Educational Facilities Description
The Ponce Health Sciences University campus in St. Louis, Missouri, is at 2351 Market St. The campus is 56,743 square feet and includes classrooms, labs, study space, a library, a recreational area, and administrative space. Each floor features restrooms and water fountains (with bottle fillers); this includes two unisex restrooms on the ground floor. Students can access the building Monday through Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. A security officer is present during these times, and the building is equipped with security cameras throughout the interior and on the exterior of the building. Parking is available for the students within two blocks of the building.
1st Floor
On the first floor of the university, the Enrollment Management and Student Services section offers amenities tailored to student needs. It provides four private meeting spaces for student consultations regarding admissions or financial aid, alongside ample work and office space for staff members. Adjacent to this area are two lecture halls, each accommodating up to 100 students and featuring advanced technology like 98” screens and touchscreen computers for interactive teaching. The space is versatile, with a movable wall allowing for more significant campus events. Additionally, the recreation area offers a micro market stocked with food and drink options, along with microwave facilities, a refrigerator, and a coffee machine. Recreation options include gaming facilities and direct access to a furnished patio for student relaxation. Lastly, the administrative area houses Zoom rooms for virtual classes, administrative offices, meeting rooms, conference rooms, workstations, a mother’s room, and a dedicated employee break room.
Ground Floor
On the ground floor of the university, several key areas serve different purposes. The Science Laboratories encompass a Microbiology lab and an Anatomy lab. Adjacent to the Science Laboratories is the Nursing Laboratories, specifically the Clinical Simulation Lab, offering spaces for simulated patient encounters, examination, and debriefing. Lastly, the Wellness Center provides counseling and physical health services to support students while on campus
Science Laboratories
The Microbiology lab has a teacher’s station and 6 custom micro tables (one ADA table) with sinks, burners, and microscopes that hold four students each. It also includes counter space, sinks, and storage. The micro prep area is separate, with counters, sinks, an autoclave, an incubator, and a biosafety cabinet.
The Anatomy lab has seven anatomy tables, a teaching table, double sinks, counter space, and storage. The anatomy prep area is directly attached and houses the cadaver refrigerator (holds 8) and a materials cabinet. Instructors can enhance their instruction using the camera and screens in the room.
Simulation Laboratories
The Clinical Simulation Lab comprises a reception and patient waiting area, a designated space for students to wait, three examination rooms, and a unisex restroom. Equipped with high-fidelity interactive patient simulation mannequins, the lab facilitates the practice of nursing skills within ample space for student-faculty interactions. Each of the six simulation rooms is outfitted with video and audio recording and playback systems to capture students’ patient encounters. Subsequently, students transition to the Debriefing area post-simulation, where they engage in reflection, discussion, and feedback sessions.
Wellness Center
The Student Wellness Center holds both counseling and physical health facilities. It includes three counseling rooms, a unisex restroom, two physical exam rooms, and two offices. PHSU partners with Mercy to provide physical health services to students. Students can visit a nurse practitioner on campus, Monday through Thursday, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PHSU has one full-time counselor and a part-time counselor available.
2nd Floor
On the second floor of the university, a dedicated study space offers a blend of open areas and private study rooms that students can reserve as needed. Equipped with powered study tables and soft seating, students can charge their devices while they work, and access to a printer/copier is available for their convenience. Additionally, this area includes a Student Success meeting room and an Inter-Faith Prayer room to accommodate various student needs. Adjacent to the study space is the library, staffed by a full-time librarian who provides assistance to students. Throughout the year, the librarian organizes student programming on diverse topics. The library utilizes an online catalog, OpenAthens, for all textbooks and offers access to databases like EBSCO for articles and research. Moreover, students have on-site access to all books and materials stored within the library.
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