A new Health Science Building is under construction at GWC
The new building will be home to nursing students and faculty as well as house the student health center. Combining the classrooms and labs with the health center creates in-house internship opportunities for nursing students and allows them to obtain real-world experience while they are still completing the program.
“This building is sorely needed for the health sciences program,” stated President Wes Bryan. “With the current shortage of nurses in California, this program is important to our students and our community. By increasing the capacity of the program, we can help more students realize their career goal of becoming a nurse and help the health care industry by providing well-trained professionals that are prepared for employment in local clinics and hospitals.”
Construction of the 3-story, 25,000 square foot facility began in July 2007 and is anticipated to be completed in May 2008. The facility is being funded by Measure C, the Coast Community College District’s $370-million general obligation bond passed by the voters in 2002.