Facilities Development Plan - The University of Nebraska Kearney

UNK Policy Recommendations
The development of this plan has identifi ed
policy issues that should be considered for
future discussion.
Parking Study: As on many campuses,
there is, at UNK, a perceived need for
additional, “convenient” parking. However,
existing distant lots continue to be underutilized.
Further study is needed to
determine what can be done to improve
utilization of distant lots. Additional study
also needs to be done on the impact of the
new residence halls on current parking lots
located on the east side of campus.
Space Analysis and Policy Development:
Recognizing the need to reach the Board
of Regents’ guidelines for class utilization,
further study is necessary to properly align
quantity of existing space with expanding
programs. Additionally, further refi nement
of existing space inventory is needed to
better identify space renovations needed to
stay current with existing academic programs.
Undeveloped Land Use Study: A study
is being planned on the future use of the
south and west farmlands. Since the west
farmland has only recently been acquired,
signifi cant further study is necessary to
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determine appropriate use of this property.
The future development of all UNK
property will be consistent with the mission
of the university. In addition, partnerships
with outside entities may be considered
for approval under established university
procedures. Of special interest will be
projects that advance the university’s
mission in one or more of the following
ways.
– No cost or very low cost to UNK,
combined with appreciable enhancement
of university interests.
– Financial benefi t to UNK.
– Availability of student internships or
employment, especially if relevant to
programs of study.
– Opportunities for UNK faculty to apply
their expertise for research and
scholarship in the partnership enterprise.
– Opportunities to use partner expertise in
UNK academic programs.
We would expect all such projects to adhere to
campus architectural standards and align with
the character of our community environs and
the Lincoln Highway heritage.
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