Make the Avera Student Center a comfortable, active, lively, and student-friendly space. “Traditionally considered the living room, the college union enhances the student experience and cultivates an enduring connection to the institution” (ACUI, Role of the College Union). Key Results: 124. Consistent with the 2019 Space Analysis, create a student organization resource center (Aligns with Objective 4: Increase Student Engagement Opportunities). 125. Consistent with the 2019 Space Analysis, create more student organization space by repurposing rooms 209, 210, 211, and 212 for reservable student organization office space. 126. Establish an annual furniture replacement program to maintain Student Center furniture, improve the student experience, and save money over time. 127. With partners in Facilities, assess, create, and execute a plan for better heating and cooling in the Avera Student Center Mall. 128. With partners in Facilities, install a sound/music system in public areas for daily use and special events. 129. Assess and improve the technology offerings of the Avera Student Center conference rooms to improve student satisfaction and increase outside reservations (Aligns with Objective 1: Increase Revenue). 130. Update Avera Student Center signage consistent with the May 2019 Signage Study by Confluence. 131. Partnering with Finance and Administration, replace carpet in the Avera Student Center in FY 23. 132. Partnering with Finance and Administration, upgrade HVAC in the Avera Student Center in FY 24. 133. Partnering with Finance and Administration, replace the fireplaces in the Avera Student Center. 134. Partnering with Finance and Administration, and consistent with the 2019 Space Analysis, make recommendations for better space utilization of the Wolf Shoppe/Bookstore. 135. Partnering with Finance and Administration, expand student labor funding to keep the Avera Student Center open and staffed whenever Wolves Den is open (See NSU Move-in / Wolf Pack Welcome Coordination Committee Fall 2021 Committee Feedback Report). OBJECTIVE 5: Create the Heart of the Campus Community. Student Affairs | Strategic Action Plan 2021-2025 14 OBJECTIVE 6: Advance Campus Safety. Students thrive and can focus on their academic and co-curricular interests in an environment that is safe, secure, and welcoming. Preventing crimes and harm to students, faculty, and staff is core to the mission and priorities of Student Affairs and Northern State University. Key Results: 136. Working with the Student Success Center, create a workshop to train campus partners to identify students of concern, offer support, and refer to helpful resources/offices (Aligns with Object 3: Increase Student Wellness). Key Results that are maroon and bold have been accomplished.
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