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ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY OARD OF B TRUSTEES Report No. 2019.07/1100.01 Campus Master Plan Update Executive Summary Illinois State University values strategic planning. Its culture is infiltrated with plans stemming from all facets of the institution, all integrated with the University’s strategic plan, Educate•Connect•Elevate: Illinois State—The Strategic Plan for Illinois’ First Public University 2018-2023. The current campus master plan, Master Plan 2010- 2030: Looking to the Future, was approved by the Board of Trustees in February 2011. It reflects a long-range plan for the physical development of Illinois State University in its future size, form, function, character, image, and environment. Master Plan 2010-2030 includes 67 recommended actions spanning from instruction, research, and academic support; campus life; administration; Intercollegiate Athletics and recreation facilities; and general campus improvements. Many actions have advanced and are noted in the Master Plan 2010-2030 Progress Report section of the Master Plan Update 2010- 2030. Master Plan 2010-2030 called for a 10-year review and update in order to reflect the current campus, the State of Illinois, and overall higher education environments. In September 2018, President Larry Dietz appointed and charged the Master Plan Update Steering Team to develop an update to the Master Plan 2010-2030: Looking to the Future that considers the realities of operating as a public university in the State of Illinois in lean financial times. The Master Plan Update Steering Team consulted widely with students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and annuitants to assist in determining strategic focus areas that include current and new recommended actions that reflect the University’s priorities for the duration of the life of Master Plan 2010-2030. Additional university plans were also considered in the development of the Master Plan Update 2010- 2030. The Master Plan Update Steering Team also reviewed and updated the Guiding Principles and Planning Assumptions from the current plan, and utilized them to draft the Master Plan Update 2010-2030. Master Plan Update 2010–2030 operating as a public university in the State of Illinois in lean Introduction financial times. The Master Plan Update Steering Team consulted widely with students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and Illinois State University values strategic planning. Its culture is annuitants to assist in determining strategic focus areas that infiltrated with plans stemming from all facets of the institu- include current and new recommended actions that reflect the tion, all integrated with the University’s strategic plan, Educate University’s priorities for the duration of the life of Master Plan •Connect • Elevate: Illinois State—The Strategic Plan for Illinois’ 2010-2030 (see page 5). Additional university plans were also First Public University 2018-2023. The current campus master considered in the development of the Master Plan Update 2010- plan, Master Plan 2010-2030: Looking to the Future, was ap- 2030. The Master Plan Update Steering Team also reviewed and proved by the Board of Trustees in February 2011. It reflects a updated the Guiding Principles and Planning Assumptions long-range plan for the physical development of Illinois State from the current plan, and utilized them to draft the Master in its future size, form, function, character, image, and environ- Plan Update 2010-2030. ment. In the review of the Master Plan 2010-2030, steering team Master Plan 2010-2030 includes 67 recommended actions members determined a space utilization study is key to moving spanning from instruction, research, and academic support; many of the recommendations forward and ensuring that campus life; administration; Intercollegiate Athletics and optimal use of space is achieved. The study would include recreation facilities; and general campus improvements. examination of exterior and interior spaces, as well as land use Many actions have advanced and are noted in the Master Plan and parking. The recommended space utilization plan would 2010-2030 Progress Report (see page 9). A few notable accom- be used in conjunction with the University’s comprehensive plishments are the construction of the Mennonite College of facilities condition assessment to inform university leadership Nursing Simulation Lab, the Cardinal Court complex, and in the prioritization of capital and deferred maintenance proj- renovations to Hancock Stadium. ects required to support the University’s mission. Master Plan 2010-2030 called for a 10-year review and up- The originally recommended actions included in the date in order to reflect the current campus, State of Illinois, and General Campus Enhancements section (#51 through #67 in overall higher education environments. In September 2018, the Master Plan 2010-2030) remain essential to every physical President Larry Dietz appointed and charged the Master Plan planning action/project that the University embarks on and Update Steering Team to develop an update to the Master Plan therefore, should be highlighted outside of the recommenda- 2010-2030: Looking to the Future that considers the realities of tions in the Areas of Focus. Illinois State University • Master Plan Update 2010–2030 • 2 Guiding Principles The Master Plan Update Steering Team utilized the following guiding principles in drafting the Master Plan Update 2010- 2030, which are built from guiding principles in the Master Plan 2010-2030: Looking to the Future. Planning Process • The planning process will be open and transparent. There will be ongoing com- munication during the planning process with the campus community. • The planning process will be inclusive ronment. Such partnerships will include and collaborative. All university stake- relationships between the University and holders will be actively engaged and entities external to the institution, as well consulted during the process. as collaboration among internal universi- • The planning process will evaluate the ty entities. internal and external factors affecting • The plan update will ensure the campus is Illinois State University. accessible, welcoming, safe, and inviting • The planning process will be data in- to community members, as well as to stu- formed. dents, faculty, staff, alumni, annuitants, and visitors. Plan Update Development • The plan update will promote sustain- ability initiatives to enhance the quality • The plan update will advance and pro- of life and to meet economic, social, and mote the mission, vision, values, and environmental needs without compromis- strategic directions articulated in Educate ing resources for future generations. At Il- • Connect • Elevate: Illinois State—The linois State, this is accomplished through Strategic Plan for Illinois’ First Public teaching, research, service, and admin- University 2018-2023. The plan will be istrative efforts that benefit our various comprehensive and consistent with other communities. Promoting a healthy, safe, university-level plans as well. and environmentally sustainable campus is a central goal of Educate • Connect • • The plan update will consider current Elevate: Illinois State—The Strategic Plan for and future physical infrastructure needs Illinois’ First Public University 2018-2023. associated with all areas of the University, including instruction and instructional • The plan update will recognize and build support; research, public service and upon the University’s recent accomplish- institutional support; Intercollegiate ments to enhance the campus’ physical Athletics; recreation; and student accom- infrastructure. The plan will also acknowl- modations. edge the significant physical environ- ments surrounding the campus with the • The plan update will seek to maximize the development of Uptown Normal and the effective and efficient use of all campus Main Street corridor. assets and ensure appropriate, high-per- formance facilities for achieving the • The plan update will focus on the future University’s mission. needs of the University and identify the priorities for physical and infrastructure • The plan update will leverage partner- improvements. ships where appropriate in the financing and usage of Illinois State’s physical envi- Illinois State University • Master Plan Update 2010–2030 • 3 Planning Assumptions • State funding for capital improvements will not be available to meet all of the University’s facilities needs. More than ever before, the University will need to secure private funds, seek partnerships, and identify other revenue streams to fund capital improvements to academic and administrative facilities. • Preserve the character of older buildings and place focus on the Quad-facing build- ings that support academics. • University enrollment and the stu- • Whenever it is feasible and cost effective dent-to-faculty ratio will remain steady. to do so, the University will preserve, • The scale and scope of research and enhance, and modernize its existing facili- creative activities are expected to increase ties rather than opt for new construction. in the future. • No changes are anticipated in the number • The changing demographics of students or type of sports, or the division in which will continue over the next 10 years, the University Intercollegiate Athletics with the steady increase of students from competes. historically underrepresented groups and • Technology will continue to play an ever- international students enrolling each year. increasing role in