Facilities Development Plan - The University of Nebraska Kearney
Facilities Development Plan - The University of Nebraska Kearney
Facilities Development Plan - The University of Nebraska Kearney
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<strong>Facilities</strong> <strong>Development</strong> <strong>Plan</strong><br />
Tasks Derived from UNK<br />
Strategic <strong>Plan</strong>ning<br />
<strong>The</strong> UNK Strategic <strong>Plan</strong> states fi ve broad goals<br />
and outlines specifi c objectives and high-value<br />
program directions for each goal. Specifi c tasks<br />
stated for facilities development planners, with<br />
respect to each <strong>of</strong> the overarching goals, are<br />
indicated below.<br />
LEARNING GOAL: to enlarge<br />
students’ understanding <strong>of</strong> the world, to<br />
improve their ability to think critically, and<br />
to prepare them for advanced study and<br />
productive careers, by engaging with each<br />
as an individual learner.<br />
<strong>Facilities</strong> <strong>Development</strong> Tasks:<br />
Continue the renewal <strong>of</strong> UNK’s academic<br />
infrastructure, including buildings,<br />
classrooms/laboratories, library resources,<br />
and instructional technology.<br />
Improve facilities supporting student<br />
advising, program and career planning, and<br />
academic support services.<br />
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2006 - 2015<br />
SCHOLARSHIP GOAL: to advance<br />
academic disciplines, curriculum and<br />
pedagogy, and <strong>Nebraska</strong>/community<br />
interests through excellent scholarship.<br />
<strong>Facilities</strong> <strong>Development</strong> Task:<br />
Provide superior research facilities,<br />
technology, and equipment tailored to<br />
faculty and student needs.<br />
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT GOAL:<br />
to graduate individuals who are prepared<br />
for the responsibilities and opportunities <strong>of</strong><br />
leadership, citizenship, and careers in a<br />
pluralistic, democratic, multicultural and<br />
entrepreneurial society.<br />
<strong>Facilities</strong> <strong>Development</strong> Tasks:<br />
Renew the campus housing inventory to<br />
provide a balanced array <strong>of</strong> living choices<br />
through new construction and renovation.<br />
Maintain excellent Student Union and<br />
student service facilities, and equip them<br />
with modern information technology.<br />
Expand/enhance parking capacity.<br />
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