FACILITIES MASTER PLAN 2017 - 2030 UPDATE Approved by the UMD Board of Regents, February 9, 2018
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A First Class Campus For a World Class University: A University in the City FACILITIES MASTER PLAN 2017 - 2030 UPDATE Approved by the UMD Board of Regents, February 9, 2018 Visit www.facilities.umd.edu/masterplan for updates Table of Contents I. Statement of Mission 2 II. Program Initiatives 3 A. Education 4 1. Undergraduate Education 4 2. Graduate Education 4 B. Research and Scholarship 5 C. Strategic Partnerships with 5 the University of Maryland, Baltimore (MPower) D. Arts and Humanities 6 E. Athletics 6 F. Greater College Park 7 III. Institution Description 8 A. Location 8 B. Fall 2016 and Fall 2026 Inventory 10 C. Space Planning Guidelines 11 D. Condition of Existing Facilities 12 E. Physical Analysis 12 F. University of Maryland’s Changing Face and Heritage 14 IV. Institution Demographics 16 V. Planning Foundation and Framework 18 A. Strategic Priorities 18 B. An Holistic Approach 19 C. Greater College Park 20 D. Physical Planning Principles 22 VI. Plan Update 24 A. Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability 26 B. Landscape Design and Land Use 27 C. Vehicular and Pedestrian Circulation Systems 28 D. Campus Districts and Campus Growth 30 E. Campus Map 31 VII. Changes to Previous Plan 32 A. Changes to Institution Description 33 Appendix A: Project List 34 Appendix B: Campus Map 44 2017 - 2030 Facilities Master Plan Update Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center Teaching and Learning St. John Edward II. Program Initiatives In 2008, the University of Maryland developed a the University System of Maryland, UMD directly and comprehensive and bold 10-year strategic plan, indirectly contributes to the health of the entire fleet–a “Transforming Maryland: Higher Expectations.” In the role that is fully embraced by this campus. years since, UMD has achieved a number of its goals, experiencing a remarkable rise in accomplishment The core values of the university, as stated in the 2008 and reputation. New opportunities now promise even plan, still underlie all university activities: excellence greater attainments. “Equal to the Best: 2016 Strategic institution-wide and in the work of all its members; Plan Update for the University of Maryland” capitalizes diversity and inclusiveness of students, faculty and on this momentum and builds on the 10-year plan staff; a commitment to civility and collegiality in (2008-2018) that was adopted by the University Senate order to make this a broad, welcoming and diverse in May 2008. community; the highest ethical standards in all university actions; and a commitment to openness and Many elements of that plan remain relevant. The accountability through shared governance. mission of the university as stated in the strategic plan has not changed. More than ever, as the flagship of The action principles identified in 2008 still apply: • Build an inclusive community • Attract the best faculty, staff and students • Embrace the power of technology • Become an international center of I. Statement of Mission • Act with entrepreneurial spirit excellence • Partner with others locally and globally • Create a vibrant surrounding community The mission of the University of Maryland, College with Marylanders and other constituencies. Its Park is to provide excellent teaching, research, and collaborations with state, federal, private and non-profit • Foster transformational change • Sustain and strengthen the state’s service. The university educates students and advances partners promote economic development and improve competitive capacity knowledge in areas of importance to the state, the quality of life. UMD offers faculty and students a vibrant • Enhance contributions to society nation, and the world. The university is committed to ecosystem that nurtures and encourages innovation • Elevate our rank among world-class • Serve Maryland as its flagship institution being a preeminent national center for research and and entrepreneurship in a variety of ways. As a public universities with worldwide reach for graduate education, and the institution of choice for flagship campus, it is committed to providing high Maryland’s undergraduates of exceptional ability and quality educational opportunities that are affordable by promise. all students regardless of family income. The University of Maryland (UMD) is a public research The excellence of the university’s faculty, staff, and university, the flagship campus of the University students is vital to these activities. The university System of Maryland (USM), and the original 1862 land- counts the diversity of its community as among grant institution in the state. It is one of 62 members its greatest strengths and integral to its mission of of the Association of American Universities, comprised excellence, and it is committed to inclusiveness in both of the leading research universities in the United educational and work environments. Providing equal States and Canada. The university creates and applies educational opportunity, hiring and retaining a diverse knowledge, nourishing a climate of intellectual growth faculty and staff of exceptional achievement, recruiting and providing outstanding instruction in a broad and graduating talented students from traditionally range of academic disciplines and interdisciplinary underrepresented groups, and providing a supportive fields. As a land-grant institution, it shares its research, climate for their health, well-being, and professional educational, cultural, and technological strengths growth are institutional priorities. University of Maryland University of Maryland 2 2017 - 2030 Facilities Master Plan Update 2017 - 2030 Facilities Master Plan Update 3 The strengths and opportunities identified in 2008–the workplace, advanced study, and a productive, B. Research and Scholarship university’s location, flagship status, high quality and fulfilling life. It will also continue efforts breadth of academic programs, diversity, increasing to attract larger numbers of academically- Research and scholarship are core university missions. excellence and a culture of innovation, collaboration talented students and to enroll, retain, and Extending UMD’s preeminence in these pursuits and partnership–are even more relevant today than graduate more students from traditionally requires, above all, attracting and retaining the best, nine years ago. UMD’s 2012 strategic partnership with underrepresented groups. Its goal is to become most productive faculty. Accomplishments are the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) and the the school of choice for the highest achieving measured by faculty recognition, research funding, 2013 affiliation with the Big Ten Academic Alliance students graduating from Maryland high collaborations and partnerships. The impact of the (BTAA), have created greatly expanded opportunities schools. research is evaluated by how it pushes the boundaries for collaborations in education, research, innovation of knowledge, experience and technology, and by and administration. Membership in the BTAA allows 2. Graduate Education how it informs academic and public conversations on us to share best practices, engage in joint initiatives, societal issues and cultural heritage. Evaluations are and collaborate to achieve efficiencies in a wide range A defining aspect of the university as the state’s made with respect to peer institutions. of activities such as recruitment and professional flagship is the strength and breadth of doctoral development. programs and the important role they play in The university strives to be recognized as a world the dual mission of education and scholarship. center for the creation and dissemination of knowledge In designating UMD as Maryland’s flagship institution, across all disciplines, and for its application for the the state charged that it be “equal to the best.” By The University of Maryland will continue good of humanity, by addressing major societal any measure, the university is now one of the nation’s to provide the highest quality graduate and issues and expanding the frontiers of knowledge that top research universities. We will continue on our professional education at all levels. We will will allow us to take our place among the very finest path to be considered “equal to the best” among all enroll and educate students who excel in research universities in the nation and the world. universities in the world. academic achievement and exhibit the promise of outstanding creativity and innovation, and A. James Clark Hall The university will pursue the following goals: whose diversity will contribute to the vigor, scope, and intellectual excitement of our A. Education programs. C. Strategic Partnerships with the 1. Undergraduate Education University of Maryland, Baltimore The University of Maryland provides a world- (MPower) class education that emphasizes academic excellence, student engagement and The strategic partnership of UMD with the University innovative teaching. Across 12 colleges, it of Maryland, Baltimore, MPowering the State, was provides more than 90 undergraduate majors not envisioned in 2008. It represents one of the most and numerous minors and certificate offerings, transformational changes of recent years. It has greatly as well as living and learning communities expanded UMD’s horizons and opportunities. The that cover a great variety of disciplines. collaborative possibilities span the breadth of programs High-quality academic programs lead UMD on both campuses. graduates to successful careers and productive lives. Enhancing these programs will, in