DATE: June 7, 2018

SUBJ ECT: Design Study for Shauntee Hall

FROM: ___ Office of Finance and Administration

ACTION ITEM: Yes

BACKGROUND: The University has requested funding as part of the biennial budget process for over 15 years for a new nursing building. However, funding has not been provided. Current space is not sufficient for the existing program and limits the University's ability to expand in this high demand sector. Current accreditation requirements are for additional space and program effectiveness will be improved by co-locating all aspects of nursing education.

Shauntee Hall has been identified as a new location for the nursing program. A design study will set the scope of a future project to repurpose this building as the permanent home of an expanded nursing program.

SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: Working with the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the University will select an architectural firm to develop a renovation design for Shauntee Hall to accommodate the needs of the nursing program. The University will work with the Finance and Administration Cabinet to select an architect to develop the design.

ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS: Goal 1 – Enhance Student Enrollment, Improve Student Life and Engagement, and Improve Student Advising and Career Development.

Goal 2 – Achieve Academic Excellence Across all Programs and Colleges, Increase Student General Education Skills, Degree Persistence, Career Readiness and Graduation Rates.