Master Plan Subcommittee
Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Task Force
Master Plan Subcommittee
Interim Report
Master Plan Subcommittee Vision
At its first meeting back in October 2006, it quickly became apparent to members of the Master Plan Subcommittee (Subcommittee) that without a well-developed, comprehensive Strategic Plan, the Subcommittee could not successfully develop a meaningful and inclusive Campus Master Plan for UMass Boston. As a result, the Subcommittee has formulated a vision statement for its work that emphasizes the importance of a strategic planning document that clearly defines institutional goals and priorities.
In addition, the Subcommittee’s vision statement is predicated on key value propositions and the desired future state of the university as articulated at the September 2006 Strategic Planning Retreat including a commitment to quality teaching and research, service to the local and global community, and construction of a state of the art campus.
Vision Statement: The Master Plan will develop a physical plan for UMass Boston that optimally reflects and supports the strategic priorities and goals developed and recommended by the Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Task Force. The physical environment will be renewed and rebuilt to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff as they contribute to the University’s leadership in public higher education and research in the twenty-first century while pursuing its urban mission. The re-centering and reorganizing of campus space will result in a more vibrant and engaging University life. State of the art facilities will inspire and connect our students, faculty, staff and researchers with the University’s local, national and global communities and serve to bolster ties with our surrounding neighbors.