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UDC Operating Remotely on Thursday, Jan. 29

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Thursday, Jan. 29. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations. 

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI).  The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form

For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission. 

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Campus Master Plans

Campus Master Plans

The District of Columbia requires all universities to submit a campus master plan at least every ten years to the District’s Zoning Commission for approval. The District regulates campus master plans to ensure that educational campuses are: 1) well-planned and designed; 2) have long-term facilities plans; 3) minimize negative impacts that universities may have on surrounding residential neighborhoods; and 4) have planning processes that are consistent and transparent.

As a key part of the master plan process, the University obtains input and feedback from internal and external stakeholders so that a range of perspectives will be reflected in the development of the master plans for these campuses. In addition to conducting meetings with students, faculty, and staff, the university holds meetings open to the community.

Van Ness Campus Master Plan

The University of the District of Columbia (the “University”)’s Van Ness Campus master plan was initially approved in 2011. The current master plan (“2020 Van Ness Campus Master Plan”) will expire on December 31, 2029. The 2020 Van Ness Campus Master Plan serves as the central comprehensive planning document for the Van Ness Campus. It sets forth the institution’s vision and sets parameters, policies, and directions for the physical development of the campus over the next decade.

Documents

2020 – 2030 Van Ness Campus Master Plan
2020 – 2030 Van Ness Campus Master Plan Exhibits 1
2020 – 2030 Van Ness Campus Master Plan Exhibits 2
2020 – 2030 Van Ness Campus Master Plan Exhibits 3
UDC Van Ness Campus Plan 2020-2030 Fact Sheet
2/9/2023 Van Ness Campus Master Plan Modification

Lamond-Riggs (formerly Bertie Backus) Campus Master Plan

In 2022, the University embarked on an extensive process of creating a new campus master plan for the Bertie Backus Campus. In April 2023, the campus was renamed the Lamond-Riggs Campus. The Lamond-Riggs Campus Master Plan is effective as of April 12, 2024. The plan serves as the central comprehensive planning document for the Lamond-Riggs Campus. It also sets forth the institution’s vision and set parameters, policies, and directions for the physical development of the campus until 2034.

Documents

Lamond-Riggs Campus Master Plan
2023 – 2033 Lamond-Riggs Campus Master Plan (draft)
2023 – 2033 Lamond-Riggs Campus Master Plan Exhibits1 (draft)
2023 – 2033 Lamond-Riggs Campus Master Plan Exhibits2 (draft)
2023 – 2033 Lamond-Riggs Campus Master Plan Exhibits3 (draft)
2023 – 2033 Lamond-Riggs Campus Master Plan Exhibits4 (draft)
UDC Lamond-Riggs Campus Master Plan Fact Sheet

Staff

David Franklin, Chief Operating Officer
david.franklin@udc.edu

Avis Russell, General Counsel
avis.russell@udc.edu

Javier Dussan, Vice President, Facilities & Real Estate Management
javier.dussan@udc.edu

Erica Wright, Assistant General Counsel
erica.wright1@udc.edu

Juanita Gray, Director, Community Engagement
juanita.gray@udc.edu

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