Utilize UCONN 2000, a historic building program that has dramatically enhanced University programs and facilities, to help recruit outstanding faculty and students and enliven private giving.
Distinguish UConn among public research universities nationally through a comprehensive building program to renew, rebuild and enhance University campuses.
Leverage state-of-the-art facilities to help recruit a diverse and talented student population from Connecticut and across the nation, attract internationally recognized faculty and invigorate private investment.
Efficiently and effectively manage all construction projects.
Continue remarkable progress of UCONN 2000, a nationally unprecedented 10-year $1 billion state investment that is propelling the renaissance of Connecticut's flagship public university.
Create distinct student experiences integrating University living and learning. Utilize new classroom technology to enhance the delivery of educational content. Offer a rich variety of residential and dining options for students. Establish state-of-the-art laboratories for faculty research and the generation of knowledge. Stimulate alumni pride in University advancement.
Establish an internal oversight team to manage construction projects. Empower the team to determine timing and sequencing of projects and prevent project delays and cost overruns.
Since 1995, more than 100 capital projects have been completed. In 2003, the University opened a new Biology/Physics building, and an Information Technologies Engineering building and broke ground for the School of Pharmacy. More than 1,000 beds were added, including a new Greek Village as well as student apartments. The addition of a new dining hall brings brick oven pizza and kosher dining to campus while construction of a 40,000 seat football stadium and a vastly expanded student union are positively impacting student life. Related capital improvements include a new campus in Waterbury and the completion of plans for a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgicenter at the UConn Health Center.
UConn has become a school of choice for academically talented students. Since 1995, freshman applications have increased 79% while the number of incoming students in the top 10% of their high school classes has risen 63%. Freshman minority enrollment on the main campus has increased 74% while the average SAT scores of incoming students have increased 54 points since 1996. This year, 24% of all alumni provided contributions in support of University programs and activities, placing UConn among the nation's elite public research universities for rate of alumni giving.
Virtually every UCONN 2000 project has been completed on time and within budget, a remarkable feat considering the duration of the program, number of projects undertaken, and level of expenditure associated with the program.