While the success of any university relies on its educational offerings, the physical and social environment of a campus is essential in providing a fulfilling student experience. To ensure such an experience, Quincy University maintains the aesthetic and social environment that captures its community. As a result, constant improvements of the communal and physical development of the campus, such as building a new residence hall and preserving the QU chapel, are a priority for the betterment of campus life. In order to provide an environment that attracts and retains successful students, QU strives to consistently foster a vibrant and accessible atmosphere.

Objectives

• Upgrade and maintain campus housing and landscape; construct a new residence facility while promoting and measuring sustainability
• Examine and revise, where necessary, the 1998 Campus Master Plan
• Reinvest in the North Campus as an integral part of the University
• Expand opportunities for student engagement in campus life, including attention to intra- and inter-collegiate athletic programs

Implementation Examples

• Construct new suite-style residential facility
• Develop campus-wide sustainability program
• Repair and preserve St. Francis Solanus Chapel
• Develop plan for improved athletic facilities
• Develop construction and funding outline for expansion of Student Center
• Pursue potential uses for Hawks’ Nest and Student Center with focus on increased student activity and revenue streams