UC 2010 Initiative The Transformation of the University Center Complex

UC 2010 Initiative Master Plan Guidelines to Enhance Campus Life Creating a one-of-a-kind experience, that epitomizes Student Life and Student Success at UH Become the Provider of Choice for Activities, Services and Facilities for the UH community Foster a Sense of Place by Enhanced Formal and Informal Spaces Enhance the Food Service Program Cultivate a Convenient and Centralized Retail Zone Create a Synergistic Student Organization Center

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative Concept Survey Results – 5,060 Responses

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative >70% Support for Concept C. >26% Would not support D.

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative Concept Survey Results Overall student response was more positive than most might have anticipated given the Economy, hurricane Ike, etc. Concepts A & B identified “support” at above 60% each; however many of the comments identified a major concern as these (particularly Concept A) were “throwing good $$$ after bad”. Concept D (the new University Center) had ”support” at 55%, but also came in with the highest negative percentage (26%). Concept D also received the largest number of negative concerns ranging from the loss of parking for students, convenient parking during nights and weekends close to the UC for events and programs, and the sense that the ending fee was just too high. Over 70% of UH students indicated very likely or somewhat likely support for Concept C (The UC Transformation Project). Breadth of support across most demographic student groups, as comments seem to suggest this Concept was a good compromise of the options. Concept C also had the lowest percentage (12.24%) of students in the category that said “I would not support this concept”.

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative Other University Centers/Student Unions

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative Other University Centers/Student Unions

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative Concept Renderings – UC Arbor

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative Concept Renderings – UC Food Court

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative Concept Renderings – New Lounge Spaces

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative Concept Renderings – Student Organization Center

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative Concept Renderings – Centralized Retail Corridor

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative Concept Renderings – UC North Patio

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative Concept Renderings – UC Southwest Entrance

UC 2010 Initiative If the UC Referendum is Approved** The Transformation of the University Center Complex Nov , 2008 Student Referendum for Project and Increase in UC Fee February 2009 Presentation to the UH Board of Regents Feb./Mar./April 2009Testimony to the Texas Legislature (Bill to Increase UC Fee) June 2009 Consideration and Approval from UH Board of Regents Consideration and Approval from the Texas Coordinating Board of Higher Education Fall 2009 Advertise for Professional Design Team January 2010 Select Professional Architecture and Design Team Mar. 2010–June 2010Program Confirmation and Concept Design Mar Advertise for Construction Team June 2010Select Construction Team July 2010–Feb Design Documents Consideration and Approval from UH Board of Regents May 2011Phase 1 Construction – 12 months May 2012Phase 2 Construction – 12 months May 2013Phase 3 Construction – 10 months March 2014Substantial Completion **These dates are based on receiving approvals from the UH Board of Regents, the State of Texas Legislature and the THECB.

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative What our peers pay for their University Center/Student Union University of Missouri-Kansas City $ (Fall 2010 Fee) California State University – Northridge$ Louisiana State University$ (Fall 2009 Fee) University of Maryland$ (Fall 2009 Fee) University of Missouri – St. Louis$ University of Texas at San Antonio$ (Fall 2009 Fee) University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee$ Texas A&M College Station$ Texas Tech University$98.00 University of Illinois-Chicago$87.78 Stephen F. Austin State University$85.00 University of Georgia $68.00 University of Massachusetts–Boston$65.00 University of Memphis$62.00 Sam Houston State University$60.00 Texas State University-San Marcos$60.00 University of Missouri $59.65 (Fall 2009 Fee) University of North Texas$47.00 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi$45.00 University of South Florida$42.50 Wayne State University $42.00 University of Texas at Arlington$39.00 University of Arkansas – Fayetteville$37.68 Georgia State University$36.00 University of Houston $35.00 University of Alabama-Birmingham$25.00

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative What our peers pay for their University Center/Student Union in the Region Louisiana State University$ (Fall 2009 Fee) University of Texas at San Antonio$ (Fall 2009 Fee) Texas A&M College Station$ Texas Tech University$98.00 Stephen F. Austin State University$85.00 Sam Houston State University$60.00 Texas State University-San Marcos$60.00 University of North Texas$47.00 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi$45.00 University of Texas at Arlington$39.00 University of Houston $35.00

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative The Transformed University Center Enhanced dining options with shorter, faster and more efficient lines New study areas and relaxing lounges Safe and secure 24-hour zones Centralized conference center New student organization center – the new home of student involvement at UH One-stop-shop retail corridor Enhanced shaded outdoor lounge spaces New outdoor amphitheatre Improved natural light and a new building skin The most updated technology A more eco-friendly University Center A point of pride for the Cougar Nation

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative University Center Transformation Fee Implications Semester / Year of UC Fee Increase Fee Increase Increment Total UC Fee for Semester Fall 2008 – Current UC Fee$0$35 Fall 2009$0$35 Fall 2010$25$60 Fall 2011$25$85 Fall 2012$25$110 Fall 2013$25$135 Fall 2014$25$160 First UC Fee Increase not for 2 years. Total UC Fee Increase takes place in 6 years.

The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative Depends on You!! Vote Yes on the UC Student Referendum November 18 & 19

Mission Statement The student driven UC 2010 Initiative serves the ever- changing needs of the University of Houston student body. Pursuing the mission of enriching campus life and enhancing student success, the UC 2010 Initiative will transform the University Center into a 21st Century facility of first class quality – one worthy of the pride of the Cougar Nation. For more Information and FAQs: Invest in Our Future and the Future of the Cougar Nation: November 18 and 19 The Transformation of the University Center Complex UC 2010 Initiative