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Create a physical environment that reflects
our expectation of excellence and encourages interaction among a
diverse population.
The University cannot achieve its goals without
sound, functional and attractive physical facilities and a modern,
technologically advanced infrastructure. Despite significant progress
in recent years, our facilities and infrastructure at Storrs and
the regional campuses are far below the level required to be a truly
outstanding institution. Classrooms and laboratories, residence halls
and support space must be upgraded. The library, computer center
and networking of the campuses must be advanced to the cutting edge
as information and communication resources. Distance learning and
educational technology must be integrated into our programs. Traffic
flow, parking and pedestrian problems must be addressed. Recognizing
these needs, the reality of limited resources must be acknowledged
in establishing priorities and long-term approaches.
| Objective
3.1 Improve classroom, laboratory and support facilities for learning. |
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Action Item
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Prior. |
Action |
Funds |
| 3.1a |
The facilities division, in
cooperation with the academic division, will
develop a current, comprehensive, long-range facilities
master plan to ensure consistency with the strategic
plan. The plan shall include defining the role and use of all facilities,
including the regional campuses and Mansfield Training
School buildings, and making best use of all present resources. |
1 |
I |
$ |
| 3.1b |
Develop university-wide assessment
of classroom, teaching laboratory and faculty-office
space needs and set priorities, based on best allocation
of scarce resources. |
1* |
I |
0 |
| 3.1c |
Provide resources through bond
funds for construction and renovations needed
to bring classrooms, teaching laboratories and offices
to acceptable standards (structurally sound, equipped
adequately for their intended use, connected to campus-wide computer
network). |
1 |
I,E |
$$ |
| 3.1d |
Provide resources necessary to
maintain all current and future facilities.
(Current full-formula funding for facilities calls
for $6.1 million for staff and material) |
1 |
I,E |
$$ |
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| Objective
3.2 Improve residence halls, dining facilities,
and student study areas. |
| Action
Item |
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Prior. |
Action |
Funds |
| 3.2a |
Develop a current, comprehensive residential facilities
assessment and utilization plan to ensure consistency
with the strategic plan. |
1*
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I
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$
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| 3.2b |
Seek funding to implement renovation and development
of improved student housing, including public meeting
space. |
1
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E
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$$
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Objective 3.3 Develop a mechanism with the state
(dormitory authority model) that authorizes the University to
undertake major facility construction or renovation.
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| Action
Item |
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Prior. |
Action |
Funds |
| 3.3a |
Work with bond counsel to create and promote legislation
authorizing a State of Connecticut Dormitory Authority.
Assure that fire and safety needs of the University
are covered by general obligation bonds. Student housing
fees will be used specifically for interest amortization and upkeep
of facilities. |
1
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I,E
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0
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| 3.3b |
Seek legislation that provides additional autonomy
to manage University construction projects and charge
design costs to bond funds. (Action Item 8.3b) |
1*
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I,E
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0
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Objective 3.4 Improve public gathering places, open space, parking
facilities and campus appearance to facilitate faculty and student
interaction. |
| Action
Item |
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Prior. |
Action |
Funds |
| 3.4a |
Create a University Center to increase interaction
among diverse groups. The University Center will house
services and informal meeting areas suited to the needs
of the University community. It will include an Undergraduate
Student Center, Graduate Student Center, Faculty Club, and
a student services and information center. It will
be complementary to the functions of the Student Union and the
Center for Undergraduate Education, and will create a central hub
for University life. |
1*
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I,E
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$$
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| 3.4b |
Develop attractive focal locations with coffee
shops or kiosks; e.g., atria on the plaza between the
Babbidge Library and the Dodd Center and on the deck
of the Gant Science Complex. |
1
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I,E
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$$
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| 3.4c |
Provide alternative parking areas and expand transportation
services to support transfer between parking areas
and offices, classrooms and other facilities as necessary. |
1
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I,E
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$$
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| 3.4d |
Eliminate automobiles from the center of campus
(area between Babbidge Library, School of Pharmacy,
School of Business and the Co-op) and create a pedestrian
mall with landscaping, eating and gathering places.
The area should be coordinated with plans for the University Center
and Center for Undergraduate Education. |
1
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I,E
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$$
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| 3.4e |
Provide comfortable meeting places in schools
and centers where faculty, students and staff can congregate
and exchange ideas. |
1
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I,E
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$$
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| 3.4f |
Develop quality public space for public lectures
and seminars, particularly rehabilitating the North
and South Reading Rooms of Wilbur Cross and comparable
quality environments at other locations on the Storrs
and regional campuses. |
1
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I
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$$
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| 3.4g |
Assure that adequate staff is provided to keep buildings
clean and maintain the appearance of the campus. |
1 |
I |
$$ |
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| Objective
3.5 Improve the utilities infrastructure. |
| Action
Item |
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Prior. |
Action |
Funds |
| 3.5a |
Develop an updated infrastructure improvement
plan based on the ISES Infrastructure Improvement Plan
that includes costs and is designed to meet the University's
needs for adequate utility service (water, sewer, heat, electric,
etc.). Implement the plan as soon as possible. |
1* |
I |
$$ |
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| Objective
3.6 Improve the telecommunications (voice, data and video) infrastructure. |
| Action
Item |
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Prior. |
Action |
Funds |
| 3.6a |
Develop an updated telecommunications plan, incorporating
the needs expressed in the Strategic Plan. The plan
should also evaluate the level and quality of current
services and responsiveness to users' needs. It should
include a strategy for ongoing quality assessment and assurance,
including user-friendly service. |
1* |
I |
0 |
| 3.6b |
Provide all faculty and department offices state-of-the-art
computer equipment and on-line access to the University
computing network, library and external networks. |
1 |
I |
$$ |
| 3.6c |
Provide all residence hall rooms, academic and
non-academic buildings at Storrs and the Regional Campuses
and the appropriate state and business entities full
on-line access to the University computing network,
library and external networks. |
1 |
I,E |
$$ |
| 3.6d |
Provide adequate telecommunications staff to maintain
and operate the systems and serve users as improvements
are made. |
1 |
I |
$$ |
| 3.6e |
Fully connect, via voice/data/video, all UConn campuses
and learning centers, utilizing an appropriate mix
of technologies and assuring the ability to send as
well as receive at appropriate sites outside Storrs. |
1 |
I |
$$ |
Coding Key:
Prior. (Priority): The first code indicates the item's
priority category:
1* The committee feels that this
action item should be addressed first.
1 Should be addressed as soon as
possible.
Action: The second code indicates the type of cooperation
necessary to accomplish the action.
I Can be accomplished internally.
E Implementation depends on external
groups.
I,E Requires internal and external
action
Funds (Funding): The third code provides a very rough estimate
of cost. It is understood that full cost estimates will be completed
during the implementation phase.
($) Will save money.
0 Can be accomplished using existing
resources.
$ Will cost less than $100,000
to implement and maintain.
$$ Will cost more than $100,000
to implement and maintain.
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