Over the next 12 months, Midland College will increase its main campus footprint by building a facility to expand its existing Pre-K Academy and house its growing education program, which includes a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood-3rd grade teacher preparation.
At 10 a.m. May 31, the college will officially “break ground” for the new 60,000-square-foot, two-story structure.
The new building will increase the current Pre-K Academy partnership between MC and MISD from 68 seats to 288 seats, thereby fulfilling a dire need in the community for quality pre-k education. In addition, it will also provide a home for Midland College’s new Early Childhood Education bachelor’s degree program. Anticipated building completion date is fall 2023.
“The Midland College Pre-K Academy and Center for Teaching Excellence addresses two major challenges facing our community—a shortage of quality early childhood opportunities and a shortage of teachers,” MC President Steve Thomas said in a news release. “This project is evidence of Midland College’s commitment to provide education and training that help our community grow and prosper.”
Project architect/engineering firm is Parkhill. Construction contractor is Adolfson & Peterson Construction.
Fundraising for the building is 90 percent complete with lead gifts of $10 million each from Permian Strategic Partnership and Scharbauer Foundation Inc. Other major donors include Abell-Hanger Foundation, The Beal Foundation and Henry Foundation. Individuals, families and businesses are providing additional financial support. For a list of current project donors, please visit www.midland.edu/groundbreaking
