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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 2 Framing the Vision...2 The Tennessee Promise...3 Process and Acknowledgments...4 STCC TODAY... 7 STCC Locations...8 Memphis Region...12 Outlook...12 Incoming Student Rate STCC District-Wide Existing Conditions...15 Degree Trends Space Analysis Union Avenue Campus...24 Space Utilization Site Analysis Macon Cove Campus...32 Space Utilization Site Analysis Whitehaven Center Site & Space Analysis Maxine A. Smith Center...30 Site & Space Analysis Gill Center Site & Space Analysis STCC TOMORROW...49 The Future of STCC...51 STCC District-Wide Future Projections...52 Enrollment Projections Space Needs District-Wide Opportunities Union Avenue Campus Framework Plan...58 Space Needs Acquisition Opportunities Phasing Macon Cove Campus Framework Plan...78 Space Needs Acquisition Opportunities Phasing Whitehaven Center...92 Space Needs Acquisition Opportunities Maxine A. Smith Center...96 Space Needs Gill Center...98 Space Needs APPENDIX Report: Utilization and Space Needs Analysis for the Campus Master Plan SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 1

4 Framing the Vision Southwest Tennessee Community College (STCC) was established in 2000 through a merger of Shelby State Community College and the State Technical Institute at Memphis. By merging liberal arts and technical programs, STCC was able to consolidate resources and increase educational opportunities for students. The institution is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) system and is one of the largest community colleges in the state. Today, STCC has two primary campuses: Union Avenue Campus, located in downtown Memphis, and Macon Cove Campus, located in East Memphis. In addition, five satellite locations also provide credit courses and technical training: Whitehaven Center, Maxine A. Smith Center, Gill Center, Millington Center, and two Fayette sites. With locations spread across the metro area, STCC is the largest community college in the region and is ideally situated to serve both the urban and suburban populations of Memphis. As an institution, STCC fulfills diverse educational needs that are specific to the communities in which it is located. To address a wide range of socioeconomic profiles and fields of industry, STCC focuses on providing Memphis with a high quality and affordable post-secondary education that prepares [students] for associate degrees, future educational opportunities, and successful employment. This demand requires a significant level of flexibility from faculty and staff - to act as mentors and leaders in addition to their traditional roles as educators. In May of 2014, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed the Tennessee Promise bill into law. Beginning in 2015, this scholarship program will provide two-years of tuition-free attendance at a community or technical college in Tennessee. As the primary community college in Memphis, it is expected that STCC will see a rise in enrollment as a result of this initiative. View of Downtown Memphis In mid-2014, STCC began development of a ten-year District-Wide Master Plan. This effort aligns the vision of STCC with future goals of the Tennessee Board of Regents, and plans for the anticipated impact of the Tennessee Promise bill. This document is designed as a long-range, flexible tool that can adapt and respond to the changing needs of the institution. It provides a set of phased recommendations to be used as a framework for future development. 2

5 Tennessee Promise The Tennessee Promise Beginning with the class of 2015, students in Tennessee may apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship, which will provide two years tuition-free education at a community college or technical school in Tennessee. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed the Tennessee Promise bill into law in Nashville on May 13, Overview Tennessee Promise is both a scholarship and mentoring program that will begin in the fall of It will provide students a last-dollar scholarship, meaning the scholarship will cover tuition and fees not covered by the Pell grant, the HOPE scholarship, or TSAA funds. Students may use the scholarship at any of the state s 13 community colleges, 27 colleges of applied technology, or other eligible institution offering an associate s degree program. While removing the financial burden is key, a critical component of Tennessee Promise is the individual guidance each participant will receive from a mentor who will assist the student as he or she navigates the college admissions process. In addition, Tennessee Promise participants must complete eight hours of community service per term enrolled, as well as maintain satisfactory academic progress (2.0 GPA) at their institution. Source: Tennessee Promise Website - SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 3

6 Process and Acknowledgments The Master Planning Process The District-Wide Master Plan consisted of five phases completed over a nine-month period. The master planning process began in July 2014 with a Discovery Phase, followed by the Analysis, Idea Generation, Refinement and Documentation Phases. During this process, the campus planning team worked closely with STCC constituents to identify specific space needs and to develop a clear framework for future development. I. Discovery The master planning process began on July 17, 2014 with a visit by the master planning team. This valuable interaction with STCC leadership, faculty and staff included guided tours, input sessions, data collection and development of a series of goals for the District-Wide Master Plan. II. Analysis The master planning team evaluated the existing conditions of all STCC locations which included a high-level assessment of facilities, as well as a comprehensive Space Utilization Study. The team s findings were shared in October during an Analysis and Visioning workshop. This analysis served as the baseline for development of the master plan framework. An in-depth evaluation of STCC s two primary campuses, as well as the Whitehaven, Maxine A. Smith and Gill Centers was completed in order to understand existing and projected space needs, as defined by the THEC Space Allocation Guidelines. Anticipated growth in enrollment was also taken into consideration in order to predict future space needs for each location. V. Idea Generation In late 2014, the master planning team met with the Executive Committee to share final analysis and space needs conclusions. Together, they were able to establish priorities and goals for the future development of STCC. This resulted in the formation of a series of framework plans for STCC s two campuses. VI. Refinement The framework plans for the Macon Cove and Union Avenue Campuses underwent several rounds of evaluation and refinement by the master planning team based on feedback from STCC s Executive Committee before arriving at the final product shown within this report. The result is a series of phased plans that will serve as a guide for future growth. VI. Documentation Each phase of the master planning process was essential, not only to help determine the specific outcomes of the master plan, but also to allow for a series of in-depth conversations focused on the future of STCC as an institution. With this in mind, the goal of the Documentation Phase was to consolidate all of this information - analysis, space needs findings, committee feedback, district-wide recommendations and future development plans - into a single, cohesive document. Acknowledgments The master planning team would like to thank STCC s Executive Committee, faculty, staff and students for their valuable input throughout the master planning process. 4

7 Stakeholder Engagement Activity- Stakeholders were asked to identify key locations on each campus based on their quality. Preserve: Campus assets that should be preserved Enhance: Areas of campus that could use improvement Transform: Areas of campus that need to be reconsidered or redeveloped SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 5

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10 STCC Locations STCC District Southwest Tennessee Community College serves the Memphis metro region with seven locations: Union Avenue Campus, Macon Cove Campus, Whitehaven Center, Maxine A. Smith Center, Gill Center, Millington Center and two sites in Fayette. With a full-time student enrollment of 6,768 (FTE) for the 2013 academic year, STCC is one of the largest two-year institutions within the Tennessee Board of Regents system. The master planning effort evaluated all STCC locations, with additional attention given to the Union Avenue Campus and the Macon Cove Campus. Union Avenue Campus The Union Avenue Campus was established in the late 1960s under the name Shelby State Community College. Most of the existing facilities date to the mid 1970s. The campus is able to take advantage of the density and transportation access afforded to it by its urban context in downtown Memphis while still retaining opportunities for future expansion. Macon Cove Campus The Macon Cove Campus supports the highest student enrollment of all STCC campuses and centers. It began in the 1960s as the State Technical Institute at Memphis before merging with Shelby State Community College in Its suburban location and large existing site acreage allows for significant future expansion to accommodate possible growth. Whitehaven Center The Whitehaven Center provides educational opportunities to southwestern Memphis. Its current location, however, has limited transit access and low site visibility. As a result, a new location is planned for the Whitehaven Center that will be more centralized and visible within the community. General education programs form the core focus of this location. Maxine A. Smith Center The Maxine A. Smith Center boasts strong enrollment rates and a new, high quality facility with modern classroom and lab technology. These spaces make this campus a popular location for workforce training. In addition to its excellent existing condition, the property has ample room for future growth. Gill Center With a full-time student population of only 130 (FTE), the Gill Center has very low enrollment compared to other STCC locations. The facility is in poor condition, with some areas of the building completely unfit for use. Millington Center The Millington Center is the only leased space STCC occupies. The center offers a selection of general education courses, and the leasing arrangement with University of Memphis has been a positive one. Due to this leasing situation, no space analysis or needs assessment was conducted at this location. Fayette Sites Two shared satellite locations provide Fayette County with access to STCC s general education course offerings through distance learning laboratories. Space is provided within the Fayette County Career Center and Fayette-Ware Comprehensive High School. Due to low full-time student enrollment, a space needs assessment was not conducted for the Fayette sites. 8

11 55 51 Millington Center Headcount: Fayette Sites Macon Cove Campus Gill Center Headcount: 384 Whitehaven Center 3 0 M il e Ra di u s Headcount: Mile Radius 10 Mile Radiu s Union Avenue Campus Headcount: 6467 Maxine A. Smith Center Headcount: 552 Headcount: 1622 Memphis City Boundary Distance (mi.) STCC Campus and Center Locations shown with Headcount. SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 9

12 STCC Facilities by Location Building Summary The list shown to the right provides a comprehensive view of all facilities owned by Southwest Tennessee Community College. Details provided within the list include: Campus Location Building Identification Building Abbreviation Common Building Name Predominant Use within each Building Physical Facilities Survey Campus Score Gross Square Feet per Building Year Built Facility Condition A Physical Facilities Survey was not completed as part of this master planning process, however a recent assessment was shared with the master planning team for review. The overall campus score is shown at right, in the column labeled PFS - Campus Score. Three new STCC facilities achieved the highest score of 100: Nursing Building (119), Macon Cove Library (102), and the Maxine A. Smith Center (301). Buildings scoring in the 60s and 70s are typically considered to be in poor to fair condition with many deferred maintenance needs. The Union Avenue Campus, Macon Cove Campus, and Gill Center each had buildings that scored in this range. The lowest scoring building within the district, with a 53.5 score, was Gill Gymnasium. It is deemed to be in a critical condition and not is currently utilized by STCC. 10

13 Campus Building ID Building Abb. Building Name Description PFS - Campus Score Gross SF Area Union Avenue Nursing Building Science , Union Avenue 201 UM M Building Classroom/Office 77 63, Union Avenue 202 UJ Parrish Library Library , Union Avenue 203 UA Academic A Classroom/Office , Union Avenue 204 UB Academic B Classroom/Office , Union Avenue 205 UC Academic C Classroom/Office , Union Avenue 206 UD Verties Sails Building Classroom/Office , Union Avenue 207 UE E Building Classroom/Office , Union Avenue 208 UF F Building Classroom/Office , Union Avenue Greenhouse Other Academic Facility Union Avenue Nursing Annex Classroom/Office , Union Avenue 212 NURS Nursing Classroom/Office , Union Avenue 213 AHLTH Allied Health Classroom/Office , Union Avenue Walnut Warehouse Storage - 26, Macon Cove 101 FA Farris Complex Office , Macon Cove 102 ML Macon Library Library , Macon Cove 105 FR Freeman Classroom/Office , Macon Cove 106 MS Sulcer Center Classroom/Office , Macon Cove 107 MT Thornton Office 70 13, Macon Cove 108 MPP Physical Plant Physical Plant Service , Macon Cove 109 MCC Childcare Center Daycare/Elementary & Secondary Edu , Macon Cove 110 FH Court Reporting Office , Macon Cove 111 MA Academic Bldg Classroom/Office , Macon Cove 113 MB ILS Classroom/Office , Macon Cove 114 MW Whitehead Classroom/Office , Macon Cove 115 MN Nabors Other Academic Facility , Macon Cove 116 MR Plant Storage Storage - 6, Macon Cove 117 MF Fulton Building Engineering , Macon Cove 118 PP Power Plant Physical Plant Service , Whitehaven Center Whitehaven Site Classroom/Office - 28, Whitehaven Center 302 WHVN Whitehaven Center Classroom/Office - 45, Maxine A. Smith Center 301 SA Maxine Smith Center Classroom/Office , Gill Center 320 GILL Gill Classroom Classroom/Office , Gill Center Gill Gymnasium Athletic Facilities , STCC Building Summary and Facility Condition Rating Year Built SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 11

14 Memphis Region: Outlook Population and Job Growth STCC serves Fayette and Shelby counties as part of the metropolitan Memphis region. As noted in the table to the right, Fayette County contains a small fraction of the population when compared to Shelby County. Both counties experienced growth between the 2000 Census and the 2010 Census. Shelby County increased population by 1.3% between 2010 and Population projections through the year 2025 indicate that both counties will continue to experience population growth. By 2025, more than 1 million people will reside in Shelby County. The population in Fayette is expected to exceed 53,000 residents. County Fayette Shelby Total Census , , ,278 Census , , ,057 Estimate , , ,530 Regional Population Growth Census information Source: The United States Census Bureau Population Estimates Source: The Tennessee Data Center Estimate , ,022 1,029,532 Estimate ,012 1,008,585 1,061,597 The job market in Fayette and Shelby counties is also growing, with the greatest annual job openings in the Office and Administrative Support, Transportation and Material Moving, Sales and Food Preparation and Serving sectors. 12M 10M 3.4M 1,088, Total Job Openings 8M 3.2M 6M 3.0M 4M 2M 2.8M 0 2.6M Tennessee State Population Projections Tennessee Jobs - Annual job openings, excluding military positions Source: Georgetown University Center on Education 12

15 County Fayette 1,770 Shelby 40,020 Total 41,790 Regional Employment Rates Source: 2012 US Census Bureau Annual Supply 1,391 4,396 5,787 Number of Unemployed Certificates and Associate Degrees Awarded Bachelors and Graduate Degrees Awarded Total Number of Degrees and Certificates Awarded Number of Job Openings , ,090 Annual Demand 11,451 Ratio of Unemployed to Job Openings Annual Job Openings for Positions Requiring Some Higher Education Tennessee Job Market Annual Supply Source: Tennessee Public Colleges Annual Demand Source: Employment Requiring Higher Education Occupational Title Office and Admin Support Transportation and Material Moving Sales and Related Food Preparation and Serving Related Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Management Business and Financial Production Education, Training and Library Personal Care and Service Protective Service Installation, Maintenance and Repair Construction and Extraction Building and Grounds Cleaning Maintenance Computer and Mathematical Healthcare Support Community and Social Service Architecture and Engineering Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Legal Life, Physical, and Social Science Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Total, All Occupations Total Employment Change ,020 6,480 4,160 4,750 6,660 2,300 4,260 2,350 1,450 2,020 2,910 1,820 1,940 1,290 2,060 2,220 1, ,790 Total Annual Avg. Openings 3,105 2,720 2,260 2,010 1,455 1,075 1,025 1, ,205 Occupational Employment Projections in LWIA13: Source: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Div. Emp. Sec, R&S Growth Description Stable Stable Stable Growing Growing Stable Growing Stable Stable Growing Growing Stable Growing Stable Growing Growing Growing Growing Stable Growing Growing Stable Growing SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 13

16 Memphis Region: Incoming Student Rate High School Graduation Rates Since 1996, there has been a nearly 50% increase in the number of annual Tennessee high school graduates. Based on this trend, the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education predicts graduation rates will continue to increase gradually over the next ten-year period. College-Going Rates Beginning in 2015, the Tennessee Promise has made community college an affordable option for many high school graduates. Among an already growing high school graduate population, this new option is expected to further increase the demand for higher education within the state. Shelby County is currently in line with the statewide average of 59% whereas Fayette County lags slightly behind at 47.2%. County Fayette Shelby Total High School Graduates Attending College College Going Rate 47.2% 59.3% 59.1% Regional College-Going Rate - Statewide college-going rate average is 59% No College Degree 70.9% 63.7% - Annual High School Graduates in Tennessee: Graduation trends and projections of private and public high schools by class Source: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education 14

17 STCC: Degree Trends STCC Graduation Rates According to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Southwest Tennessee Community College consistently experiences a graduation rate that is approximately 50% lower than the rate of its TBR community college peers. While there are many factors, both internal and external to the institution, that can influence overall graduation rates, a thorough evaluation of this trend should be conducted in order to ensure the long-term success of STCC. As with many two-year institutions across the country, STCC experienced a rise in enrollment following the recession of During poor economic times, community colleges are seen as an affordable alternative to a university education and provide important career development options. However, enrollment has declined in recent years as the economy has improved. While it is difficult to predict the impact Tennessee Promise will have upon STCC, there is hope that it will assist in an increase in future enrollment. TBR Graduation Rate Trend Source: Tennessee Higher Education Commission Southwest Tennessee Community College Certificate Associate STCC 10-Year Award Trend Source: Tennessee Board of Regents SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 15

18 STCC: Space Analysis Overview Process Paulien & Associates, Inc., a national space planning firm, was contracted in mid-2014 to conduct a Utilization and Campus-wide Space Needs Analysis Study as part of the Southwest Tennessee Community College (STCC) District-Wide Master Plan, directed by SmithGroupJJR. STCC provided staffing, course, and facilities data prior to the beginning of the space needs analysis process. The consultant worked with campus administration to develop enrollment projections for the ten-year master plan time horizon. Fall semester 2013 is referred to as the Base Year throughout this report. Due to ongoing budgetary constraints, the consultants used modified studentfaculty ratios to project the number of full-time faculty at each campus or center. Full-time faculty was assumed to increase at 70% of the FTE growth while staff was assumed to grow at approximately 40% the rate of enrollment growth. Additional planning assumptions are noted in the Appendix of this report. The consultants validated facilities, staffing, and course information with STCC representatives during on-site meetings in July The consultant toured campus facilities as part of the validation process. Preliminary study findings were shared with Master Plan Committee in late Comments and suggestions were incorporated into the analysis and draft findings were resubmitted to the campus planning team. Whitehaven Center 189 Gill Center 130 Other 286 This section details the findings from the instructional space utilization study, while the space needs analysis, summarized in the following chapter, reviews STCC s existing facilities and quantifies the space requirements based on current and future enrollment, as well as staffing projections. Planning Assumptions This study focused on the two campuses and three centers that currently comprise the large majority of Southwest Tennessee Community College. For Fall 2013, STCC generated 6,768 full time equivalent (FTE) students, as noted in the table above. For Fall 2023, FTE projections vary by campus with a total projection of 8,820 FTE, with the majority of growth occurring at the two major campus locations Student Full Time Enrollment by Campus Total 2013 STCC FTE: 6,768 Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Degree Credit Enrollment by Location Fall 2013 and 2014 Maxine A. Smith Center 704 Macon Cove Campus 3,371 Union Avenue Campus 2,088 16

19 Existing Space Analysis In total, STCC contained 685,731 ASF based on mid-year 2014 corrections. ASF per FTE varied considerably among the locations, with a high of 189 ASF per FTE at the Gill Center to a low of 57 ASF per FTE at the Maxine A. Smith Center. ASF per FTE is greatly influenced by enrollment capacity, technical program offerings, and level of administrative, student and academic support service personnel housed at each campus or center. Space Classifications Facility space is calculated according to major space classifications from the National Center for Education Statistics Postsecondary Education Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual, 2006 Edition. Some clarification are: Classrooms are those rooms that are regularly scheduled. Teaching laboratories are laboratories that are regularly scheduled. Open laboratories are laboratories that are irregularly scheduled. This category includes open computer laboratories. They may be laboratories used as combination teaching laboratories and open access laboratories. The Office category includes offices, office supply and storage areas, workrooms, reception areas, conference rooms, and service space. Library space is defined as space dedicated to the main and branch libraries, and not departmental rooms that serve as unofficial libraries. Assembly/Exhibit Space is space that accommodates many persons for events such as dramatic and musical activities, or space that is used for exhibitions of materials or art such as a museum or an art gallery. Other Academic/Administrative Department Space includes: departmental libraries, building or departmental student lounges, armories, media production rooms, clinics, demonstration rooms, meeting rooms, and central computer or telecommunications space. The Student Center is space that is used for college life and student activities functions including bookstores, cafés, student lounges, student organization and government spaces, and ballroom space, if applicable. Physical Plant includes shops, warehousing, and grounds facilities that provide centralized space for support systems and services to a campus. Non-assignable areas include restrooms, corridors, mechanical rooms and central utility plants that primarily house central utility production and/or distribution to more than one facility on campus. Space assigned to these areas is not included in the analysis. Existing ASF by Campus and Center Total STCC ASF is 685,731 Maxine A. Smith Center 40K ASF (57 ASF/FTE) Whitehaven Center 20K ASF (106 ASF/FTE) Macon Cove Campus 315K ASF (93 ASF/FTE) Gill Center 25K ASF (189 ASF/FTE) Union Avenue Campus 286K ASF (137 ASF/FTE) SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 17

20 STCC: Classroom Utilization Overview National Perspective on Classroom Utilization More than half the 50 States either have a statewide utilization expectation, or there are specific expectations in one or more of their public higher education systems. The lowest classroom utilization guideline currently in use is approximately 30 hours per week. This figure used to be a widely accepted standard and remains the most commonly used figure today. In many jurisdictions it was based on day usage only with evening and weekend usage being excluded from the expectation. More recently, common practice has been using this guideline as a full day expectation. A few states have much higher utilization targets. The average of those systems which have classroom utilization guidelines is now 38 weekly room hours, as states monitor the efficiency of physical resources. The consultant has performed utilization studies for more than 180 campuses. The most common findings are between 30 and 36 average weekly room hours per classroom, specifically for scheduled use of instruction. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has space allocation guidelines that were revised in The guideline states that classrooms will be scheduled 30 hours per week on average for the day program, or 17 hours per week on average for the evening program. Paulien & Associates generated classroom day utilization for each campus and center using the 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM guideline. The results are shown in the graphs to the right. As noted on the next page, none of the campuses or centers achieved the average 30 weekly room hour guideline, based on day utilization. The second utilization factor which is normally part of the utilization expectation in jurisdictions that have adopted guidelines, is the percentage of seats occupied when rooms are in use. The most widely used guideline remains at 60% and is also the Tennessee Higher Education Commission guideline. There has recently been a strong push in many states to increase the utilization factor to 67%. One jurisdiction has gone to 75% for a particular subset of classrooms, while the Colorado Community College System has recently adopted a guideline of 68% student station occupancy. The Student Station Occupancy for each STCC campus and center is noted in the table at right. With the exception of the Gill Center, all STCC campuses and centers exceeded the 60% guideline. Pedagogy and the Learning Environments Technological advancements and recent changes in pedagogy all place demands on physical space, especially classrooms. These demands can best be described based on the assignable square feet per student station (ASF/station). While there is still a need for lecture type rooms where seat count can be maximized, there is also an increasing need for rooms that can accommodate a variety of teaching methods and pedagogies. Based on programming studies provided by the consultant, the following ASF/ station is noted for several classroom types: Traditional Classroom - Loose Seating: 20 to 22 ASF/station with table and chair or tablet arm chair configurations Traditional Classroom for Collaborative (group) Methods: 25 to 32 ASF/station accommodates flexibility in furniture arrangements and group presentation systems Seminar Classroom: 25 to 30 ASF/Station where students typically face each other in a conference style or U-Shape arrangement. For the Tennessee Higher Education Commission guideline, the ASF/station is based on the number of stations. The larger the classroom size, the lower the ASF per station. 18

21 Classroom Utilization Analysis Summary Compared to other community colleges, the utilization of classrooms for Southwest Tennessee Community College demonstrates that there are ample opportunities to schedule additional courses with existing physical resources. In other words, existing classrooms have the capacity for additional use and a greater number of students. The findings show that there is additional capacity in the afternoons and early evening hours on many of the campuses and centers. However, some of these are difficult time slots to fill due to student work hours and family commitments. The classroom utilization by room capacity for the Union Avenue and Macon Cove campuses suggest that some rooms are being scheduled below their intended capacity. Overall, STCC may not have the correct mix of classrooms to serve its needs and, therefore, has to use classrooms that are not the appropriate size for some course sections. Campus/Center Union Avenue Campus Macon Cove Campus Maxine A. Smith Center Gill Center Whitehaven Center Weekly Room Hours Classroom Daytime Utilization: 7am-5pm Student Station Occupancy 68% 77% 78% 49% 65% There are a variety of reasons why some classrooms are used heavily and others are not. Classroom utilization needs to be considered within the context of the existing classrooms educational adequacy and functionality, available technology, and overall qualitative assessment, which were not components of this analytical utilization study Union Ave Macon Cove Maxine Smith Gill Center Center Classroom Daytime Utilization: 7am-5pm - Weekly Room Hours STCC Average: 17 Hours Whitehaven Center SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 19

22 STCC: Teaching Laboratory Utilization Overview National Perspective on Teaching Laboratory Utilization As with classroom utilization, guideline targets are usually implemented by states, systems, or institutions within the public higher ed sector. These targets tend to oversimplify the use of teaching laboratories. Some guideline targets are based on discipline while others are based on the intensity in which a discipline relies on laboratories for instructional delivery. The most used guideline targets have expectations of 20 hours per week at an 80% student station occupancy rate. In an effort to increase the use of laboratories, one state has raised its utilization goals to an extreme of 40 hours per week at 85% student station occupancy. One set of published guidelines recommends 11 weekly room hours for certain heavily equipped labs such as engineering, agriculture, and the health professions but maintains the 80% student station occupancy rate. While 80% student station occupancy is the most used rate in guideline targets, most colleges rarely achieve it. In reality, occupancy averages that the consultants have studied typically range between 68% and 76%. Teaching laboratories have additional time demands that classrooms typically do not have. For example, there is setup and preparation time required, sometimes for one course, sometimes for the day. Other laboratories require an experiment to stay set up for multiple lab sessions or the entire semester which excludes the room from other scheduled activity. As a result, expectations are typically lower than classrooms. Teaching laboratories typically have specialized equipment and include spaces used for biology, chemistry, physics, art, music, or technical programs like culinary, welding, and electronics. As the adjacent table indicates, teaching laboratories are located at each STCC location. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) Space Allocation Guidelines suggest 20 hours per week with 80% of the seats occupied for lower division courses in a day program (7am to 5pm). Teaching laboratory usage has as much to do with course level, instructional methods, and student research activities and capstone experiences, as it does discipline or discipline type. It is not unusual to find lower scheduled use (ten hours and under) in upper division laboratories. On the other hand, entry level science laboratories and computer labs can have much higher levels of scheduled use - 30 hours or more. When more than one laboratory is required and equipped in the same fashion as another, serious consideration should be given to making sure that a higher level of usage is being achieved. Laboratories tend to be subject specific and do not lend well to sharing among disciplines. However, more laboratories are being used for interdisciplinary activities which can assist in achieving higher weekly room hour usage. Conversely, if customized labs are required for interdisciplinary activities then scheduled use may be lower. 20

23 Teaching Laboratory Utilization Analysis Summary During Fall 2014 there were 113 rooms classified as teaching laboratories within the facilities inventory. When laboratory utilization is generated on a 7am to 5pm day program, only one STCC site, the Gill Center, meets the current THEC guideline of 20 room hours. The student station occupancy of most STCC laboratories appeared to be lower than established guidelines of 80%, indicating additional enrollment capacity in existing course sections THEC UTILIZATION RECOMMENDATION Union Ave Macon Cove Maxine Smith Center Gill Center Teaching Lab Daytime Utilization: 7am-5pm - Weekly Room Hours Whitehaven Center SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 21

24 STCC: Space Utilization Summary A Full Day (7:30am - 9:30pm) analysis was completed at the request of STCC leadership, in addition to the THEC defined Daytime (7am to 5pm) analysis shown on the previous pages, in order to provide a more comprehensive understanding of utilization throughout a full day at each location. Classroom Space Utilization The course data and facility inventory files were used to conduct a classroom utilization analysis for the Fall 2013 semester. Results by campus or center are noted in the adjacent tables. In reviewing campus and center averages, classrooms were being utilized 17 weekly room hours at 67% student station occupancy. Classrooms on the Macon Cove Campus were used most heavily with 32 weekly room hours at 74% Student Station Occupancy. Additional detail regarding classroom utilization findings may be found in the Appendix to this report. Teaching Laboratory Space Utilization At the institutional level, teaching laboratories were being scheduled an average of 26 weekly room hours at 70% student station occupancy. Laboratories were being used most heavily at the Gill Center with 34 weekly room hours and 73% student station occupancy. Typical community college guidelines suggest laboratories be used no less than 20 weekly room hours at 80% student station occupancy, as fiscal realities demand more efficient course scheduling. Additional utilization data on teaching laboratories is provided in the Appendix to this report. 22

25 STCC Average: 17 Hours Campus/Center Union Avenue Campus Macon Cove Campus Maxine A. Smith Center Gill Center Whitehaven Center Institution Average Weekly Room Hours Classroom Full Day Utilization: 7:30am-9:30pm Student Station Occupancy 68% 74% 73% 50% 68% 67% 0 Union Ave Macon Cove Maxine Smith Center Gill Center Whitehaven Center Classroom Full Day Utilization: 7:30am-9:30pm STCC Average: 26 Hours Campus/Center Union Avenue Campus Macon Cove Campus Maxine A. Smith Center Gill Center Whitehaven Center Weekly Room Hours Student Station Occupancy 64% 66% 74% 73% 73% 5 Institution Average 26 70% 0 Union Ave Macon Cove Maxine Smith Center Gill Center Whitehaven Center Teaching Lab Full Day Utilization: 7:30am-9:30pm Teaching Lab Full Day Utilization: 7:30am-9:30pm SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 23

26 STCC: Union Avenue Campus Context The Union Avenue Campus supports the second largest portion of STCC s district-wide student population with a Full-Time Enrollment (FTE) of 2,088 in Fall It also serves as the administrative headquarters for many functions within the college. The campus is uniquely situated in downtown Memphis with excellent access to MATA public transit and close proximity to major healthcare providers such as the Regional One Medical Center, Memphis VA Medical Center, Le Bonheur Children s Hospital, and Methodist University Hospital. University of Tennessee s Health Science Center is also located nearby. It is due to this clustering of health providers that the area has gained the designation, Memphis Medical District. Given this location, the Union Avenue Campus serves as STCC s hub for nursing and allied health sciences programs with a brand new facility which opened in June Many of these neighboring health providers offer support for the clinical component of STCC s educational programs. While this urban location affords many positive synergies, it also poses unique challenges related to parking, access, wayfinding, and campus safety. With these considerations in mind, the Union Avenue Campus is well-positioned to use future planning strategies to address these concerns, while simultaneously strengthening its role within this unique urban district. 24

27 NURSING UNION A VENUE REET MYRTLE STREET BEALE ST PARRISH M F ACADEMIC A 5 Minute Walk E ACADEMIC D / VERTIES SAILS T DR. MARTI EE ACADEMIC C TR SS SA AS AN M ACADEMIC B N LUTHER KING JR. AV ENUE ALLIED HEALTH DUNLAP WALNUT NURSING ANNEX VANCE AVEN UE Union Avenue Campus SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 25

28 Union Avenue Campus: Space Utilization Existing Space Distribution The two graphs below illustrate existing ASF by space category for the Union Avenue Campus. Scheduled Classroom Use by Day and Hour The graphs to the right illustrate classroom utilization for credit instruction for the Union Avenue Campus. The analysis included 45 classrooms with the heaviest use occurring during mid-morning hours. Ample classrooms are available early and late mornings, afternoons and evenings, especially on Monday and Wednesday. With the exception of mid-morning, Friday use is minimal. Space Classification ASF % Classrooms & Service 29,452 11% Teaching Labs & Service 46,660 18% Open Labs & Service 12,339 5% Office & Service 71,134 27% Library 31,291 12% PE/Recreation 5,230 2% Athletics 19,265 7% Assembly & Exhibit 6,334 2% Other Department Space 5,643 2% Student Center 12,287 5% Support Facilities 14,574 6% Day Care & Service 5,335 2% Total 259, % Support Facilities 6% Student Center 5% Other Dept. Space 2% Assembly & Exhibit 3% PE/Recreation 2% Athletics 7% Library 12% Daycare & Service 2% Office & Service 27% Classrooms & Service 11% Teaching Labs & Service 18% Open Labs & Service 5% Existing ASF by Space Category at Union Avenue Campus 26

29 Monday Wednesday Friday 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Tuesday Tuesday 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 10:00 AM AM 10:30 10:30 AM AM 11:00 11:00 AM AM 12:00 12:00 PM PM 12:30 12:30 PM PM 1:00 1:00 PM PM 2:00 2:00 PM PM 3:00 3:00 PM PM 4:00 4:00 PM PM 5:00 5:00 PM PM 5:30 5:30 PM PM 6:00 6:00 PM PM 6:30 6:30 PM PM 7:00 7:00 PM PM 8:00 8:00 PM PM 9:00 9:00 PM PM 9:30 9:30 PM PM 100% 100% 90% 80% 90% 80% 70% 60% 70% 60% 50% 50% 40% 30% 40% 30% 20% 10% 20% 10% 0% 0% Thursday Thursday 8:00 8:00 AM AM 8:30 8:30 AM AM 9:00 9:00 AM AM 9:30 9:30 AM AM 10:00 10:00 AM AM 10:30 10:30 AM AM 11:00 11:00 AM AM 12:00 12:00 PM PM 12:30 12:30 PM PM 1:00 1:00 PM PM 2:00 2:00 PM PM 3:00 3:00 PM PM 4:00 4:00 PM PM 5:00 5:00 PM PM 5:30 5:30 PM PM 6:00 6:00 PM PM 6:30 6:30 PM PM 7:00 7:00 PM PM 8:00 8:00 PM PM 9:00 9:00 PM PM 9:30 9:30 PM PM 100% 100% 90% 80% 90% 80% 70% 60% 70% 60% 50% 50% 40% 30% 40% 30% 20% 10% 20% 10% 0% 0% Average (Mon-Fri) Average (Mon-Fri) 8:00 8:00 AM AM 8:30 8:30 AM AM 9:00 9:00 AM AM 9:30 9:30 AM AM 10:00 10:00 AM AM 10:30 10:30 AM AM 11:00 11:00 AM AM 12:00 12:00 PM PM 12:30 12:30 PM PM 1:00 1:00 PM PM 2:00 2:00 PM PM 3:00 3:00 PM PM 4:00 4:00 PM PM 5:00 5:00 PM PM 5:30 5:30 PM PM 6:00 6:00 PM PM 6:30 6:30 PM PM 7:00 7:00 PM PM 8:00 8:00 PM PM 9:00 9:00 PM PM 9:30 9:30 PM PM 4240 Southwest Tennessee Community College Paulien Percent of & Union Associates, Avenue Campus Inc. Classrooms in Use Use by Day and Hour by Campus 09-Dec-14 01:07 PM Page 4 SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 27

30 Union Avenue Campus: Space Utilization Classroom Space Utilization Classrooms were noted in eight buildings on the Union Avenue Campus. Interpreting the adjacent table, five classrooms were located in Academic A and contained an average of 636 assignable square feet (ASF) each. The five rooms averaged 21 ASF per station, with an average section or course size of 22 students. The 29 average weekly room hours is the number of hours (averaged over the semester) that the five classrooms were scheduled for instruction. The Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy of 72% is the average number of seats filled during scheduled use. The Weekly Seat Hours is the average room hours multiplied by the student station occupancy and is a measure of utilization efficiency. On average, classrooms at the Union Avenue Campus were utilized 18 weekly room hours at 67% student station occupancy with an average of 23 ASF per station. Teaching Laboratory Utilization A total of 42 teaching laboratories were noted in seven buildings on the Union Avenue Campus. Interpreting the adjacent table, four teaching labs were located in Academic A and contained an average of 1,004 ASF each. The four rooms averaged 54 ASF per station, with an average section or course size of 17 students. The average weekly room hours is the number of hours (averaged over the semester) that the four labs were scheduled for instruction. The Hours in Use - Student Station Occupancy of 77% is the average number of lab seats filled during scheduled use. The Weekly seat hours is the average room hours multiplied by the student station occupancy and is a measure of utilization efficiency. Science Lab on the Union Avenue Campus On average, teaching laboratories at the Union Avenue Campus were utilized 19 weekly room hours at 64% student station occupancy. Nursing Simulation Lab on the Union Avenue Campus 28

31 Building Name and Id No. of Rooms Average Room Size Average ASF per Station Average Section Size Weekly Seat Hours Average Weekly Room Hours Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy % Academic A UA Academic B UB 2 1, Allied Health Building AHLTH E Building UE F Building UF M Building UM Nursing and Procurement NURS Verties Sails Building UVS % % % % % % % % Total No. of Rooms = 45 AVERAGE % Classroom Utilization Analysis by Building on the Union Avenue Campus Building Name and Id No. of Rooms Average Room Size Average ASF per Station Average Section Size Weekly Seat Hours Average Weekly Room Hours Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy % Academic A UA 4 1, Academic B UB 2 1, Allied Health Building AHLTH E Building UE F Building UF 4 2, M Building UM 11 1, Verties Sails Building UVS 3 1, Teaching Lab Utilization Analysis by Building on the Union Avenue Campus % % % % % % % Total No. of Rooms = 42 AVERAGE 1, % SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 29

32 Union Avenue Campus: Site Analysis Pedestrian Circulation The overall arrival experience at the Union Avenue Campus is largely a vehicular one. The existing pedestrian circulation network does provide exterior access to buildings, but it can be difficult to navigate for those new to the campus. In addition, access to student parking lots south of campus is currently fragmented and reinforces a perception that this route is unsafe. Vehicular Circulation The Union Avenue Campus currently has a single drop-off location on Manassas Street. As the primary entry experience to campus, this drop-off lacks sufficient signage to easily identify it as STCC. In addition, this single drop-off does not provide adequate access to the entirety of the campus. Parking The Union Avenue Campus has approximately 604 designated parking spaces, including those reserved for faculty, staff and visitors. While parking utilization is typically high, demand is offset by the abundance of on-street parking in the surrounding area. The faculty and staff lots that occupy central campus detract from the user experience. Alternatively, most student parking is located south of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Deteriorated pedestrian crossings and perceived safety risks at this location act as barriers to high-utilization of these lots. An opportunity exists to better position and connect parking lots to central campus. Facilities The most recent STCC Physical Facilities Survey identifies that the overall condition of buildings on the Union Avenue Campus is adequate to support existing functions and programs. Although some of the buildings are lacking in modern technology and are falling behind current safety and HVAC standards, the buildings are generally in good to fair condition. Landscape The organization of the Union Avenue Campus places emphasis on the vehicular experience while minimizing that of the pedestrian. The result is that parking detracts from the quality of campus outdoor spaces and does not encourage student gathering. Limited courtyard spaces and plazas exist. Images to Left: Existing pedestrian crossing conditions on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. These intersections represent the two primary routes connecting the campus to the southern student parking lots. Source: Google Maps, 2015 Surface Parking Vehicular Circulation Pedestrian Circulation Existing Bus Stop * Primary Drop-Off 30

33 UNION AVENUE PARKING DECK NURSING MYRTLE ST * PARRISH M ACADEMIC A * F MANASSAS STREET E ACADEMIC B ACADEMIC C D / VERTIES SAILS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE ORLEANS STREET ALLIED HEALTH NURSING ANNEX NURSING Union Avenue Campus Site Analysis SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 31

34 STCC: Macon Cove Campus Context As Southwest Tennessee Community College s largest campus in terms of both student enrollment and site acreage, the Macon Cove Campus offers the most diverse program options of all STCC locations. In Fall 2013, Full-Time Enrollment (FTE) on this campus was 3,371. The 100-acre site boasts two beautiful new facilities - Bornblum Library and the Academic Building (A, B, & C), with considerable room for future campus development. As the City of Memphis continues to expand further east, the Macon Cove Campus is well positioned to take advantage of its suburban context. It is located immediately outside of the Interstate 240 beltway that encircles the city. The Macon Cove Campus has experienced student enrollment growth in recent years, likely due to its geographic location. Many corporations maintain offices and/or production facilities within this area of Shelby County. This has driven a demand for STCC s offerings in continuing education and Institutional Readiness Training (IRT). This unique program is designed to prepare individuals for jobs in local manufacturing and industry. The significant site acreage that exists on the Macon Cove Campus provides room for an existing soccer field and stormwater detention areas. Ample parking is currently provided around the perimeter of the campus. The site is easily accessed from Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway. Farris building on the Macon Cove Campus Source: Memphis NewsFile/Lance Murphey 32

35 ISAAC HAYES MEMORIAL HWY C B A THORNTON WHITEHEAD FARRIS NABORS FULTON 5 Minute Walk SYCAMORE VIEW RD. BUTLER FIELD HOUSE FREEMAN/ SULCER BERT BORNBLUM LIBRARY LAKE RESOURCES DR. Macon Cove Campus LONGLINE RD SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 33

36 Macon Cove Campus: Space Utilization Existing Space Distribution The two graphs below illustrate existing ASF by space category for the Macon Cove Campus. Scheduled Classroom Use by Day and Hour The graphs to the right illustrate classroom utilization for credit instruction for the Macon Cove Campus. A total of 35 classrooms were noted on the Macon Cove Campus. Tuesday and Thursday show heavy use, especially between the hours of 9:00 AM to 1:00 pm. At 1:00 PM Tuesday, all 35 classrooms were occupied. Monday and Wednesday use shows three major peaks that occur mid-morning, mid-afternoon, and early evening. Space Classification ASF % Classrooms & Service 29,452 11% Teaching Labs & Service 46,660 18% Open Labs & Service 12,339 5% Office & Service 71,134 27% Library 31,291 12% PE/Recreation 5,230 2% Athletics 19,265 7% Assembly & Exhibit 6,334 2% Other Department Space 5,643 2% Student Center 12,287 5% Support Facilities 14,574 6% Day Care & Service 5,335 2% Total 259, % Student Center 5% Other Dept. Space 3% Assembly & Exhibit 4% Athletics/PE/Recreation 3% Support Facilities 10% Library 13% Daycare & Service 2% Classrooms & Service 8% Office & Service 24% Teaching Labs & Service 24% Open Labs & Service 4% Existing ASF by Space Category at Macon Cove Campus 34

37 6:00 PM 30 86% 24 69% 24 69% 25 71% 5 14% 0 0% 0 0% 22 62% 6:30 PM 30 86% 25 71% 24 69% 26 74% 5 14% 0 0% 0 0% 22 63% 7:00 PM 30 86% 25 71% 24 69% 26 74% 5 14% 0 0% 0 0% 22 63% Macon 8:00 Cove PM Campus 25 71% 19 54% 19 54% 20 57% 4 11% 0 0% 0 0% 17 50% 9:00 PM 1 3% 4 11% 2 6% 3 9% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 2 6% A total of 9:30 35 PMclassrooms 1 3% were 3 noted 9% on 2 the 6% Macon 2 Cove 6% Campus. 0 0% Tuesday 0 0% and Thursday 0 0% show 2 heavy 5% use, especially between the hours of 9:00 AM to 1:00 pm. At 1:00 PM Tuesday, all 35 classrooms were occupied. Monday and Total classrooms = 35 Wednesday use shows three major peaks that occur mid-morning, mid-afternoon, and early evening. Percent of Classrooms In Use SOUTHWEST Monday TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Wednesday MAXINE A. SMITH CENTER Scheduled 100% Classroom Use by 100% Day and Time 90% 90% (Darker 80% colors indicate a large percentage 80% of rooms are scheduled.) 70% 60% 50% of 40% 30% 20% 10% Time Day 70% Monday Tuesday 60% Wednesday Thursday 50% Friday % In Rooms % In Rooms % In40% Rooms % In Rooms Use in Use Use in Use Use 30% in Use Use in Use 20% 10% Rooms in Use 8:00 0% AM 3 14% 0 0% 3 14% 0% 0 0% 3 14% 0 0% 0% 0 0% 2 9% 8:30 AM 9 43% 2 10% 9 43% 1 5% 9 43% 0 0% 0 0% 6 29% 9:00 AM 11 52% 11 52% 11 52% 11 52% 10 48% 6 29% 0 0% 11 51% 9:30 AM 15 71% 12 57% 15 71% 12 57% 14 67% 6 29% 0 0% 14 65% 10:00 AM 9 43% 11 52% 10 48% 11 52% 8 38% 6 29% 0 0% 10 47% 10:30 AM 10 Tuesday 48% 14 67% 11 52% 14 67% Thursday 9 43% 6 29% 0 Average 0% 12 (Mon-Fri) 55% Tuesday Thursday Average (Mon-Fri) 11:00 100% AM 5 24% 8 38% 6 29% 100% 8 38% 4 19% 6 29% 100% 0 0% 6 30% 12:00 100% 90% PM 2 10% 13 62% 3 14% 80% 100% 90% 13 62% 0 0% 2 10% 80% 100% 90% 0 0% 6 30% 80% 12:30 90% 90% 90% 80% 70% PM 1 5% 10 48% 2 10% 80% 70% 9 43% 0 0% 2 10% 80% 70% 0 0% 4 21% 60% 60% 60% 1:00 70% PM 3 14% 12 57% 2 10% 70% 10 48% 0 0% 2 10% 70% 0 0% 5 26% 60% 50% 60% 50% 60% 50% 2:00 50% 40% PM 5 24% 3 14% 4 19% 50% 40% 2 10% 0 0% 2 10% 50% 40% 0 0% 3 13% 30% 30% 30% 3:00 40% 40% 40% 30% 20% PM 4 19% 3 14% 3 14% 30% 20% 2 10% 0 0% 2 10% 30% 20% 0 0% 2 11% 4:00 10% 10% PM 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0% 10% 10% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0% 10% 10% 0 0% 0 0% 0% 5:00 PM 1 5% 1 5% 1 5% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 4% 0% 0% 0% 5:30 PM 1 5% 3 14% 1 5% 2 10% 2 10% 0 0% 0 0% 2 9% 6:00 PM 9 43% 11 52% 9 43% 10 48% 3 14% 0 0% 0 0% 8 40% 6:30 PM 9 43% 11 52% 9 43% 10 48% 3 14% 0 0% 0 0% 8 40% :00 Southwest PM 9 Tennessee 43% 11 Community 52% College 9 43% 10 48% 3 14% 0 0% 0 0% 8 40% Maxine 8:00 Paulien Percent Smith PM of & Macon Associates, Center 9 43% 10 48% 9 43% 9 43% 3 14% 0 0% 0 0% 8 38% Cove Campus Inc. Classrooms in Use Use by Day and Hour by Campus 09-Dec-14 01:07 PM Page 2 9:00 PM 1 5% 1 5% 1 5% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 4% A total of 9:3021 PMclassrooms 1 5% were 1 noted 5% at 1 the 5% Maxine 1 Smith 5% Center. 0 0% For 0 the 0% Fall semester, 0 0% the 1 number 4% of classrooms in use at any one time did not exceed 71%. Mid-morning and early SOUTHWEST evening TENNESSEE use COMMUNITY was COLLEGE consistent DISTRICT-WIDE Monday MASTER PLAN through 35 Total classrooms = 21 Thursday. 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM % In Use Saturday Rooms in Use 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM % In Use 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Sunday 50% Rooms 40% % In in 30% Use Use 20% 10% Friday Average Rooms in Use % In Use 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM

38 Macon Cove Campus: Space Utilization Classroom Space Utilization The 35 classrooms on the Macon Cove Campus were placed into four size groupings. The majority of classrooms contained stations. On average, classrooms with stations had the highest weekly room hours. The three largest rooms with stations had 66% student station occupancy, slightly less than other classroom groupings. Teaching Laboratory Utilization With 56 laboratories, the Macon Cove Campus has the greatest concentration of lab space. Teaching laboratories at the Macon Cove Campus were housed in three buildings. The newer Academic Building and the Fulton Engineering building contained the majority of the labs on campus, with the remaining portion of labs located in the Whitehead Building. Overall, teaching labs were used an average of 29 weekly hours at 66% student station occupancy. Academic Building on the Macon Cove Campus Source: LRK Teaching Lab within the Academic Building on the Macon Cove Campus Source: Fisher Arnold 36

39 Building Name and Id No. of Rooms Average Room Size Average ASF per Station Average Section Size Weekly Seat Hours Average Weekly Room Hours Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy % Academic Building MA % Robert Fulton Engineering MF % Building Total No. of Rooms = 35 AVERAGE % Classroom Utilization Analysis by Building on the Macon Cove Campus Building Name and Id No. of Rooms Average Room Size Average ASF per Station Average Section Size Weekly Seat Hours Average Weekly Room Hours Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy % Academic Building MA Charles O. Whitehead Building MW 6 1, Robert Fulton Engineering MF 24 1, Building % % % Total No. of Rooms = 56 AVERAGE 1, % Teaching Lab Utilization Analysis by Building on the Macon Cove Campus SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 37

40 Macon Cove Campus: Site Analysis Pedestrian Circulation The existing pedestrian circulation system on the Macon Cove Campus successfully provides access to the buildings and amenities on the site. With consideration to the abundance of open space on campus, there is an opportunity to rethink the hierarchy of the existing pedestrian system to emphasize facility entrances and better define the campus landscape. The existing lake offers a point of interest for pedestrians on campus. Landscape The campus landscape is very open with a surplus of usable space for future development. Although the site currently lacks significant outdoor gathering and recreation space, an opportunity exists to create several new outdoor areas of varying scales to serve a multitude of campus activities. The area between Whitehead and Nabors is a good example of an active outdoor plaza space. 38 Vehicular Circulation Vehicular circulation to the site is well-organized; the entry boulevard off of Resources Drive clearly delineates the main entry and the circular drop-off area provides a well-defined arrival experience. However, circulation through the site reduces potential for the development of central campus and does not greatly increase ease of access for first time visitors. Parking With 1,718 parking spaces on campus, the existing parking volume is sufficient to handle the existing student population. The parking areas are nicely positioned around the perimeter of campus shielding them from interior campus views. Facilities A Physical Facilities Survey conducted for the Macon Cove Campus revealed that most facilities on site are in adequate condition to fulfill the needs of the college. However, it was noted that the Thornton and Freeman/Sulcer Buildings are in poor to fair condition, and their low adaptability rating limits the flexibility of spatial programming. Other recent building renovations have improved technology in several parts of the campus. These buildings have been well-received and can act as a model for future renovation and development across the Macon Cove Campus. Macon Cove Campus Primary Drop-off Location Source: Google Maps, 2015 Surface Parking Vehicular Circulation Pedestrian Circulation * Primary Drop-Off

41 ISAAC HAYES MEMORIAL HWY C WHITEHEAD FARRIS NABORS FULTON A B THORNTON * FREEMAN/ SULCER BERT BORNBLUM LIBRARY BUTLER FIELD HOUSE LAKE Macon Cove Campus Site Analysis SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 39

42 Whitehaven Center: Site and Space Analysis Site Analysis The Whitehaven Center provides valuable educational resources to the Whitehaven community and has significant potential for growth. In order to address limited access and visibility issues of the current location, a new space has been identified and relocation plans are underway. The aerial, at right, shows the current Whitehaven facility. Existing Space Distribution The two graphs below illustrate existing ASF by space category for the current Whitehaven Center. Support Facilities 0% Space Classification ASF % Classrooms & Service 6,798 34% Teaching Labs & Service 3,796 19% Open Labs & Service 2,661 13% Office & Service 2,591 13% Library 1,940 10% Student Center 2,216 11% Support Facilities % Total 20, % Existing ASF by Space Category at the Whitehaven Center Library 10% Office & Service 13% Student Center 11% Open Labs & Service 13% Teaching Labs and Service 19% Classrooms & Service 34% 40

43 5 Minute Walk Vanguard Dr. Whitehaven Center Distance (feet) 300 SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 41

44 Whitehaven Center: Space Utilization Scheduled Classroom Use by Day and Hour The graphs, to the right, illustrate classroom utilization for credit instruction at the Whitehaven Center. Seven classrooms were noted at the Whitehaven Center. Classroom use on Monday and Wednesday is very sporadic. Use was highest on Thursday evening with 86% of the classrooms in use. With the exception of Friday, classroom use was predominately during the mid-day and evening hours. Ample opportunity for additional courses exists any day or time of the week. Classroom Utilization At the Whitehaven Center, the seven classrooms were utilized 13 hours per week at 68% student station occupancy. The 35 ASF per station is much higher than typically found for lecture style classrooms. Teaching Laboratory Utilization At the Whitehaven Center, the four teaching laboratories were used 23 hours per week at 73% student station occupancy. The 41 ASF per station suggests that these labs are for computer-based and basic biological science instruction. Building Name and Id No. of Rooms Average Room Size Average ASF per Station Average Section Size Weekly Seat Hours Average Weekly Room Hours Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy % Whitehaven Center WTHVN AVERAGE % Total No. of Rooms = % Classroom Utilization Analysis by Building at the Whitehaven Center Building Name and Id No. of Rooms Average Room Size Average ASF per Station Average Section Size Weekly Seat Hours Average Weekly Room Hours Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy % Whitehaven Center WTHVN AVERAGE % Total No. of Rooms = % Teaching Lab Utilization Analysis by Building at the Whitehaven Center 42

45 6:00 PM 3 43% 6 86% 4 57% 3 43% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 46% 6:30 PM 3 43% 6 86% 4 57% 3 43% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 46% 7:00 PM 3 43% 6 86% 4 57% 3 43% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 46% 8:00 PM 3 43% 6 86% 4 57% 3 43% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 46% 9:00 PM 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 9:30 PM 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% Total classrooms = 7 Percent of Classrooms In Use Monday Wednesday Friday 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 100% 90% 100% 80% 90% 70% 80% 60% 70% 50% 60% 40% 50% 30% 40% 20% 30% 10% 20% 10% 0% Tuesday Tuesday 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 10:00 AM AM 10:30 10:30 AM AM 11:00 11:00 AM AM 12:00 12:00 PM PM 12:30 12:30 PM PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 9:30 PM 100% 90% 100% 80% 90% 70% 80% 60% 70% 50% 60% 40% 50% 30% 40% 20% 30% 10% 20% 10% 0% Thursday Thursday 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 10:00 AM AM 10:30 10:30 AM AM 11:00 11:00 AM AM 12:00 12:00 PM PM 12:30 12:30 PM PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 9:30 PM 100% 90% 100% 80% 90% 70% 80% 60% 70% 50% 60% 40% 50% 30% 40% 20% 30% 10% 20% 10% 0% Average (Mon-Fri) Average (Mon-Fri) 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 10:00 AM AM 10:30 10:30 AM AM 11:00 11:00 AM AM 12:00 12:00 PM PM 12:30 12:30 PM PM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 9:30 PM 4240 Southwest Tennessee Community College Paulien & Associates, Inc. Classroom Use by Day and Hour by Campus 09-Dec-14 01:07 PM Percent of Whitehaven Center Classrooms in Use Page 5 SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 43

46 Maxine A. Smith Center: Site and Space Analysis Site Analysis The Maxine A. Smith Center boasts high enrollment rates and a relatively new facility with modern classroom and lab technology. These facilities make this campus a popular location for workforce training. In addition to the excellent existing condition of the building, the existing site acreage provides ample room for future growth. Despite the high quality of the existing facilities, there is a shortage of accessible tutoring space and student gathering areas. Existing Space Distribution The two graphs below illustrate existing ASF by space category for the Maxine A. Smith Center. Other Department Space 4% Student Center 2% Support Facilities 3% Space Classification ASF % Classrooms & Service 14,119 35% Teaching Labs & Service 9,976 25% Open Labs & Service 1,585 4% Office & Service 8,421 21% Library 2,506 6% Other Department Space 1,628 4% Student Center 850 2% Support Facilities 1,151 3% Total 40, % Existing ASF by Space Category at Maxine A. Smith Center Open Labs & Service 4% Library 6% Office & Service 21% Teaching Labs and Service 25% Classrooms & Service 35% 44

47 5 Minute Walk Maxine A. Smith Center Distance (feet) 300 SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 45

48 Maxine A. Smith Center: Space Utilization Scheduled Classroom Use by Day and Hour The graphs, to the right, illustrate classroom utilization for credit instruction at the Maxine A. Smith Center. A total of 21 classrooms were noted at the Maxine Smith Center. For the Fall semester, the number of classrooms in use at any one time did not exceed 71%. Mid-morning and early evening use was consistent Monday through Thursday. Classroom Utilization Classrooms at the Maxine A. Smith Center were used an average of 17 hours per week at 73% student station occupancy. The 26 ASF per station is high compared to most community college standards of 20 to 22 ASF per station for lecture type classes. Teaching Laboratory Utilization The nine teaching laboratories at the Maxine A. Smith Center were used an average of 25 hours per week at 74% student station occupancy. Given the 42 ASF per station, most of these rooms are for computer-based instruction. Building Name and Id No. of Rooms Average Room Size Average ASF per Station Average Section Size Weekly Seat Hours Average Weekly Room Hours Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy % Maxine A. Smith Center SA AVERAGE % Total No. of Rooms = % Classroom Utilization Analysis by Building at the Maxine A. Smith Center Building Name and Id No. of Rooms Average Room Size Average ASF per Station Average Section Size Weekly Seat Hours Average Weekly Room Hours Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy % Maxine A. Smith Center SA AVERAGE % Total No. of Rooms = % Teaching Lab Utilization Analysis by Building at the Maxine A. Smith Center 46

49 6:00 PM 9 43% 11 52% 9 43% 10 48% 3 14% 0 0% 0 0% 8 40% 6:30 PM 9 43% 11 52% 9 43% 10 48% 3 14% 0 0% 0 0% 8 40% :00 Southwest PM 9 Tennessee 43% 11 Community 52% College 9 43% 10 48% 3 14% 0 0% 0 0% 8 40% 8:00 PM 9 43% 10 48% 9 43% 9 43% 3 14% 0 0% 0 0% 8 38% Paulien & Associates, Inc. Classroom Use by Day and Hour by Campus 09-Dec-14 01:07 PM 9:00 PM 1 5% 1 5% 1 5% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 4% 9:30 PM 1 5% 1 5% 1 5% 1 5% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 1 4% Maxine Smith Center Page 2 A total of 21 classrooms were noted at the Maxine Smith Center. For the Fall semester, the number of classrooms in use at any one time did not exceed 71%. Mid-morning and early evening use was consistent Monday through Total classrooms = 21 Thursday. Percent of Classrooms In Use Monday Wednesday Friday 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 100% 90% 100% 80% 90% 70% 80% 60% 70% 50% 60% 40% 50% 30% 40% 20% 30% 10% 20% 10% 0% Tuesday Tuesday 8:00 8:00 AM AM 8:30 8:30 AM AM 9:00 9:00 AM AM 9:30 9:30 AM AM 10:00 10:00 AM AM 10:30 10:30 AM AM 11:00 11:00 AM AM 12:00 12:00 PM PM 12:30 12:30 PM PM 1:00 1:00 PM PM 2:00 2:00 PM PM 3:00 3:00 PM PM 4:00 4:00 PM PM 5:00 5:00 PM PM 5:30 5:30 PM PM 6:00 6:00 PM PM 6:30 6:30 PM PM 7:00 7:00 PM PM 8:00 8:00 PM PM 9:00 9:00 PM PM 9:30 9:30 PM PM 100% 90% 100% 80% 90% 70% 80% 60% 70% 50% 60% 40% 50% 30% 40% 20% 30% 10% 20% 10% 0% Thursday Thursday 8:00 8:00 AM AM 8:30 8:30 AM AM 9:00 9:00 AM AM 9:30 9:30 AM AM 10:00 10:00 AM AM 10:30 10:30 AM AM 11:00 11:00 AM AM 12:00 12:00 PM PM 12:30 12:30 PM PM 1:00 1:00 PM PM 2:00 2:00 PM PM 3:00 3:00 PM PM 4:00 4:00 PM PM 5:00 5:00 PM PM 5:30 5:30 PM PM 6:00 6:00 PM PM 6:30 6:30 PM PM 7:00 7:00 PM PM 8:00 8:00 PM PM 9:00 9:00 PM PM 9:30 9:30 PM PM 100% 90% 100% 80% 90% 70% 80% 60% 70% 50% 60% 40% 50% 30% 40% 20% 30% 10% 20% 10% 0% Average (Mon-Fri) Average (Mon-Fri) 8:00 8:00 AM AM 8:30 8:30 AM AM 9:00 9:00 AM AM 9:30 9:30 AM AM 10:00 10:00 AM AM 10:30 10:30 AM AM 11:00 11:00 AM AM 12:00 12:00 PM PM 12:30 12:30 PM PM 1:00 1:00 PM PM 2:00 2:00 PM PM 3:00 3:00 PM PM 4:00 4:00 PM PM 5:00 5:00 PM PM 5:30 5:30 PM PM 6:00 6:00 PM PM 6:30 6:30 PM PM 7:00 7:00 PM PM 8:00 8:00 PM PM 9:00 9:00 PM PM 9:30 9:30 PM PM 4240 Southwest Tennessee Community College Paulien & Associates, Inc. Classroom Use by Day and Hour by Campus 09-Dec-14 01:07 PM Percent of Maxine A. Smith Center Classrooms in Use 12 Page 3 SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 47

50 Gill Center: Site and Space Analysis Site Analysis With a Full-Time Enrollment (FTE) of only 130 students, the Gill Center has very low enrollment compared to all other STCC locations. In addition, the two existing facilities on campus are both in poor condition, with the Gill Gymnasium receiving the lowest score on the STCC Physical Facilities Survey. Existing Space Distribution The two graphs below illustrate existing ASF by space category for the Gill Center. Student Center 4% Library 8% Space Classification ASF % Classrooms & Service 7,950 55% Teaching Labs & Service 2,324 16% Open Labs & Service 600 4% Office & Service 1,766 12% Library 1,152 8% Student Center 592 4% Total 14, % Open Labs & Service 4% Office & Service 13% Teaching Labs and Service 16% Classrooms & Service 55% Existing ASF by Space Category at Gill Center 48

51 5 Minute Walk Mountain Terrace St. Gill Center Site Distance (feet) 300 SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 49

52 Gill Center: Space Utilization Scheduled Classroom Use by Day and Hour The graphs, to the right, illustrate classroom utilization for credit instruction at the Gill Center. Thirteen classrooms were noted at the Gill Center. At no time during the week were more than 31% of the classrooms in use. Classroom use is heaviest during the mid-morning and evening hours. Classroom use on Friday is minimal after 11:00 am. Classroom Utilization The 13 classrooms at the Gill Center averaged six weekly room hours at 50% student station occupancy with 26 ASF per station. In other words, when courses were scheduled, only 50% of the seats were filled. Teaching Laboratory Utilization The two laboratories at the Gill Center averaged a high of 34 weekly room hours at 73% student station occupancy. At 46 ASF per station, these labs are used for computer and basic science courses. Building Name and Id No. of Rooms Average Room Size Average ASF per Station Average Section Size Weekly Seat Hours Average Weekly Room Hours Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy % Elbert T. Gill Center GILL AVERAGE % Total No. of Rooms = % Classroom Utilization Analysis by Building at the Gill Center Building Name and Id No. of Rooms Average Room Size Average ASF per Station Average Section Size Weekly Seat Hours Average Weekly Room Hours Hours in Use Student Station Occupancy % Elbert T. Gill Center GILL 2 1, AVERAGE 1, % Total No. of Rooms = % Teaching Lab Utilization Analysis by Building at the Gill Center 50

53 Monday Wednesday SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WHITEHAVEN CENTER 100% 100% Scheduled 90% Classroom Use by 90% Day and Time 80% 80% (Darker 70% colors indicate a large percentage 70% of rooms are scheduled.) 60% 50% 40% of 30% 20% 10% 0% Time Day 60% Monday Tuesday Wednesday50% Thursday 40% Friday % In Rooms % In Rooms % In30% Rooms % In Rooms Use in Use Use in Use Use20% in Use Use in Use 10% 0% Rooms in Use 8:00 AM 1 14% 0 0% 1 14% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 6% 8:30 AM 1 14% 0 0% 1 14% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 6% 9:00 AM 0 0% 2 29% 0 0% 2 29% 0 0% 4 57% 0 0% 1 11% 9:30 AM 0 0% 2 29% 0 0% 2 29% 0 0% 4 57% 0 0% 1 11% 10:00 AM 0 Tuesday 0% 2 29% 0 0% 2 29% Thursday 0 0% 4 57% 0 Average 0% 1 (Mon-Fri) 11% 10:30 AM 2 Tuesday 29% 3 43% 2 29% 3 43% Thursday 2 29% 4 57% 0 Average 0% 2 (Mon-Fri) 34% 100% 100% 100% 11:00 90% AM 2 29% 2 29% 2 29% 90% 2 29% 2 29% 4 57% 90% 0 0% 2 29% 100% 80% 100% 80% 100% 12:00 PM 0 0% 3 43% 0 0% 3 43% 0 0% 0 0% 80% 0 0% 1 17% 90% 70% 90% 70% 90% 70% 12:30 80% 60% PM 0 0% 2 29% 0 0% 80% 60% 2 29% 0 0% 0 0% 80% 60% 0 0% 1 11% 70% 50% 70% 50% 70% 1:00 50% 60% PM 2 29% 2 29% 2 29% 40% 60% 2 29% 0 0% 0 0% 40% 60% 0 0% 2 23% 40% 2:00 50% 30% PM 2 29% 0 0% 2 29% 50% 30% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 50% 30% 0 0% 1 11% 40% 20% 40% 20% 40% 20% 3:00 30% 30% 30% 10% 10% PM 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 10% 10% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 10% 10% 0 0% 0 0% 4:00 PM 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 5:00 0% PM 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0% 0 0% 0 0% 5:30 PM 0 0% 1 14% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 3% 6:00 PM 3 43% 6 86% 4 57% 3 43% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 46% 6:30 PM 3 43% 6 86% 4 57% 3 43% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 46% :00 Southwest PM 3 Tennessee 43% Community 6 86% College 4 57% 3 43% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% 3 46% Whitehaven Center Percent Paulien 8:00 PM of & Gill Associates, Center 3 Classrooms 43% Inc. 6 in Use Classroom 86% Use 4 by 57% Day and 3 Hour 43% by Campus 0 0% 09-Dec % 01:07 0 PM 0% 3 46% Page 1 Seven classrooms 9:00 PM 0 were 0% noted 0 at 0% the Whitehaven 0 0% 0 Center. 0% Classroom 0 0% use 0 on 0% Monday 0 and 0% Wednesday 0 0% is very sporadic. Use was 9:30 highest PM 0 on Thursday 0% 0 evening 0% 0 with 0% 86% 0 of the 0% classrooms 0 0% SOUTHWEST in 0 use. TENNESSEE 0% With 0 COMMUNITY the 0% exception COLLEGE 0 DISTRICT-WIDE of 0% Friday, MASTER classroom PLAN 51 use was Total predominately classrooms = 7 during the mid-day and evening hours. Ample opportunity for additional courses exists any 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM % In Use Saturday Rooms in Use 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM % In Use 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% Sunday 40% Rooms 30% % In in 20% Use Use 10% 0% Friday Average Rooms in Use % In Use 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 9:30 PM

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57 The Future of STCC Since Southwest Tennessee Community College s establishment in 2000, the institution has been working hard to define a long-term vision for its future. It took time to fully complete the transition from two distinctly separate institutions - Shelby State Community College and State Technical Institute at Memphis - into one singular Southwest Tennessee Community College. Moving forward, it will be important for STCC to continue to innovate and look for new ways to adapt to a constantly changing higher education environment in order to ensure the long-term success of the institution. The recommendations outlined on the following pages draw upon existing space utilization and campus site analysis findings, combined with future enrollment projections, to provide a long-term outlook for institutional growth. The Plan Horizon for space needs analysis purposes is defined as ten-years. It is important to note that the space needs evaluation revealed no identifiable space deficit at the current time and only a very small deficit of total space at the ten-year plan horizon for any of STCC s campuses or centers. With that in mind, this District-Wide Master Plan offers a set of guidelines for future, multi-year phased development should student enrollment and space needs increase. Specific space deficits do exist within defined space categories and present the opportunity to better align campus space to meet the college s current and future needs. As with any renovation or development effort, careful consideration should be taken to ensure that each project is in the best interest of the institution, as well as its students, faculty and staff. SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 51

58 STCC: Enrollment Projections Trends and Future Projections Population data, in conjunction with high school graduation projections and occupational demand, was used to project student enrollments for STCC. Three enrollment scenarios were developed and shared with college leadership. Following discussion, an institution-wide headcount of 14,000 students was selected, equating to a Fall FTE of 8,820 in , , Projected Enrollment 8, , Enrollment Trends and Projections Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Fact Book, Fall 2013 Headcount Full Time Enrollment STCC Graduation 52

59 Fall 2013 Fall 2023 Master Plan Projection Campus/Center Headcount FTE FTE/HC Ratio Headcount FTE FTE/HC Ratio STCC 10,817 6, ,000 8, Institutional Enrollment Projection - Tennessee population data, in conjunction with high school graduation projections and occupation demand, was used to project student enrollments. Source: Tennessee Board of Regents Fact Book, Fall 2013 Campus/Center Fall 2013 FTE Fall 2023 FTE % Change Union Avenue Campus 2,088 2, % Macon Cove Campus 3,371 4, % Subtotal 5,459 7,065 Gill Center % Whitehaven Center % Millington Center % Maxine Smith Center % Other Locations % Total 6,768 8,820 STCC Master Plan Enrollment Assumptions SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 53

60 STCC: Space Needs Analysis Overview Process Paulien & Associates solidified student enrollment, course, and staffing data from Fall semester The facilities inventory provided building, square footage, and space use classification on a room-by-room basis. The course data contained the course number and description, student enrollments, start and stop times, and meeting locations. The staffing data contained headcount by major employee category. It must be noted that staffing data was not disaggregated by campus or center site. The consultant used the Southwest Tennessee Community College s (STCC) online directory to match employees with sites, but there were numerous records with no online data. These records were divided between the Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses. The data provided a snapshot of the activities for Fall 2013, which was used as the master planning Base Year. On-Site Work Sessions The master planning team conducted multiple work sessions in the summer of Meetings were held with key college officials including the President, Vice Presidents, and Deans. Additionally, the Librarian, Athletic Director, Director of Facilities, and facilities staff members were specifically included in various work sessions. Enrollment goals, institutional vision, academic program objectives, changing pedagogies, current space needs, and STCC s strategic planning goals were the focus of the on-site sessions. During the time on campus, visits were made to various buildings, grounds, and spaces on each campus or site to gain familiarity and assess the overall reliability of the base data. Space Needs Analysis by Space Category The consultant used the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) Space Allocation Guidelines, as outlined in the user s manual dated When these guidelines were silent, both national and state guideline recommendations, including benchmarking, were used to project space needs. The operating assumption in applying these guidelines was to provide each campus or center with enough space to conduct its current and future activities. A detailed space needs analysis was completed for each STCC location and are outlined on the pages that follow. Interpretation of Space Needs Analysis Outcomes The space needs outline Fall 2013 (Base Year) and a 10-year Plan Horizon. For each space category, four columns illustrate the findings for each time period. The Existing ASF includes all current academic facilities. Only assignable square feet (ASF) were included, which is the usable area of a building and does not include circulation areas such as corridors, mechanical/electrical areas, building structure space, custodial closets, or restrooms. Reviewing the second column, the Guideline ASF is a calculation of how much space is ideally needed in each space category at the Base Year and Plan Horizon, given enrollment, program, and staffing assumptions. The consultant applied THEC or other appropriate space guidelines relative to an institution of STCC s enrollment, program mix, and mission. 54

61 The Surplus/(Deficit) column is the difference between the Existing ASF and Guideline ASF totals, while the Percent Surplus/(Deficit) column is the magnitude of the difference expressed as a percent. For each column, deficits are in parentheses and indicate a space need in that category. The space needs analysis is quantitative only and does not take into account the quality of space to serve the campus mission. Fall 2013 Plan Horizon Campus / Center Existing Guideline Surplus / Existing Guideline Surplus / Space ASF Space ASF (Deficit) Space ASF Space ASF (Deficit) Union Avenue Campus 259, ,323 68, , ,976 59,680 Macon Cove Campus 314, ,070 46, , ,479 (4,710) Subtotal 574, , , , ,455 54,970 Gill Center 14,384 6,964 7,420 14,384 9,588 4,796 Whitehaven Center 20,022 11,316 8,706 20,022 15,448 4,574 Maxine Smith Center 40,236 31,527 8,709 40,236 40,284 (48) Subtotal 74,642 49,807 24,835 74,642 65,320 9,322 Total 648, , , , ,775 64,292 Space Needs Analysis Summary Note: Inactive Space is not included in the Analysis SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 55

62 STCC: District-Wide Opportunities Introduction At a district-wide level, there are many steps STCC can take to encourage student success. Five major approaches to creating a foundation for student success include: Establish efficient operations between all STCC locations. Create engaging learning spaces, mentorship and tutoring programs, and easily accessible guidance programs to encourage student success. Strengthen partnerships with four-year institutions, career outlets and local high schools to educate students about STCC s opportunities. Ensure STCC facilities have up-to-date technology and resources appropriate to meet the needs of students, staff and faculty. Improve institutional image through the implementation of relatively inexpensive architectural and planning techniques. There have been many successful cases of the implementation of these strategies within community colleges across the country, as shown to the right. Identifying benchmarks for future improvements will help STCC set realistic goals and provide students with the proven resources they need to succeed. Technology - Accessible technological resources distributed throughout common areas of each campus, such as at Central Arizona College, will aid in student success. Operations Ensure non-specialized classrooms and laboratories are centrally-controlled versus departmentally-controlled to encourage high utilization. Consider appointing a centralized Physical Plant Director to oversee all STCC site maintenance activities and to handle facility reporting to the Tennessee Board of Regents. Student Success STCC s ongoing implementation of Learning Communities is expected to improve retention and matriculation, but increases the need for prominently placed tutoring spaces and student success centers. Find ways to address these needs through underutilized spaces within buildings. Collaboration - This flexible collaboration space at Mesa Community College s Red Mountain Campus allows for many types of uses and informal student interaction. 56

63 STCC: District-Wide Opportunities Partnerships Improve programmatic alignment with the University of Memphis to ensure an easy transfer process for students between the two institutions. Encourage the University of Memphis to establish a full-time presence on both the Macon Cove and Union Avenue campuses to assist students with questions regarding program alignments and admissions. Enhance relationships with private companies and non-profit organizations to increase workforce development opportunities. Expand outreach initiatives with local high schools through expanded course opportunities and organized trips to STCC campuses. Technology Upgrade technology district-wide to help distribute classroom and laboratory utilization equitably across each location. Provide training and support sessions to encourage faculty to more fully embrace new active learning models. Improve the STCC website to provide students with a greater understanding of degree and certificate opportunities. Continue to explore technological resources that adapt to a changing student demographic and learning style, such as distance learning. Access - The prominent placement of student support services makes a campus more welcoming to students, as is shown at Paradise Valley Community College. Image Employ minor renovation techniques such as adding vibrant colors to building interiors, upgrading site furnishings, and improving wayfinding to dramatically impact the overall image of facilities. Integrate athletic fields onto STCC property to improve student activities and project an image to the community of a vibrant campus environment. Position key student services such as admissions and financial aid in prominent building locations to minimize intimidation and ensure access. Transparency - This teaching lab at Mesa Community College uses transparent walls to engage those outside the classroom in the learning process. SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 57

64 Union Avenue Campus: Framework Plan Overview The urban context of the Union Avenue Campus brings with it many desirable amenities and opportunities, as well as a series of unique challenges to future expansion. The limited size of the existing site encourages a thoughtful approach to campus development. While existing buildings are generally in adequate condition and require only technological and aesthetic upgrades, there is an opportunity to reconfigure existing circulation and parking patterns to dramatically improve the overall campus experience. By improving the perception of safety, re-positioning parking outside of the campus core, increasing pedestrian connectivity, and providing a framework for future facility development that better defines campus open space, the Union Avenue Campus will become a much more welcoming campus environment to both existing and prospective students. ORLEANS STREET PARKING DECK NURSING MYRTLE ST P M A UNION AVENUE F E B C D MANASSAS STREET H LINDEN AVENUE NURSING ANNEX N Above: Existing conditions on the STCC Union Avenue Campus. Right: Proposed campus framework plan for the Union Avenue Campus. Existing Building New Academic Construction New Parking Deck Construction 58

65 UNION AVENUE M NURSING PARKING DECK BEALE STREET PARKING DECK PARKING DECK MYRTLE ST PARRISH CAMPUS SECURITY ACADEMIC ACADEMIC ACADEMIC A F E MANASSAS STREET ACADEMIC B ACADEMIC C D / VERTIES SAILS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE ALLIED HEALTH NURSING ANNEX ORLEANS STREET NURSING ANNEX SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 59

66 Union Avenue Campus: Space Needs Space Needs Evaluation With completion of the Nursing, Natural Sciences and Biotechnology Facility, the Union Avenue Campus s emphasis on nursing and allied health sciences programs will be strengthened. In addition, this new facility will provide an increase in available academic space on campus. Multiple course sections of popular general education and humanities courses, as well as continuing education will continue to be offered at this location. The Union Avenue Campus also serves as the home to STCC s men and women s basketball programs. As part of the District-Wide Master Plan, a space needs analysis was generated for the Union Avenue Campus. Overall, application of the space guidelines indicated no additional need for space at the Base Year or Plan Horizon. At the Plan Horizon, the space needs analysis generated a total guideline need of 230,976 ASF, a surplus of 59,680 ASF when compared to existing space amounts. However, surpluses and deficits in various space categories indicates that while the Union Avenue Campus has enough total space, it does not have the right mix of spaces on the campus to accommodate changing needs. For example, there will be deficits in Open Laboratories, Physical Education & Recreation, Athletics and Student Center categories as this campus approaches the 2,743 FTE level. The space utilization findings suggest an opportunity may exist to re purpose some existing spaces for these identified needs. A Campus Framework Plan has been developed for the Union Avenue Campus to outline a possible direction for future growth if the need arises. A series of incremental phases outline one possible approach to campus growth. In addition, an acquisition plan was created for the Union Avenue Campus in order to address any future expansion needs that may arise. 60

67 Fall 2013 Plan Horizon Student FTE = 2,088 Student FTE = 2,743 Staffing FTE = 258 Staffing FTE = 309 SPACE CATEGO RY Existing ASF Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) Existing ASF Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) Academic Space Classroom & Service 29,452 16,632 12,820 44% 36,779 21,544 15,235 41% Teaching Laboratories & Service 46,660 43,115 3,545 8% 60,982 57,227 3,755 6% Open Laboratories & Service 12,339 10,440 1,899 15% 12,524 13,715 (1,191) (10%) Offices and Service 71,134 36,752 34,382 48% 76,032 43,909 32,123 42% Physical Education & Recreation 5,230 6,264 (1,034) (20%) 5,230 8,229 (2,999) (57%) Other Department Space 5,643 5, % 6,873 6, % Academic Space Subtotal 170, ,423 52,035 31% 198, ,796 47,624 24% Academic Support Space Library 31,291 15,910 15,381 49% 31,291 19,812 11,479 37% Athletics 19,265 21,658 (2,393) (12%) 19,265 21,658 (2,393) (12%) Assembly & Exhibit 6,334 7,308 (974) (15%) 9,484 8, % Support Facilities (700's) 14,574 12,249 2,325 16% 14,574 10,745 3,829 26% Academic Support Space Subtotal 71,464 57,125 14,339 20% 74,614 61,130 13,484 18% Auxiliary Space Student Center 12,287 10,440 1,847 15% 12,287 13,715 (1,428) (12%) Day Care & Service 5,335 5, % 5,335 5, % Auxiliary Space Subtotal 17,622 15,775 1,847 10% 17,622 19,050 (1,428) (8%) CAMPUS TOTAL 259, ,323 68,221 26% 290, ,976 59,680 21% Inactive/Conversion Space 26,588 26,588 Union Avenue Campus Space Needs Analysis Space Needs Analysis conducted by Paulien & Associates, Inc. For further information, refer to the Appendix. SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 61

68 Union Avenue Campus: Acquisition Opportunities Priority 1 The site at the northwestern corner of Beale Street and Myrtle Street is a physical barrier between main campus and the newly-constructed Nursing, Natural Sciences and Biotechnology facility. The acquisition of this site will help bridge this gap and provide more logical pedestrian movement from the new parking garage to the core of campus. Priority 2 The site directly west of the campus is in a location and orientation that makes it ideal for future campus development if the need arises. Acquisition of this property would allow for the development of additional academic space and parking facilities in close proximity to central campus, as well as improve the overall outdoor experience by allowing for increased open space. Priority 3 The far western site identified as Priority 3 in the graphic to the right offers the potential for large-scale expansion and campus re-organization to allow for a more compact, walkable campus layout if significant growth is necessary in the future. The existing railroad spur which separates this area from the campus is rarely utilized. Existing Union Avenue Campus Boundary Acquisition Opportunity Priority 1 Acquisition Opportunity Priority 2 Acquisition Opportunity Priority 3 62

69 UNION A VENUE REET MYRTLE STREET BEALE ST EE TR SS SA AS AN M T DR. MARTI N LUTHER KING JR. AV ENUE DUNLAP WALNUT VANCE AVEN UE SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 63

70 Union Avenue Campus: Framework Plan - Phase One Acquire Priority 1 Site The half acre site located at the intersection of Myrtle Street and Beale Street on the northwestern side of the campus is currently owned by Lasco Fire Protection and presents an opportunity to better connect the existing campus with the new Nursing, Natural Sciences and Biotechnology building and parking garage. Remove Building On Priority 1 Site - Construct Temporary Surface Parking After the northwestern site has been acquired, demolition of the existing building will allow for future construction. The site may be paved and used as temporary parking while appropriate plans and funding are assembled for site development. Remove Existing Tennis Courts - Construct Surface Parking The existing tennis courts on the Union Avenue Campus are currently underutilized. As the majority of parking is located south of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, a parking lot constructed in place of the tennis courts would help reduce the need for students to cross the street to reach central campus and assist with increased parking demand. Access to the parking area is best located off of Manassas Street. Construct Drop-Off Location Near Buildings C and D The construction of a drop-off location along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue near Academic C and D would provide easier access for students to the southern portion of campus without the risk of impeding traffic flow along the roadway. Adding a second drop-off point for campus will help alleviate some of the traffic pressures placed on the northeastern drop-off location. Appropriate pedestrian connections to this southern drop-off area would increase safety and usability. Enhance Bus Stop at Union Avenue MATA bus service is currently provided along Union Avenue with a stop located at the Parrish Building and M Building. The service is well-utilized by students coming to campus. Enhancement of the bus stops in this location with adequate shelter, seating, lighting and amenities would create a safe and comfortable environment for students utilizing the bus service. New Construction New Pedestrian Connection New Vehicular Circulation Parking Expansion MATA Bus Stop Removal Campus Quad Land Acquisition 64

71 UNION AVENUE M NURSING MYRTLE ST PARRISH F PARKING DECK BEALE STREET ACADEMIC A E MANASSAS STREET ACADEMIC B ACADEMIC C D / VERTIES SAILS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE ORLEANS STREET ALLIED HEALTH NURSING ANNEX NURSING SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 65

72 Union Avenue Campus: Framework Plan - Phase Two Construct Athletic Expansion With the removal of the outdoor tennis courts, an athletic expansion can be accommodated to meet the current space need identified in the space needs analysis. The space will primarily be used by athletics for training purposes. This specific space need likely requires a building expansion to accommodate it, due to the need to be positioned close to the existing athletic facilities. This athletic expansion should be located on the northeastern facade of Building D/Verties Sails Building to best meet the space need identified. Reconfigure Vehicular Circulation at Myrtle Street Re-locating the primary campus entry to Myrtle Street will create a strong sense of arrival and direct users to the center of campus. Its form will also act to reinforce future development of a campus quad. This entry will complement the southern drop-off location to allow students to be dropped off within close range of any campus building. There may no longer be a need to maintain the Manassas Street vehicular drop-off. Improve Campus Signage Signage should be developed for the two new drop-off locations on campus. The most significant traffic flows occur along Union Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Signage placed at each of these two new entry points will strengthen STCC s campus identify within the community and also help welcome and orient new students and visitors to the campus. MATA bus service is provided along Union Avenue. Reconfigure Pedestrian Circulation The redesign of pedestrian circulation will help to reinforce the northern and southern drop-off locations. Strong, direct routes of access will simplify circulation and reduce the potential for creating an excess of impermeable surface. These pedestrian routes should take into consideration existing building entrances and access points. In addition, the experience of the pedestrian will be improved through adequate lighting and wayfinding elements. Acquire Priority 2 Site The site to the west of the Union Avenue campus is currently owned by the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division and is ideal for future expansion. The acquisition of this site will set a foundation for future campus and facility development. Remove Buildings on Priority 2 Site - Construct Temporary Parking After acquisition of the site, the existing buildings will need to be removed in preparation for future development. The construction of interim parking will fulfill existing faculty and staff parking demands, as well as increase the volume of student parking within close proximity to campus facilities. The form of these surface parking lots should help define the campus quad and begin to develop it as a desirable student gathering space. New Construction New Pedestrian Connection New Vehicular Circulation Parking Expansion Removal Campus Quad Land Acquisition 66

73 UNION AVENUE M NURSING MYRTLE ST PARRISH LE ST F PARKING DECK BEALE STREE EET ET ACADEMIC A E MANASSAS STREET ACADEMIC B ACADEMIC C D / ATHLETIC VERTIES SAILS EXPANSION DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE ORLEANS STREET ALLIED HEALTH NURSING ANNEX NURSING SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 67

74 Union Avenue Campus: Framework Plan - Phase Three Construct Parking Deck on Priority 2 Site As student enrollment increases, the construction of a parking deck on Priority 2 site will likely be needed to address an increase in parking demand at the Union Avenue Campus. The location of the parking deck will allow direct access to the primary campus entry off of Union Avenue, as well as the new Nursing, Natural Sciences and Biotechnology building. On the eastern side of the structure, campus security offices can be located on the ground floor to provide a desirable architectural facade to the parking deck. This prominent location for security will be visible to those entering the campus and will increase campus safety - real and perceived. Reconfigure Pedestrian Circulation As the form of the campus quad begins to develop, the integration of improved pedestrian circulation will enhance the space and user experience. Strengthening the east-west route through the campus quad will greatly enhance access to the newly-constructed parking garage. New Construction New Pedestrian Connection New Vehicular Circulation Parking Expansion Removal Campus Quad Land Acquisition 68

75 UNION AVENUE M NURSING PARKING DECK PARKING DECK MYRTLE ST PARRISH BEALE STREET CAMPUS SECURITY ACADEMIC A F E MANASSAS STREET ACADEMIC B ACADEMIC C D / VERTIES SAILS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE ORLEANS STREET ALLIED HEALTH NURSING ANNEX NURSING SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 69

76 Union Avenue Campus: Framework Plan - Phase Four Construct Academic Building on Priority 2 Site As student population increases on the Union Avenue Campus and STCC programs expand, the construction of a new academic facility may be needed to help accommodate this growth. Its location west of the central quad will make it easily-accessible to those individuals arriving on campus from Union Avenue. Due to its high profile location and proximity to the campus core, this building would be an ideal location for additional student support services or an expanded student center as a complement to new academic space. New Construction New Pedestrian Connection New Vehicular Circulation Parking Expansion Removal Campus Quad Land Acquisition 70

77 UNION AVENUE M NURSING PARKING DECK MYRTLE ST PARRISH BEALE STREET PARKING DECK CAMPUS SECURITY ACADEMIC ACADEMIC A F E MANASSAS STREET ACADEMIC B ACADEMIC C D / VERTIES SAILS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE ORLEANS STREET ALLIED HEALTH NURSING ANNEX NURSING SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 71

78 Union Avenue Campus: Framework Plan - Phase Five Construct Parking Deck on Western Facade of New Academic Building In response to campus expansion, the construction of an additional parking deck will likely be needed to accommodate parking demand and reduce the need for surface lots on central campus. An opportunity exists to construct a parking deck adjacent to the new academic building shown in the previous phase in order to locate it in close proximity to key campus facilities. New Construction New Pedestrian Connection New Vehicular Circulation Parking Expansion Removal Campus Quad Land Acquisition 72

79 UNION AVENUE M NURSING PARRISH PARKING DECK BEALE STREET PARKING DECK PARKING DECK MYRTLE ST CAMPUS SECURITY ACADEMIC ACADEMIC A F E MANASSAS STREET ACADEMIC B ACADEMIC C D / VERTIES SAILS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE ORLEANS STREET ALLIED HEALTH NURSING ANNEX NURSING SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 73

80 Union Avenue Campus: Framework Plan - Phase Six Construct New Academic Building on Central Campus The construction of a second new academic building could accommodate a growing student population or changing curriculum needs. The orientation of the building should further reinforce the campus quad while still allowing for accessible parking and service along the southwestern facade. New Construction New Pedestrian Connection New Vehicular Circulation Parking Expansion Removal Campus Quad Land Acquisition 74

81 UNION AVENUE M NURSING PARKING DECK PARKING DECK MYRTLE ST PARRISH PARKING DECK BEALE STREET CAMPUS SECURITY ACADEMIC ACADEMIC ACADEMIC A F E MANASSAS STREET ACADEMIC B ACADEMIC C D / VERTIES SAILS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE ORLEANS STREET ALLIED HEALTH NURSING ANNEX NURSING SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 75

82 Union Avenue Campus: Future Expansion Expand Campus West across Railroad Tracks As student population and space demands increase on the Union Avenue Campus in the long-term future, there may be a need to expand the campus to the west - across the existing railroad tracks. The tracks currently have very low freight traffic and will soon be in complete disuse, posing no safety risk to pedestrians or vehicular traffic. STCC should consider acquisition of the property directly west of campus shown as Priority 3. Relocate Southern Campus Buildings to Consolidate Campus Footprint Although the existing Union Avenue Campus facilities are currently in adequate condition according to the Physical Facilities Survey, as buildings approach the end of their lifespan and new facilities are required, there will be an opportunity to create a more consolidated campus by expanding onto this western site. This will allow for greater campus connectivity and dramatically reduce the potential for pedestrian-vehicular conflicts on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Extend Campus Landscape and Circulation across Railroad Tracks As development takes place on the site west of the Union Avenue Campus, consideration should be given to the form of the campus landscape to create outdoor spaces that encourage pedestrian circulation and student gathering. Direction of Campus Expansion Potential Relocation of Campus Buildings Expansion of Campus Landscape Potential Future Building Site Land Acquisition 76

83 UNION AVENUE M NURSING PARRISH PARKING DECK BEALE STREET PARKING DECK PARKING DECK MYRTLE ST CAMPUS SECURITY ACADEMIC ACADEMIC ACADEMIC A F E MANASSAS STREET ACADEMIC B ACADEMIC C D / VERTIES SAILS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AVENUE ORLEANS STREET ALLIED HEALTH NURSING ANNEX NURSING SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 77

84 Macon Cove Campus: Framework Plan Overview The suburban context of the Macon Cove Campus imposes fewer space limitations on it than that of STCC s Union Avenue Campus. The development framework identified for the Macon Cove Campus focuses on replacing buildings approaching the end of their lifespan and establishing recommendations for the development of new future facilities and campus amenities. With the continued growth of STCC s athletic programs, including soccer, softball and baseball, there is an exciting opportunity to develop athletic fields on this site to position athletes and coaches in close proximity to campus facilities. With numerous academic offerings available here at Macon Cove, students spend considerable time on campus and desire enhanced facilities to allow for informal gathering and quiet study. The Campus Framework Plan works to strengthen overall campus organization with more defined outdoor gathering spaces for students and improved circulation. Above: Existing conditions on the Macon Cove Campus. Right: Proposed campus framework plan for the Macon Cove Campus. Existing Building New Academic Construction 78

85 FULTON ISAAC HAYES MEMORIAL HWY B C WHITEHEAD FARRIS NABORS A IRT ACADEMIC ACADEMIC BERT BORNBLUM LIBRARY IRT STORAGE BUTLER ATHLETIC SOFTBALL FIELD LAKE BASEBALL FIELD COMPETITION SOCCER FIELD PRACTICE SOCCER FIELD SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 79

86 Macon Cove Campus: Space Needs Space Needs Evaluation The Macon Cove Campus is a full-service campus with a focus on technical programs and workforce training. A space needs analysis for the Macon Cove Campus was generated that takes into account a 28% increase in student FTE over the master plan period. Overall, application of the space guidelines generated a space need of approximately 319,479 ASF, a 4,710 deficit when compared to existing space. Each space category was calculated based on appropriate guidelines, with many space categories generating deficits at the Plan Horizon, as shown in the space needs table to the right. The space utilization findings suggest an opportunity may exist to re purpose some existing spaces to meet these identified needs. A Campus Framework Plan has been developed for the Macon Cove Campus to outline a possible direction for future growth if the need arises. A series of phases outline one possible approach to campus growth. In addition, an acquisition plan has been prepared for the Macon Cove Campus in order to address any future expansion needs that may arise. 80

87 Fall 2013 Plan Horizon Student FTE = 3,371 Student FTE = 4,322 Staffing FTE = 412 Staffing FTE = 479 SPACE CATEGO RY Existing ASF Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) Existing ASF Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) Academic Space Classroom & Service 26,560 23,282 3,278 12% 26,560 29,543 (2,983) (11%) Teaching Laboratories & Service 76,615 72,669 3,946 5% 76,615 86,794 (10,179) (13%) Open Laboratories & Service 11,483 16,855 (5,372) (47%) 11,483 21,610 (10,127) (88%) Offices and Service 75,113 58,057 17,056 23% 75,113 67,288 7,825 10% Physical Education & Recreation 10,660 10, % 10,660 12,966 (2,306) (22%) Other Department Space 8,658 8, % 8,658 9,725 (1,067) (12%) Academic Space Subtotal 209, ,404 19,685 9% 209, ,926 (18,837) (9%) Academic Support Space Library 41,033 21,165 19,868 48% 41,033 26,466 14,567 36% Assembly & Exhibit 11,822 11, % 11,822 14,047 (2,225) (19%) Support Facilities (700's) 31,181 24,105 7,076 23% 31,181 24,688 6,493 21% Academic Support Space Subtotal 84,036 57,069 26,967 32% 84,036 65,201 18,835 22% Auxiliary Space Student Center 16,902 16, % 16,902 21,610 (4,708) (28%) Day Care & Service 4,742 4, % 4,742 4, % Auxiliary Space Subtotal 21,644 21, % 21,644 26,352 (4,708) (22%) CAMPUS TOTAL 314, ,070 46,699 15% 314, ,479 (4,710) (1%) Macon Cove Campus Space Needs Analysis Space Needs Analysis conducted by Paulien & Associates, Inc. For further information, refer to the Appendix. SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 81

88 Macon Cove Campus: Acquisition Opportunities Priority 1 Although the Macon Cove Campus has no immediate need for land expansion, acquisition of the site located to the north of the Fulton Building (currently known as Celebration Station) would allow the college to have a more prominent presence along Interstate 40 and would improve access to the site. Existing Macon Cove Campus Boundary Acquisition Opportunity Priority 1 82

89 ISAAC HAYES MEMORIAL HWY SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 83

90 Macon Cove Campus: Framework Plan - Phase One Add Bus Stop North of Existing Academic Buildings The addition of a bus stop in this location will facilitate better student access to the Macon Cove Campus. Consideration should be given to vehicular circulation to ensure proper access and turning radii for transit vehicles. Construct Pier at Lake The construction of direct pedestrian access and a pier over the existing lake will create a point of interest for pedestrians and provide an area of respite for students between classes. Expand Pedestrian Circulation The expansion of pedestrian circulation across the campus will strengthen building to building access and begin to establish the campus quad as a usable, active space. In addition, a secondary pedestrian corridor should be established to connect existing buildings to the lake. Renovate Farris Building The Physical Facilities Survey has determined that the Farris Building is in need of some maintenance and renovation. In addition to making necessary repairs, there is also the opportunity to improve the overall quality of the existing facility through upgrades to elements such as interior finishes, site furniture, natural light, and an expansion of student oriented spaces on the first floor. By prioritizing student-focused resources and student services near building entries, the facility will become much more welcoming to students and visitors. Given its central location on campus, renovation will have a dynamic impact on the overall student experience on campus. Remove Field House The Field House is in need of renovation and will be approaching the end of its lifespan over the next decade. The removal of this building will make room for improved campus circulation and future athletic facilities. However, there is no need to remove the Field House until construction begins on athletic fields. Construct Industrial Readiness Training Facility A new facility for the Industrial Readiness Training (IRT) program will help strengthen STCC s relationship with corporate partners and expose students to the skills and job opportunities necessary to ensure a successful future. An opportunity exists on the Macon Cove Campus to provide additional space for the IRT program to target current and future growth opportunities. The following approach is recommended to adequately address academic needs: Construct a 1-story hi-bay facility of approximately 10,000 GSF to accommodate specialized lab spaces and some associated classrooms. Design the space to accommodate an open floor plan with moveable partitions for maximum flexibility between lab spaces and classrooms. Locate classrooms on the northeastern side of the building to help activate the proposed central campus quad. Position labs on the southwest side of the building in order to access to a loading zone and half-acre fenced outdoor storage yard. Renovate underutilized space within the existing Bornblum Library to accommodate additional IRT program needs for more generalized space such as computer training classrooms, testing rooms, and administrative offices. This will allow the IRT program to take advantage of existing campus resources and minimize construction costs. New Construction Removal New Pedestrian Connection Campus Quad Building Renovation Parking Expansion New Vehicular Circulation Land Acquisition 84

91 FULTON ISAAC HAYES MEMORIAL HWY A *B FREEMAN/ SULCER C THORNTON WHITEHEAD FARRIS NABORS IRT BERT BORNBLUM LIBRARY IRT STORAGE BUTLER FIELD HOUSE LAKE SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 85

92 Macon Cove Campus: Framework Plan - Phase Two Construct Softball and Baseball Fields Southwest Tennessee Community College has existing softball and baseball teams which practice and play off campus. The construction of fields at Macon Cove would take advantage of the large open space on campus while bringing athletic facilities and events closer to the student population. Construct Academic Building Should the student population and resource demands increase on the Macon Cove Campus, the construction of an additional academic facility could help accommodate this growth. New construction should help reinforce the development of outdoor space and the campus quad. Construct Athletic Building The construction of a small athletic building adjacent to the new athletic fields would provide necessary equipment and service storage, as well provide the opportunity for additional amenities such as restrooms, vending and team meeting rooms. Expand Western Parking Lot The expansion of the western parking lot to include designated athletic parking and drop-off circulation would support the new athletic fields while also reducing impact on existing parking resources. Remove Freeman/Sulcer and Thornton Buildings The Physical Facilities Survey identified the Freeman/Sulcer and Thornton Buildings as three of the poorest condition buildings on the Macon Cove Campus with PFS Campus Scores ranging in the low to mid 70s. In addition, a review of each building as part of the master planning process revealed that the building floorplans are currently not conducive to academic activities. All three of these buildings are primarily used today for administrative purposes and support services. None of the buildings are currently being fully utilized due to their awkward interior configurations. Without significant investment, each building is expected to reach its lifespan in the near future. In addition, the lack of building footprint adaptability within each facility limits their potential for reuse. The District-Wide Master Plan recommends removal of each of these buildings to allow for a higher and better use of the space. This land area, near the center of campus, is an ideal location for two new academic facilities, as the need arises. Each new facility will reinforce the existing campus layout and help to better connect to the new IRT facility to the west. Expand Pedestrian Circulation The existing pedestrian circulation network will need to be expanded in order to provide access to the new athletic fields, athletic building and western parking expansion. New Construction New Pedestrian Connection Building Renovation Parking Expansion New Vehicular Circulation Removal Campus Quad Land Acquisition 86

93 FULTON ISAAC HAYES MEMORIAL HWY A *B FREEMAN/ SULCER C THORNTON WHITEHEAD FARRIS NABORS IRT ACADEMIC BERT BORNBLUM LIBRARY IRT STORAGE BUTLER FIELD HOUSE ATHLETIC SOFTBALL FIELD LAKE BASEBALL FIELD SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 87

94 Macon Cove Campus: Framework Plan - Phase Three Construct Competition Soccer Field The STCC athletic department has expressed interest in starting a soccer program. The construction of a competition soccer field would allow the team to practice and play on campus. Construct Surface Parking Lot Although it is anticipated that the existing parking resources would sufficiently accommodate the parking needs of STCC students, faculty, staff and guests in the future, the construction of a competition soccer field may trigger a need for additional parking close to the athletic fields. Expand Pedestrian Circulation Pedestrian circulation should continue to expand to connect new and existing academic facilities in more efficient ways. With the introduction of a competition soccer field, access to the athletic facilities should also grow to accommodate the traffic of players, visitors and grounds maintenance. New Construction New Pedestrian Connection Building Renovation New Vehicular Circulation Removal Campus Quad Parking Expansion Land Acquisition 88

95 FULTON ISAAC HAYES MEMORIAL HWY A *B C WHITEHEAD FARRIS NABORS IRT ACADEMIC BERT BORNBLUM LIBRARY IRT STORAGE BUTLER ATHLETIC SOFTBALL FIELD LAKE BASEBALL FIELD COMPETITION SOCCER FIELD SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 89

96 Macon Cove Campus: Framework Plan - Phase Four Construct Academic Building Should future space needs arise, the construction of an additional academic building may be needed. The academic building should be positioned to the southwest in order to reinforce existing campus pedestrian circulation and the campus open space. Construct Plaza The plaza outside of the new academic building should unite the campus quad with the primary campus drop-off location and lake access. It would provide a small-scale outdoor space suitable for daily use or larger-scale events. Construct Practice Soccer Field In order to maintain the playing condition of the competition soccer field and provide additional practice resources to the STCC athletic department, a second soccer field should be constructed. Expand Pedestrian Access The existing lake on the Macon Cove Campus serves as a valuable storm water resource for the campus. It also has the potential to serve as a desirable pedestrian amenity. By adding a pedestrian path around the lake, it would dramatically increase recreational opportunities for students, staff and faculty members. New Construction New Pedestrian Connection Building Renovation Parking Expansion New Vehicular Circulation Removal Campus Quad Land Acquisition 90

97 FULTON ISAAC HAYES MEMORIAL HWY A *B C WHITEHEAD FARRIS NABORS IRT ACADEMIC ACADEMIC BERT BORNBLUM LIBRARY IRT STORAGE BUTLER ATHLETIC SOFTBALL FIELD LAKE BASEBALL FIELD COMPETITION SOCCER FIELD PRACTICE SOCCER FIELD SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 91

98 Whitehaven Center: Space Needs Student enrollment at the Whitehaven Center is expected to increase by 49% over the ten-year master plan horizon. Assumptions include moving this center to a new location with greater visibility and community access. The space needs analysis reflects the current location of the Whitehaven Center, as details of the new location were not finalized at the time of this report. It was assumed that current course offerings would also remain in place at the new location with some need to accommodate additional programs. Application of the THEC space guidelines indicated no need for additional space at the Plan Horizon. However, select surpluses and deficits in various space categories indicate that while the current Whitehaven Center has enough total space, it does not have the right mix of spaces to accommodate changing needs, especially in the Teaching Laboratories & Service space category. The findings are delineated in the table to the right. The space utilization findings suggest an opportunity may exist to re purpose underutilized spaces for these identified needs. In addition, adjustments to scheduling can help remediate this imbalance. The new location of the Whitehaven Center will likely present an opportunity to revaluate overall space needs. 92

99 Fall 2013 Plan Horizon Student FTE = 189 Student FTE = 282 Staffing FTE = 14 Staffing FTE = 20 SPACE CATEGO RY Existing ASF Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) Existing ASF Guideline ASF Surplus/ (Deficit) Percent Surplus/ (Deficit) Academic Space Classroom & Service 6,798 2,162 4,636 68% 6,798 2,792 4,006 59% Teaching Laboratories & Service 3,796 3,948 (152) (4%) 3,796 5,334 (1,538) (41%) Open Laboratories & Service 2, ,716 64% 2,661 1,410 1,251 47% Offices and Service 2,591 1, % 2,591 2, % Academic Space Subtotal 15,846 8,862 6,984 44% 15,846 12,084 3,762 24% Academic Support Space Library 1,940 1, % 1,940 1, % Support Facilities (700's) (280)######## (280)######## Academic Support Space Subtotal 1,960 1, % 1,960 1, % Auxiliary Space Student Center 2, ,271 57% 2,216 1, % Auxiliary Space Subtotal 2, ,271 57% 2,216 1, % CAMPUS TOTAL 20,022 11,316 8,706 43% 20,022 15,448 4,574 23% Whitehaven Center Space Needs Analysis Space Needs Analysis conducted by Paulien & Associates, Inc. For further information, refer to the Appendix. SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT-WIDE MASTER PLAN 93

100 Whitehaven Center: Acquisition Opportunities Priority 1 This site was acquired in 2015 for the relocation of the Whitehaven Center. The former Kroger building will be renovated to accommodate academic use. Priority 2 In order to increase STCC s presence on the street, as well as vehicular and pedestrian access to the site, one or more of the Priority 2 parcels should be acquired. Existing Whitehaven Center Boundary Acquisition Opportunity Priority 1 Acquisition Opportunity Priority 2 94

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