Malcolm X College Set to Break Ground on $17.5 Million West Campus Expansion
Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Thursday
A groundbreaking ceremony for a $17.5 million expansion of Malcolm X College’s West Campus in Austin is set for Thursday at 10 a.m. The event will take place at the former West Side Learning Center, 4624 W. Madison St.
Expansion Details
The expansion will include a 3,000-square-foot Community Center for Training and Learning, which will increase student capacity on the satellite campus by 50% to 2,000, while also serving as an events space. The center will provide more space for students and the community, as seen in the renderings displayed during a press event on Tuesday, August 29, 2023.
Renderings of the Community Center for Teaching and Learning at Malcolm X College. The center will provide more space for students and the community.
Funding
The state is picking up at least $5 million of the bill, and City Colleges will largely cover the rest. This is the second of a three-phase expansion plan for the campus that mostly serves nursing students. The first phase started in 2018 when biology labs and updated furnishings were added at a cost of $5 million.
President’s Statement
“We wanted to ensure that the facility matched the quality of the education that we are providing,” David Sanders, president of Malcolm X College, told the Sun-Times when the project was announced in 2023.
Conclusion
The expansion of Malcolm X College’s West Campus is a significant investment in the college’s future and will provide more space for students and the community. The project is expected to be completed in the near future, and the college is excited to see the positive impact it will have on its students and the community.
FAQs
* What is the cost of the expansion?
+ The cost of the expansion is $17.5 million.
* What is the purpose of the Community Center for Training and Learning?
+ The center will provide more space for students and the community, and will increase student capacity on the satellite campus by 50% to 2,000.
* Who is funding the expansion?
+ The state is picking up at least $5 million of the bill, and City Colleges will largely cover the rest.
