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The update of Illinois State University’s Campus Master Plan will be guided by a set of principles. The principles presented below should be considered preliminary; refinements to the list may arise through the planning process. The guiding principles are presented in no particular priority order.
Educating Illinois: 2008-2014. The new Master Plan should advance and promote the mission, vision, values and goals articulated in the University’s strategic plan, Educating Illinois.
Comprehensive. The new Master Plan should consider current and future physical infrastructure needs associated with all areas of the University – instruction and instructional support, research, public service and institutional support (e.g., parking and transportation, technologies, utilities), intercollegiate athletics, recreation, and student accommodations (e.g., housing, dining). The plan should seek to maximize the effective and efficient use of all campus assets (e.g., Gregory Street property) and ensure appropriate, high performance facilities for achieving the University’s mission.
Partnerships. The new Master Plan should leverage partnerships where appropriate in the financing and usage of Illinois State’s physical environment. Such partnerships should include relationships between the University and entities external to the institution as well as collaboration among entities internal to the University
Accessibility. The University is an asset to the local community. As such, the New Master Plan should ensure the campus is accessible, welcoming, safe, and inviting to the local community as well as to students, faculty, staff, alumni, annuitants, and visitors.
Sustainability. The new Master Plan should promote sustainability initiatives to enhance the quality of life and to meet economic, social, and environmental needs without compromising resources for future generations.
Build Upon Recent Successes. The new Master Plan should recognize and build upon the University’s recent accomplishments to enhance the campus’ physical infrastructure and acknowledge the significant physical enhancements surrounding the University Campus with the redevelopment of Uptown Normal and the comprehensive planning for upgrading the Main Street Corridor.
Outlook. The new Master Plan should focus on the future needs of the University and identify the priorities for physical infrastructure improvements. The plan should anticipate periodic assessments and adjustments as well as an update in ten years.
Analysis/Data-Informed. The development of the University’s next Campus Master Plan should utilize a methodology that balances qualitative and quantitative approaches to assess the physical needs of the University.
Extensive Consultation. The new Master Plan should be informed by extensive consultation with faculty, staff, and students from throughout the University and with the Board of Trustees, alumni and annuitants as well. Consultation should extend to the broader University community, including representatives from the Town of Normal and City of Bloomington.
