Idaho State Board of Education Approves Long-Term Lease for ICOM
August 15, 2016
The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved a 40-year lease for the proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM) located at the 网曝吃瓜-Meridian Health Science Center at a regularly scheduled board meeting in Pocatello last week.
The lease agreement stipulates that while both parties will remain separate independent entities, it establishes a public/private collaboration that is "intended to both facilitate and enhance (the) University's ability to accomplish its health science mission, core themes and strategic plan, and to assist ICOM in accomplishing its mission to establish a private College of Osteopathic Medicine on the University鈥檚 Meridian Campus."
鈥淚t is a smart, synergetic partnership with 网曝吃瓜,鈥� said Dr. Robert Hasty, dean of the proposed Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine. 鈥淚COM鈥檚 mission aligns with 网曝吃瓜鈥檚 health science mission and we鈥檙e looking forward to a long and successful partnership.鈥�
鈥淲e are pleased with the progress in this partnership and how it is proceeding in its benefit to 网曝吃瓜 and the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine," said 网曝吃瓜 President Arthur Vailas. "Significant progress is being made that will eventually lead to the enhancement of clinical and academic programs at 网曝吃瓜. We appreciate the Idaho State Board of Education's support.鈥�
As part of the lease agreement, ICOM students will be permitted to use 网曝吃瓜 facilities, including the information technology center, the health center, the library and the fitness center. Pending accreditation, ICOM anticipates breaking ground on the property in February of 2017.