Building SUNY

Capital investment in SUNY campus facilities drives our academic mission. It results in direct and indirect jobs, attraction of new industry, and facilitation of cultural, societal, and economic collaboration with communities.

SUNY helps sustain the New York State Construction Industry, providing peace of mind in uncertain times by investing over $8.3 billion in capital construction during the past ten years. This resulted in industry resilience and job growth throughout New York State and created a total of 66,154 construction jobs.

Learning Environments Matter

SUNY campuses account for 40 percent of all State-owned assets, with more than 1,800 academic buildings covering nearly 60 million square feet.

Lecture halls and laboratories built in 1960 are far from what can be considered a modern-day classroom. We know that technology enables high-quality education, and that students perform better when their space encourages interaction. Studies show that living on campus has a positive impact on cognitive growth and intellectual development as a result of academic and social engagement–ultimately leading to greater student retention and success. And of course, SUNY operates in a competitive environment. Attractive and high-quality facilities play an important role in a student’s choice in attending college.

This is why a multi-year capital plan invests in improving the student experience.