The Crafton Hills College Master Plan is designed around the student experience. It not only outlines a framework for growth, but also uses the organizational structure of clusters and transitions to provide a variety of learning environments and establish a recognizable identity for the campus. Academic, administrative, recreational, and social clusters create linkages from old to new buildings. Each of these clusters will have its own identity that reflects the unique culture of each discipline, program, and department. In addition, these clusters are designed to integrate with the naturally buildable site areas and work harmoniously with native vegetation. The Master Plan also establishes the utilities and infrastructure backbone to seamlessly support the campus for the next 20 years.

The main entrance drop-off and Central Quadrangle are reconfigured to become the “heart” of the campus and create a clear visual center to orient first time visitors. Surrounded by building clusters, the Central Quadrangle fosters social gatherings and interaction, and provides a space for graduation. Special attractions, such as art and water features, create a variety of different visual and aesthetic experiences and create a sense of place. The existing concrete structures are celebrated by adding floating glass forms at the base and top to maximize views of the surrounding mountain landscape and provide a more aesthetically pleasing sense of transparency. This new Plan describes the first major additions and improvements to the campus since the College opened its doors in 1972.