Expand the College of Health and Behavioral Studies

JMU is expanding the College of Health and Behavioral Studies to strengthen its leadership in healthcare and behavioral health education, research, and community engagement. Through investment in academic, clinical, and research space, the college will grow its capacity to prepare professionals for the Commonwealth's most pressing workforce needs. The project has cleared major milestones: Commonwealth funding is approved, design is complete, a construction manager is selected, and the work is moving from planning into construction.

This Priority Initiative Supports:
Pillar 4: Become the Preferred Partner to Meet the Needs of the Commonwealth, and Beyond

Key Performance Indicators

• Greater capacity to educate and prepare graduates for high-demand healthcare and behavioral health professions.
• More opportunities for clinical education, simulation, interdisciplinary learning, research, and community partnership.
• Growth in externally funded research and in clinical and community partnerships.
• Modern instructional, laboratory, clinical, and simulation environments that support future enrollment growth.

FY27 Action Items

• Complete planning, approvals, and preconstruction to authorize construction.
• Complete demolition of the Cantrell Avenue Parking Deck and related site and utility work.
• Mobilize and begin construction following execution of the guaranteed maximum price.