Officials with Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 23 for a new $4 million allied health building.
The event is set for 11 a.m.
Trustees with Arkansas Tech University recently approved awarding a contract to Little Rock-based The Cone Group for $3.959 million for the construction of the new allied health building.
The proposed 20,273 square-foot allied health building will house five of the campus’ allied health programs including paramedic, health information technology, physical therapist assistant, practical nursing and registered nursing.
The multipurpose facility will be the campus’ first two-story structure and will feature laboratory and technology expansion, offices for faculty and support staff, a fitness center, student lounge areas and a testing center. The building will also have three new computer labs.
“I am pleased with the progress on the building planning to date and look forward to the groundbreaking as the next phase in the process. It is a great opportunity to celebrate our continued growth,” ATU-Ozark Chief Fiscal Officer Sandra Cheffer said in a statement.
The building is scheduled to be open for spring 2016 classes.
Arkansas Tech-Ozark offers health care options in health information technology, physical therapist assistant, cardiovascular technology, occupational therapy assistant, medical assisting, nursing assistant, practical nursing, registered nursing, emergency medical technician, paramedic and human services.