KBUD Project Number: 435U14C233 in the Betty White Nursing Building and as evidenced by the success of student licensing pass rates, opportunities are being identified for increased involvement by KSU students in university activities that provide meaningful opportunities for practical application of student coursework through activities such as service learning and internships; as well as expanding current service learning and community service opportunities so they become a more significant component of student performance. On-going improvements in these areas have a direct impact on graduating students' ability to succeed in the workforce of the Commonwealth.

in the Betty White Nursing Building and as evidenced by the success of student licensing pass rates, opportunities are being identified for increased involvement by KSU students in university activities that provide meaningful opportunities for practical application of student coursework through activities such as service learning and internships; as well as expanding current service learning and community service opportunities so they become a more significant component of student performance. On-going improvements in these areas have a direct impact on graduating students' ability to succeed in the workforce of the Commonwealth

The School of Nursing provides two accredited nursing programs; a pre-licensure, Associates Degree in Nursing and a RN-BSN program for registered nurses. Program Accreditation has been received since 1973 for the Associate Degree in Nursing and the RN-BSN Nursing Program since Spring 2006. Nursing (Associate & Bachelor) freshmen enrollment has risen over the past five years. Fall 2003 freshmen enrollment was 34, Fall 2004 it was 44, Fall 2005 again 44, Fall 2006 increased to 62 and Fall 2007 it increase to 86. The 5 Yr Change (2003-2007) was 153%. Undergraduate Enrollment in Nursing Associate was 175 Fall 2003, 226 Fall 2004, 217 Fall 2005, 251 Fall 2006, 292 Fall 2007; a 67% 5 Yr Change (2003-2007).

Undergraduate Enrollment in Nursing Bachelor was 25 Fall 2003, 14 Fall 2004, 35 Fall 2005, 36 Fall 2006, 29 Fall 2007; a 16% 5 Yr Change (2003-2007).

In response to the question: "Are Kentucky's people, communities, and economy benefiting?"- the nursing degree programs both have a direct impact

on the local economy. Specific outreach programs are being developed to assist in attracting students who can enter the work force to help ease the

pressure in the health fields resulting from the nursing shortage.

Increases in KSU's ability to graduate more nursing students helps to stimulate the economic development for the region, while serving the needs of the community. KSU's Action Plan indicates efforts of being stewards in offering education services to meet the economic and community needs of the designated service area and beyond. The current and enhanced plans for this facility will have an impact on the local economy in support of the community by attracting and graduating more students to serve the specific health care needs of the community. And finally, the specialized nature of this facility potentially has the ability to offer specific benefits for outreach and assistance for the local and State governmental community.

Academic research programs will offer assistance to the County and state

governmental officials in their efforts to lure new industries to the region and state. This assistance may take the form of developing relevant training for the particular industry.

This project supports the institution's mission and is a high institutional priority.

--Life Safety Issues, Government mandates, or Security Concerns - This project will upgrade systems that will increase efficiencies with regard to energy usage and utilities. ADA, fire suppression and alarm upgrades will be completed to meet current regulatory conditions. This project will also replace failed systems, including HVAC piping that has corroded and damaged exterior soffits that pose a hazard to pedestrians.

--Citation, Order, Agreement with State or Federal Courts or a Regulatory Agency - N/A

--Project Measurements - This project has been properly developed and scoped with input from the academic sector as well as through our independent space utilization analysis that resulted in recommendations for pre-program development. In addition, construction of new space may result

in freeing up space for additional nursing programs, as an existing function within the facility (Student Health Services) may be able to vacate the building.

The renovation of this facility will have a direct impact on the university's deferred maintenance backlog. It will significantly reduce the capital renewal and maintenance burden that would otherwise have to be done for this facility. The building's systems have exceeded their useful life and are in need of replacement, rather than repair. A full renovation would eliminate the need for several minor projects for repair and would provide a holistic approach for addressing maintenance and renewal which is more economically feasible than piecemeal repairs.

The available space in the existing facility is inadequate and not well designed for the needs that are required by the Nursing program. This project would provide adequate program space by means of the addition and the renovation of existing space to serve the administrative needs of the program. This project will improve the quality of education by broadening a successful and growing program.

The purpose of this project is to support the instruction component of the Nursing program. New architectural finishes, new lighting and a new HVAC system are necessary. The existing facility is on the University's central utility system. The addition would also be on the central system. Internally, HVAC is supplied through fan coil units. The facility will be

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