Sinclair College on the move: What’s really going on

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With the announcement that Sinclair Community College may buy a new property, the school adds to its long list of headlines this month.

Here’s a recap of Sinclair’s latest news in the Dayton region.

JULY 24: Sinclair could buy Far Hills Church, 40 acres near I-675

Sinclair Community College could spend between $6 million and $10 million to open a new learning center in southeast Montgomery County near Interstate 675.

The college is considering buying 40 acres of land including a building at 5800 Clyo Road, Sinclair officials told the Dayton Daily News. The 100,000-square-foot building is currently home to Far Hills Church.

The board of trustees will consider the purchase at a Sept. 19 meeting, Sinclair spokesman Adam Murka said.

JULY 19: Sinclair Community College will seek renewal of $27-million levy

Sinclair Community College is asking Montgomery County voters to renew a levy that will generate around $27 million for the school.

The school’s 10-year, 3.2 mill levy will appear on the Nov. 7 ballot. Revenue from the levy makes up about 20 percent of the college’s funding.

Since Sinclair is seeking a renewal, Montgomery County homeowners will not see an increase in the amount they pay if the levy passes. An owner of a $100,000 home pays $98 a year for the levy.

JULY 18: Sinclair to open new Health Sciences Center in Dayton next month

Sinclair Community College will open up the latest addition to its downtown Dayton campus for tours this fall.

Sinclair will celebrate the completion of its newly remodeled Health Sciences Center with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 7, according to the school.

Sinclair announced in 2015 it would spend $25 million to consolidate its health sciences programs into a single, consolidated building that will allow for 25 percent more students over the next decade.

JULY 2: Sinclair plans to offer three applied bachelor’s degrees

Ohio’s community colleges will be able to offer four-year degrees thanks to a provision in the state budget bill that Gov. John Kasich signed into law in June.

Sinclair Community College has been out front on the issue and officials there have already targeted multiple fields of study for four-year degree offerings.

“Our policy and legislative leaders are understanding that community colleges are so much closer…to workforce needs in the state,” said Madeline Iseli, Sinclair senior vice president for advancement.

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