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STRATEGIC PRIORITY 3

 Upgrade University Infrastructure and Facilities

The Strategic Priority 3 Objectives are as follows:

  • By 2023, budget at least $6M, or $2M annually to fund renovations and/or upgrades of facilities included in the university’s master plan.
  • By 2023, evaluate the University’s Information Technology support systems for administrative and academic operations and adopt a campus wide Information Technology plan.
  • By 2023, review, evaluate and revise as necessary the Campus Master Plan to determine the progress that has been made and modify to reflect the current and future needs of the university.

The Strategic Priority 3 Implementation Strategies are as follows:

  • Develop and implement an operational plan to ensure recommendations in the Campus Master Plan are fully implemented.
  • Enhance network capacity to accommodate the growing needs of instructional and business operations of the University.
  • Upgrade classroom technology to accommodate distance learning and provide faculty development to make optimal use of the new technologies and devise effective models for supporting students online.
  • Create accessible spaces for learning, living, and working that address the changing needs of students, faculty, and staff.
  • Continue to upgrade physical facilities and environment to ensure ADA and OSHA compliance.
  • Assist academic units in identifying instructional technology hardware/software and installations as appropriate.
  • Assess and develop stable funding sources for improvements to infrastructure including funding sources for instructional technology updates, maintenance and repair.