Hicks Renovation


Note: This is an iterative document, and will evolve as input is received from the community for the design process. Send suggestions to Vaughn Maatman, Chair of the Hicks Renovation Committee.


Priorities

First priority
What elements are important for Hicks? What are your top priorities for spaces? What are the "must haves?"

  • A relaxed, welcoming Cyber café to be used for socializing and quick computer usage/email check.
  • Move the Health Center to Hicks. Combine the Health Center and Counseling Center in one area using full spectrum lights in a common reception area.
  • Area/resource room for all or any student group (student organizations, student commission, RA's, SAC, etc.) to use with designated storage for organization's items/resources (poster paper, pens, duty lists, etc.)
  • Large area for performances, dances, etc., with movable walls for division if needed.
  • Student accomplishments to be displayed everywhere throughout the building. Movable, continual. Possibly cases to display or frames for photos, posters, paintings that can be changed periodically.
  • Computer lab (open 24 hours)
  • Atrium and garden entrance to Hicks. Possible use of water element, plants. Comfy chairs. Possibly move international flags to the entrance area.
  • Multi-functional spaces-perhaps with dividers - with food, AV/electronic resources - for meetings, organizations, social activities.

Second priority
If we had space, what more should we include?

  • Union desk off to the side.
  • Centralized bookstore (maybe double level) oozing with school spirit.
  • One mail center for campus. Better access for mail services and create a hive of activity.
  • Rooms for games, separate room/areas for separate games. (pool table, cyber games, air hockey,
    ping pong, etc.)

Third priority
What drops off your list, if we don't have space?

  • Balcony deck from cafeteria.
  • Separate convenience store for items needed (shampoo, detergent, etc.)




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