Capital Budget
Frostburg State University’s capital budget supports the planning, construction, renovation, and renewal of facilities essential to the University’s academic mission. Funded through the State of Maryland, these investments ensure that FSU can provide safe, modern, and effective learning environments for students, faculty, and staff.
Capital Budget Projects
Renovation of the Cordts Physical Education Center
Frostburg State University is grateful for the State’s investment in the renovation of the Cordts Physical Education Center, a transformative project that will modernize one of the campus’s most heavily used facilities.
Constructed in 1977, the building has not undergone a comprehensive renovation since its original construction. Many of its core systems are now beyond their useful life and require significant upgrades.
The project is included in the State’s Capital Improvement Program, with design funding scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2029. As with all major capital projects, the work will be completed in phases over multiple years.
Planned improvements include upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, installation of air conditioning, enhancements to instructional and athletic spaces, and expanded wellness and fitness facilities. These upgrades will support academic programs, student-athlete training, and community engagement while ensuring the long-term viability of the building.
Facilities Renewal and Infrastructure Improvements
FSU continues to address the challenges of an aging campus. Most academic and administrative buildings were constructed between 1960 and 1980, and many underlying systems have reached the end of their useful life.
Recent State funding has allowed the University to begin addressing critical deferred maintenance needs. Projects completed with FY2023 capital funding include:
- Roof replacement at the Pealer Performing Arts Center
- Building envelope repairs at Compton Hall
- HVAC system replacement serving Dunkle Hall and Fine Arts
- Electrical upgrades, including switchgear replacement
- Replacement of campus street lighting along University Drive
These improvements have strengthened building reliability, safety, and energy efficiency across campus.
Despite this progress, FSU continues to face a significant facilities renewal backlog. Continued investment is essential to prevent system failures, reduce emergency repairs, and protect the State’s prior capital investments.
The University is requesting $15 million in additional facilities renewal funding to address the most critical infrastructure needs across campus, including roof replacements, building envelope improvements, HVAC modernization, and system upgrades.
To find more information on Capital Budget projects, please refer to this year's and previous years' testimonies.