SIX-YEAR CAPITAL PLAN
2015-2020
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
December 4, 2013
Resolution
APPROVAL OF SIX-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL PLAN
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2015-2020
WHEREAS, the Ohio Board of Regents (OBR) requires that each institution of public
higher education in Ohio prepare a six-year capital plan; and
WHEREAS, the plan submitted to the OBR is to be consistent with the nature and level
of anticipated appropriations as estimated by the OBR; and
WHEREAS, the exact amount of the capital funding will not be known until the funds are
actually appropriated; and
WHEREAS, Kent State University, following the completion of its planning and
consultation process, has identified specific capital projects for each campus for each
biennium of the six-year plan; and
WHEREAS, the projects being recommended are considered important for addressing
academic program needs, upgrading the campus infrastructure, and addressing the
backlog of deferred maintenance; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Kent State University approves the
Kent State University Higher Education Six-Year Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 20152020.
Six-Year Comprehensive Capital Plan
Fiscal Years 2015-2020
Project Descriptions for the First Two Years of the Plan
KENT CAMPUS
Renovations to the Sciences
The Foundations of Excellence initiative set aside approximately $73 million to address
the deferred maintenance needs within Cunningham, Smith and Williams halls and to
construct a new interdisciplinary science building. The preliminary evaluation of the
existing buildings has determined the improvements needed to modernize the buildings
could reach $130 million; therefore, the highest priority for the 2015-2016 capital
improvement request is the phased renovation and rehabilitation of these three buildings.
Taylor Hall Rehabilitation – Design Phase
The School of Visual Communication Design, currently located in the Art Building, has a
strong relationship with the School of Communication Studies (located in Taylor Hall)
and has been identified as an appropriate program to utilize vacated space in Taylor Hall.
This design phase will allow the university to better understand the full scope of need
prior to requesting funds in future state capital allocation request(s). The College of
Communication and Information will provide a majority of the funding needed for this
phase of the project.
REGIONAL CAMPUSES
The six-year capital improvement plan for the Regional Campuses targets classroom
modernization, deferred maintenance and modest building expansions to address growing
programs.
Ashtabula
Main Hall C-Wing Renovation
The Ashtabula Campus will continue a phased renovation of Main Hall. Contractors are
currently working in Wing A. This proposed project will continue the renovations in the
C-Wing and will include improvements to the general classrooms and a few faculty
offices. The C-Wing holds the campus’s largest concentration of academic classrooms,
20 rooms totaling approximately 25,000 square feet. The C-Wing has had no notable
improvements since it was constructed in 1967.
Main Hall, Parking Lot Improvements
This project will address the mounting deferred maintenance needs associated with the
campus’s parking areas. The funding will target the most problematic areas and will
include new pavement, concrete curbs and energy-efficient lighting.
1
East Liverpool
Classroom Building Interior Renovations
The East Liverpool Campus proposes using the limited Capital Improvement allocation
to continue a phased project addressing classrooms. This project will provide for the
renovation of a chemistry laboratory and adjacent preparation room located in this 87year-old Classroom Building, totaling 1,400 square feet. Included will be improvements
to the HVAC and electrical, new ceilings, lights, countertops, and finishes.
Geauga
Classroom Building HVAC Improvements – Phase 4
This project will continue and complete the phased replacement of the existing rooftop
air-handling units. The remaining equipment will be replaced and upgraded similar to
previous projects.
Classroom Building Renovation and Expansion – Planning Phase
The Geauga Campus is the smallest of the regional campuses and the limited space has
restricted the campus’s ability to expand course offerings and grow enrollment. This
planning project will evaluate the full programmatic needs for a building addition that
would address STEM-related programs, including nursing and the allied health field. The
proposed scope for the project includes strategic improvements to classrooms, public
corridors, restrooms and study areas as well as the construction of a 30,000-square-foot
(approximate) building expansion. The proposed study would include a lecture hall,
general classrooms, STEM laboratories, nursing instructional facilities, faculty offices
and related support areas.
Salem
Gym Renovation for Health Sciences
This project will complete the adaptive rehabilitation of the original gymnasium with the
build-out of the science laboratory area on the second floor. The project will include the
construction of two chemistry and biology science laboratories, one general classroom
and public restrooms.
Stark
Fine Arts Building – Renovations and Additions
The Stark Campus science building is now under construction, and once complete, the
nursing program will be relocated from the Fine Arts Building to the new building. This
project will renovate the vacated space within the Fine Arts Building and construct
approximately 13,500 square feet of additional program space for the growing music, art
and theater programs.
Trumbull
Classroom Building, Library/Theater Building AHU Replacements
This project will target the replacement of the 40+-year-old air handling equipment
serving the Classroom Building and the Library/Theater Building. The units are in
failing condition and repair parts are no longer available.
2
Classroom Building – Exterior Renovations – Planning Phase
This project will target the replacement of the existing, thermally inefficient windows and
failing roof on the Classroom Building (constructed in 1970).
Tuscarawas
Founders Hall Expansion and Renovation – Phase 1
This project is the first of a multi-year and multi-phased project to renovate and expand
Founders Hall. Once complete, Founders Hall will be expanded by approximately
10,000 square feet and include new classrooms, labs and faculty offices for the growing
Engineering and Technology program. Future phases will continue the renovation
process and address the aging roof and envelope and the failing mechanical system.
3
Kent State University
Higher Education Six-Year Capital Plan 2015-2020
Campus Name Kent State University- KENT CAMPUS
(highest
priority
first)
Project 1
Project 2
Project 3
Biennium
UNIQUE PROJECT TITLE
STATE FUNDS
2015-2016
Integrated Sciences Building
Renovations to Science Buildings*
Taylor Hall Rehabilitation - Design Phase
LOCAL FUNDS
OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL PROJECT
20,000,000
30,900,000
26,100,000
500,000
5,000,000
11,000,000
35,900,000
57,100,000
500,000
Total 2015-2016 Biennium:
20,000,000
57,500,000
16,000,000
93,500,000
Project 4
Project 5
Project 6
Project 7
2017-2018
Bowman Hall Infrastructure Upgrades
Rockwell Hall HVAC System Upgrades
McGilvrey Hall Heat Pump Replacements
Taylor Hall Rehabilitation -Construction Phase
Total 2017-2018 Biennium:
7,000,000
5,000,000
3,000,000
6,000,000
21,000,000
7,000,000
5,000,000
3,000,000
6,000,000
21,000,000
Project 8
Project 9
2019-2020
Satterfield Hall Infrastructure Upgrades
White Hall Renovations
Total 2019-2020 Biennium:
4,000,000
18,000,000
22,000,000
4,000,000
18,000,000
22,000,000
Six-Year Total
63,000,000
57,500,000
16,000,000
*In order to complete the work in the STEM science area, an additional $41,020,000 remains a priority for funding, and other sources
are being pursued. These facilities also support critical research conducted on campus to help spur economic development.
136,500,000
Kent State University
Higher Education Six Year Capital Plan 2015 2020
Campus Name Kent State University ASHTABULA CAMPUS
(highest
priority
first)
Biennium UNIQUE PROJECT TITLE
Project 1
Project 2
2015 2016 Main Hall, C Wing Renovations
Main Hall, Parking Lot Improvements
STATE FUNDS
1,000,000
250,000
Total 2015 2016 Biennium:
1,250,000
Project 3
Project 4
2017 2018 Main Hall, B Wing Renovations
Main Hall, Parking Lot Improvements
Total 2017 2018 Biennium:
525,000
250,000
775,000
Project 5
2019 2020 Main Hall Expansion and Renovations
Total 2019 2020 Biennium:
768,084
768,084
Six Year Total
2,793,084
LOCAL FUNDS
OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL PROJECT
Kent State University
Higher Education Six Year Capital Plan 2015 2020
Campus Name Kent State University EAST LIVERPOOL CAMPUS
(highest
priority
first)
Biennium UNIQUE PROJECT TITLE
Project 1
2015 2016 Classroom Building Interior Renovations
STATE FUNDS
Total 2015 2016 Biennium:
840,000
840,000
Project 2
2017 2018 Classroom Building Exterior Renovations
Total 2017 2018 Biennium:
645,000
645,000
Project 3
2019 2020 Mary Patterson Building HVAC Improvements
Total 2019 2020 Biennium:
450,000
450,000
Six Year Total
1,935,000
LOCAL FUNDS
OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL PROJECT
Kent State University
Higher Education Six-Year Capital Plan 2015-2020
Campus Name Kent State University - GEAUGA CAMPUS
(highest
priority
first)
Biennium UNIQUE PROJECT TITLE
Project 1
Project 2
2015-2016 Classroom Building HVAC Improvements - Phase 4
Classroom Building Renovation & Expansion (Planning Phase)
STATE FUNDS
OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL PROJECT
259,000
320,000
Total 2015-2016 Biennium:
579,000
Project 3
2017-2018 Classroom Building Renovation and Expansion (Const. Phase)
Total 2017-2018 Biennium:
1,380,000
1,380,000
Project 4
2019-2020 Classroom Building Renovation and Expansion-Reimbursement
Total 2019-2020 Biennium:
279,901
279,901
Six-Year Total
LOCAL FUNDS
2,238,901
1,500,000
1,500,000
2,880,000
Kent State University
Higher Education Six Year Capital Plan 2015 2020
Campus Name Kent State University SALEM CAMPUS
(highest
priority
first)
Biennium UNIQUE PROJECT TITLE
Project 1
2015 2016 Classroom Building Build out, 2nd Floor Sciences Labs
STATE FUNDS
1,000,000
Total 2015 2016 Biennium:
1,000,000
Project 2
2017 2018 Classroom Building Site & Parking Lot Improvements Phase 1
Total 2017 2018 Biennium:
1,200,000
1,200,000
Project 3
2019 2020 Classroom Building Site & Parking Lot Improvements Phase 2
Total 2019 2020 Biennium:
566,617
566,617
Six Year Total
2,766,617
LOCAL FUNDS
400,000
400,000
OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL PROJECT
1,400,000
Kent State University
Higher Education Six Year Capital Plan 2015 2020
Campus Name Kent State University STARK CAMPUS
(highest
priority
first)
Biennium UNIQUE PROJECT TITLE
Project 1
2015 2016 Fine Arts Building Renovations and Addition
STATE FUNDS
2,500,000
Total 2015 2016 Biennium:
2,500,000
Project 2
Project 3
2017 2018 Main Hall Elevator
2017 2018 Maintenance Facility Renovation / Addition
Total 2017 2018 Biennium:
1,700,000
600,000
2,300,000
Project 4
2019 2020 Loop Road Relocation and Improvements
Total 2019 2020 Biennium:
2,400,000
2,400,000
Six Year Total
7,200,000
7,200,000
LOCAL FUNDS
2,500,000
OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL PROJECT
5,000,000
Kent State University
Higher Education Six Year Capital Plan 2015 2020
Campus Name Kent State University TRUMBULL CAMPUS
(highest
priority
first)
Biennium UNIQUE PROJECT TITLE
Project 1
Project 2
2015 2016 Classroom Building, Library/Theatre Bldg. AHU Replacement
2015 2016 Classroom Building Exterior Renovations (Planning Phase)
STATE FUNDS
950,000
150,000
Total 2015 2016 Biennium:
1,100,000
Project 3
2017 2018 Classroom Building Exterior Renovations (Const. Phase)
Total 2017 2018 Biennium:
1,100,000
1,100,000
Project 4
2019 2020 Classroom Building, Library/Theatre Bldg. Interior Renovation
Total 2019 2020 Biennium:
1,300,000
1,300,000
Six Year Total
3,500,000
LOCAL FUNDS
OTHER FUNDS
TOTAL PROJECT
Kent State University
Higher Education Six Year Capital Plan 2015 2020
Campus Name Kent State University TUSCARAWAS CAMPUS
(highest
priority
first)
Biennium UNIQUE PROJECT TITLE
Project 1
2015 2016 Founders Hall Expansion and Renovation Phase I
STATE FUNDS
1,500,000
Total 2015 2016 Biennium:
1,500,000
Project 2
Project 3
2017 2018 Founders Hall Expansion and Renovation Phase II
2017 2018 Founder's Hall Roofing Replacement & Exterior Envelope
Total 2017 2018 Biennium:
1,000,000
2,000,000
3,000,000
Project 4
2019 2020 Founders Hall Mechanical System Upgrade
Total 2019 2020 Biennium:
911,738
911,738
Six Year Total
5,411,738
LOCAL FUNDS
OTHER FUNDS
500,000
2,000,000
2,000,000
500,000
1,000,000
TOTAL PROJECT
2,000,000
3,000,000
2,500,000