CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER $2 MILLION - One out of every two Henderson Community College students is an adult; two out of every three are female. Many are young women with children, and many have difficulty securing adequate child care. This need has been repeatedly mentioned in student surveys and focus groups and is an issue for members of the community as well as our students.

The construction of a 15,000-square-foot child development center that could accommodate up to 200 children will allow Henderson Community College to provide child care to students who desperately need this service in order to attend classes. In addition, the child development center will provide a practical learning environment for students pursuing education studies.

The size and design of the center will also address the ever-growing need for quality child care in the Henderson area and provide residents with an alternative child care facility.

TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE ADVANCEMENT $1 MILLION - In order to provide instruction designed to equip graduates with the needed skills in today's workforce, it is critical to provide the state-of-the-art equipment required in the technical instruction programs. Faculty teaching in the technical areas need funding to attend additional training as new technology is introduced into the instructional process. Their skills must be continually updated to provide students with the education and skills needed to meet specific requirements of employers. In addition, infrastructure, which supports these programs, requires ongoing enhancement to ensure we remain current.

Funds raised for this initiative will allow HCC to remain current with changes in technology, support functions and program advancements. Students will benefit by being trained on state-of-the-art equipment and taught by faculty with the appropriate credentials and expertise. Area businesses and industry will have access to potential employees who possess the advanced skills and knowledge needed in today's workplace.


STUDENT ACCESS/STUDENT SUCCESS $500,000 - As the diversity of our students continues to increase, we must be prepared to meet the needs of this population. The majority of students at HCC are considered "non-traditional" and have several other responsibilities they are managing, including families and employment. Tuition costs remain among the lowest in the area, and many of our students receive some form of financial assistance; however, this is still not enough for a growing number of students.

Funds from this initiative will allow HCC to seek creative solutions to overcome barriers that prevent those in need of special support from pursuing a college education. This initiative seeks to raise funds to address current need and to plan for future need through the expansion of scholarship endowments.