To support JMU’s vision for the next generation of learning and research, the campus will be sustainability-focused and deeply integrated with its community. The campus will become an anchor and hub for cultural, educational, social and economic collaboration that will generate revenue to allow further investment in the university’s mission.
- JMU will build new residential facilities to house approximately 60 percent of students on campus by 2040. Research shows that on-campus living is associated with improved student outcomes, creating a sense of belonging and community, greater retention and graduation rates, and improved overall student well-being.
- JMU will develop and execute a strategic enrollment management plan to intentionally manage growth.
- The university will establish new practices and structures designed to increase community collaboration and maximize facility use.
