Health Sciences and Athletic Training Center Questions & Answers
Q&A: GENERAL INFORMATION
Q: What was the process that led to the current facilities goals?The University’s strategic planning process analyzed national and institutional data about the kinds of educational experiences students are looking for. This research strongly indicated that students are seeking an education grounded in the liberal arts with direct connections between their academic studies and their career interests and aspirations. Research also revealed that today’s students are increasingly interested in pursuing careers in the health sciences.
Q: Why do we need a new Athletics Training Center?
- It’s been over 20 years since there was an upgrade to our athletics training facility.
- In 1995, the athletics program expanded from 11 intercollegiate sports to 18, and in 2012, that number will be 22.
- The population of student-athletics has grown from 170 in 1995 to more than 500 today.
- As a member of the highly competitive Northeastern-10 Conference, our athletes are in training year-round placing an even greater demand for services on our athletic training staff and facilities.
Q: Why do we need a new Health Sciences Center?
- Today’s students are highly motivated to pursue careers in the health sciences. Our current academic space does not allow for the expansion of this curriculum.
- The new facility will enable undergraduates to take advantage of pathway and accelerated programs that lead seamlessly into our graduate curricula.
Q: How long will the new facilities take to complete?
- It is expected that the project will take about 12 months and will be ready for students by fall 2012.
Q: Where are the new facilities located on campus?
- The new Dr. Arthur and Martha Pappas Health Sciences and Athletic Training Center is adjacent to the north side of the Field House.
Q&A: IMPACT ON STUDENTS
Q: What will be the impact on campus?- The new academic space will provide for the expansion of the health sciences curriculum giving students access to more hands-on learning
- Expanded and improved athletic training facilities means better injury prevention and treatment for student athletes
- The increased capacity of the new athletic training area also means Franklin Piece can offer students more opportunities to participate in sports. For 2012; Sprint Football, Track and Field/Cross County and Women’s Ice Hockey will be added.
Q&A: IMPACT ON STUDENT-ATHLETES
Q: What does the new athletic training center mean to Franklin Pierce University student-athletes?- The new facility means that more student athletes can get more timely and efficient care. There is more space to accommodate more students in the treatment area at one time and less wait time for the high quality treatment and rehabilitation services our athletic training staff provide.
Q&A: NEW FACILTIES DESIGN
Q: Who designed the facility?- Working with various University representatives, Eckman Construction Co., Inc. of Bedford, New Hampshire created the design of the facility.
Q: Who is handling the construction of the new facilities?
- Eckman Construction Co., Inc.
Q&A: FINANCIAL PLANS
Q: How much will the project cost?- The budget for the project is $2 million.
Q: Where is the funding coming from?
- Dr. Arthur Pappas and his wife Martha provided the transformational gift that launched the project
- A leadership gift from an alumnus is supporting the athletic training facility
- The George I. Alden Trust of Worcester, Massachusetts provided a grant for the academic component of the project
- The remaining funds are being contributed from the Franklin Pierce community of alumni, parents, friends , faculty and staff.
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