Annual Report 2010/11

ecommendations on locations for the 112 Streetand 107 Street LRT stations.Numerous preparatory activities in support forthe SSCP were undertaken during 2010/11,including:o consolidation of City Centre Campus land titleso initiation of a process for the amendment ofthe DC2 Zoning to enable development ofthe whole campus and maximize the buildingpotential of remaining lando identification of, and negotiations with,interested parties on the disposition of theCFAC and South campuses.• Develop the Student Services neighborhoodat City Centre Campus—development ofServices for Students (S4S) space.Identification of functional requirements forthe S4S departments was completed, and thedesign process commenced. Construction isplanned to begin in spring 2012.• Review, develop and apply sustainable spacestandards.The university began a Space Standards Reviewand Update Project in 2010/11 to access currentspace utilization and allocations and to providerecommendations for cross-university standards.The project is in the final benchmarking phasewith completion planned for fall 2011.• Implement mid-range facilities plans insupport of the university’s strategic plan.A two-year phased project was undertaken tocomplete academic neighbourhoods on theCity Centre Campus and provide expandedaccommodation for Student Services.Develop a learning space plan, with strongfaculty input and participation, to inform midrangefacilities planning (2010–2012).• Develop a comprehensive learning spaceplan based on broad stakeholder input andindustry best practices.A Learning Space Management PlanningCommittee comprised of teaching faculty fromeach faculty/school and representatives ofScheduling, Facilities, Information Technologyand Institutional Research and Planningdeveloped and submitted an interim report whichincluded a literature review, documentationof instructional needs, and identified thetechnology needs for student support andstudent satisfaction. Work was also undertakenon principles and guidelines for future spaceplanning.• Develop a phased plan for long-term campusdevelopment.Alternative strategies were developed thatcould enable the university to accelerate theSingle Sustainable Campus Plan. The UniversityService Centre represents an initial step towardscampus consolidation. A self-reliant approach tocommencing Phase I will be assessed.Community InvestmentStrategic Direction: To enhancecommunity investment in MacEwanUniversity, with a particular focus onsupporting student awards, facilitiesdevelopment and academic initiatives.Objectives:Complete the Front and Centre Campaign by2011 (2006–2011).The purpose of the campaign was to supportstudent access to university programs throughthe provision of scholarships, bursaries andawards. The campaign goal of $40 million wasreached in September 2010, a year ahead ofplan. The campaign was officially closed on June30, 2011.24 grant Macewan university