Student Involvement in the Talley Renovation & Addition Project

The University Student Centers Board of Directors (SCBOD) advises the Associate Vice Provosts for ARTS NC STATE and Student Development, Health and Wellness regarding the programs and the Student Centers Operations Director on the operation of the Student Centers. The SCBOD and Student Government have actively represented students in planning space for the new Talley Student Center in a number of ways to date:

Rally4Talley Non-Binding Fee Referendum—Helped with brickyard displays and Q&A, website, distribution materials, visits/presentations to student groups, student feedback.

Design Review (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents)—Provided input along the way and attended formal comment review sessions.

Project Feedback/Input to Architects—Provided opportunities to meet with the architects and campus officials through presentations at Talley Student Center and two visits to the offices of Duda/Paine. Eight-seven student came to the architect’s open houses.

Planning Committees —Provided student representation and input on the Building Committee, Marketing & Special Events Committee and the Groundbreaking Ceremony (8/16/2011) Committee

Work Groups — Students served on and provided input in the workgroups for Branding and Signage, Art, and Furniture Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E).

SCBOD Meetings—Student leaders have met with and discussed their needs concerns during board meetings with Duda/Paine Architects, NC State Capital Project Management and Campus Enterprises (representing project oversight, dining, bookstore and AllCampus). Ongoing presentations or updates happen at every meeting.

Talley Table Talk—Students served as hosts during daylong (9am to 9pm) events to answer student questions and solicit feedback on the project.

The Student Centers Board of Directors invites student input and participation in this exciting project. For more information about how to get involved, visit http://www.ncsu.edu/student_center/bod

Students have also seen the Talley Project through some course experiences in Landscape Design and Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering.

Updated: May 4, 2012