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estate priorities in the context of the strategic planPart 5Estate Priorities in the Context of the Strategic Plan16. Proposed solutions for those strategicpriorities with estate implicationsThe following table identifies those strategicpriorities which have estate implications and thepotential solutions.Table 12: strategic priorities and estate solutionsStrategicPriorityResearch andKnowledgeTransferLearning andTeachingSportOrganisationalDevelopmentEstate implicationsNeed for additional space for researchersand research studentsNeed for space for CCRCContinued upgrading of research facilitiesContinued upgrading of Lecture Theatresand teaching spacesRefurbishment of LibraryContinued investment in existing facilitiesCentre for Sporting ExcellenceEstablishing School of ManagementRestructuring of Service DepartmentsProposed solutionsImprove utilisation to free spaceDevelop site in Cottrell or Pathfoot(subject to research income)Propose development of Wallace View(subject to external funding)CDP/RCIF fundingCDP/LTIFCDP/RCIF/LTIF/FundraisingRecurrent budgets and CDPRedevelopment of Gannochy site iffunding availableInitially, to provide a ‘front door’ withinexisting footprintNew build if funding availableSpace reconfigurationFunding andFinanceInternationalisationNo specific estate implications -Possible need for additional teachingspaceRequirement for additionalaccommodation guaranteesAdditional/improved facilities forinternational studentsImproved utilisation to free spaceReview of policy for allocation ofresidential spaceTo be identified by Marketing &Internationalisation WGMarketingEstateDevelopmentsImproved external signage &interpretation of campusPriority facilities which would improvemarket positionFurther upgrading of residences to meetstudent and non-student requirementsImplementation of capital projectsFurther investment in sustainabilityCDPMarketing & Internationalisation WG toidentifyProposed residential strategyCDP – subject to affordabilityReduction in consumption of utilities –insulation, improved building controls,standards for new buildDevelopment of Carbon ManagementStrategyDevelopment of Biodiversity Policy &Management Plan for grounds & habitatsFurther limitations on car parking &creation of public transport hub betweenCottrell and SMC (if further developmentof SUIP takes place)40
estate priorities in the context of the strategic plan17. Summary of proposed strategy onstudent accommodationThe University has a range of accommodationwhich is used by students during semesters(September to May) and for conference businessduring the summer months. The provision andmanagement of residential accommodation isviewed as core to the University’s activities andperhaps given more prominence than in otherinstitutions. This is largely because of it being acampus university and because the residentialexperience is considered to be a key element ofthe student experience. The provision of residentialaccommodation to students generates an annualturnover of circa £7m. A further £900,000 (basedon income achieved during financial year 06/07)comes from the use of the residences for nonstudentpurposes. The latter figure is the grossincome obtained from conferencing and eventbusiness that is achieved as a direct result of havingaccommodation available to service these events.The current portfolio of 2,799 directly-managedbedrooms includes a range of accommodationfrom standard study bedrooms in traditional hallsof residences to ensuite study bedrooms andcluster flats for 5/7 occupants.The University has invested £11.8m onrefurbishment of the campus residential estatesince 1994. The scope of each project has varieddepending on the availability of funding and theneed to maintain a range of accommodationoptions to ensure that student and non-studentaspirations were met. Each project has includedwork to ensure compliance with current legislativerequirements, such as HMO (Houses in MultipleOccupancy), but the extent of refurbishment hasvaried from project to project resulting in varyingstandards and provision across the range ofaccommodation. Andrew Stewart Hall benefitedfrom the original space being remodelled and nowprovides 207 bedrooms with either ensuite orprivate bathroom facilities. Other projects such asA K Davidson Hall have been restricted toaddressing legislative compliance requirementswith minimal refurbishment.Although much work has already been undertakenthere are a number of outstanding projects thatmust proceed to ensure compliance with currentlegislative requirements and to protect the longtermfuture of the residential estate. In particular,Murray Hall and Geddes Court, which have hadno major refurbishment work carried out sincethey were built and currently do not complywith HMO regulations, and therefore mandatorywork must be carried out to ensure that theUniversity can continue to use these premises.The local authority has agreed to relax licensingrequirements to enable the University to continueto use these residences on the understandingthat refurbishment will go ahead and that thiswill include all of the work needed to ensure fullcompliance. If the University failed to undertakethis work the Council would be within its rightsto enforce a closing order on these premises. Itis also the case that major elements of work havebeen omitted (e.g. Window replacement, servicesrenewals etc.) from earlier refurbishment projectson cost grounds and it will be necessary to carryout further work to these residences to ensuretheir long-term sustainability. As highlighted inSection 10, the condition survey undertaken in2006 estimated the total costs to restore theresidential estate to a sound condition complyingwith statutory requirements as £15.9m over aten year period. This figure does not allow forimprovements in functional suitability to meetstudent demand and aspirations.Student demand for accommodation generallyexceeds supply and the guarantee given to firstand final year students, means that those studentswho are unsuccessful in acquiring Universityaccommodation tend to be 2nd and 3rd yearundergraduates. Unsuccessful applicants normallyseek accommodation in the private sector of whichStirling has an adequate supply. However surveysindicate that the key factors for students in relationto accommodation are:»» that they prefer on-campus accommodation tooff-campus University accommodation»» they expect network provision in all rooms»» they would prefer an improvement in thestandard of accommodation provided,particularly in residences that have yet tobenefit from refurbishment»» Lower rent charges41
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