Resources & Infrastructure
Achieving
the goals outlined in this plan will require investments in people, programs,
physical plant, and technology, as well as a new approach to management and budget
processes. More and better-equipped spaces — from classrooms and laboratories to
student housing and athletic facilities — will be required, along with the new
staff, new systems, and increased financial resources to support academic and student
life goals. New budget and management initiatives that promote efficiency and
strong performance will give University leaders the necessary tools to gain
maximum impact from these infrastructure investments.
Facilities
Goals
- Laboratory space that empowers research goals
- More and better equipped learning facilities
- Housing, athletic, and recreational facilities
that energize the campus community
- Faculty/support staff office needs are fully met
- Administrative staff and systems support academic and
student life goals here and abroad
Action
Steps
- Address critical space needs for faculty and students
- Complete space study to assess long-term needs
- Develop Institutional Master Plan
- Improve efficiency of administrative and information
systems
Selected
Metrics
- Increase in available space for offices,
laboratories, classrooms, student recreation, and student life initiatives
- Increase in resources available for infrastructure
investment
- Improved flexibility to meet new demands for space
Budget/Management Model
Goals
- Operating decisions are made closest to the point of
implementation
- Annual budget is part of the rolling implementation of
a longer-term strategic plan
- Budget provides incentives for effective performance
- Allocation of facilities and administrative service
costs to the revenue centers to encourage efficient use
Action
Steps
- Implement hybrid budget model
- Train and/or add staff as needed
- Develop data warehouse to support new approaches
- Adjust annual budget/planning cycle as needed
Selected
Metrics
- Growth in various revenue streams
- Greater customer satisfaction with central services
- Space efficiencies
achieved
