James Carmichael Student Center Renovation

Student Center Today

Our student center today:

Outdated design limits visibility and student collaboration
Inconsistent use of space
Inadequate student space for gathering and events

Reimagining Our Student Center

The Power of Renovation

ksu carmichael center before renovations interior.. — BEFORE

ksu james carmichael student center. students in student center store. — AFTER

Creating Community & Identity

ksu student center design by Cooper Cary. Featuring students collaborating. — Designed by Cooper Cary

emory university kichen area design example — *Example: Designed by Others at Emory University

Visibility

Interior of student center with people looking over balcony through tall windows out to court yard and old interior wall center. — BEFORE

New Redesign

30,000 SF of Existing Space REIMAGINED and
3500 SF ADDED for Student Organizations (RSO)
- More Collaboration Space
- New Kitchenettes
- Larger Lounges
- RSO Meeting Rooms
Larger Game Room, E-Sports and RSO Workspace
New Welcome Center
Welcoming Arrival Experience (from the campus green and south visitor parking lot)

Renovation Solutions

Timeline

Construction Schedule

Starbucks (Start Construction Spring 2024)
Welcome Center (Start Construction Fall 2024)
Student Center Renovation (Start Construction Fall 2025)

Renovation will Include
- The Loft = Game Room / E-Sports
- RSO Workspace
- Student Government Association
- Student Gathering Centers
- Reimagine Office Space

_{*All construction start timeframes are subject to change / pending USG Board of Regents
approval.}

Estimated Project Cost

Overall Project Cost = $12M

$3M = Institutional Funds
$3M = Student Activity Reserves
$6M = Student Fee Reallocation

_{* Subject to USG Board of Regents approval.
** Starbucks excluded from project cost.}

Student Fee Reallocation

Fee	Purpose	FY23 Fee	FY24 FEE	FY25 Fee	Net Change
Technology	Outfit and update classroom technology and fund life cycle replacement of technology in student labs.	$55	$55	$55	$0
Recreation Center	Manage and operate the programs, services, and facilities used by Dept. of Sports and Recreation.	$97	$97	$97	$0
Sports & Recreation Park	Support the 88-acre Sports. and Recreation Park.	$86	$86	$86	$0
Parking	Support parking operations on both campuses.	$58	$58	$30	-$28
Health	Provide health services for students.	$51	$51	$56	$5
Transportation	Support Big Owl Bus, bicycling infrastructure, and programs supporting regional transit.	$58	$58	$68	$10
Wellness	Support health promotion programs and services that address identified health needs and behavior risks of KSU students	$3	$3	$3	$0
Student Activity	Enrich the co-curricular student experience and provide student services. The $7 reallocation is to cover the renovation of the Student Center.	$39	$39	$46	$7
Athletics	Support the Intercollegiate Athletics program with 18 team sports.	$221	$221	$221	$0
	Total	$668	$668	$662	-$6

$28 Parking Fee Reduction & $22 Fee Reallocation for: Transportation ($10), Health ($5), Student Activity ($6), and Carmichael Student Center Renovation ($7)

_{* Subject to Board of Regents approval.}

Next Steps

Student Fee Committee
Board of Regents Approval

_{* Subject to Board of Regents approval.}