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I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY E Li Executive Summary Northwestern College is at a precipitous time in its distinguished 100 year plus history. Growth has been remarkable over the last decade, and is a direct commentary on the College's success. That impressive enrollment increase has allowed the College to further spread its word. Moving into its second century, the College appointed a new Presi- dent in 2003. In his relatively short tenure on campus, Dr. Alan Cureton has infused a wonderful sense of energy and enthusiasm that will help guide the future of Northwestern College. The new vision of Northwestern College promotes expansion of its programs, with an enrollment target of 2400 full-time equivalent stu- dents in its traditional programs. This expansion also advances its alternative education programs, and the beginnings of a Masters pro- gram. While supporting the College's mission, the expansion will also provide a new economy of scale to its financial and operational needs. At the same time, the proposed increase in enrollment will exacerbate the current shortage of available space on campus, and as a result, enrollment has been forced to be limited. In response to this situation, the Campus Master Plan used the 2001 Space Utilization Study as a significant stepping -off point. Change is inevitable... planning is a method to direct change. The planning process has reviewed, analyzed and assessed the issues on campus, and with input from all constituencies on campus, has developed a flexible "recipe" for working with space use planning and other significant topics on campus... for current and potential future issues. A yearly review of the Master Plan should assess cur - NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE CAMPUS MASTER PLAN PARTNERS & SIRNY ARCHITECTS SUMMA