Technology is currently housed in Belk Building.
