Welcome to Eastern Illinois University's
Campus Master Plan Web Site!
What is a Campus Master Plan?
Planning is important for all large organizations;
universities are not exempt. Campus master planning has existed in the United States
for at least two centuries, beginning with Thomas Jefferson's plan for the University of
Virginia. Ancient examples can be found in Islamic campuses. Master planning
assists in avoiding errors which result from planning individual projects on a piecemeal
basis. Short-term decisions often give little consideration for the ramification of
those decisions. Campus master plans can address an institution's long-term as well
as short-term needs.
Eastern Illinois University has both vision and mission
statements. There are university goals and objectives held by individual
departments, colleges and divisions. Many of the goals and objectives require
changes in campus facilities, buildings, and grounds in order to be achieved. A
campus master plan will assist in coordinating the physical changes that must occur on
campus so the goals can be achieved.
However, a master plan does not mean that unlimited
resources will suddenly become available. A master plan is often used to assist in
dealing with many needs and few resources. Eastern is nationally recognized for its
high value and low cost; a campus master plan will assist the university in remaining a
highly valued, cost effective, quality institution.
Image of the Current EIU Campus Master Plan
Guidelines for Modifying the Campus Master Plan
Ammendment Request Form (Adobe Acrobat File)
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