Educating Illinois 2008-2014

Goal 5 Strategies

Goal 5:  Illinois State University will promote a healthy, safe, and environmentally sustainable campus.

Strategy 1

Develop and implement programs and activities designed to promote the mental and physical health of students, faculty, and staff.  Implementation will include activities such as:

a)       Completing the Student Fitness and Kinesiology Recreation Center and promoting the facility’s utilization; and

b)       Maintaining staffing for the University’s counseling services at levels recommended by related professional organizations. 

Strategy 2

Develop and implement programs and activities to promote the safety of students, faculty, and staff.  Implementation will include activities such as:

a)       Coordinating existing safety plans; and

b)       Developing new plans where gaps exist and ensure readiness for communicating with the University community in the event of an emergency.

Strategy 3

Complete capital improvement projects that address health and safety issues as well as adequate and efficient utility support.  Implementation will include activities such as: 

a)       Remodeling and rehabilitation of the Fine Arts Complex, Milner Library, Stevenson Hall and Turner Halls;

b)       Addressing the deferred maintenance priorities identified in Facilities Condition Assessment; and

c)       Completing new power plant and related infrastructure improvements.

Strategy 4

Develop and implement a University policy on environmental sustainability.