Introduction

The 2005-2015 Master Plan represents the 5- year update of the plan adopted in 2003 and moves the planning timeframe forward to the year 2015.  The update is presented for review and comment by the public and state and local agencies referenced in section 1013.30(6), Florida Statutes.

The Master Plan consists of seventeen (17) elements indicated by a tab and corresponding element number.  Each element contains the Master Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies and appropriate figures.  Additionally, for reference purposes, the summarized data in the form of the Data Analysis for each element has been included herein in a separate section following the Master Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies section.  The Master Plan document update is presented in a strike-through and underlined text format to indicate revisions to the 2000-2010 adopted Master Plan. 

Written comments are encouraged and should be directed to:

Mr. James K. Davis, AICP

Office of Facilities Planning

University of Central Florida

P.O. Box 163020

Orlando, Florida  32816-3020

The updated Master Plan also reflects changes in how the adjacent off-campus neighborhoods are addressed by the University.  Under the 2000-2010 Plan, an off-campus “context area” was identified and analyzed in order to determine University impacts on public services. Based upon results of the analysis, the University negotiated a Campus Development Agreement with the host local government, Orange County, and is in the process of finalizing the agreement to pay $4.8 million to help mitigate the University’s impacts on public services. That money has been targeted to improve transit service, bike and pedestrian amenities, construct a portion of the East West Road, and improve Woodbury Road to the south.  In the near future, the University will initiate negotiations with Orange County to identify impacts generated under this Plan and will agree on a new budget and project list for the Division of College and University’s approval. 

 Academic Mission

The Master Plan acknowledges significant progress toward the goal of becoming America’s leading partnership university and seeks the continued prominence of public service.

UCF remains committed to its Mission to provide an undergraduate education rooted in the arts and sciences, while offering comprehensive graduate and professional programs and research opportunities.  The current mission restates goals and visions summarized in the 1995 Mission, while reinforcing ties to the Central Florida geographic region through collaborative initiatives.  Partnerships such as the I-4 High - Technology Corridor Council are highlighted as examples of the desire for continued collaboration with partners from industry, state and local government, and higher education. 

Academic Program

The following table shows the projected enrollment growth for the planning  period.

The above figures are based on official enrollment projections.  Experience over the past decade indicates that these projections may be low due to:

1. The continued growth of the state population, and concentrated growth in the central Florida region (particularly, the I-4 high-tech corridor),

2. The dramatic growth of the college-age population,

3. UCF’s increased “market share” among college-bound students compared to other universities in the state, and

4. The relatively new and growing emphasis on graduate studies at UCF.

For the ten-year master planning period, twenty new degree programs are planned; five in Arts and Sciences, six in Education, four in Engineering and Computer Sciences, and five in Health and Public Affairs.  The above includes four doctoral programs.

Thank you for your interest in the Campus Master Plan update.