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PLANNING ISSUES & ANALYSES E III <br />2 Update space demand on a regular basis in parallel with academic <br />curriculum and programming. Assess true needs quantitatively, <br />but with consideration for Northwestern College's specific educa- <br />tional delivery methods, mission, goals and objectives, etc. <br />3 Continue investigation of space use at higher education institu- <br />tions with compara'ole mission and goals. <br />4 Establish an on-going, formal process to deal with future space <br />needs and space requests. (Perhaps appoint a standing space <br />evaluation committee.) Also, develop a policy for evaluating space <br />requests, generally in the priority order listed below: <br />a. evaluate space needs based on standards <br />b. achieve higher utilization of existing space (currently achieved) <br />c. relocate functions (better flow, more appropriate room size, etc.) <br />d. re -allocate existing space(s) <br />e. renovate existing spaces for more effective function <br />f. remodel existing spaces <br />g. expand existing building with new construction <br />5 Develop a space use model that incorporates standards for station <br />sizes, use expectancy, furniture standards, scheduling priorities, <br />etc. <br />6 Continue to recognize Northwestern College's unique Mission as <br />it affects facilities needs and use. All decisions must be "tested" <br />against the Mission. <br />7 Develop integrated Institutional Master Plan that correlates aca- <br />demic and financial needs and capabilities with facilities issues. <br />All three entities are ideally in balance, so that all entities support <br />and enhance one another. Major reviews and reports devoted <br />to implementation should occur yearly, and quarterly meetings <br />devoted to examine the goals and objectives, and monitor action <br />plans, are recommended to be held. <br />Planning <br />Although the College is experiencing some significant space issues, <br />it is important that the College not react in a hasty fashion to solve <br />problems for the short-term future. Too often, this can paint an <br />organization into a corner that will be felt for decades and decades. <br />It must be stressed that the College look at all issues in context of the <br />College's Mission and long range institutional plan. <br />NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE CAMPUS MASTER PLAN PARTNERS & SIRNY ARCHITECTS PAGE 3.22 <br />