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 />
expansion and renovation <strong>of</strong> Bruner<br />
Hall <strong>of</strong> Science and the planned renovation<br />
<strong>of</strong> Otto Olsen. Such analyses continue with<br />
respect to all academic facilities. Each type <strong>of</strong><br />
academic space has a functional life span that<br />
is limited largely by changes in the technical<br />
requirements <strong>of</strong> the various disciplines. For<br />
example, the functional life span <strong>of</strong> science and<br />
technology facilities is typically between 20 and<br />
30 years. <strong>The</strong>refore, to assure that our facilities<br />
meet the educational needs <strong>of</strong> our students,<br />
we must continue the renewal <strong>of</strong> our academic<br />
facilities.<br />
Land and Building Inventory<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nebraska</strong> at <strong>Kearney</strong> has<br />
a total building inventory <strong>of</strong> over 1.8 million<br />
gross square feet (GSF) within 43 buildings.<br />
Over 98% <strong>of</strong> this space is included in the main<br />
campus. <strong>The</strong> 127.59 acre main campus, 103.52<br />
acre south property and 252.33 acre west property<br />
compile the bulk <strong>of</strong> UNK’s 514 acre land<br />
inventory.<br />
Table 3<br />
UNK LAND INVENTORY<br />
LOCATION<br />
Acreage Percent <strong>of</strong><br />
Total<br />
UNK Campus 127.59 24.8%<br />
<strong>University</strong> Heights<br />
Apartments<br />
10.00 1.9%<br />
Westlake Acreage 5.23 1.0%<br />
Cope <strong>Nebraska</strong> Center<br />
for Safety Education<br />
11.62 2.3%<br />
HHS Farmland 252.33 49.1%<br />
Cranewood property<br />
RV park<br />
3.50 0.7%<br />
Farmland 103.52 20.1%<br />
UNK TOTAL 513.79 100.0%<br />
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2006 - 2015<br />
LAND<br />
<strong>The</strong> south farmland property <strong>of</strong>fers many<br />
advantages due to its proximity to the main<br />
campus. This property has the potential to<br />
be developed for multiple uses, ranging from<br />
recreation and athletic spaces (including tennis<br />
courts, s<strong>of</strong>tball and baseball fi elds, and track),<br />
to campus housing, academic development,<br />
with an addition to the adjacent <strong>Nebraska</strong><br />
Safety Center.<br />
<strong>The</strong> recently acquired west farmland property<br />
lends itself to a variety <strong>of</strong> options. Signifi cant<br />
further study is necessary to determine<br />
appropriate use. Still, any future development<br />
<strong>of</strong> this property will be consistent with the<br />
mission <strong>of</strong> the university.<br />
In addition, partnerships with outside entities<br />
may be considered for approval under<br />
established university procedures. Of special<br />
interest will be projects that advance the<br />
university’s mission in one or more <strong>of</strong> the<br />
following ways.<br />
No cost or very low cost to UNK, combined<br />
with appreciable enhancement <strong>of</strong> university<br />
interests.<br />
Financial benefi t to UNK.<br />
Availability <strong>of</strong> student internships or<br />
employment, especially if relevant to<br />
programs <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
Opportunities for UNK faculty to apply<br />
their expertise for research and scholarship<br />
in the partnership enterprise.<br />
Opportunities to use partner expertise in<br />
UNK academic programs.<br />
CHAPTER 4