Facility Enhancements

Building a university for the next century

As UCA’s enrollment has reached new levels, many of the facilities that have served as learning spaces for decades have become insufficient for tomorrow’s generation.

Some of UCA’s aging facilities need to be expanded to accommodate more students, while others simply need renovations so we can compete with other universities and keep pace with changing technologies.

Our vision for UCA’s second century is a beautiful campus with up-to-date academic and athletic facilities that will enable us to meet students’ needs.

New Academic Facilities

Students desiring to enroll in some of the most critical fields of study are limited not by their academic potential, but by space.

As UCA looks to expand programs and increase enrollment, new academic facilities for several areas of study including education, health sciences and business, will play a key role in our future success.

A new home for the College of Education will be necessary as we return to our roots of teacher education. Our vision is that this new facility will ensure UCA remains a state leader in teacher preparation at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, while helping to address the demand for K-12 teachers.

In just over three decades, UCA’s College of Business Administration has more than doubled its undergraduate enrollment and has added three master’s degree programs. With this growth, Burdick Business Administration Center is no longer adequate for accommodating and training the thousands of students each year who apply for enrollment in the college. 

Another area of study that has seen tremendous growth at UCA is the health sciences. As the national population ages, trained personnel in all areas of health sciences will become increasingly important. UCA has reached maximum capacity in the facilities that house many of these programs of study including nursing and occupational therapy. These programs produce graduates who can make a strong impact on the future of the state and nation. Without new facilities, these programs will be in jeopardy due to a lack of square footage.

Our vision is to provide the best academic facilities to meet the needs of our students and faculty. These and many other needs will be addressed in the coming years as we build a campus that will foster another century of growth and success.

Athletic Facility Upgrades

Whether a student is competing on the playing field or cheering on classmates from the stands, athletics is a key part of a university environment. As UCA continues to build its athletic programs, facility upgrades have become a necessity.

For decades, UCA’s athletic facilities have been spread across campus. In the next century, the university seeks to relocate several sports such as baseball, track and field, men’s soccer and tennis in an effort to unify UCA athletics. Relocating these athletic facilities will also create an opportunity for upgrades, without which, future growth and expansion opportunities will be limited.

Our vision for UCA’s second century is to provide proper facilities for our student athletes and to give Bear fans an unforgettable college sports experience.

Campus Enhancements

Campus aesthetics are often as important as the quality of the professors and academic programs. For many potential students, their impression of the university comes from their first visit to campus.

In UCA’s second century, our vision is to make enhancements to university facilities and grounds to maintain the functionality and beauty of the campus.

As new programs occupy old buildings, upgrades, expansions and renovations are necessary. Our priority in the new century will include enhancements to facilities embedded in the hearts of many, such as Main Hall, McCastlain Hall – better known as the Commons – and Buffalo Alumni Hall. Upgrades will allow new technologies to be integrated with aging facilities, while expansions and renovations will allow spaces to be added and redesigned for optimal use.

Landscaping and signage will make the university inviting to new students, while commemorative markers will serve as historical reminders for alumni and friends. Campus lighting will serve as a decorative enhancement, while providing added safety and security to students who are on campus after hours.