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Edison State College Breaks Ground for Two New Buildings

Sep 28, 2010


Edison State College Collier Campus celebrated the start of two new buildings by planting a tree for each during a groundbreaking ceremony on September 28. The two new buildings are: the Allen & Marla Weiss Health Sciences Hall and the Student Services Building.

 

These buildings mark a significant new expansion for our campus,” said Dr. Jeffery Allbritten, Edison State College Collier Campus President. “We are continually committed to enhancing educational opportunities for our students. In following our dedication to environmentally friendly practices, both buildings will be LEED certified. We hope to have both buildings completed in the Fall of 2011.”

 

The Allen & Marla Weiss Health Sciences Hall, named after Dr. Allen Weiss, MD, the CEO and President of Naples Community Hospital, and his wife, Dr. Marla Weiss, PhD, will feature nursing and related labs, along with classroom and administrative space on the ground floor.  On the second floor, there will be chemistry and biology labs, as well as classroom and administrative space, along with an exterior patio area.

 

The Student Services Building will include registration, counseling, testing, cashier and bookstore on the ground floor. On the second floor there will be administrative offices and a community room.  A new green space will also provide an outdoor area for campus activities.

 

“Both of these buildings will complement and expand our campus,” added Dr. Allbritten.

 

Currently, Edison State College Collier Campus has over 4,000 students enrolled. Edison State College offers baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, professional certifications, dual enrollment for high school students, and continuing education classes.

 

The Edison State College Collier Campus, 7007 Lely Cultural Parkway, is located off Collier Boulevard, three miles north of Tamiami Trail East.

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Celebrating nearly 50 years of excellence, Edison State College is Southwest Florida’s largest, most established, accessible and affordable institution of higher education. Edison State serves more than 20,000 students yearly in five counties and through the Edison Online virtual campus.

Last Updated: May 28, 2020

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