By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
Western Kentucky University was one of the 12 colleges and universities that received funds from the Council on Postsecondary Education for summer residential programs.
According to the council’s press release, the summer residential programs “focus on healthcare-related fields and provide opportunities for prospective college students to explore healthcare careers while gaining valuable exposure to college life.”
“Kentucky has a shortage of qualified healthcare professionals, especially in rural areas and in specialties like nursing, medical technology and allied health” said Leslie Sizemore, associate vice president for workforce and economic initiatives with the council. “These summer programs are a win-win for Kentucky, as they increase our college-going rate and help address workforce shortages.”
Western Kentucky University received $56,300 for these programs. The money was awarded from federal, state and local fiscal recovery funds, according to the release.
Summer programs will include hands-on activities, shadowing opportunities or career workshops through partnerships with area healthcare providers.
The other recipients are:
- Bellarmine University, $56,300
- Bluegrass Community and Technical College, $56,300
- Campbellsville University, $32,600
- Centre College, $28,416
- Eastern Kentucky University, $54,833
- Madisonville Community College, $14,350
- Midway University, $20,000
- Northern Kentucky University, $56,300
- Spalding University, $56,300
- University of Louisville, $56,300
- University of Pikeville, $41,802
