UC 2010 Initiative The Transformation of the University Center Complex

UC 2010 Initiative

The Transformation of the University Center Complex

The Transformation of the University Center

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UC 2010 Initiative• Master Plan Guidelines to Enhance Campus Life

• Creating a one-of-a-kind experience, that epitomizes Student Life and Student Success at UH • Become the Provider of Choice for Activities, Services and Facilities for the UH community • Foster a Sense of Place by Enhanced Formal and Informal Spaces • Enhance the Food Service Program • Cultivate a Convenient and Centralized Retail Zone • Create a Synergistic Student Organization Center


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UC 2010 InitiativeConcept Survey Results – 5,060 Responses


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>70% Support

for Concept

C.

>26% Would not support D.


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UC 2010 InitiativeConcept Survey Results

• Overall student response was more positive than most might have anticipated given the Economy, hurricane Ike, etc.• Concepts A & B identified “support” at above 60% each; however many of the comments identified a major concern as these (particularly Concept A) were “throwing good $$$ after bad”.• Concept D (the new University Center) had ”support” at 55%, but also came in with the highest negative percentage (26%). Concept D also received the largest number of negative concerns ranging from the loss of parking for students, convenient parking during nights and weekends close to the UC for events and programs, and the sense that the ending fee was just too high.• Over 70% of UH students indicated very likely or somewhat likely support for Concept C (The UC Transformation Project). Breadth of support across most demographic student groups, as comments seem to suggest this Concept was a good compromise of the options. Concept C also had the lowest percentage (12.24%) of students in the category that said “I would not support this concept”.


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UC 2010 InitiativeOther University Centers/Student Unions


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UC 2010 InitiativeOther University Centers/Student Unions


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UC 2010 InitiativeProposed Floor Plans – UCU and Ground


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UC 2010 InitiativeProposed Floor Plans – UC First Floor


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UC 2010 InitiativeProposed Floor Plans – UC Second Floor


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UC 2010 InitiativeConcept Renderings – UC Arbor


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UC 2010 InitiativeConcept Renderings – UC Food Court


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UC 2010 InitiativeConcept Renderings – New Lounge Spaces


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UC 2010 InitiativeConcept Renderings – Student Organization Center


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UC 2010 InitiativeConcept Renderings – Centralized Retail Corridor


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UC 2010 InitiativeConcept Renderings – UC North Patio


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UC 2010 InitiativeConcept Renderings – UC Southwest Entrance

UC 2010 InitiativeIf the UC Referendum is Approved**


Nov. 18-19, 2008 Student Referendum for Project and Increase in UC Fee February 2009 Presentation to the UH Board of RegentsFeb./Mar./April 2009 Testimony to the Texas Legislature (Bill to Increase UC Fee)June 2009 Consideration and Approval from UH Board of Regents Consideration and Approval from the Texas Coordinating

Board of Higher EducationFall 2009 Advertise for Professional Design TeamJanuary 2010 Select Professional Architecture and Design Team Mar. 2010–June 2010 Program Confirmation and Concept DesignMar. 2010 Advertise for Construction TeamJune 2010 Select Construction TeamJuly 2010–Feb. 2011 Design Documents Consideration and Approval from UH Board of RegentsMay 2011 Phase 1 Construction – 12 monthsMay 2012 Phase 2 Construction – 12 monthsMay 2013 Phase 3 Construction – 10 monthsMarch 2014 Substantial Completion

**These dates are based on receiving approvals from the UH Board of Regents, the State of Texas Legislature and the THECB.


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UC 2010 InitiativeWhat our peers pay for their University Center/Student Union

University of Missouri-Kansas City $237.24 (Fall 2010 Fee) California State University – Northridge $145.00Louisiana State University $140.00 (Fall 2009 Fee)University of Maryland $139.02 (Fall 2009 Fee)University of Missouri – St. Louis $130.56 University of Texas at San Antonio $120.00 (Fall 2009 Fee) University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee $106.30 Texas A&M College Station $100.00Texas Tech University $98.00 University of Illinois-Chicago $87.78 Stephen F. Austin State University $85.00 University of Georgia $68.00 University of Massachusetts–Boston $65.00 University of Memphis $62.00 Sam Houston State University $60.00 Texas State University-San Marcos $60.00 University of Missouri $59.65 (Fall 2009 Fee)University of North Texas $47.00 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi $45.00University of South Florida $42.50 Wayne State University $42.00 University of Texas at Arlington $39.00 University of Arkansas – Fayetteville $37.68 Georgia State University $36.00University of Houston $35.00 University of Alabama-Birmingham $25.00


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UC 2010 InitiativeWhat our peers pay for their

University Center/Student Union in the Region

Louisiana State University $140.00 (Fall 2009 Fee)University of Texas at San Antonio $120.00 (Fall 2009 Fee) Texas A&M College Station $100.00Texas Tech University $98.00 Stephen F. Austin State University $85.00 Sam Houston State University $60.00 Texas State University-San Marcos $60.00 University of North Texas $47.00 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi $45.00University of Texas at Arlington $39.00 University of Houston $35.00


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The Transformed University CenterEnhanced dining options with shorter, faster and more efficient lines

New study areas and relaxing lounges Safe and secure 24-hour zonesCentralized conference center

New student organization center – the new home of student involvement at UH One-stop-shop retail corridor

Enhanced shaded outdoor lounge spaces New outdoor amphitheatre

Improved natural light and a new building skin The most updated technology

A more eco-friendly University CenterA point of pride for the Cougar Nation


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UC 2010 InitiativeUniversity Center Transformation Fee Implications

Semester / Year of UC Fee Increase

Fee Increase Increment

Total UC Fee for Semester

Fall 2008 – Current UC Fee $0 $35

Fall 2009 $0 $35

Fall 2010 $25 $60

Fall 2011 $25 $85

Fall 2012 $25 $110

Fall 2013 $25 $135

Fall 2014 $25 $160

First UC Fee

Increase

not for 2 years.

Total UC Fee

Increase takes place

in 6 years.


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UC 2010 Initiative

Depends on You!!

Vote Yes on the UC Student Referendum

November 18 & 19

Mission Statement

The student driven UC 2010 Initiative serves the ever-changing needs of the University of Houston student body. Pursuing the mission of enriching campus life and enhancing student success, the UC 2010 Initiative will transform the University Center into a 21st Century facility of first class quality – one worthy of the pride of the Cougar Nation.For more Information and FAQs:

www.uh.edu/uc2010Invest in Our Future and the Future of the Cougar Nation:

November 18 and 19


UC 2010 Initiative