State of the art environment for teaching, learning, and research
USNA's array of unique facilities allow the Academy to stay at the forefront of academic excellence and relevance as we develop midshipmen for their future careers.
Goal: design & Maintain cutting edge facilities & Equipment
Support active learning and collaboration across all disciplines
Modernize Nimitz Library facilities, as a resource for all
Create a state of the art Center for Teaching and Learning
Develop flexible learning spaces across the Yard
Thoughtfully combine purpose-built teaching and research facilities with flexible multi-purpose spaces
Construct a state of the art Engineering Design "Tank", aka Innovation Lab, for project-based learning
Replace/repair the Hendrix Oceanography Lab enabling midshipmen and faculty to continue to conduct oceanographic and meteorologic research projects.
Through both new construction and the resulting vacated academic spaces encourage multidisciplinary collaborations
Convert the Hart Room into a multi-use facility dedicated to midshipman study and small group meetings in an open floor plan
Support the physical aspect of midshipman development with state of the art facilities
Seek funding to maintain world-class facilities, exercise equipment and nutritional support:
Complete the renovation of MacDonough Hall
Goal: develop a state of the art computing network
Restart the AcDean Computing Support Branch model with a centralized computing support group
Develop a segregated research computing network that balances flexible access control with security in support of external collaboration
Delegation of decision making and control for hardware and software at the lowest levels
Goal: Maintain shipshape learning spaces consistent with the mission of developing naval officers
Refresh academic buildings, teaching spaces, and technology and bring into good working order, repair, and appearance
Develop and sustain a realistic technology refresh cycle
Achieve the proper upkeep of buildings, classrooms, and common areas