Expanded campus includes new classrooms,
student spaces, and health science labs
OCALA,
Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen
University today announced the completion of its campus
consolidation and centralization efforts in Ocala, which includes an expansion to its
campus located at 1227 SW 17th Avenue.
Last fall, Rasmussen announced plans to consolidate its Main and
School of Nursing campus operations into a single location,
specifically at its nursing campus location, while also expanding
the footprint of the nursing campus. Rasmussen began its Spring
Quarter this week under one roof at what is now known as the
Rasmussen University Ocala campus.
"We are thrilled to welcome students, particularly our
radiologic technology and medical assisting students, as
they join our nursing students at our newly expanded Ocala campus," said Pete Beasley, senior campus executive director,
Rasmussen University—Ocala campus. "Our campus consolidation and
centralization efforts mark an exciting chapter in our more than 17
years in Ocala as we now, for the
first time, have all academic and administrative operations at one
location—allowing us to streamline our student support
services."
In addition to the existing Physical Therapy Assistant and
Nursing Skills and Simulation labs, the newly expanded campus
features:
- New Radiologic Technology and Medical Assisting labs
- Nine new classrooms
- Larger, renovated student lounge
- New HVAC systems
- 40 new parking spots
"The campus renovations are designed to provide
industry-standard laboratories where we can educate the next
generation of healthcare professionals to help meet the growing
demand throughout our region," said Beasley. "We're also excited to
get a new A/V system in our nursing labs as well as simulation
equipment including high-fidelity manikins which allow students to
practice their skills in a safe environment and enhance their
critical thinking and learning experience."
Rasmussen University began offering its first Associate's Degree
in Nursing program in Ocala in
2007. Today, the University is a national leader in nursing
education. The newly expanded Ocala campus offers residential programs in
the full pre-licensure nursing ladder (Practical Nursing Diploma,
Associate's and Bachelor of Science), as well as medical assisting,
physical therapy assistance and radiologic technology.
In addition to its local residential nursing and health sciences
programs, Rasmussen offers more than 30 career-focused online
programs in Florida, with
access to resources and support on campus. Online programs are
offered across eight areas of study, including advance practice
nursing, business, education, and health sciences.
For more information about the Rasmussen University Ocala
campus, please visit
https://www.rasmussen.edu/locations/florida/ocala/.
ABOUT RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY:
Rasmussen University, a
university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an
institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to
changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative
educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education
since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher
education that focuses on competency-based education, technology
and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and
graduate programs online and in person at 22 campuses around the
country. The University is designed to lift and support its
students every step of the way, from each student's first
credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global
enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs
of diverse students, communities and economies. Rasmussen
encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic
excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good.
Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public
Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about
Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.
ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION, INC.:
American Public
Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions American
Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University,
Hondros College of Nursing and Graduate
School USA (GSUSA) provides
education that transforms lives, advances careers, and improves
communities.
Contact: Molly Andersen
Mobile: 903.920.4366
Email: molly.andersen@rasmussen.edu
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