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Cynthia Wilder

Owings Mills,MD

Summary

Initially hired as the Facility Planner, I have led capital planning efforts at Morgan State University since the late 1990s involving the preparation of various documentation to support future campus physical/facility needs. Included is the coordination/development of the Ten-Year Facility Master Plan; Architectural Programs to provide the justification and the scope of work for individual projects; preparation of the Annual and Five-Year Capital Budget Request; preparation of capital budget testimony; coordination with University stakeholders; serving as a liaison to State Control agencies to obtain support and funding for capital projects; representing Morgan on various State taskforce related to space planning.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Morgan State University
07.1993 - Current
  • Work closely with MSU leadership to develop long-term physical development strategy for the campus
  • Serve as liaison to State Control Agencies to obtain approval and funding for capital projects.
  • Represent the University on various taskforce relative to space planning
  • Coordinate development of annual and five-year Capital Budget Request resulting in nearly $1 billion in capital funds during my tenure
  • Coordinate development of ten-year Facility Master Plan
  • Support the President at Legislative Capital Budget Hearings

Capital Budget Analyst

Maryland Department Of Budget & Management
10.1986 - 07.1993

Capital Budget Analyst responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to Governor for capital funding for Higher Education and Public Safety Projects. Also reviewed and made recommendations on Legislative Initiatives.

Education

Master of Arts - Public Administration

University of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
05.1988

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
05.1977

Accomplishments

Throughout my tenure, my office has successfully developed and/or coordinated the development of programs yielding nearly $1 billion of
capital funding for construction and/or renovation of facilities to include but not limited to the Center for Built Environment & Infrastructure Studies, Earl Graves School of Business & Management, the Martin D. Jenkins Behavioral & Social Sciences Building, Site improvements, Development of the West Campus connected to the Northwood Commons and the new projects currently in construction or design to include a new Health & Human Services Building and new Science Building. We are embarking on a Master Plan that will guide development over the next ten years and beyond. In addition to campus we are seeking connections to the neighborhood including Lake Clifton (for which we will be developing a Master Plan) that will seek development to serve that community, and Lake Montebello.

Outside Affiliations

  • Member of Society for College & University Planning
  • Board Member of MSBC 5-Star (CDC)
  • Member of Diaconate Ministry, Morning star Baptist Church
  • Member of Trustee Ministry, Morning Star Baptist Church
  • Member of NAACP
  • Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Timeline

Executive Director

Morgan State University
07.1993 - Current

Capital Budget Analyst

Maryland Department Of Budget & Management
10.1986 - 07.1993

Master of Arts - Public Administration

University of Baltimore

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies

University of Maryland - College Park
Cynthia Wilder