PHYSICAL RESOURCES

          A well-developed and maintained physical plant is necessary to
     support the overall mission of the University, as well as the specific
     missions and needs of individual departments and programs.  The Space
     Allocation Advisory Committee meets regularly to ensure that the
     University's physical resources are developed in accordance with the
     mission and goals of the University, particularly the priorities outlined in
     Part I of the Strategic Plan.  Facility projects are funded through local
     funds, bond receipts, and State of Ohio capital appropriations.  Major
     projects require the Ohio Board of Regents' approval and are typically
     reviewed on a biennial cycle.  
     
          In addition to ongoing projects to maintain and adapt existing
     physical plant facilities, the following are examples of major projects
     planned for implementation during the next three to five years:
     
                   LCI/Materials Science Building.  A new building
                         of 77,750 gross square feet to house a Materials
                         Science instructional program, the Glenn H. Brown
                         Liquid Crystal Institute, and associated research
                         centers.
     
                   Fiber Optics Network.  A comprehensive data and
                         communication networking plan linking all
                         locations on the Kent Campus.
     
                   Moulton Hall Renovation Project.  The
                         complete rehabilitation of Moulton Hall for the
                         establishment of a first-class center for instructional
                         technology and distance learning.  It will be
                         designed expressly to showcase state-of-the-art
                         educational technology in use and will be supported
                         by an integrated, comprehensive cabling system
                         which enables voice, video, and data
                         communication within the building and among the
                         building and remote locations.  The renovated
                         building will also house the offices of University
                         Development and the Kent State University
                         Foundation, Inc.
     
                   Parking Facilities.  Factors which can help to
                         reduce contention for a limited number of spaces
                         will be carefully examined.
     
                   Infrastructure.  There will be a keen emphasis on
                         the repair, maintenance, and rehabilitation of
                         facilities, roads, tunnels, systems, and larger
                         equipment.
     
                   Stark Science Center.  Currently in the planning
                         phase, Kent State Stark Campus and Stark
                         Technical College will pursue a joint venture in the
                         construction of a shared facility to address the
                         academic needs of Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
                         Geology, and Health Sciences.