Our Vision
The plan establishes a flexible framework potentially allowing the college to focus on mission-driven projects that support the innovative academic and co-curricular programs that define the Ursinus experience.
These examples envision what our campus may look like in 20 years.
With an eye to a decades-long time frame, the plan also identifies the short-term opportunities to fuel Ursinus’s growth in size, quality, and reputation. The plan is organized under four high-level themes that completely connect the campus community. Each of these themes has a series of potential recommendations for the college to consider moving forward.
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Academic LifeCreate experimental classroom spaces Update classroom furniture and technology in Olin Hall Provide upgrade to Music practice and teaching space. In later phase, consider possible addition to Kaleidoscope Upgrade labs for Environmental Studies Assess renovation needs for current Ritter-housed programs Create hub of classrooms, offices and labs for Health and Exercise Physiology Improve access to Berman classroom to expand use Revisit Phases II and III of Thomas and Pfahler renovations Consider New Art & Art History and MCS building with adjoining arts plaza near Berman Museum Renovate Myrin Library with new north and south entrances, along with a new library plaza and donor plaza Renovate Bomberger Hall if music moves |
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Student LifeBegin renovations of Main Street houses Renovate Reimert Courtyard and building front Renovate first-year residence halls, especially BWC Consider new residence halls as population grows Plan future Wismer Hall addition to serve growing student needs and population |
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AthleticsProvide enhancements to athletic fields to improve access and utilization, including synthetic turf for Wilkes Field Add infrastructure, including restrooms and locker rooms, to support existing programs Renovate and expand Floy Lewis Bakes Center to support the needs of students, faculty and staff, visiting teams and other visitors |
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Community LifeComplete new campus gateway at The Commons building with monument directional signage, visitor parking and plaza
Complete tree trimming on Main Street Lawn Create events center with event/overflow parking Create alumni house social and programming space Connect campus with surrounding trail systems Provide additional periphery parking Establish potential redevelopment of Main Street east of 5th Avenue in partnership with the Borough, particularly facade improvements at 5th and Main |