EMU's current legislative priorities:
Mark Jefferson Revitalization

Mark Jefferson Facts: Opened in 1969 Regional leader in science education No major renovations since 1969 Board and JCOS approval received for $100 million renovation and expansion project Revitalization funded entirely by EMU students View video footage of the Mark Jefferson revitalization project press conference

Currently, the Mark Jefferson building houses the primary facilities for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).  Built in 1969, the five story, 180,802 square-foot building has deficiencies that include aging mechanical and electrical system conditions. The building also lacks the technology and specialized academic spaces that are essential for today’s student academic experience.

Future projected space requirements necessitate that the university also construct 151,000 square feet of new space.  The additional science square footage would physically connect the existing Mark Jefferson and Strong science buildings.  The new complex facility will provide multi-disciplinary research and teaching laboratories for all science disciplines.  The Mark Jefferson Science Complex will serve as a landmark for the University.

The estimated cost of the entire project is $100 million.  The project will be primarily funded through the sale of bonds.  The majority of the repayment of the bonds will be funded from the 4% tuition and fee increase approved by the EMU Board of Trustees in fall 2005.

The state's Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee (JCOS) approved EMU's expenditure plan in April of 2007.

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