Bucks County Community College will be receiving a $3.9 million state grant.
The grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education will modernize the community college’s New Enterprise Planning System that is used for students and staff. The system is a major part of the community college’s technology infrastructure.
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The entire technology infrastructure project will cost $7.9 million. Outside of the grant, the balance of the cost will be funded by local sponsors of the community college that has campuses in Bristol Township, Newtown Township, and East Rockhill Township.
“In today and tomorrow’s world, capital projects are not always bricks and mortar. This project will propel the digital transformation of Bucks, allowing us to serve Bucks Countians using new user-friendly and more secure technology systems,” Bucks County Community College President Dr. Stephanie Shanblatt said.
Democratic state representatives Tina Davis, of Bristol Township; John Galloway of Falls Township; and Perry Warren, of Newtown Borough, all celebrated the grant.
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“In order to be competitive in today’s globalized world, Bucks County students must utilize cutting edge technology,” Davis said. “This grant money isn’t just an investment in BCCC, but in Bucks County’s future. The more competitive our students are in the marketplace, the more prosperous Bucks County will be.”
“You’re as good as the tools you’ve got,” Galloway said. “In order to be at the forefront in today’s world, BCCC students need state of the art technology to connect with each other and the wider world. This funding will help make Bucks County and its students competitive on a global scale.”
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Democratic State Sen. Steve Santarsiero said the funding for the upgrade will help the community college “provide exemplary community engagement and pathways for personal and professional success for all students.”
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