Specifications include, but are not limited to: Master Plan Requirements: Executive Summary The summary will include key objectives for the master plan and recommended solutions. The institution may want to consider formatting the Executive Summary that could be distributed separately as an information or promotion document. Brief History and Campus Overview Provide a summary of pertinent history, basic and distinctive objectives and other attributes that make the institution unique. Include a synopsis of the Academic Plan and Strategic Plan that will be addressed in the campus master plan. Enrollment Include on-ground FTE and total FTE enrollment for the last 10 years for each campus included in the master plan. Compare existing enrollment to projections from the previous master plan. Provide projections of enrollment by campus, consistent with the timeline of the plan, and as supported by demographics. Five-year or ten-year projections may be considered and will be useful in the development of the annual capital budget. Additional enrollment projections by the college may be helpful as they relate to the development of future projects. Longer-term projections may be provided if desirable. Demographic Analysis Provide demographic information on the institution’s regional context and demographic trends, including the forecasted population growth in the service area, the high school graduation rates, and related data. Consider population density and participation rates. Evaluate job opportunities in the service area and surrounding region and compare these to the programs offered by the institution / campuses.
