When the City of Arab received a grant, the money was put to use in renovating a previously-unused section of one of the city’s valuable assets – the Snead State Community College Arab Center.
Completed on Aug. 31, the project included the development of an approximately 3,000 square foot build-out as well as the asphalt pad for a 20-car parking lot. The $60,000 project took approximately two months to complete.
“The build-out gives the Arab Center a functional location to host City or Chamber events, to hold large group study sessions for Arab and Brindlee Mountain High Schools, and to host College-related events,” said Arab Center Director Rick Cartegena.
The renovation to the Center is just an indication of continued growth for the instructional site. Within the last year, the Arab Center has experienced a 30 percent growth in enrollment. A recent grant allowed the College to purchase a human simulator to enhance the RN Program offerings at the Center.
“The Arab Center has tremendous potential to impact the surrounding area. We are continuing to identify ways to enhance the opportunities available at the Center, and we appreciate the support of the City of Arab in our endeavors,” said President Dr. Robert Exley.
Anyone wanting to see the new expansion first-hand is invited to attend a fundraising event scheduled at the Arab Center on Thursday, Oct. 6. The Alumni Association is hosting an Arab Dinner and a Show with the proceeds benefiting the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Arab Center and at the Alumni House on the Boaz campus.
For more information about the opportunity available at the Arab Center, call (256) 931-3790.
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