Building 80 OpportunitiesEngineering and Computer Technology
Overview
ECT recently moved into Bldg. 70 (adjacent to 80) All desired programming was not implemented
due to funding Additional initiatives since programming
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Building Construction Networking and Telecommunications Workforce Development Instructional and Performance Technology
(masters, specialist, doctoral) Fundraising helped to support redesign
and renovation of Bldg. 70
Current Needs
Office space Requesting 2 new offices beginning in Fall, 2011
for reassigned faculty (Opened space in 86 and 77 upon move to 70)
Student space Capstone experiences for Building Construction
students Summer Camp career awareness and promotion of
programs Real-world application and learning space for
Building Construction students and summer campers
Research space Product and project display Energy conservation/monitoring initiatives (e.g.,
fuel cell research, sustainable materials/equipment)
Timing: Summer-Fall, 2011
Faculty and Student Research and Project Development WorkSpace, K-12 Work Space
Reassigned FacultyOffices
GA/Adjunct Workrooms
Research/ Product Displays, Building Materials
Request and the UWF Strategic Plan
High Quality Programs Student Engagement (Dedicated research space) Continuous Improvement (program enhancement and
development) Investigating Masters in Energy Management (on Academic
Affairs Work Plan) to increase graduate enrollment Enrollment Growth
Innovative, Applied Programs, focusing on regional needs (weekend certificate and for-credit opportunities)
High Quality Student Space for research and application Marketing, Recruitment and Retention
Academic & Student Support Systems Student-focused buildings (student work space,
interaction with faculty) Natural Resource Stewardship (research on
sustainability, construction, energy conservation) Campus Structure Research for Optimal Working
Conditions (building a new model for energy conservation)
Request and the UWF Strategic Plan
Partnership and Collaboration Field Trips, Seminars, Summer Camps (K-12) Business and Industry (Continuing Education,
Conservation and Monitoring [revenue generation]) Project Displays (community seminars and outreach) Workforce Development (Ford PAS Hub/Next Generation
Learning Community [revenue generation]) Applied Research Focus (sustainability, building
materials, technology integration [revenue generation]) Faculty Development
Innovation in Practice (Research, interaction with business and industry)
Research space (Material and structure-based initiatives)
Positive Impact on Number of Students Student Workspace
On Campus Programs Building Construction (94)
Online and Virtual Space Networking and Telecommunications (97) Workforce Development (32)
Graduate Programs (116) Recruitment
Summer Camps (50 per summer) Community seminars (business and
industry; K-12)
Space Usage
Combination of program support (faculty and student), research, and outreach
Conclusion
Additional space will facilitate student engagement through research, capstone projects, and field experiences.
Provide work areas for student and faculty research and development projects (beyond classroom access in 70)
Outreach to community