The Current Student Union

Positive attributes to carry forward Location central to campus Positive role in student development

o Leadership and volunteer opportunitieso Employment opportunitieso Student engagement

Provide space for student organizations to meet, advertise and gather campus information

Why Does TWU Need a New U?

I. Space limitationsII. Aging & outdated buildingIII. Cost to repair and upgradeIV. Technology concerns

I. Space Limitations

The current Student Union opened in 1970 with a campus population of 5,810.

Fall 2012 enrollment is 15,135.

Space ComparisonSquare Footage of Texas Student Unions

University Enrollment Union SF Texas A&M 50,000 400,000

UNT (Expected to Open in 2015) 40,000+ (projected) 200,000 University of Houston 38,000 54,700 UNT (Current Union) 35,754 80,000 UT Dallas 20,000 105,000 Texas Woman's University 14,740 75,000 Lamar 14,093 77,000 Stephen F. Austin 13,700 110,000 Sam Houston State 12,282 100,000 Tarleton State 9,633 100,000 Texas A&M Commerce 9,000 92,000 Angelo State 7,084 110,000 Midwestern State 6,093 53,050 Sul Ross 2,716 30,000 *Fall 2011

II. Aging & Outdated Building

The current TWU Student Union is outdated and lacks modernization

The current building’s design results in underutilization of space and does not meet all ADA requirements

Student Union Room 207

Water damage to ceiling

III. Cost to Repair & Upgrade

Examples of upgrades/repairs neededo Repurpose Post Office location: $640,000o Upgrade SU 207: $400,000+o Fire Marshall mandates: $1,000,000+

Cost of examples exceeds $2 Million Other repairs & upgrades are necessary to

fully utilize the current TWU Student Union

IV. Technology Concerns

Age & structure of the TWU Student Union makes it difficult and cost prohibitive to install updated technology infrastructure

Potential technology upgrades within a new TWU Student Uniono Wi-Fi throughout the facilityo Increased digital signageo Audio broadcasting throughouto Webcasting and media upgrades in all meeting rooms

Timeline

Fall 2011o Discussion regarding a new Student Union was initiated

with the Student Union Advisory Board

January 2012o Meetings with Facilities, Information Technology and

Distance Education were held to assess project feasibility

Timeline February 2012

o Meetings were held with SGA on all TWU campuses

o TWU student representatives and staff visited seven Texas Student Unions

Timeline

April 2012o Denton Campus Focus Groups

Student Recommendations• Expanded dining options, additional dining seating,

study and quiet areas, lounge space, & game room expansion

• Accessible and upgraded technology space including; meeting rooms, theater, public areas, outdoor space, & student organization work & meeting space

• Stronger Green initiatives (LEED certified)

Timeline April 2012 (continued)

o Dallas Campus Focus Group

Student Recommendations• Retail kiosk or vending machines for school supplies • Recreation and/or game room space• Additional staffing in Student Life

o Houston Campus Focus Group Student Recommendations

• Additional study space • Expanded dining options and seating• Extended access hours for study space• Lactation room

Timeline

April 2012 (continued)o Student Survey – a survey was sent to all TWU students assessing the

student utilization, satisfaction and wish list for the current Student Union.

o 1,222 responses were received

Recurring Feedback Received More variety of meeting room space & amenities Quiet space & extended access hours Additional programming space and expanded game room More dining options/variety Modernization Technology enriched areas More seating

Wish List for the New TWU Student Union

Student organization work space & SGA offices Expanded dining options Additional meeting rooms Larger game room & options Theater Information desk Designated Veterans area Green initiatives High technology Lounge, study & quiet spaces Incorporate campus traditions/history/spirit

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HOW DO WE GET THERE?

Fee ComparisonTexas Student Unions

University Union SFUnion Semester

Fee

UNT (Expected to Open in 2015) 200,000 $166Texas A&M 400,000 $125Texas A&M Commerce 92,000 $100University of Houston 54,700 $85Stephen F. Austin 110,000 $85Sul Ross 30,000 $85Angelo State 110,000 $66UT Dallas 105,000 $61Sam Houston State 100,000 $60Midwestern State 53,050 $55UNT (Current Union) 80,000 $51Tarleton State 100,000 $50Texas Woman's University 75,000 $32Lamar 77,000 $30 *Spring 2012

The Proposal

Proposed Fee of $149.00

The earliest the fee would take effect is Spring 2014 The Fee will support

o The continued operations of the current Student Union, as well as activities and staff on the Denton, Dallas and Houston campuses

o Design, construction and furnishing of the new Student Union

Future Timeline

September/Early October 2012o Educational campaign on all three campuses

October 2012o Referendum (vote) on all three campuses

November 2012 o Board of Regents presentation

January - February 2013o Seek Legislative approval for fee change

Spring 2013o Design process beginso Seek Coordinating Board and State Bond Issuance Board

approval

Questions