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Fast-trackingTransformationThe College of Coastal Georgia may be Georgia’s newest state college in theUniversity System, but it’s not new. The task was how to transform a two-yearcommunity college with 49 years of history into a four-year baccalaureate institutionpositioned for the future. One that would provide an education firmly grounded in21st century knowledge and skills, service learning, global awareness, and engagedentrepreneurship.The consensus: that vision required some intense planning andprioritizing. This wasn’t about words; this was about concrete,costs, and cohesiveness.College President Valerie Hepburn noted in her introductionto the strategic master plan, published in May 2009, that theCollege did not want a traditional plan that only elaboratedphysical elements.“We sought to place future physical development of our campussquarely into the strategic context of our academic, student/campuslife and community/economic development strategies and priorities.“Similarly, we tested our building and campus needs againstrealities of funding and implementation – to have a truly pragmaticroad map of campus improvements that can be accomplished overthe next decade.“Finally, we emphasized intelligent adaptation and reuseof facilities in which the taxpayers of Georgia alreadyhave an investment – limiting new buildings to those strictlynecessary by aggressive assumptions about good use of space andmodernization.”Master PlanningThe Master Plan Steering Committee, chaired by FoundationTrustee Duane Harris, included representatives from theCollege student body, faculty and staff, Foundation trustees,and community leaders. Working with the consulting team ofEva Klein & Associates and Perkins Eastman, the committeeengaged in a seven-month process to develop 2020 Vision – astrategic master plan for the next 10 years.The process had little to do with crystal balls. Much of thework entailed empirical data: statistical analysis, projections forregional growth, and community/business needs assessment.Commitments were already in place. The University Systemof Georgia Regents approved four initial baccalaureateprograms for immediate implementation, impacting facultyand facilities. The Southern Association of Colleges andSchools approved the College level change from a Level 1 to aLevel 2 institution – baccalaureate accredited. Plans developedfor increased partnering with the Southeast Georgia HealthSystem.2 College of Coastal Georgia – the Magazine
Sophomore Meah Thornton of Jesup, Georgia, is excitedabout campus expansion, but admits she’ll be glad whenmid-campus construction is completed next year.College of Coastal Georgia – the Magazine 3
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