CAMPUS FEATURE
Building Skills With Clubs
Mia Hamlin (’23) is a senior studying Global Security and Intelligence Studies. She’s a member of eight student organizations, including honor societies and social groups. When she’s not studying, she’s busy as VP of Academic Affairs for Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, President of YoungLife and member of ASL Club and honor societies for psychology, global security and more. I have a meeting almost every night,” Hamlin said, but she doesn’t let it stress her out. “It keeps me busy and helps me organize my time better for when I’m out in the real world.”
The new flight simulation building will feature a high bay for a Level D full flight simulator.
FLIGHT TRAINING AT NEW ALTITUDES
The Robertson Flight Simulation Center is scheduled to open before the start of the fall 2024 semester. This 16,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will house simulators, as well as a full-motion simulator bay and an observatory deck to allow students to see flight patterns more easily.
Mia Hamlin ’23 Global Security and Intelligence Studies
Participating in clubs has strengthened her leadership, management, profes- sionality and accountability skills, plus given her connections that will be useful after graduation. “Joining these clubs has let me learn so many things that you don’t learn in a classroom,” Hamlin said. “I have been able to take the skills that I have learned in my organizations into my classwork, and it has made me a better student.” She also emphasizes the importance of taking time for herself amidst her busy schedule, whether that be getting extra sleep or hitting the gym.
Dean of the College of Aviation, Dr. Tim Holt, said the center “will increase efficiency and help ensure that students have ample opportunity for simulations training.” The project will begin with reimagining and expanding the existing simulation facility, followed by a new airport complex. Once completed, the center “will allow us to develop and grow our program in a virtual and augmented reality structure, which will allow for improved student learning and success,” said Dr. Holt.
Growing numbers of aeronautical science students created an opportunity for the Prescott Campus to modernize and expand its facilities. The simulation center is essential to the continued success of our students, flight program and in keeping our stellar reputation as a world-class aviation institution. Parker Northrup, chair of the Prescott Flight Department, said, “We’re the largest and best collegiate flight training program in the mountain west, and these improvements will have a very positive impact on the student experience.”
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