 Under the direction of Hitt, UCF raised admissions standards, increased research funding, built new facilities, and established notable partnerships with major research institutions.Hitt's efforts have resulted in not only an increase in the university's academic profile, but also more than $1 billion in new construction, including Spectrum Stadium, the CFE Arena, and new on-campus housing.Hitt was instrumental in the development of the UCF College of Medicine at Lake Nona, and the formation of the Burnett Honors College, and the College of Graduate Studies.