The following presentation was given on March 14 to the Board of Trustees about Stroupe and Roush.

A link to the presentation can be found HERE

Trustees at Arkansas Tech University approved a campus master plan on Thursday that aligns with the institution’s strategic plan and establishes both short-term priority projects and long-term facility aspirations for all ATU campuses and properties over the next 10-to-20 years.

The action was taken during the ATU Board of Trustees’ regularly scheduled meeting at Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center.

“Priorities are specific to ATU and have been developed based on a knowledge of the campus needs, current and potential enrollment and financial conditions,” wrote Perkins+Will, campus master planning consultants, in the report presented to trustees on Thursday. “The master plan acknowledges that prioritization is not the same as implementation. A priority may still take several years to achieve if the funding required is substantial.”

Priority projects for ATU in Russellville established through the campus master plan include a new entrance to campus, a new student union and recreation center, a new performing arts center, a new academic center for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs and student housing.

On the Ozark campus of Arkansas Tech, priority projects include the construction of a new academic and conference facility and the relocation of the shop area currently located near the Technology and Academic Support Building.

“The master plan is a critical tool that moves from strategic planning to on the ground actions that secure the future success of the institution,” wrote Perkins+Will in the conclusion of its report to trustees. “This collective vision will ‘put the tech back in Tech’ and has gone a long way to aligning all participants under the ‘ATU: One University’ banner of the strategic plan.”

A link to the presentation can be found HERE

A video of the Community Open House can be found HERE

Video recordings of previous workshops can now be found online.

Click here to view the presentations

Over the past few months there have been opportunities for open house discussions and workshop sessions with the consultant team. Below are snapshots of survey results:

Student Opinion (Snapshot)
What would help recruit new students at the Russellville Campus?

• A Recreation Facility
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Rock climbing wall
  • Bike trails
  • Frisbee golf
• New Housing
  • New dorms
  • Greek row
  • Fraternity housing
• New Fine Arts & Humanities
  • New Theatre
• Student Center/Student Union
  • A place other than BazTech
  • More coffee shops
  • More food options
  • A convenience store
• 24 Hour Study Facility
  • 24/7 computer lab
• Agriculture Building
  • Green house facility
  • Community gardens/programs
• Multi-level Parking Garage
• Better Wheelchair Access
• New Science Building
• Daycare/Preschool
• Nursing Department Facility
• A Lapidary School

Student Opinion (Snapshot)
What would help recruit students to Ozark Campus?

• More areas to meet with other students
• Student Union/Library
• Daycare for parents
• Sciences laboratory
• Computer Science IT/Networking facility
• More course for first responders
• Bigger cafe/coffee shop
• Nicer classrooms
• The Health and Wellness Center
• Campus housing, dorms/student apartments
• Sports complex, soccer field, baseball field and such

Faculty & Staff Opinion (Snapshot)
In you opinion, please rate the following space types in terms of future need?

• Need More
  • Classrooms
  • Class Labs
  • Student Study
  • Open Labs
  • Academic Offices
  • Recreation/Exercise
• Adequate
  • Food Service
  • Library Stacks
  • Athletics
  • Merchandise
  • Student Organization
  • Student Lounge
• Need Fewer

Arkansas Tech is continuing its efforts to evaluate, strategize, prioritize, and plan for future improvements of its campuses. You are central to this work. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Arkansas Tech for the next generation of students based on your experiences.

This master planning process is being led by Polk Stanley Wilcox architects (Little Rock, Ar) and Perkins+Will campus planners (Austin, Tx).

Over the next few months there will be opportunities for open house discussions and workshop sessions with the consultant team, but the first step is a quick survey to understand the campus from your perspective.

Click the appropriate link below:

Russellville Student Survey

Ozark Student Survey

Faculty and Staff Survey

It was standing room only! Thank you for sharing you campus insights from daily concerns to well-loved campus places and adding to the Campus Master Plan Discovery Phase.

Following a productive master planning workshop March 1 and 2 in which information was gathered from groups of students, faculty, staff, and community, a survey is being developed to provide faculty and staff an additional opportunity to provide input. A campus-wide notice will be sent when the survey is posted.

Arkansas Tech is continuing its efforts to evaluate, strategize, prioritize, and plan for future improvements of its campuses. You, as students, are central to this work. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of Arkansas Tech for the next generation of students based on your experiences.
This master planning process is being led by Polk Stanley Wilcox architects (Little Rock, Ar) and Perkins+Will campus planners (Austin, Tx).
Over the next eight months there will be several opportunities for open house discussions and workshop sessions with the consultant team, but the first step is a quick survey to understand the campus from your perspective.

Please follow this LINK to take the survey.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATUCampusMasterPlan