{"id":45974,"date":"2022-03-23T14:23:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T20:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/news\/?p=45974"},"modified":"2022-04-29T14:24:52","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T20:24:52","slug":"tarleton-breaks-ground-on-ipe-building-in-fort-worth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/news\/tarleton-breaks-ground-on-ipe-building-in-fort-worth\/","title":{"rendered":"Tarleton Breaks Ground on IPE Building in Fort Worth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Tarleton State University broke ground this morning for a second building on its 80-acre campus in southwest Fort Worth along Chisholm Trail Parkway. From left: Walker Kirk, Tarleton Student Government Association President; Mati Rigsby, Texas A&M University System Student Regent; Randy Brooks, Texas A&M University System Regent; Bill Mahomes, Vice Chairman of the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents; John Sharp, Texas A&M University System Chancellor; Dr. James Hurley, Tarleton State University President; Sen. Beverly Powell (District 10); Rep. Craig Goldman (District 97); Rep. DeWayne Burns (District 58); and Rep. Shelby Slawson (District 59).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, March 23, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FORT WORTH, Texas \u2014 Tarleton State University broke ground this morning for a second building on its 80-acre campus in southwest Fort Worth along Chisholm Trail Parkway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At more than 100,000 square feet of classroom and specialized lab space, the $66 million Interprofessional Education Building will address the region\u2019s two most pressing needs \u2014 increased access to quality healthcare and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Texas A&M University System approved design plans in February, with move-in set for 2024. Construction dollars come from the Permanent University Fund and are part of a systemwide capital plan approved in 2019 by the Board of Regents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cConsider this a watershed moment for Tarleton, Tarrant County and the entire A&M System,\u201d said Chancellor John Sharp. \u201cThis state-of-the-art facility will absolutely recruit researchers who will tackle the medical and educational challenges of our time. This is how we make a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More room in Fort Worth means expanded offerings in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, psychology, nursing, kinesiology, medical laboratory sciences and teacher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe demand for healthcare practitioners and educators is surging, as is the interest in these professions among our students,\u201d noted Tarleton President James Hurley. \u201cAdd in the investment of the A&M System and the Legislature, and we must step up to make our world a better place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 87th Legislature appropriated $2 million in its regular session for Tarleton to develop occupational therapy, physical therapy and physician assistant programs, and $90 million for Capital Construction Assistance Projects (passed in October) will help expand the Fort Worth campus and create a health sciences college, with its own building, in Stephenville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe truly appreciate our legislators and the city of Fort Worth,\u201d Sharp said. \u201cTogether, we\u2019re spurring innovation and improving quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sen. Beverly Powell (District 10): \u201cToday marks a big win for access to quality and affordable education and healthcare. The impact of this investment is far reaching and life changing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an enrollment topping 2,280, Tarleton offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in Fort Worth to a diverse student population of working adults, community college graduates and returning students. If growth continues as expected, the campus could enroll 6,000 students by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projections are based on long-standing partnerships with Tarrant County, Weatherford, Hill, Dallas, and Navarro colleges to create major-related pathways for seamless degree completion, along with anticipated population growth and the number of students pursuing a degree for career development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rep. Craig Goldman (District 97) said higher education opportunities are paramount when businesses consider a move to Tarrant County. \u201cHaving Tarleton in Fort Worth increases options and promotes North Texas as a vibrant community where businesses and their employees can thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker called education key to the city\u2019s economic and cultural advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs we continue to attract new residents and businesses to Fort Worth, greater educational opportunities are vital,\u201d she said. \u201cOur partnership with Tarleton State University is one answer to meeting workforce needs and continuing to grow a diverse, global community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to classroom, laboratory and collaboration spaces, the four-story IPE Building will house high-fidelity simulation and clinical skills suites, generating exceptional education and hands-on training opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTarleton is a forward-thinking institution, fiercely pursuing its mission to provide accessible, affordable higher education,\u201d said Bill Mahomes, Vice Chairman of the A&M System Board of Regents. \u201cToday\u2019s groundbreaking brings us one step closer to building out this 80-acre campus for today\u2019s students and tomorrow\u2019s leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on Tarleton-Fort Worth, including a copy of the campus master plan, go to www.tarleton.edu\/fortworth\/index.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perkins&Will is the architect for the IPE Building. Holder Construction is the builder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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