STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AT CANTON 2015 CAMPUS STATEMENT

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1 STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AT CANTON 2015 CAMPUS STATEMENT Originally founded in 1906, as the School of Agriculture at St. Lawrence University, SUNY Canton is the first postsecondary, two-year college in New York authorized by the Legislature. In 1987, the University's Board of Trustees authorized the College's present designation as State University of New York College of Technology at Canton. In 1997, SUNY Canton received baccalaureate degree granting approval from the SUNY Board of Trustees and the New York State Governor, beginning a new era of growth for the College. Perfectly suited as a learning environment, the College is comprised of 382 acres located in a semi-rural setting along the Grasse River in St. Lawrence County. The College is comprised of 22 major buildings that fit well into the surrounding landscape. Academic facilities include five classroom buildings, which contain many specialized labs for practice in applied- and technology-based disciplines. Augmenting the academic facilities are five residential buildings in addition to the dining center, campus center, athletic center, and library nestled into the hillside overlooking the Grasse River. During the academic year, total enrollment was Including Summer Session and Winter Term supplementary semesters, the College's total enrollment was This represents a 53% growth from when total enrollment was A number of factors contribute to the College s growth. Students learn from faculty who possess both outstanding academic credentials and sound technical experience. Dedicated to providing varied educational opportunities within the technologies and sciences, SUNY Canton now offers 23 majors leading to Bachelor degrees, 21 associate degrees and 5 one-year professional certificate programs. With the Bachelor's degree programs, students are now staying longer than when the school exclusively offered Associate degrees and former students are returning to earn their four-year degrees. SUNY Canton Online continues to experience dramatic growth as well. SUNY Canton On Line features more than 200 courses online each semester and 10 Bachelor s degrees are available online, allowing students to enroll from anywhere with Internet access. In 2007, the College's athletic teams joined the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), enabling students to compete in their respective sports for four years. Recently the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Management Council announced that SUNY Canton has officially completed its provisional membership process and will become full-time members of NCAA Division III, effective September 1, In the past four years, SUNY Canton has added five new sports to their athletics program offerings. The College sponsors intercollegiate teams in men's and women's soccer; men's and women's cross country; women's volleyball; men's golf; men's and women's ice hockey; men's and women's basketball; men's baseball; women's softball; and men's and women's lacrosse. Recent improvements to facilities include the ongoing renovation of Cook Hall, portions of Chaney Dining Hall, completion of CARC Site & Field Improvements project, replacement of roofs, fascia, soffit, insulating materials and exterior lighting at French Hall and Southworth Library and initial phase of interior rehab in Heritage Hall. Several minor rehab and repair projects are ongoing to address deteriorated interior and exterior conditions as well as mechanical systems for energy efficiency. In 2007, the College completed a Master Plan and in 2012 the College, in cooperation with the State University Construction Fund (SUCF), completed a more comprehensive Facilities Master Plan to further guide growth through the year The College continues to work with the New York State Power Authority (NYPA) to complete an Energy Master Plan. Combined, the findings and recommendations of these documents are utilized as a guide to address / prioritize the College s needs. In coordination with SUCF, the College is moving forward with various projects including replacement of utilities such as fuel storage system, natural gas mains, water mains and site lighting; rehab of stone veneer retaining walls, replacement of building envelope at Dana Hall, Payson Hall and Cooper Service Building, replacement of mechanical systems at Chaney Dining Hall and moderate renovations to space in Wicks Hall to support the academic mission of the Nursing program. In future SUNY capital budget requests, continued renovations of Chaney Dining Hall, Dana Hall and Payson Hall remain among the College s priorities.

2 State University of New York College of Technology at Canton Facility Profile as of Fall 2014 Facility Profile Instructional & Support Residential State Owned Acreage State Owned Buildings State Owned Gross Square Feet (GSF) 733, ,265 1,090,201 State Owned Net Assignable Square Feet (NASF) 407, , ,272 Age of Facilities < 10 Years Years >40 Years Gross Square Feet 334,249 69, ,308 Percentage of GSF 30.7% 6.4% 63.0% Net Assignable Space Distribution by Major Functional Area Instructional Research Student Activities Administration Central Services Residential 25% 0% 22% 6% 9% 37% 100%

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4 Cook Hall Building Stabilization & Restoration ($4.4 Million) College of Technology at Canton

5 State University of New York 2015/2016 Capital Program Plan (In Thousands) Major Ongoing Non-Hospital Projects (Over $1M Construction Cost) State University of New York College of Technology at Canton PROJECTS UNDER DESIGN Anticipated Start of Construction Capital Plan Projects YTD Expend. LTD Expend. Encumbered Amount Rehabilitate Exterior Envelope Dana Hall $2,546 $0 $0 $398 X Rehab Water Distribution System & Related Site Infrastructure $3,743 $0 $0 $0 X Replace Underground Natural Gas and Site Lighting Systems, Campus Wide $4,210 $78 $78 $416 X Design s: $10,499 $78 $78 $815 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Anticipated Completion Date Capital Plan Projects YTD Expend. LTD Expend. Encumbered Amount Replace Windows & Rehab Entrances for Energy Conservation, Various Bldgs. $3,371 $877 $1,488 $1,064 X Rehabilitate Chaney Dining Hall $3,721 $605 $1,795 $131 X CARC Site and Athletic Field Improvements $2,001 $1,448 $2,003 $12 X Construction s: $9,093 $2,929 $5,286 $1,207 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 Data as of July 2015

6 State University of New York /1 Capital Program Plan (In Thousands) Future Planned Projects - Over $1M Construction (not Hospital) State University of New York College of Technology at Canton Capital Plan Projects No projects over $1M Construction Cost at time of report Capital Plan Project s: Funds Available Funds Needed to Complete 2015/ / / / /2020 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Project Phases: A = Acquistion, D = Design, C = Construction, E = Equipment

7 State University of New York Summary of Changes Capital Program Plan (In Thousands) Non-Hospital Project Cross-Reference: Current Year Status vs. Last Year State University of New York College of Technology at Canton Projects Under Design Projects Under Construction Completed Projects Capital Plan Project Incr.Decr. In Estimate Cost Replace Underground Natural Gas and Site Lighting Systems, Campus Wide $2,500 $4,210 $1,710 Phase : $2,500 $4,210 $1,710 Replace Windows & Rehab Entrances for Energy Conservation, Various Bldgs. $2,025 $3,371 $1,346 Rehabilitate Chaney Dining Hall $1,780 $3,721 $1,941 Phase : $3,805 $7,092 $3,287 Cook Hall Building Stabilization & Restoration $4,399 $4,494 $95 Phase : $4,399 $4,494 $95