| DATE: | June 7, 2018 |
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| SUBJ ECT: | Campus Master Plan Project |
| FROM: | Office of Finance and Administration |
| ACTION ITEM: | Yes |
BACKGROUND: The University last completed a master plan over ten years ago. As a result, the plan is outdated and does not fit with the current University structure and environment. Accreditation bodies require that the University have a long term facility plan to support academic programs and to ensure that sufficient spaces exist for students, faculty and programs. Master plans solicit input from all University stakeholders to develop a vision of the physical plant of the University that aligns with strategic goals.
An updated master plan is also critical to fundraising efforts and efforts to obtain capital funding as part of the biennial budget process.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: Working with the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the University will select an architectural firm to develop an updated campus master plan. Finance and Administration Cabinet staff handle design team selection, bidding and procurement, and contract administration for this project as the scope exceeds $40,000.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS: Goal 1 – Enhance Student Enrollment, Improve Student Life and Engagement, and Improve Student Advising and Career Development.
A new master plan provides the framework to develop the physical infrastructure necessary to enhance the student experience. It also guides University investments in facilities to ensure that those investments are aligned with strategic goals and deliver the maximum return on investment.