Montana State University is planning the growth of
both the student body and the physical campus by creating and implementing the Plan. It is clear, from both historical growth patterns and demands by the academic community, that preservation of existing assets, along with additional campus facilities and amenities, are critical elements in the long-term success of the university. The City of Bozeman is also growing at a similar or accelerated rate, Early in the planning process, eight planning principles were established. These principles represent the university’s ideals and commitment to excellence in teaching, research and outreach, and helped develop a plan that will sustain and strengthen MSU’s position in higher education. The Planning Principles represent the administration’s formal commitment and conviction in governing the planning process and development of the campus. The Planning Principles link the planning process and the resulting physical development of the campus to the university’s vision and mission