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W E A R E H E R E T O A D V A N C E T H E M O V E M E N T O N T H EC R E A T I O N O F A N E W S T U D E N T C E N T E R .
Introduction
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History of Need
The Norris University Center has fulfilled the studentcenter need since it opened in 1972. Logo represents Old Oak tree near Harris Hall which served as
a university center point.
The conversation to replace or improve Norris hasbeen ongoing since 1995.
The Student Center need has been identified as aneed for the University by several offices and need
assessments. This need was not addressed in the $1.5 Billion
campaign which concluded in 2003.
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The NSC Should Be For All Students
A New Student Center (NSC) should be a destination beyond just on-campus convenience. As a social
center, students would fill the building from dawntill dusk. As a cultural and recreational center,
students would perform in state-of-the-art blackboxtheaters in front of their friends. As a learningcenter, students would find access to the vital
resources that give direction to their college career. ANSC should be the catalyst for all students in
unifying the Northwestern Experience.
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Students Support the NSC Initiative
13%
33%
28%26%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Other Moderate
Priority
High Priority Very High
Priority
Q: How high a priority should NU place on renovating/expanding/replacing Norris?
Source: University Center Needs Assessment Conducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
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It is time to address this unmet need atNorthwestern University.
Current Status: In the proposal phase.
Goal: Receive an affirmative response from theadministration that the New Student Center need
will be addressed in the next Capital Campaign. Complete by Spring 2010
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T H E C U R R E N T N O R R I S U N I V E R S I T Y C E N T E R D O E S N O T M E E T S T U D E N T N E E D S .
The Norris Shortcomings
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Norris does not meet the Student Need
Brailsford & Dunlavey, a facility planning and programmanagement firm, was tasked in 2005 to assess how theNorris University Center was addressing campus demandto: Interact socially Grow culturally Relax recreationally Learn experientially
According to B&D, Norris role as the campus common ground is limited by its outdated
design, inadequate facilities and limited service mix.
Students dont go to Norris to hang out. Norris lacks space for the high demand of student group needs.
Source: University Center Needs Assessment Conducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
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Norris Location and Facilities do not attract high traffic.
As of 2005, daily traffic declined for 10 years.
The majority of visitors visit Norris for less than an hour.
Norris's location is cited as an "inconvenience" that impacts daily usage.
The inevitable loss of Shanley Pavilion will lead to a supply shock of
theater space for theater groups.
Relevant student services such as University Career Services, the AdvisingCenter or the Study Abroad Office should be in the same facility.
Source: University Center Needs Assessment Conducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
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A N S C W O U L D H A V E A H E A V I E R S T U D E N T
F O C U S A N D F U R T H E R E N A B L E S T U D E N TG R O U P S .
Market Analysis
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What Students Want
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Students want more student space in their NSC
4434
2821
2018
1715
1414
1310
9
77
54
0 10 20 30 40 50
Coffee house
Sports bar/bar/pub (serving alcohol)
Quick-serve food items
Group study spaces
Individual study spaces
Lounge/Informal study spaces
Outdoor social space/amphitheater
Passive recreation space
Table service restaurant
Retail space (Non-Food)
Large theater/performance space/venue
Meeting rooms for studentsBlackbox theatre space
Other programs and services
Sportsbar/bar/pub (non alcoholic)
Large social event space/ballroom
Office space/meeting space for student organizations
% of Response Population
What are the three most important spaces toinclude in an improved Norris?
There is a large desireto add spaces thatappeal to all studentsand foster socialopportunities.
We believe that whilesome improvementsare not valued highhere, they are still vitalto a New StudentCenter Proposal. Thatincludes Blackbox theater Ballroom Student Organization
space
Source: University Center Needs Assessment Conducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
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Students not in student groups frequent Norris less
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
%ofRespo
ndents
Norris Usage by StudentInvolvement
None
One totwo
Three ormore
This graph emphasizesthe point that morefeatures that appeal to allstudents are needed.
As of now, most Norrisvisitors are thoseinvolved in studentorganizations.
A New Student Centercan do a better job ofattracting all students atNorthwestern.
Source: University Center Needs AssessmentConducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
Number ofStudentGroups
involved in:
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Students want a more social NSC
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Location is not convenient
Friends do not visit Norris Center
Lack of comfortable places to relax
Not aware of programs & activities offered
Cost of services & activities are too expensive
Lack of variety & quality of services
Appearance/atmosphere of building
Lack of variety & quality of activities
Other
Lack of convenient parking
Building is too crowded
Hours of operation are too limited
Quality of technology is unsatisfactory
Lack of convenient public transportation
Restrictive rules
Building is unsafe
% of total response population
Question: If you do not currently visit Norris5+ times per week please indicate why:
Students currently donot go to Norris becauseit is not social enough.
The location is notconvenient
Their friends are notthere
There is no space torelax.
Source: University Center Needs Assessment Conducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
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What peer institutions are doing
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Quick Facts:
Completed in 2007
116,000 Sq. Feet
Provides 522underground parking
spaces
Centralized StudentServices (ex. CareerServices, Greek LifeCenter, etc.)
Graduate Center onthird floor
Washington University at St. Louis
Danforth University Center
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Quick Facts:
Opened in September2000
185,000 Sq. Feet
Features a shipping and
packing agency
Film and PerformanceTheater (w/ DressingRoom and storage)
Tech Help Centerlocated in campuscenter
Princeton University
Frist Campus Center
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Quick Facts:
Renovated andexpanded in 1994
Late-night diningoption open until at
least 1am seven days aweek; Open until 3amseven days a week
Features a campus pub
Dartmouth College
Collis Center
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Some of our competitors have more meetingrooms per average student group size.
0
5
10
15
20
2530
35
40
45
0 50 100 150
#ofMeetingR
ooms
Average # of students per
organization
Meeting Rooms per AverageStudent Group Size
The line through the originindicates if competitor schoolshave more or less meeting roomsper average student group size.
From this graph, Duke,Princeton, Illinois, Wisconsin
and Michigan have more MeetingRooms per average student groupsize.
Northwestern is in the middle ofits competitive set for thisindicator.
In addition, given the lack ofavailability of Norris space in theshort run, there is a shortage ofevent space on campus forstudent groups.
Penn State
Michigan
U Penn
Columbia
Cornell
Illinois
Wisconsin
Stanford
DukeNorthwestern
Princeton
Source: University Center Needs AssessmentConducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
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Northwestern has a smaller ballroom than itscompetitors.
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10000
NASF
Northwestern has asmaller ballroom (TheLouis Room) that itscompetitors.
During large scaleevents, our sense ofcommunity is limited bythe small portion of
students that can fit intothis space.
Source: University Center Needs AssessmentConducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
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W E E N V I S I O N A N E W S T U D E N T C E N T E R T H A T
B E C O M E S T H E T R U E C E N T E R O F C A M P U S A N DE N H A N C E S A L L A S P E C T S O F T H E S T U D E N T
E X P E R I E N C E .
The NSC Vision
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Northwestern has 4 options to meet the StudentCenter Need
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
Norris
Center
Renovation(no added
space)
Jacobs
Center
Renovation(estimate)
Norris
Center
Renovation(addedspace)
New
Student
Center
Cost(millions)
Options
Total Cost
Fundraising Target
Part of the cost
could be paidthrough a
Student Fee
Note: these are 2005 dollars estimated by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
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Norris Center Renovation (No added space)
Strengths Lake Michigan views Reconfigure space to
improve space allocation. Improve inner aesthetics to
attract more students Improve front entry to be
more appealing to students(costly)
Updated building systemsand bring building up to code
Weaknesses No added space means a
smaller benefit to students Norris is not in the center of
NU Services need to be relocated
for renovation Bringing the building up to
code/preparing to renovatecould cost millions by itself
A large portion of cost wouldbe dedicated to aesthetic
improvements which arenecessary for a studentcenter, but not necessarilyother services
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Jacobs Center Renovation
Strengths Centralized location on Sheridan Road More accessible to off-campus
community.
Moving into existing building ischeaper than starting from scratch.
Has an atrium already in place whichcould serve as a food court for the newstudent center
Right next to Deering Meadow, whichcould be used for most student/community-centric events
CTA, Intercampus, Athletic, and othercampus shuttles already stop there, soit would be easy transportation in the
winter.
Large size would fulfill student needs Opens up Norris for other uses.
Weaknesses Currently not built to be a "true
student center. This leads to a lessefficient use of funds when renovatingthe building to become a studentcenter.
Bringing the building up to code/preparing to renovate could cost
millions by itself Not "exactly" between North and South
Campus relative to where students live,but close
Other NU constituencies will want tofight for this space.
Need to figure out when Kellogg willactually have enough money to moveover by SPAC
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Norris Center Renovation (Added space)
Strengths Added space addresses space
needs for students andstudent groups
Reconfigure space toimprove space allocation
Improve inner aesthetics toattract more students
Lake Michigan views Opportunity to incorporate
vital student services into
student center for morevisibility
Updated Building systems
Weaknesses Services may need to be
relocated during renovation
Norris is not in the center ofNU
A large portion of cost wouldbe dedicated to aestheticimprovements which arenecessary for a studentcenter, but not necessarilyother services.
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New Student Center (New Building at GarrettParking Lot)
Strengths Centralized location on
Sheridan respective to wherestudents live
More accessible for the off-campus community
Will give NU an opportunityto design a student centerfrom scratch
Could allow other resourcesto move into the Jacobs
Center and Norris This option provides the
greatest benefit to students
Weaknesses Would have to move the
parking lot to anotherlocation or underground
Most expensive option
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Student Center Concepts
1. The Northwestern Community Center2. Student Life Center3. The NU Downtown4. The Welcome Center5. The Conference & Event Center6. Renovate Norris Center without expansion
Source: University Center Needs Assessment Conducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
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1: The Northwestern Community Center
Norris becomes the true campuscommunity center creating cross-college interaction by providingsomething for everyone underone roof.
Expanded lounges with lake/lagoon views
Re-configured & enhanced foodvenues
House all vital student servicesunder one roof such as: Academic Advising Study Abroad
Fellowships International Center
Smart Meeting Rooms
Norris(no
space)
Jacobs Norris(added
space)
NewStudent
Center
Loungeswith Lakeview
EnhancedFoodVenues
CareerServicesin space
Cross-collegeoffices
SmartMeetingRooms
Source: University Center Needs AssessmentConducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
Note: Green boxes indicate the option can fulfill the specific need.
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2: Student Life Center
Redefine the Norris Center as thetrue student center life atNorthwestern.
Provide key services and programsthat promote student life.
In concept, improvements wouldinclude: More Student Organization office &
resource space. Career Services offices brought into
Norris. Open lounges & group study. More and "smarter" meetings rooms. Additional Space
Coffeehouse/dance club/performancevenue
Student Media re-located tounderground.
Two blackbox theaters plus Acapellarehearsal space.
NU Student Life Hall of Fame
Norris(no
space)
Jacobs Norris(added
space)
NewStudent
Center
Additional
StudentOrg Space
CareerServicesin space
Open
Loungesand group
study
Additional
space
Hall of
Fame
Source: University Center Needs AssessmentConducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
Note: Green boxes indicate the option can fulfill the specific need.
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3: The NU Downtown
Make Norris the true destination for thenight out for all NU community members.
Focus on providing facilities, services,programs and retail space that would attractevening and late night hours traffic.
In this concept, the Norris Center programwould include: Cafe/pub (w/ alcohol) & outdoor seating patio
with lake view
Scott Grill re-creation Improved Retail
Street-front bookstore for window-shopping/browsing
Additional retail with perhaps a grocery store An area to have a weekly farmer's market
Two blackbox theatres adjacent to more foodoptions
Coffeehouse/dance club/performance venue McCormick used for regular movie schedule. East Lawn used as an ice rink during the winter.
Norris(no
space)
Jacobs Norris(added
space)
NewStudent
Center
Improveddiningservices
Improved
Retail
Blackboxtheaters
Coffee-house
McCorm-ick MovieTheater
Ice Rink
Source: University Center Needs AssessmentConducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
Note: Green boxes indicate the option can fulfill the specific need.
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4: The Welcome Center
Make Norris a welcome center for the campus andvisitors.
In this concept, Norris would include elements thatwould make it the "can't miss" stop for visitors tocampus.
This concept might include: Expanded lounges with lake/lagoon views Enhanced food venues
Food court re-configured to "Scott Hall Grill" concept Create floor level space for cafe/pub with outdoor
seating patio to further celebrate the lake view Coffeehouse with performance space, games, & TVs
Integrate Campus Services into Student Center Career Services Office relocate to Norris Alumni Relations/Association office relocate to Norris
Further enhance Arts Campus with: Blackbox theatres Coffeehouse/performance venue
Address space needs Large Ballroom Additional meeting rooms
Transform welcome desk into a "Welcome/ConciergeCenter" for campus guest services
- Opens lobby for Lakeview
Norris(no
space)
Jacobs Norris(added
space)
NewStudent
Center
ExpandedLounges
Improved
FoodVenues
CampusServicesin space
EnhanceArtsCampus
Addressspaceneeds
Welcomedesk
Source: University Center Needs AssessmentConducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005 Note: Green boxes indicate the option can fulfill the specific need.
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5: The Conference and Event Center
This is a two building concept. First, the Norris Center be retrofitted into a true
Conference and Events Center. Second, NU constructs a true "student activity
center" in a more central location, either by buildinga new facility or by backfilling a suitable existingfacility.
The new Student Activity Center would house:
Additional Space Needs More Student Organization office & resources Open lounges & group study rooms Two Blackbox theatres Small conference rooms and 1-2 small multipurpose
Enhanced Food Service A coffeehouse/dance club/performance venue Lisa type retail food service Cafe/pub (w/alcohol) & outdoor seating patio for
conference attendees and arts campus audiences
The existing Norris Center would then include:
Additional Space Needs Larger ballroom/multipurpose space
More & "smarter" meeting rooms Expanded business center (FedEx/Kinko's) Additional space for enhanced catering.
Cafe/pub (w/alcohol) & outdoor seating patio forconference attendees and arts campus audiences
Norris(no
space)
Jacobs Norris(added
space)
NewStudent
Center
New:Addition-al Space
needs
NA NA
New:EnhancedFood
Service
NA NA
Norris:Addition-al Space
Needs
NA NA
Norris:Care/Pub
NA NA
Source: University Center Needs AssessmentConducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
Note: Green boxes indicate the option can fulfill the specific need.
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6: Renovate Norris without Expansion
If funding was not available for expanding the building'sfootprint, then any of the five concepts above could bemodified to fit within the existing 160,000 sq ft building.
Typically, large student union renovation only projectsare problematic because of the need to relocate manycritical building services and personnel duringconstruction as well as the fact that to bring olderfacilities up to code would require significant funds
before any programmatic and "visible" improvementswere addressed.
In a few student union projects B&D has worked on, thecost to upgrade the building's systems and infrastructureonly was approaching $10 million.
Source: University Center Needs Assessment Conducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
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6: Renovate Norris without Expansion
If a renovation only concept was developed, it shouldinclude:
A small box theater on the lower level of the building.
Renovating the ground floor to incorporate more late night/event space for evening activity.
Move the games center and outdoor recreation from the lowerlevel to help improve its visibility.
Renovating and expand the student organization offices. Providing a plaza in front of the west entrance.
Source: University Center Needs Assessment Conducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
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6: Renovate Norris without Expansion
This approach would leave many important opportunities andexisting shortcomings unaddressed. Demand for independent student theatrical and musical production and
rehearsal space. Even if a small box theater and rehearsal space could be created on the lower
level, the volume of activity - especially when the inevitable loss of ShanleyPavilion occurs - will quickly overwhelm a single space.
No significant increase in retail food capacity will trigger a slow, butcostly decline in traffic as students, faculty and staff stop making theeffort to come to Norris as the overcrowded conditions and challengingserving conditions outweigh menu preference.
Losing benefits and efficiencies that could be created by the relocation ofthe Career Center and Alumni Relations/Association offices to the Norris
Center are relatively clear.While synergy that might be achieved as a result of such a co-location is
difficult to forecast, it could produce nothing but positive results for thedevelopment of campus community and spirit.
Source: University Center Needs Assessment Conducted by Brailsford & Dunlavey in 2005
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Cost Benefit Analysis
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
NorrisCenter
Renovation(no
addedspace)
JacobsCenter
Renovation
(estimate)
NorrisCenter
Renovation
(addedspace
)
NewStuden
t
Center
Cost(millions)
Total Cost
Benefit
From the strength and weaknessanalysis above we believe: Renovating Norris without
additional space has benefits lessthan the cost to renovate thefacility.
Renovating the Jacobs Centerwould have large benefits given itsflexibility to meet the variousstudent demands.
Renovating Norris and addingspace has large benefits but stilllimited by its location.
Building a New Student Centerhas the greatest benefits to the
student body because it can becustomized to fit all of the studentneeds.
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I N C O R P O R A T I N G E X I S T I N G V I S I O N S A N D
A S S E S S M E N T S F O R A N O P T I M A L N S CS O L U T I O N
Looking forward
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Advisory Committee on University SpacePlanning Report (2004)
Our NSC plan follows this
reports strategy of maximizing
space allocation on campus.
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NU Plan ASG Plan
Community Our campuses are living and
learning communities withvarious centers of activity.
Campus planning shouldenhance these centers whilecreating spaces thatencourage interaction among
students and faculty in theirmany intellectual endeavors. Create welcoming spaces for
people to congregate andinteract.
Community The NSC would create a large
center of activity.
A NSC will increaseinteraction amongst studentsand faculty because it will
become a true center for thecommunity.
The NSC will be welcoming toall students.
University Space Planning Report (2004)
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NU Plan ASG Plan
Location Create pedestrian corridors that make the
lakefront easily accessible.
Northwestern's Evanston campus shouldbecome pedestrian-oriented by reducingthe density of parking in the centralcampus
Space Allocation Prioritization When conflicts arise, as they inevitably
will, there must be a process for resolvingcompeting interests and addressingopportunities or constraints that mayarise.
Part of this involves crafting principlesthat enjoy wide acceptance from thecommunity.
Location
The NSC can be built along a corridor toincrease traffic to the lakefront.
The proposed NSC location is in theGarret Parking Lot. Parking would moveunderground or off campus as proposed
by this plan.
Space Allocation Prioritization
Our plan is congruent with manyprinciples as developed by various plans.Therefore, we believe this space to havepriority over many other interests for ourproposed locations.
University Space Planning Report (2004)
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NU Plan ASG Plan
Location Improvements: Calls for bridging the divide
between north and south campusprecincts by providing social andcollaborative spaces at the centerof campus
Create new campus gateways andstrengthen Northwesternsidentity along Sheridan Road.
Relocating Lunt Hall to a sitefurther south along the historiccrescent would permitdevelopment opportunities forthe area north of the JacobsCenter.
Location Improvements A NSC in the middle of NU on
Sheridan Road would providesocial and collaborative spacewhich would create an attractionpoint in the middle of campus.
A NSC on Sheridan Road wouldcreate a strong student centricimpression among passersby.
This space adjustment could be afuture site of the NSC which ismore deserving of the centrallocation.
Campus Framework Plan (2008-2009)
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NU Plan ASG Plan
District Development Given its relationship to Sheridan Road,
the pond and Lake Michigan, the centraldistrict has the potential to be, withprudent planning, a more powerful nexusof campus life than it is today.
The significance of the central district,therefore, is its geographic centrality, itsestablished iconic features, and itscapacity to be developed asNorthwesterns great civic square.
Parking The framework plan proposes a new
underground parking garage located northof the Jacobs Center.
District Development A NSC would be the large attraction point
needed to create a strong nexus in themiddle of campus.
A NSC should be integrated into thecentral district to provide a social andcollaborative space for students in thisarea.
The Central District would be placed inthis area.
Campus Framework Plan (2008-2009)
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The Southeast Campus Master Plan
The plan envisions a Main Street in thesoutheast of campus. Our recommendations
follow this vision to welcome the outside
community onto campus.
Source: 2004 Southeast Campus Master Plan
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T H E N E E D T O C R E A T E A T R U E N E X U S I N T H E
C E N T E R O F C A M P U S I S T O O L O U D T OI G N O R E . W E R E C O M M E N D T H E C R E A T I O N O F
A N S C I N A C E N T R A L L O C A T I O N T H A T I SD E S I G N E D F O R E V E R Y S T U D E N T S N E E D S .
Our Recommendations
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We Have Two Different Solutions
The All-in-One Solution
This would be the ideal New StudentCenter configuration for Northwestern.
The Two Building Solution
In the event that funding eliminates theabove solution from consideration, werecommend this approach.
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The All-in-One Solution
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The All-in-One Solution
Our first preference is a central facility on campusthat facilitates food services, student organizationspace, general entertainment space and studentservices.
A one stop shop will revolutionize how studentsinteract with each other and the university.
The NSC should be placed in a central location tocreate a nexus in the center of campus.
This building would house all student-based featuresin Norris and more.
Norris would be left for use by the University.
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Summary of All-in-One Student Center Features
Food
Food Court with large seating areas.Grocery Store (larger than C-store)Sports Bar/Pub/Scott Grill recreationCaf/Coffeehouse with dedicated performance
space
General Entertainment
Movie TheaterBowling AlleyGame Room/Entertainment CenterStudy LoungesStudent Groups
Blackbox TheatresStudent Organization OfficesMeeting RoomsLarger Ballroom(s)Daily NU/NBNWNUR
Student Services
Post Office/Retail Copy CenterBankCareer ServicesVisitors CenterStudent Affairs Administration
Wildcard OfficeCSI OfficesAlumni ServicesMSA OfficesStudy AbroadOffice of Fellowships & Undergraduate researchAcademic AdvisingBookstoreGraduate Center
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The Two Building Solution
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The Two Building Solution
However, we understand there may be fundingconstraints and our second preference would be a
two building solution.
The Two Building Solution would address all of theshortcomings from Norris, be an efficient use ofspace for the University and create a nexus for
students in the center of campus.
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Individual Building Concepts
Building #1: Construct a New Student Center or moveinto Jacobs to create the fun space that all students wantto go to. If Building #1 is a new building, it would not be as large as the All-in-
One facility. Building #2: Retain Norris to centralize all important
student services to create a space that students need togo to. Instead of decentralized student services that students cannot find on
campus, students will learn to think these services are probably inNorris.
We break down the features in each space on thefollowing slides.
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Norris University Center Student Center
Scaled down food courtto accommodatedecreased demand
Retain kitchenresources for
Ballrooms
Larger food court instudent center toaccommodate increaseddemand
Grocery Store Caf/Coffeehouse with
dedicated performance Scott Grill Recreation
(open late) withintegrated bar
Food Space Allocation
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Norris University Center Student Center
All Student Groupspace in Norris isconverted to eithermeeting space or for
student service space.
See Student ServicesSpace Allocation
Base for studentorganizations (OfficeSpace, Meeting rooms)
Media Center (DailyNU/NBN/WNUR)
Student Resource/Business Center
NU Hall of Fame (artgallery)
Student Groups Space Allocation
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Norris University Center Student Center
Larger Ballroom(s) McCormick
Auditorium
Blackbox Theater Keep near Pick-Staiger for
regional consistency Ice Rink (east lawn)
Bowling Alley
Game room/lounge Ballroom (500 ppl) Movie theater (run by
studentsnot dedicated)
Open space studycommons/lounge (likeWilliams?)group projects
A few dedicated grouprooms (quiet)
General Entertainment Space Allocation
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Norris University Center Student Center
Book Store (Merchandise, WelcomeCenter, Apple Store)
Bank
Career Services Student Affairs Administration Undergraduate Housing (and an off
campus option?)
Wildcard Office Alumni Services Study Abroad Office of Fellowships and
Undergraduate Research Academic Advising? Norris Mini Courses
Post Office/Retail CopyCenter
ATM CSI Offices MSA(?) cultural/
religious groups
Graduate center?
Space Allocation by Building Student Services
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T H E T I M E H A S C O M E T O F U L F I L L T H E N S C
N E E D A N D C R E A T E A T R U E N E X U S I N T H EC E N T E R O F C A M P U S .
Conclusion
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The Time Has Come To Address This Need.
Fulfilling the Student Center need is a high priority. Simply renovating Norris without adding space is
not enough and would be an inefficient use of limited
University funds. The other three options would significantly improve
the Northwestern experience.
The University should commit to addressing thisneed in their next capital campaign.