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j_cdc_2017a_2016-12-20t09:02:24z9 Hearing Summary

Date: 12/20/2016

Location: LSB B

Final

University of Colorado Denver



COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE


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11:55 AM -- University of Colorado Denver



Dr. Dorothy Horrell, Chancellor, University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver), provided an overview of the campus' FY 2017-18 capital request: Engineering and Physical Sciences Building. Committee members received a packet of information showing CU Denver's capital needs, prepared by university staff (Attachment G). Dr. Horrell discussed the need to maximize the impact of capital funding, and provided background on CU Denver's student body. Dr. Horrell also updated the committee on certain developments pertaining to capital construction on the CU Denver campus. She then provided details on the FY 2017-18 capital request, and discussed potential fund raising for the project. Dr. Horrell returned to discussing capital projects underway on the CU Denver campus, and the university's controlled maintenance needs.



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12:12 PM



Dr. Horrell continued to brief the committee on CU Denver's capital construction needs. Regent Gallegos returned to respond to questions regarding potential student population growth trends in the United States, and the effect stagnant growth may have on capital needs. Dr. Horrell provided input on this issue, and responded to questions regarding the potential for constructing a pedestrian bridge connecting CU Denver and the downtown area.



12:21 PM



The committee recessed.








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