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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UNK Policy Recommendations<br />
<strong>The</strong> development <strong>of</strong> this plan has identifi ed<br />
policy issues that should be considered for<br />
future discussion.<br />
Parking Study: As on many campuses,<br />
there is, at UNK, a perceived need for<br />
additional, “convenient” parking. However,<br />
existing distant lots continue to be underutilized.<br />
Further study is needed to<br />
determine what can be done to improve<br />
utilization <strong>of</strong> distant lots. Additional study<br />
also needs to be done on the impact <strong>of</strong> the<br />
new residence halls on current parking lots<br />
located on the east side <strong>of</strong> campus.<br />
Space Analysis and Policy <strong>Development</strong>:<br />
Recognizing the need to reach the Board<br />
<strong>of</strong> Regents’ guidelines for class utilization,<br />
further study is necessary to properly align<br />
quantity <strong>of</strong> existing space with expanding<br />
programs. Additionally, further refi nement<br />
<strong>of</strong> existing space inventory is needed to<br />
better identify space renovations needed to<br />
stay current with existing academic programs.<br />
Undeveloped Land Use Study: A study<br />
is being planned on the future use <strong>of</strong> the<br />
south and west farmlands. Since the west<br />
farmland has only recently been acquired,<br />
signifi cant further study is necessary to<br />
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determine appropriate use <strong>of</strong> this property.<br />
<strong>The</strong> future development <strong>of</strong> all UNK<br />
property will be consistent with the mission<br />
<strong>of</strong> the university. In addition, partnerships<br />
with outside entities may be considered<br />
for approval under established university<br />
procedures. Of special interest will be<br />
projects that advance the university’s<br />
mission in one or more <strong>of</strong> the following<br />
ways.<br />
– No cost or very low cost to UNK,<br />
combined with appreciable enhancement<br />
<strong>of</strong> university 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<br />
scholarship in the partnership enterprise.<br />
– Opportunities to use partner expertise in<br />
UNK academic programs.<br />
We would expect all such projects to adhere to<br />
campus architectural standards and align with<br />
the character <strong>of</strong> our community environs and<br />
the Lincoln Highway heritage.<br />
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