1. Building 80 Opportunities Engineering and Computer Technology

2. Overview ECT recently moved into Bldg. 70 (adjacent to 80) All desired programming was not implemented due to funding Additional initiatives since programming Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Building Construction Networking and Telecommunications Workforce Development Instructional and Performance Technology (masters, specialist, doctoral) Fundraising helped to support redesign and renovation of Bldg. 70

3. Current Needs Office space Requesting 2 new offices beginning in Fall, 2011 for reassigned faculty (Opened space in 86 and 77 upon move to 70) Student space Capstone experiences for Building Construction students Summer Camp career awareness and promotion of programs Real-world application and learning space for Building Construction students and summer campers Research space Product and project display Energy conservation/monitoring initiatives (e.g., fuel cell research, sustainable materials/equipment) Timing: Summer- Fall, 2011

4. Faculty and Student Research and Project Development Work Space, K-12 Work Space Reassigned Faculty Offices GA/Adjunct Workrooms Research/ Product Displays, Building Materials

5. Request and the UWF Strategic Plan High Quality Programs Student Engagement (Dedicated research space) Continuous Improvement (program enhancement and development) Investigating Masters in Energy Management (on Academic Affairs Work Plan) to increase graduate enrollment Enrollment Growth Innovative, Applied Programs, focusing on regional needs (weekend certificate and for-credit opportunities) High Quality Student Space for research and application Marketing, Recruitment and Retention Academic & Student Support Systems Student-focused buildings (student work space, interaction with faculty) Natural Resource Stewardship (research on sustainability, construction, energy conservation) Campus Structure Research for Optimal Working Conditions (building a new model for energy conservation)

6. Request and the UWF Strategic Plan Partnership and Collaboration Field Trips, Seminars, Summer Camps (K-12) Business and Industry (Continuing Education, Conservation and Monitoring [revenue generation]) Project Displays (community seminars and outreach) Workforce Development (Ford PAS Hub/Next Generation Learning Community [revenue generation]) Applied Research Focus (sustainability, building materials, technology integration [revenue generation]) Faculty Development Innovation in Practice (Research, interaction with business and industry) Research space (Material and structure-based initiatives)

7. Positive Impact on Number of Students Student Workspace On Campus Programs Building Construction (94) Online and Virtual Space Networking and Telecommunications (97) Workforce Development (32) Graduate Programs (116) Recruitment Summer Camps (50 per summer) Community seminars (business and industry; K-12)

8. Space Usage Combination of program support (faculty and student), research, and outreach

9. Conclusion Additional space will facilitate student engagement through research, capstone projects, and field experiences. Provide work areas for student and faculty research and development projects (beyond classroom access in 70) Outreach to community