Initial proposals, spring 2005

A. Fine Arts Space to include the following specific proposals

• Arts Space (Art Department)
• Consolidation of Theater Arts Department Production Functions (Theater Art)
• Performing Arts Relocation (CFPA)
• Center for Community Arts, Education & Service Learning (CFPA)
• Armory Consolidation (CFPA)

B. Community and Collaborative Institutes and Centers

• Education Professional Development Center (WCE)
• Learning Commons
• Educational Resource (& Events) Center
• Institute for Health Advancement Research and Learning (SOC/CHSS)
• Center for Creative Solutions (Pacific Rim Studies, Border Institute …)

C. Technology/Economic Development

• Consortium for Technology Innovation and Development (BFR, STS, SBDC, etc.)
• Engineering Technology Technical Community Center (ET)
• Computing Institute

D. Huxley College

• This proposal would move various functions relevant to Waterfront in the short run, potentially moving the whole college over time.

E. College of Business and Economics

• This general proposal, including potential of various programs and centers, could be developed further if the proposers so desire. At present, with the exception of the SBDC, it is non-specific.

F. Events/community center (Vice President Eileen Coughlin, facilitator)

• Events Center. This item is included in a larger proposal. If such a center moves forward, it likely would be considered in collaboration with other agencies in the area.
• Longhouse for Multicultural Leadership. This interesting proposal has many ramifications and possible partners. It might be best to first identify the desire for space for a center of some type, to be further developed in concept and name by its many constituencies.

Other proposals & infrastructure

The following proposals may be considered as we move forward, or will be considered as

infrastructure for other proposals, but are not independently on the table at this stage in the

process.

• EESP. The administrative part of this proposal currently has an off campus location in the community and there is no compelling argument as to why it should be at the Waterfront at this time. Actual programs offered through EESP might be included in group B above.
• Interim and Special Housing. This is needed but is probably beyond the scope we could do on our own. Housing options will be considered as discussions proceed between the university, Port and City officials, and developers.
• Satellite Library. Library facilities would be developed as needed at the site.
• Food service. While there is no specific proposal, university operated food service will be considered as part of the detailed planning for any facility.
• Next Stop WWU.  This could be part of an overall transportation plan for the waterfront development, and has been shared with the Port.
• Park and Ride. Parking and transportation will be addressed in collaboration with the Port. Temporary parking for the main campus is not being considered inasmuch as we don't own the property.
• Off-campus Facility Consolidation. Parts of this proposal are not feasible (e.g., moving Shannon Point Facilities) and will not be considered. Other parts would follow only from movement of other programs or functions, and so are not being considered independently at this time.