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, demanding an even more committed effort of collaboration in the realm of campus planning. By working cooperatively with university students, faculty and staff, outside agencies, and campus planning professionals, Montana State University hopes to provide future designers, planners and staff with a comprehensive Long Range Campus Development Plan that is useful as a living document. The Plan is an easy reference tool to be used in project design and planning efforts in addition to long term efforts which focus on land use and expansion of the university.
A campus development plan enables the university to respond intelligently to growth pressures and constructively use these pressures as a positive force in realizing the ultimate potential for the university, both in the academic and physical senses. A useful plan is in harmony with the university’s vision, incorporating lessons learned,
and acting as a motivation for balanced renewal and expansion of the entire campus and its environs. The Plan is not a statistical forecast for student, faculty and staff demographics, but rather a charted course of action for realizing the potential for success given existing and future resources that may present themselves or be captured during the next 10, 25 or 75 years. The Plan
is a dynamic tool which will be revisited every five years
to ensure that it meets the goals of the university and changing market trends.