Finance and Audit Committee F-12 March 24-25, 2016 Page 1 of 2 ACTION ITEM #2 WSU Tri-Cities, Student Union Building - Schematic Design (Olivia Yang) March 25, 2016 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS SUBJECT: WSU Tri-Cities Student Union Building, Schematic Design PROPOSED: That the Board of Regents approve the schematic design for the WSU Tri Cities, Student Union Building. SUBMITTED BY: Olivia Yang, Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration SUPPORTING INFORMATION: Since opening in 1989, the WSU Tri-Cities campus has grown to more than 1,500 students. Currently, there is only limited space on campus to host large student functions such as student government and organizations, student socializing, small group or individual study, and student recreation. This project will create a warm, comfortable, flexible space to engage students in campus life as well as provide for student government, recreational, and academic functions. Amenities are to include a flexible multipurpose event space for student events and orientation, Student Government offices, lounge, study and gaming space, and a coffee bar. The proposed Student Union would be located adjacent to the Consolidated Information Center (CIC). The location of this project in the heart of the campus will respond to the desire to keep students on campus and promote a sense of community by providing a collaborative, flexible space that fosters interaction and provides study space and group work. The Board of Regents approved the design and construction for the project within the budgeted amount of $5,730,000 at the May 2015 Meeting. Aerial site map is appended as Attachment A The Design Presentation is appended as Attachment B