{"id":29466,"date":"2021-05-01T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2021-05-01T13:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=29466"},"modified":"2021-04-30T21:39:33","modified_gmt":"2021-05-01T02:39:33","slug":"new-health-professions-building-and-new-military-institute-coming-to-apsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2021\/05\/01\/new-health-professions-building-and-new-military-institute-coming-to-apsu\/","title":{"rendered":"New health professions building and new military institute coming to APSU"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AustinClarksville, TN<\/strong> – Major changes are coming to Austin Peay State University (APSU) with the addition of a 114,600-square-foot, three-story Health Professions Building on Eighth Street and the creation of the state\u2019s first Institute for National Security and Military Studies.<\/p>\n

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A rendering of the upcoming Austin Peay State University Health Professions Building. (APSU)<\/p><\/div>\n

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On Thursday, April 29th, 2021, the Tennessee General Assembly approved funding for both projects as part of the state\u2019s 2021-2022 annual budget.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so pleased the Tennessee General Assembly is generously supporting the important work we do at Austin Peay by providing funding for these transformative projects,\u201d APSU President Michael Licari said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe especially appreciate the leadership of Deputy Speaker Curtis Johnson and Senator Bill Powers and the strong support of Representatives Jason Hodges and Jay Reedy,\u201d stated Lacari.<\/p>\n

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Another rendering of the upcoming Austin Peay State University Health Professions Building. (APSU)<\/p><\/div>\n

Thursday\u2019s announcement on the new Health Professions Building paves the way for the University to consolidate its growing healthcare-related programs \u2013 nursing, allied health sciences, health and human performance, psychological science and counseling, and social work \u2013 under one roof.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis new facility will not only transform our campus \u2013 both physically and academically \u2013 it will improve public health for our neighbors, friends, and family,\u201d Licari said. \u201cStudents will collaborate with others in different fields, making them better healthcare professionals, and the building will provide important public clinical space to serve different populations, including veterans and low-income citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The building will also feature research labs, active learning classrooms, and collaborative learning spaces. The design phase is expected to begin this fall, with construction starting in 2022. The building is projected to open before the fall 2024 semester.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are so grateful for the support from the Tennessee General Assembly and look forward to educating and training our students in this state-of-the-art facility,\u201d Dr. Tucker Brown, dean of the APSU College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, said. \u201cThe Health Professions Building furthers our mission and expands our ability to foster improved health outcomes in the region and beyond. This is truly a game-changer for Austin Peay.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Austin Peay State University President Michael Licari. (APSU)<\/p><\/div>\n

The state required the University to raise $1.28 million to consider approval of the project. In November 2020, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation (CMCCHF) committed $3 million to the Austin Peay State University Foundation to establish the CMC Community Health Foundation Equipment & Building Fund.<\/p>\n

Over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced how critical healthcare professionals are to the safety of a community. Austin Peay graduates will become front-line workers, using the experience they gained on campus, administering COVID-19 Coronavirus tests and Moderna vaccines, to keep area citizens healthy.<\/p>\n

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State legislators also agreed to fund the state\u2019s first Institute for National Security and Military Studies at the University.<\/p>\n

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ROTC cadets train at Austin Peay State University. (APSU)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cAustin Peay, with its proximity to the Fort Campbell Army Post, is the state\u2019s leading provider of higher education to military-affiliated students, and we\u2019re not only proud of this fact \u2013 we take it very seriously,\u201d Licari said. \u201cThis institute will allow us to provide exemplary and unprecedented levels of educational and professional programs not only to these students but also to other individuals who are interested in advancing their careers in national security.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Institute will oversee three areas of focus:<\/strong><\/p>\n