Flint Hills Technical College has had a lot of attention on its Advancing Tomorrow capital campaign this year — and with good reason — but the college has had a lot of other work underway this year.
The signage remains, but on KVOE’s monthly Tech Talk on Tuesday, President Caron Daugherty says programs long held at the Humanitarian Center have now moved to the main campus near 18th and Graphic Arts. The moves of Multimedia Design, Power Plant Technology and Early Childhood have led to other adjustments now — with others moves coming.
Other work on the new main campus maintenance building is also opening up space at the main campus.
Daugherty says Precision Ag, which is into its first semester, may benefit from a Community Development Block Grant to meet future student needs. The college is working with Governmental Assistance Services for that paperwork.
Daugherty says the move of the Humanitarian Center programs to the main campus gives an additional sense of connection to the main campus atmosphere and activities. Daugherty says that, by itself, will improve the collegiate experience for students and staff.
Meanwhile, the college continues its $17 million Advancing Tomorrow capital campaign to build and equip the Advanced Industry Technology Center. The campaign already has around $3 million pledged or donated since it was announced early this year, including a $2 million lead gift from the Jones Trust and a $20,000 naming rights agreement with Emporia State Federal Credit Union. Another significant donation will be highlighted Monday afternoon, but no details will be provided until then.
