School of Health Master Plan
Grand Rapids, MI | Completed 2022
Calvin University has transformed its education system from a college to a university model, expanding its programs to students rooted in a Christian faith. Responding to growth in the health care field, it was important to the University to create a unified school for health-related programs and community leadership that embraces undergraduate students and adult learners seeking to continue their education in health care and health administration.
GMB, alongside Calvin, developed a master plan to better understand the physical space requirements needed to ensure high quality educational experiences for School of Health students, as well as possible funding required to implement the plan and attract students over the next five years.
Master Planning
Calvin’s School of Health will extend the University’s work in community partnership throughout West Michigan, like their established community-based nursing partnerships, and will amplify relationships with key healthcare providers in the area. The master plan team held workshops with the Calvin Steering Committee, stakeholders from the University that included program faculty, and student groups. The team conducted several benchmarking tours in the Midwest to glean inspiration on space planning and student experience.
The School of Health campus projects are scheduled to be completed by the 2025/2026 school year to coincide with the University’s 150-year celebration.
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