More specifically, the goals identified for the project included the development of a new methodology for extracting transactional data, the introduction of a robust self-service analytics capability, and an overall data warehouse strategy that provides consistent and accurate data for internal and external consumption. The funding requested was intended to provide the necessary external expertise, supplementing the capacity of and aligning with the work of internal staff. Three consultants are now providing services on data warehouse development and analysis. CWU partnered with Sierra-Cedar through an existing contracting vehicle, greatly reducing the time needed to secure these resources. The Department of Institutional Effectiveness has filled vacant positions and augmented staff with students and analysts from the Department of Information Services (IS). The team is enabled and has the tools and technology necessary to be successful. North Campus Projects Briefing In July 2017, the Board of Trustees endorsed the development of three capital projects: a new residence hall, expanded recreation facilities, and an upgrade to Tomlinson Stadium. Project teams have been organized for each of the three projects. A topographical survey of the entire site and a geo-technical report were completed in October 2017, and for the new residence hall, CWU received state authorization to use a progressive design-build approach—CWU’s first use of this methodology. Simultaneously, programming specifications and financing strategies were completed to develop the fully realized proposals for the November 2017 Board of Trustees meeting. “New Hall ” is the working name of a 402-bed residence hall for freshman to be constructed at the northeast corner of the intersection of E. Dean Nicholson Boulevard and Wildcat Way. Adjacent to New Hall will be a new two-concept dining facility. The facility concept charrette was completed Jan. 24-26, 2018; New Hall is slated to open fall 2019. The project will be funded by tax-exempt bonds against CWU’s System revenues, including dining, residence facilities, the Wildcat Shop, parking, and some student activities. The university sold bonds in late February to finance the project, which is anticipated to cost $45 million. Debt service will be $2.6 million annually for 30 years. The funding model assumes continued, annual, 5-percent increases in room and board fees. The “ Recreation Expansion ” project will build a track & field facility in the southeast corner of North Wildcat Way and 18th Avenue. The creation of this facility is the first significant expansion of student recreational facilities since the construction of the Student Union and Recreation Center in 2006. It will be the only outside recreation facility with lighting. The expansion will include a “throws” area for javelin, shotput, hammer, and discus. University Recreation will manage the facility. The proposed completion date for the project is September 2018. The initial $4-million portion of the Recreation Expansion project is funded from Recreation Center reserves. These reserves were generated by Recreation Center fees and have been accumulating since 2006 for an expansion project. The remaining funding will come from a combination of Housing/Dining, Athletic, Parking and other reserve funds. The Tomlinson Stadium project upgrades include the installation of artificial turf, stadium lighting, new perimeter fencing, renovations to the restrooms, as well as new entry gates and ticketing space. The project creates “Wildcat Plaza” at the south end of the field, this will serve as the south entry point into
4 Board of Trustees Minutes May 17-18, 2018
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