TRINE CHP Brochure

INVEST IN
TRINE FORT WAYNE

A VITAL PART
OF NORTHEAST
INDIANA’S EXCITING
ECONOMIC FUTURE

THE PROJECT 69

Working closely with our partner, Parkview Union Chapel Road
Health, Trine Fort Wayne will transform
health care education and training in PARTNERS AND TIMELINE
northeast Indiana, contributing to the
region’s economic development and further In addition to Parkview Health, collaborative partners include regional charitable
establishing Fort Wayne as a leading center foundations and numerous clinical partners. Trine University, through an agreement
for health care and health care education. with a developer, will construct the facility in north Fort Wayne/Allen County. The
strong alliance with Parkview allows for Trine students to experience collaboration
Trine Fort Wayne will serve as the campus with their respective facilities and employees allowing for further enhanced
home of Trine University’s College of cross-collaborative and interdisciplinary learning.
Health Professions, and provide leading- Project planning and design is already underway, with construction expected to
edge healthcare academic programs and begin in summer 2022. We expect Trine Fort Wayne to be open and ready for
facilities — including a unique Simulated students in fall 2024.
Patient Care Center (SimCenter) —
that have been carefully designed and
developed to serve specific needs in the
marketplace.

Academic programs will include:

• A ssociate degree program in Surgical
Technology

• Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees
in Nursing

• B achelor degrees in Emergency Medical
Science, Respiratory Therapy and
Radiological Science

• Master degrees in Speech-Language
Pathology and Physician Assistant Studies

• Doctorate degrees in Occupational
Therapy, Physical Therapy and Medical
Sciences (the doctorate program for
physician assistants)

THE IMPACT

rine University has long been an The Northeast Indiana Regional postsecondary education and credential
economic powerhouse. Since 2000, Partnership recently stated that attainment.
we have invested more than $175 million to “Skilled talent and population
improve and enhance our main campus in growth are the burning platform Investment in Trine Fort Wayne will also
Angola. And, as measured by Independent that demands urgency in enable Trine University and its graduating
Colleges of Indiana standards, our annual response. Northeast Indiana students, along with other prominent
local economic impact exceeds $150 million. must attract and retain talent Indiana universities, to take an important
to meet the needs of regional position in the essential “talent pipeline”
We also intend to make a significant impact employers, while continuing to that plays a vital role in Indiana’s life
in Fort Wayne and Allen County. pursue new businesses to bring sciences capabilities by providing
to the region.” Construction incubation programs, education and
This project will create significant economic and development of Trine Fort workforce development.
impact both short- and long-term: Wayne and the College of Health
Professions will play a critical Healthcare education and healthcare
• T he $40 million construction expenditure role in achieving these goals.
will provide immediate impact with jobs create powerful, vibrant
additional jobs and the services that
support new construction. communities.

• T he regular academic flow of staff and Healthcare providers already comprise
students will provide additional tax revenue a significant portion of our region’s
along with new residents and shoppers. workforce with Parkview Health Systems
and Lutheran Health Network as the
• M any Trine graduates will stay in the region two largest major employers based
to join the workforce filling essential jobs on full-time employees in Northeast
and contributing to their communities in a Indiana. Investment in Trine Fort Wayne
variety of ways. is essential in order to provide the skilled
healthcare workers that will be needed.

All of this aligns seamlessly with the Providing high-quality educational
intentions of the important regional development programs already and employment opportunities also is vital in enhancing the
in place, including the Vision 2030 goals of Northeast Indiana to local quality of life and qualify of place, adding to vibrancy of the
increase per capita personal income annually against the national community, whether it be in downtowns or the neighborhoods that
average by 90%, increase the population of residents, and increase surrounding it.

RETURN ON INVESTMENT When completed, Trine
Fort Wayne’s exciting new
— and more.
$40 million,
Healthcare professions are not only very much in demand (especially in 120,000
Indiana), but the need is growing and the salaries are excellent — all of
which results in a stronger, more vibrant local economy. Consider the square-foot campus
salaries and employment outlook for just two of the professions that are
being developed at Trine Fort Wayne (May 2021 stats): will house our growing
College of Health
Physician Assistants (PA) Physical Therapists (DPT) Professions including
Median pay: nearly
$114,070 annually Doctor of Physical Therapy
Employed in Indiana: 700
Median pay:
1,580 students and
$91,110 annually
31% projected nationwide 100
Employed in Indiana:
job growth, 2020-30* faculty and staff
4,270
* Much higher than average working and learning in
21% projected nationwide leading-edge facilities
including state-of-the-art
job growth, 2020-30* classrooms, labs and a

simulated
hospital.
In addition to creating great jobs, this project, through matching funding,
will propel investment in our region’s and state’s quality of place, quality of
life, and quality of opportunity. It also:

• Meets objectives established by the Northeastern Indiana Regional
Development Authority (RDA) for growing the workforce, creating
community vibrancy, and leveraging entrepreneurship and innovation,

• E xceeds the objectives and goals set forth in the 2030 plan for growing
the population, increasing educational attainment, and expanding wages,

• And, supports the region and state with a high-quality workforce and
options for healthcare and service, assets critical to the community. 

Community Research Institute at Purdue Fort Wayne, 2020 Q4

This is your opportunity TRINE TODAY.
to change lives, invest in something TRINE TOMORROW.

that will have measurable economic impact The Trine University Mission
for our region and participate in the growth
and prosperity of Trine University — the fastest Trine University promotes intellectual
growing private university in Indiana. and personal development through
professionally focused and formative
PLEASE CONTACT learning opportunities, preparing
students to succeed, lead and serve.
Trine University Office of Advancement To achieve our mission, undergraduate
and graduate students receive personal
260.665.4114 or [email protected] attention through small classes and
excellent teaching. At Trine, we focus
on our students’ future by providing
career-oriented higher education that
emphasizes:
• Active participation in classes, with a

focus on teaming and collaboration.
• T he useful and practical, to

complement rigorous theoretical study.
• I ntentional co-curricular experiences to

cultivate holistic student development.
• Learning how to do, while learning

what to do.

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