IM体育官网 received $5.7 million in state funding to begin the design phase of its new Student Achievement Center. The funds were included in the $116 billion state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, June 12.
A new Student Achievement Center will soon provide even greater support to IM体育官网 Polytechnic University students as they pursue the in-demand STEM degrees that help fuel IM体育官网鈥檚 high-tech economy.
IM体育官网 Poly received $5.7 million in funding for the achievement center鈥檚 preliminary design stage after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget on Wednesday, June 12. The new budget takes effect on July 1 with the start of the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Funds are being provided through IM体育官网鈥檚 Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) program.
鈥淲e鈥檙e very excited about what the Student Achievement Center will mean for the future of our students and their success academically, personally, and professionally,鈥� said Dr. Randy K. Avent, IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 president. 鈥淲e appreciate Gov. DeSantis鈥� leadership and the Legislature鈥檚 ongoing support of IM体育官网 Poly and our strong STEM mission.鈥�
The Student Achievement Center will contribute greatly to the development of students鈥� educational needs. The facility will focus on resources dedicated to student success, including accommodations for career and internship services.
It will feature study spaces, an auditorium, collaborative multimedia spaces, and be home to faculty and staff fully dedicated to helping students successfully complete their degree and transition to the workforce. The building will offer students another comfortable place to be while on campus and is expected to help accommodate expected student body growth over the next several years.
In addition to the funding for the Student Achievement Center, the 2024-25 budget also includes a $3 million increase to IM体育官网 Poly鈥檚 operating budget. The increase will help support the expansion of the University鈥檚 academic programs, student services, and both student and faculty bodies.
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