Peer collaboration accompanied by up-close skill development, high-tech classrooms, and direct access to academic counselors and faculty are all vital components of how the Metro Center functions. “Students benefit from increased interaction with colleagues in the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, supporting interprofessional learning,” said Arends. “In addition, the Metro Center will serve as an important access point for individuals interested in pursuing careers in health-related fields.” The collective, team-based nature of the Metro Center helps strengthen and build deeper partnerships throughout the community beyond Brookings and across disciplines, not only uplifting students, but the level of care students will provide as eventual professionals. Associate dean for student services Jim Clem , Pharm.D. is in his 35th year as a College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions professor. He says the new center is a game changer for the programs. “The design of the spaces in the building was not only planned for current educational needs, but also for adaptation for future education delivery approaches,” clarified Clem.
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