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Campus Population Growth <br />The continued growth of the student population at Northwestern Col- <br />lege is a time of both excitement and concern for the College. The <br />increase in population has allowed the College to reach a wider audi- <br />ence in which to spread its word. On the other hand, the population <br />is placing a burden on existing campus facilities, which are already <br />beyond capacity. <br />The College has a 1,600 average FTE (full-time equivalent) limit imposed <br />by the City of Arden Hills. The College was at 1,547 FTE in the school <br />year 2000-2001. Refer to the table below, 'Population Growth', and one <br />can see the strong FTE growth curve (10.1% over the last 5 years)). Note <br />that the points of convergence indicate where there was a space short- <br />age, and as a result, buildings were built to accommodate the popula- <br />tion. (Note: As part of this planning process, it has been determined <br />that the current site has the capacity for approximately 2,400 FTE.) <br />There are significant decisions on the immediate horizon regarding <br />FTE limitation. Enrollment will have to be limited if new facilities are <br />not built to accommodate growth. How the College responds to this <br />impending issue will affect the institution well into the future. <br />Population Growth <br />350,000 <br />300,000 <br />250,000 <br />200,000 <br />150,000 <br />100,000 <br />50,000 <br />0 GSF <br />NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE CAMPUS MASTER PLAN PARTNERS & SIRNY ARCHITECTS PAGE 2.8 <br />mill <br />monsoon <br />MEN <br />I <br />1,600 <br />smile <br />Illinois <br />N I <br />i,400� <br />MEN <br />IPJNIIIIIII <br />1,000 <br />8001 <br />600 <br />MEN <br />40 . 0 <br />200 <br />111 <br />350,000 <br />300,000 <br />250,000 <br />200,000 <br />150,000 <br />100,000 <br />50,000 <br />0 GSF <br />NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE CAMPUS MASTER PLAN PARTNERS & SIRNY ARCHITECTS PAGE 2.8 <br />