Nicholls State University Master Plan July 2021

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No reproduction is allowed without consent from NICHOLLS.

presidential letter This Master Plan provides a roadmap of campus planning for Nicholls in support of the sustained commitment we’ve made to our people, programs and places. We have a beautiful campus, and I always say that our buildings have good bones.

This plan respects and reflects the University’s history and offers a vision of new teaching and learning environments, additional residential living buildings, campus life and sports facilities, and open spaces that surround and connect them. Together, they will create a vibrant campus for future generations of students who will entrust Nicholls to fulfill their dreams and aspirations.

Campus master plans are the product of hard work and the collective vision of a number of stakeholders. I thank the Nicholls Foundation, Duplantis Design Group, and all those who dedicated their time and expertise to help us chart a future course toward an even more appealing and functional campus at Nicholls State University.

I hope that this Master Plan inspires you about the next 25 years at Nicholls. It is consistent with and supports our university’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and is flexible enough to accommodate the inevitable change that is typical in higher education.

This plan guides the transformation of our campus into an even more appealing and functional physical space by creating an urban landscape in a rural setting. The plan reconfigures vehicular traffic to enhance pedestrian pathways, open spaces and shaded seating areas designed to encourage students, faculty, staff and visitors to gather together and enjoy each other’s company, our beautiful campus and our wonderful bayou culture.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jay Clune President

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

acknowledgments

John “ Jay” Clune, Jr., Ph.D., President Alex Arceneaux, M.Ed., Executive Vice President Velma “Sue” Westbrook, D.N.S., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Todd Keller, D.N.S., Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Michelle Caruso, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Terry Braud, Jr., B.S., Vice President for Finance and Administration Matt Roan, J.D., Director of Athletics

SUBCOMMITTEES CAMPUS IDENTITY

DESIGN TEAM DUPLANTIS DESIGN GROUP, PC Kyle Domangue, AIA, ncarb, Vice President of Architecture Stephen Viguerie, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal Ashley Webre, Project Manager Kyle Hymel, Project Manager Grant Waggenspack, Project Manager Brianne Leblanc, Assistant Project Manager Chad Danos, FSLA, PLA, Landscape Architecture Business Unit Leader Amelia Rusbar, Assistant Project Manager

CONTRIBUTING AGENCIES FRIENDS OF BAYOU LAFOURCHE John Lafargue, President Ryan Perque, Executive Director

Jerad David, Director of University Marketing and Communications Claire Bourgeois, Assistant Professor, Allied Health Corey Neal, Assistant Athletic Director James Stewart, Mass Communications Dustin Bergeron, Student Representative

TRAFFIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE Jerad David, Director of University Marketing and Communications Ethan Adams, Student Government Representative Jennifer Cazenave, Administrative Assistant Dr. Scott Banville, Associate Professor, Languages and Literature

BUILDING INFORMATION Velma “Sue” Westbrook, D.N.S., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Todd Keller, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. John Doucet, College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Marilyn Macik-Frey, Management and Marketing Dean Dr. Steven J. Welsh, College of Education Interim Dean David Zerangue, Director of Academic Services Dr. Brigett Scott, Allied Health Services Department Head Dr. Michele Caruso, Student Services Dean Dr. Krisandra Guidry, Accounting and Finance Assistant Dean

table of contents

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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW pages 01 - 25

UTILIZATION AND SPACE ANALYSIS pages 27 - 53

25 YEAR MASTER PLAN pages 55 - 77

CAMPUS CORE MASTER PLAN pages 79 - 101

DOCUMENT APPENDIX page 103

Process Overview Campus Wide Survey Results Identifying Elements Overview of Focus Areas

Current Campus Information Friends of Bayou Lafourche Overall Existing Building Map Existing Building Inventory Campus Drainage Study Master Plan Goals and Initiatives Illustrative 25-Year Master Plan Campus Sections Enlarged Maps Roadway Sections Greenways and Signage

Ellender Memorial Library Bollinger Student Union Ardoyne Drive Beautification

Sources Citations References

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Since opening its doors seventy years ago, Nicholls has remained the educational pillar of south-central Louisiana by staying steadfast in tradition, family values, and commitment to academics. With technology emerging as a catalyst of future growth in education and our communities, Nicholls’ role in the region must continue to usher these values into the future and stand as a beacon for progress, collaboration, and enrichment.

These same concepts also emerge in the built environment of the campus. Navigating the waves of growth and stress in its lifetime, the campus has haphazardly formed into what it is today. By creating a strong vision for the future, and capitalizing on the commitment to nurture a shared vision, the campus itself can begin to radiate its internal success and foster an environment of learning for years to come.

The intent of the master plan is to maximize the existing land available on campus, create flexible design opportunities that can ride the waves of economic and technological growth, and create a campus that is a destination for the surrounding communities, for both students and the public alike.

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process overview The information compiled for this master plan came from a combination of research, campus input, subcommittee meetings, and a campus wide survey. The majority of the research took place over the 2018 Fall semester. The fourmonth long process utilized focus groups with a variety of participants. Classified employees, unclassified employees, students, organizations, and the executive administration staff all came together in an informal setting to have open discussions on delegated topics.

SUBCOMMITTEE AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS Meetings from multiple groups were held to understand and collect data on the campus’ identity, traffic and infrastructure, and building information. Meetings were informal with open discussion prompted by a list of general questions. During the first committee meeting, information gathered helped pinpoint what is special about campus and the core values and timeless traditions that make it unique and successful.

The second meeting focused on traffic and infrastructure, how the campus currently operates, where there is room for improvement and how the traffic and infrastructure affects the everyday routine of students, faculty, and staff. Lastly, a building information group was comprised of the college deans. This group assessed the current use of the buildings and addressed the positive and negative impacts they each have on the curriculums they hold.

CAMPUS WIDE SURVEY In order to get a wide range of data quickly and precisely, a campus wide survey was issued through Nicholls’ Research and Development Department. The design team was able to take advantage of this system to send a survey to not only current students, but alumni and community members as well. The survey, consisting of approximately 20 questions, was issued via email and stayed open for two weeks during the fall semester. The results were then gathered and used as a decision-making tool during the design process.

DESIGN PROCESS MEETINGS During the development of the master plan, multiple design meetings were held with the main executive officers of campus. In these meetings, design options were discussed for critical points on campus such as the library and student union. Topics of discussions also included concerns and intentions of the campus in regards to future development and the evolution of education.

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campus wide survey Through the University’s Research and Development department, an online survey was issued to Nicholls students, employees, alumni, and community members. The survey link was open to anyone, and available for two weeks during the 2018 Fall semester.

The survey consisted of almost 20 questions that focused on the atmosphere, conditions, and aesthetic of campus. It then went further by polling on campus environments, quality of buildings, and open ended questions on how people interact with campus, circulate through it and utilization of particular spaces.

Through this process, the entire University was given a vessel to voice their particular concerns. The information was then gathered and studied to inform the design of the master plan.

In the following diagrams, blocks of color represent different answers to the prescribed questions. These color blocks are scaled by quantity of answers. For open ended questions, answers were grouped into general categories. Those answers were then filtered through to inform the decisions made in the design process.

Right: Students enjoy Crawfish Day on Nicholls’ Campus.

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“Nicholls is the hidden jewel of Louisiana Colleges. It is such a wonder to see all the amazing things it has to offer in a small campus.”

If you were describing campus as it is now to someone unfamiliar with Nicholls, in a few words what would you say?

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Nicholls Graduation Ceremony at Guidry Stadium

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Due to its academically successful track record, “Harvard on the Bayou” is an old nickname of the university that is still referenced to this day. Nicholls’ reputation as the premiere college in south central Louisiana has not wavered over its lifetime. The faculty and staff are deeply committed to the education and success of the students. By offering smaller class sizes, Nicholls is able to offer something that is far less common with larger state universities: a thoroughly personalized academic experience. Students know they are “not just numbers on Nicholls’ campus” and the sense of belonging bleeds from the university into the community.

Because of its rural roots, Nicholls has always been deep seated in the community. The campus and surrounding areas work hand in hand to foster education in the area.

That “family” dynamic goes even further showing itself with the on-campus relationships and personalized learning Nicholls provides. The culture of Nicholls spreads through the community. The entire community is invested in the success of the students and the campus.

With its small-town roots, Nicholls has become a place for multiple generations to enjoy. Rich southern traditions make Nicholls home for those who live nearby and special for those who come from afar. Events such as Crawfish Day have created memories for years to come. Some other withstanding values that have remained true through time include faculty commitment, welfare of students, and academic progress.

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Nicholls Fountain

Ellender Memorial Library Front Quad

John L. Guidry Stadium

C.C. Elkins Hall

Eternal Flame in Quad

Bayou Lafourche

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campus landmarks Advancing into the future, it is important to remember what identifies and creates a sense of place over the lifetime of an institution.

Landmarks act as beacons or symbols that immediately identify a place; even going as far as sparking a memory, or a feeling.

During development and growth, it is important to preserve these “identifiers” to keep the well built tradition and sense of place alive.

JOHN L GUIDRY STADIUM John L Guidry Stadium is home to the Colonel football team and the icon for Nicholls’ athletics. Utilized by the area high schools for football and band festivals, and by the Manning Passing Academy for annual training camps, the stadium itself has acted as a generous host for thousands of people.

NICHOLLS FOUNTAIN When someone first thinks of Nicholls State University a few things may come to mind. Over the course of this study, it was clear that the most memorable icon that came to people’s mind was the Nicholls Fountain along Highway 1 and Elkins Hall, both adorning the campus’ bayouside. From photo-ops to restoration projects, the fountain brings together students, the community, and organizations. It has stood the test of time and remains steadfast as a point of interest and commitment.

MAIN QUAD Whenever you think of a college campus, you instinctively think of a campus quad. Nicholls is no different and boasts a beautiful three acre green space providing the backdrop of the campus’s most treasured academic buildings. Live Oak trees provide much needed shade during Louisiana summers and the vast lawn it uses for orientation, events, and leisure.

BAYOU LAFOURCHE Along with much of the Lafourche parish region, the Bayou is a driving force that connects a string of communities in the area.

Originally named “LaFourche Des Chitimachas” by early settlers, Bayou Lafourche is vastly important to the community of Thibodaux and Nicholls as well. Since 1953, Nicholls students and alumni have paddled up and down the bayou. Races began with the ROTC, and are now a Student Programming Association event. The pirogue races occur every year during Homecoming week. Friends, family, faculty, and staff can all be found on the bayou-side cheering on their loved ones.

CC ELKINS HALL Elkins Hall is one of the first buildings most visitors see when coming to campus. The classical revival style building was originally built in 1948 and is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. From its original use as a classroom building to the administrative role it serves today, Elkins Hall remains the iconic building on campus that welcomes visitors, and influenced the language and materiality of every building built after it.

ETERNAL FLAME The Eternal Flame monument, erected for the 50th anniversary of the campus, is located in the quad and is symbolic of the light of knowledge. Through budget highs and lows, the flame has remained valued and supported immensely by the student body, and is one of the most widely recognized icons on campus, second only to the Nicholls fountain along Highway 1.

ELLENDER MEMORIAL LIBRARY Centered on campus and the largest building, Ellender Memorial Library’s presence is undeniable. With its opening in 1980, the library boasted a new academic center for the campus that is still one of the most frequented buildings today.

BEAUREGARD HALL Beauregard Hall originally held classes in 1961, during a time of large growth in enrollment for Nicholls. Originally conceived of as a state of the art science classroom building, the intention still holds true today. The H shape design of the building creates a welcoming ancillary outdoor quad space and helps bring light to the interior of the building.

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White Smooth Stucco and Red Accents

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Custom Nicholls Blend Brick

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campus material palette Since its completion, Elkins Hall has remained the “architectural icon” of the campus. The red brick and white ornamental detailing has set forth a theme that gives it a unique identity in the southern Louisiana region. Because of this, the custom “Nicholls Blend” brick has become the trademark that unites the built environment on campus. To continue keeping the identity of Nicholls State University strong, it is critical that new designs use a basic material palette that build off of the core materials: “Nicholls Blend” brick, and white smooth stucco.

Punched and Non-Punched Metal Panels

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Incorporating other more traditional materials would expand the current style of campus while providing a wider range of materials to choose from. Water tables are traditional design features that date back centuries. By incorporating cast stone in this way, or even into other building elements, the core palette can remain true to tradition and provide alternate options.

The use of wood in design would also add another layer to the palette that upholds the unique qualities of the region. While the use of exposed wood can be harder to maintain then other materials, newer products such as wood look fiber cement panels and wood look metal panels bring this material a new life and expression that was not previously practical.

Because a campus aesthetic should always be deeply rooted in its tradition and history, it is important that it welcomes a culture of growth and progressiveness by incorporating modern materials as time unfolds. Materials such as metal are good examples of how the new can be incorporated with the old. The palette can also be developed further by using modern materials that offer new textures in shades and hues that reference the current material palette. Modern day white metal panels in lieu of stucco is one of the many viable options.

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campus plant palette The Nicholls campus was once part of the Historic Acadia Plantation abutting Bayou Lafourche and a part of the Southern Holocene Meander Belt ecoregion of Louisiana. This ecoregion is known for soils that support species such as live oak and laurel oak with the bottomland forest cleared for extensive agricultural use, predominantly sugarcane, pasture, and crawfish aquaculture. The modern campus is composed of live oaks supplemented with ornamentals such as crape myrtle, azaleas, and turf grasses.

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Dianella tasmanica; Flax Lily

campus plant material | shrubs An important element within the landscape are shrubs and groundcover. If tress are considered the roof of outdoor spaces, shrubs and groundcover act as the flooring and walls of these spaces. Shrubs provide a variety of functions and include a variety of color and texture.

We have catagorized shrubs into four (4) general groups, though they are not exclusive:

1) Flowering Shrubs

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Magnolia stellata; Star magnolia

Miscantus sinensis; Maiden grass

Camelia Sasanqua; Sasanqua camelia

Pennisetum setaceum; Dwarf Purple Fountain

Raphiolepis indica; Indian Hawthorn

1) Flowering Shrubs: Shrubs in this category are known for their showy, sometimes fragrant flowers that provide a “pop” of color.

Iris Louisiana; Louisiana iris

Pittosporum Tobira; Pittosporum

2) Evergreen Shrubs: These shrubs are predominately known for their green foliage year-round. They may have showy flowers or berries at certain times of the year, but their main focus is providing consistent color throughout the year.

Rhodendron indica; Azalea

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3) Oranamentals: These unique shrubs provide that something special to outdoor spaces. It may be color, texture, form, or shape that uniquely qualifies it for this category.

4) Ground Cover: These plants provide alternatives to turf on the ground plane and generally reduce maintenance.

campus plant material | trees Trees throughout the campus are an important element within the landscape and offer numerous benefits. They provide a structural framework for streets, plazas, courtyards, and open space, they provide much needed climate control in the Southern outdoors by providing valuable shade.

Trees provide numerous environmental benefits; stormwater uptake, wildlife food, habitat, and shelter. Trees clean our air and provide beauty to the campus landscape.

We have catagorized trees into five (5) general groups, each serving the following function.

1) Large Deciduous Trees: trees that grow taller than 25-feet and are best placed in areas with ample soil volume.

2) Large Evergreen Trees: trees that grow taller than 25-feet and maintain their foliage year-round.

3) Small Deciduous Trees: Trees for small tight spaces, growing under 25-feet high.

4) Small Evergreen Trees: Evergreen trees for small tight spaces, growing under 25-feet high.

5) Flowering Trees: Flowering trees that provide high ornamental value.

Magnolia grandiflora; Southern magnolia

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Lirodendron Tulipifera; Tulip tree

Taxodium distichum; Bald cypress

Cercis canadensis; Eastern redbud

Quercus nuttallii; Nuttal oak

Muhlenbergia reverchoni; Muhly grass

Magnolia x soulangia; Saucer magnolia

Sabal minor; Dwarf Palmetto

Quercus alba; White oak

Large Deciduous Trees: Acer rubrum; Red Maple Liriodendron Tulipifera; Tulip tree Platanus occidentalis; Sycamore Quercus alba; White oak Quercus falcata; So. Red oak Quercus Michauxii; Cow oak Taxodium distichum; Bald cypress Ulmus americana; American elm Large Evergreen Trees: Ilex opaca; American holly Magnolia grandiflora; So. Magnolia Quercus virginiana; So. Live oak Small Deciduous Trees: Firmiana simplex; Parasol tree Halesia diptera; Silver bell Ulmus alata; Winged elm Ulmus parvifolia; Chinese elm

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Quercus virginiana; Southern Live Oak

Ilex cornuta ‘Rotunda’; Dwarf Rotunda Holly

SMALL EVERGREEN TREES: Camellia japonica; Camellia Camellia sasanqua; Camellia Cedrus deodara; Deodar cedar Ilex cornuta; Burford Holly Ilex vomitoria; Yaupon Michelia Figo; Banana shrub Osmanthus fragrans; Sweet olive Prunus caroliniana; Cherry laurel

EVERGREEN SHRUBS: Abelia grandiflora; Glossy abelia Buxus microphylla; Boxwood Fatsia japonica; Fatsia Ilex attenuata; Foster’s Holly Ilex cassine; Cassine Holly Ilex cornuta; Holly (various spp) Ilex vomitoria; Yaoupon Juniperus conferta; Juniper

FLOWERING TREES: Cercis canadensis; Redbud Chioanthus virginicus; Fringe tree Lagerstromia indica; Crape Myrtle Magnolia virginiana; Sweetbay Mag. Magnolia soulangia; Oriental Mag. Magnolia stellata; Star Magnolia Strax americana; Snowbell Vitex Angus-castus; Vitex

ORNAMENTALS: Agapanthus africanus; Agapanthus Iris Louisiana; Louisiana iris Muhlenbergia reverchonia; Muhly Miscanthus sinensis; Maden grass Pennisetum alopecuroides; Fountain grass Rosa spp.; Drift and Knock Out Rose

FLOWERING SHRUBS: Camellia sasanqua; Camellia Gardenia jasminoides; Gardenia Hydrangea macrophylla; Hydrangea Indigo Kirilowii; Indigo Itea virginica; Virginia willow Raphiolepis indica; Hawthorn Rhododendron indicum; Azalea Rhododendron obtusum; Azalea

Halesia diptera; Silver bell

Aronia melanocarpa; Chokeberry

Taxodium distichum; Bald cypress

Ulmus americana; American elm

Vitex Angus-castus; Vitex

GROUND COVER: Juniperus conferta; Juniper Ardisia japonica; Ardisia Liriope Muscari; Liriope Ophiopogon japonicus; Mondo Trachelospermum asiaticum; Star jasmine Lantana species; Lantana Cyrtomium falcatum; Holly leaf fern

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During this planning process, it is important to not only visualize what the campus could be, but to document and fully understand how the campus exists in its current state. By taking into account the local context, adjacent properties and programs, as well as current building stock and condition, economical but informed decisions can be made on how the campus grows into the future.

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locals take a tour of the bayou region by airboat

community impact The relationship that Nicholls has with the community has always been one of positivity and betterment. Multiple entities working hand in hand have created positive results for the campus time and time again. Looking into the future, it only makes sense that these relationships are strategically built upon for the benefit of both parties.

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improvement projects that impact the campus, can bridge the gap by identifying the most strategic approaches, preventing future coordination issues, and strengthening relationships of two entities that benefit greatly from the success of each other.

A good example of how this is already in play, is the relationship between the local nonprofit organization, Friends of Bayou Lafourche and Nicholls State University.

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friends of bayou lafourche A local organization is steadfast in a mission to bring an “awareness of the importance of Bayou Lafourche,” and its efforts are beginning, quite literally, in the campus’s front yard. Friends of Bayou Lafourche is a local non-profit entity that “works with private and public sector beneficiaries and stakeholders to develop and secure funding to build projects that provide recreational opportunities, promote tourism, and support local economies.”

The bayou is a defining feature of campus and the University has a shared interest with the Friends of Bayou Lafourche organization. The success of the organization directly benefits the campus, providing beautification and recreation to not only the communities along the bayou but the students as well. As evidence of this important relationship, a cooperative endeavor agreement was signed between Friends of Bayou Lafourche and Nicholls State University in December of 2017. The first of many projects began and it is focused particularly on the Nicholls Bayouside.

The vision was for a park to provide a space with an emphasis on faculty, staff, student, and public recreation. For Friends of Bayou Lafourche (FOBL), it would be an iconic center to hold events among the beauty of the bayou, as well as an official trailhead for a budding trail system. For Nicholls State University, it would expand their recreational and teaching facilities, as well as create a grand entry sequence for the growing university.

The plan did not evolve haphazardly, but was the result of several design charrettes with the campus, the Friends of Bayou Lafourche organization, and the community. Ideas were brought to the table and plugged into a well thought out design by the landscape architecture department of a local design firm.

Map of Friends of Bayou Lafourche’s plan for the bayou, the bayouside, and Highway 1.

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The end design takes the long narrow site and identifies three major areas: a passive zone near the intersection, a community zone aligned to Nicholls’ campus, and an active zone that allows users direct contact with the bayou itself. The design was met by major challenges such as the topographic change from the roadway down to the water’s edge. It also took into account the Nicholls’ bayouside fountain that has become a cherished landmark to the students and alumni, as well as the stately oaks that are preserved along the highway.

The design team took into consideration the bayou-side’s impact on the campus by creating an area for an outdoor classroom, as well as an earthen amphitheater. Bringing students across the highway to the bayou side would be a raised crosswalk that would simultaneously slow down traffic on the parish’s bustling Highway 1. The design continues by including built structures such as a boat house, restrooms, dock with kayak launch, and ample opportunities for the bayou side’s recreation to flourish.

Phased implementation by Friends of Bayou Lafourche allows the projects to be constructed and become a reality over time. Funding for Phase 1, which provides access to the bayou, has already been granted through a federal recreation program.

“The excitement and enthusiasm around this project has been extremely encouraging,” said Ryan M. Perque, Executive Director for Friends of Bayou Lafourche. “This project is one of kind in our region and will be a great asset for Bayou Lafourche and Nicholls.”

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current building analysis and inventory | table of contents buildings 01-11

buildings 12-22

buildings 23-33

01 Alumni House

12 Chabert Hall

23 Greenhouse

34 President’s House

02 Ayo Hall

13 Continuing Education

24 Guidry Stadium

35 Scholars Hall

03 Ayo Swimming Pool

14 Didier Baseball Field

25 Jazzman’s Cafe

36 Shaver Hall

04 Babington Hall

15 Elkins Hall

26 Ledet Hall

37 Softball Field

05 Barker Hall

16 Ellender Hall

27 Lindsley Hall

38 Stopher Gym

06 Beauregard Hall

17 Ellender Library

28 Maintenance Building

39 Student Publications

07 Bollinger Student Union

18 Family & Cons. Science

29 Millet Hall

40 Talbot Hall

08 Brady Complex

19 Family Housing

30 Peltier Hall

41 Un. Police/Telephone

09 Callais Hall

20 Galliano Cafeteria

31 Picciola Hall

42 White Hall

10 Calecas Hall

21 Golf Practice Facility

32 Polk Hall

43 Women’s Soccer

11 Otto Candies Hall

22 Gouaux Hall

33 Powell Hall

44 Zeringue Hall

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building analysis and inventory As the saying goes, “You have to know the past to understand the present.” (Carl Sagan) One of the most valuable resources to the campus is its existing building inventory. Historically and practically, the current building inventory is the school’s biggest asset. The following determinations are meant to give a bird’s eye view of the facilities in their current state and provide a tool for evaluating opportunities for growth and development.

Each analysis provides basic information such as the size, use, and area of each building. In addition, graphs are provided to quickly gage whether or not a building is in need of a renovation, its current capacity, and the quality of its physical condition.

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ALUMNI HOUSE

AYO HALL

AYO POOL

STATE ID NO. 4285

STATE ID NO. 13110

STATE ID NO. 4297

CONSTRUCTED 1966 RENOVATED 1986 SQUARE FOOTAGE 3,612 FLOORS 02

CONSTRUCTED 2001 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 74,753 FLOORS 03

CONSTRUCTED 1976 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 891 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) Allied Health Nursing IDST

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

RENOVATION PRIORITY CURRENT CAPACITY PHYSICAL CONDITION

Ayo Hall is currently home to multiple departments including Allied Health, IDST, and the campus’s health services department.

With the growth of Nicholls’ Nursing program at a steady incline, the school is quickly outgrowing the current building footprint.

Adversely, smaller programs have less and less areas to utilize for themselves.

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AYO POOL OFFICE STATE ID NO. 4297

Expanding Ayo Hall should be strongly considered. A new design should take into consideration curriculum specific requirements, ample storage, and versatile meeting spaces for both department and student group use. This would appease the growing pains currently being felt by this department.

CONSTRUCTED 1976 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 891 FLOORS 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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BABINGTON MECHANICAL BUILDING STATE ID NO. 4334

CONSTRUCTED 1964 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 930 FLOORS 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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BABINGTON HALL (NORTH)

BEAUREGARD HALL

STATE ID NO. 4272

STATE ID NO. 4271

CONSTRUCTED 1964 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 15,110 FLOORS 03

CONSTRUCTED 1960 RENOVATED 2010 SQUARE FOOTAGE 52,000 FLOORS 02

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a RENOVATION PRIORITY

BARKER HALL

CURRENT CAPACITY

STATE ID NO. 4291

PHYSICAL CONDITION

BABINGTON HALL (SOUTH) & ADMIN STATE ID NO. 4277

CONSTRUCTED 1965 RENOVATED 2013 SQUARE FOOTAGE 18,267; 4,368 FLOORS 03; 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) Biological Sciences Physical Sciences

CONSTRUCTED 1972 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 21,590 FLOORS 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

Beauregard Hall lines the Nicholls quad. Built in 1960, it is one of the older buildings on campus and houses the Biological and Physical Sciences Departments. The current building layout lacks flexible spaces. While there are many much needed lab rooms, the building could benefit from more office space and large classrooms that can hold a minimum of 50 students.

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BRADY COMPLEX (BUILDING 3) STATE ID NO. 15321

CONSTRUCTED 2003 RENOVATED 2008 SQUARE FOOTAGE 25,821 FLOORS 03

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CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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BRADY COMPLEX (BUILIDNG 4) STATE ID NO. 15319

BOLLINGER STUDENT UNION

BRADY COMPLEX (CLUB HOUSE)

STATE ID NO. 4289

STATE ID NO. 15323

CONSTRUCTED 1967 RENOVATED 1988 SQUARE FOOTAGE 65,167 FLOORS 02

CONSTRUCTED 2003 RENOVATED 2008 SQUARE FOOTAGE 7,761 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

RENOVATION PRIORITY CURRENT CAPACITY PHYSICAL CONDITION

BRADY COMPLEX (BUILDING 2) STATE ID NO. 15322

CONSTRUCTED 2003 RENOVATED 2008 SQUARE FOOTAGE 25,821 FLOORS 03

CONSTRUCTED 2003 RENOVATED 2008 SQUARE FOOTAGE 12,558 FLOORS 03 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

BRADY COMPLEX (BUILDING 5) STATE ID NO. 15324

CONSTRUCTED 2003 RENOVATED 2008 SQUARE FOOTAGE 25,821 FLOORS 03 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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BRADY COMPLEX (BUILDING 6) STATE ID NO. 15320

CONSTRUCTED 2003 RENOVATED 2008 SQUARE FOOTAGE 12,558 FLOORS 03 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

BRADY COMPLEX (BUILDING 7) STATE ID NO. 15325

CONSTRUCTED 2003 RENOVATED 2008 SQUARE FOOTAGE 25,821 FLOORS 03 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

BRADY COMPLEX (BUILDING 8) STATE ID NO. 15326

CONSTRUCTED 2003 RENOVATED 2008 SQUARE FOOTAGE 25,821 FLOORS 03 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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CALLAIS HALL (RECREATION CENTER)

CALACAS HALL (UNIVERSITY POLICE)

STATE ID NO. 28078

STATE ID NO. 4294

CONSTRUCTED 2012 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 63,334 FLOORS 02

CONSTRUCTED 1957 RENOVATED 1998 SQUARE FOOTAGE 4,089 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

RENOVATION PRIORITY

RENOVATION PRIORITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

PHYSICAL CONDITION

PHYSICAL CONDITION

CALECAS HALL 1 STATE ID NO. 4325

CONSTRUCTED 1972 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 2,061 FLOORS 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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CALECAS HALL 2

CALECAS HALL 6

STATE ID NO. 4326

STATE ID NO. 4330

CONSTRUCTED 1972 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 2,351 FLOORS 01

CONSTRUCTED 1972 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 2,350 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CALECAS HALL 3

CALECAS HALL 7

STATE ID NO. 4327

STATE ID NO. 4331

CONSTRUCTED 1972 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 3,025 FLOORS 01

CONSTRUCTED 1972 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 2,061 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

11 CANDIES HALL STATE ID NO. 4317

CONSTRUCTED 1985 RENOVATED 2003 SQUARE FOOTAGE 9,900 FLOORS 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CALECAS HALL 4 STATE ID NO. 4328

CONSTRUCTED 1972 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 3,888 FLOORS 01

RENOVATION PRIORITY CURRENT CAPACITY PHYSICAL CONDITION

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CALECAS HALL 5 STATE ID NO. 4329

CONSTRUCTED 1972 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 3,3025 FLOORS 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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CHABERT HALL (ANNEX)

CONTINUING EDUCATION BUILDING

DIDIER BASEBALL FEILD

STATE ID NO. 4318

STATE ID NO. 4292

STATE ID NO. 4281

CONSTRUCTED 1986 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 4,599 FLOORS 01

CONSTRUCTED 1971 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 1,278 FLOORS 01

CONSTRUCTED 1979 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 2,004 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

RENOVATION PRIORITY

RENOVATION PRIORITY

RENOVATION PRIORITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

PHYSICAL CONDITION

PHYSICAL CONDITION

PHYSICAL CONDITION

BASEBALL DUGOUT STATE ID NO. 4297

CONSTRUCTED 1966 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 252 FLOORS 01

BASEBALL DUGOUT (HOME) STATE ID NO. 4309

CONSTRUCTED 1966 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 360 FLOORS 01 UTILIZATION AND SPACE ANALYSIS

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ELLENDER HALL MECHANICAL BUILDING STATE ID NO. 4341

CONSTRUCTED 1969 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 576 FLOORS 01

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CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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ELKINS HALL

ELLENDER HALL

STATE ID NO. 4263

STATE ID NO. 4287

CONSTRUCTED 1948 RENOVATED 1985 SQUARE FOOTAGE 32,766 FLOORS 02

CONSTRUCTED 1967 RENOVATED 2018 SQUARE FOOTAGE 50,808 FLOORS 06

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) IDST

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) Applied Sciences IDST

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RENOVATION PRIORITY

ELLENDER LIBRARY STATE ID NO. 4305

CURRENT CAPACITY

CONSTRUCTED 1980 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 135,893 FLOORS 03

PHYSICAL CONDITION

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a RENOVATION PRIORITY CURRENT CAPACITY PHYSICAL CONDITION

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ELLENDER LIBRARY MECHANICAL BUILDING STATE ID NO. 4306

CONSTRUCTED 1985 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 2,044 FLOORS 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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18 FAMILY AND CONS. SCIENCE BUILDING STATE ID NO. 4296

CONSTRUCTED 1975 RENOVATED 1994 SQUARE FOOTAGE 10,000 FLOORS 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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FAMILY HOUSING 1

GALLIANO CAFETERIA

STATE ID NO. 4302

STATE ID NO. 4274

CONSTRUCTED 1978 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 7,590 FLOORS 02

CONSTRUCTED 1964 RENOVATED 2007 SQUARE FOOTAGE 29,700 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a RENOVATION PRIORITY

FAMILY HOUSING 2 STATE ID NO. 4347

CURRENT CAPACITY

CONSTRUCTED 1984 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 6,372 FLOORS 02

PHYSICAL CONDITION

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a RENOVATION PRIORITY

RENOVATION PRIORITY CURRENT CAPACITY CURRENT CAPACITY PHYSICAL CONDITION PHYSICAL CONDITION

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GOUAUX HALL, CONTINUED Ultimately, it would be in the campus’ best interest to consider replacement of the building in its entirety. This prime location on campus would lend itself perfectly to new academic buildings.

In lieu of one large footprint building, a pair of new buildings or a smaller building that was built vertically, with multiple stories would be a better utilization of the current site and create more opportunity for smaller departments such as Allied Health to have their own dedicated spaces.

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GOUAUX HALL MECHANICAL BUILDING STATE ID NO. 4313

CONSTRUCTED 1981 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 2,000 FLOORS 01

GOLF PRACTICE FACILITY

GOUAUX HALL

STATE ID NO. 20034

STATE ID NO. 312

CONSTRUCTED 2008 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 784 FLOORS 01

CONSTRUCTED 1981 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 67,760 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) Allied Health Applied Sciences Biological Sciences PETSM IDST

RENOVATION PRIORITY CURRENT CAPACITY PHYSICAL CONDITION

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

While Gouaux Hall has a dated exterior with no historical significance, minor improvements on the interior could solve short term issues and make the building more useful to its supported departments in the immediate future. The current room numbering system in Gouaux Hall is very difficult to navigate. An updated numbering system as well as some small cosmetic upgrades would boost the current environment for academics.

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GREENHOUSE

GUIDRY STADIUM

JAZZMAN’S CAFE / CHICK-FIL-A

STATE ID NO. 4398

STATE ID NO. 4295

STATE ID NO. -

CONSTRUCTED 1971 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 1,500 FLOORS 01

CONSTRUCTED 1972 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 55,400 FLOORS 04

CONSTRUCTED 2011 RENOVATED 2019 SQUARE FOOTAGE 2,345 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

RENOVATION PRIORITY

RENOVATION PRIORITY

RENOVATION PRIORITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

PHYSICAL CONDITION

PHYSICAL CONDITION

PHYSICAL CONDITION

GREENHOUSE (GLASS) STATE ID NO. 4267

CONSTRUCTED 1960 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 1,960 FLOORS 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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LEDET HALL (CULINARY)

LINDSLEY HALL

MAINTENANCE BUILDING

STATE ID NO. 28908

STATE ID NO. 411849

STATE ID NO. 4266

CONSTRUCTED 2015 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 31,120 FLOORS 01

CONSTRUCTED 1993 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 9,446 FLOORS 01

CONSTRUCTED 1963 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 5,050 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) Culinary IDST

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) Music

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

Ledet Hall was recently completed in 2015 and was designed with growth in mind. In its current state, it could support double its current capacity. The building features test kitchens, teaching kitchens, classrooms, administration, and a student operated bistro and bakery that are both open to the public.

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MAINTENANCE (MECHANICAL SHOP) STATE ID NO. 4280

CURRENT CAPACITY

CONSTRUCTED 1965 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 1,440 FLOORS 01

PHYSICAL CONDITION

RENOVATION PRIORITY

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT CAPACITY PHYSICAL CONDITION

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MAINTENANCE (OFFICE AND SHOP) STATE ID NO. 4266

CONSTRUCTED 1959 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 5,050 FLOORS 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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29 MILLET HALL (C) STATE ID NO. S15652

CONSTRUCTED 2008 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 16,326 FLOORS 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

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PELTIER HALL

PICCIOLA HALL

STATE ID NO. 4283

STATE ID NO. 4299

CONSTRUCTED 1978 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 116,180 FLOORS 02

CONSTRUCTED 1978 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 9,900 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) History Geography Language and Literature Mathematics Music PETSM Social Sciences IDST

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a RENOVATION PRIORITY CURRENT CAPACITY PHYSICAL CONDITION

RENOVATION PRIORITY CURRENT CAPACITY PHYSICAL CONDITION

RENOVATION PRIORITY CURRENT CAPACITY PHYSICAL CONDITION

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POLK HALL

POWELL HALL

PRESIDENT’S HOME

STATE ID NO. 4275

STATE ID NO. 4290

STATE ID NO. 4268

CONSTRUCTED 1963 RENOVATED 1979 SQUARE FOOTAGE 42,510 FLOORS 02

CONSTRUCTED 1971 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 38,323 FLOORS 03

CONSTRUCTED 1956 RENOVATED 1966 SQUARE FOOTAGE 4,931 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) Education Psychology IDST

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) Business IDST

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

RENOVATION PRIORITY

RENOVATION PRIORITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

PHYSICAL CONDITION

PHYSICAL CONDITION

RENOVATION PRIORITY

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SCHOLARS HALL (A)

SHAVER HALL

SOFTBALL FIELD FACILITY

STATE ID NO. S15650

STATE ID NO. 4265

STATE ID NO. 21031

CONSTRUCTED 2008 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 61,326 FLOORS 01

CONSTRUCTED 1957 RENOVATED 1979 SQUARE FOOTAGE 29,104 FLOORS 02

CONSTRUCTED 2011 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 368 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

RENOVATION PRIORITY

RENOVATION PRIORITY

RENOVATION PRIORITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

PHYSICAL CONDITION

PHYSICAL CONDITION

PHYSICAL CONDITION

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STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

TALBOT HALL

STATE ID NO. 4284

STATE ID NO. 4288

STATE ID NO. 4289

CONSTRUCTED 1967 RENOVATED 1978 SQUARE FOOTAGE 33,683 FLOORS 02

CONSTRUCTED 1970 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 10,170 FLOORS 01

CONSTRUCTED 1970 RENOVATED 2016 SQUARE FOOTAGE 74,607 FLOORS 02

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

RENOVATION PRIORITY

RENOVATION PRIORITY

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) Art MACO IDST

CURRENT CAPACITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

PHYSICAL CONDITION

PHYSICAL CONDITION

In 2016, Talbot Hall’s Mary M. Danos Theater underwent significant renovations that extended from the theater to the main lobby and a complete replacement of the building’s roof. The renovation also included renovations to the campus TV Studio, KNICHOLLS radio station, and some additional classrooms.

While Talbot Hall is currently at capacity in regards to functionality, it anchors a prominent corner of the campus and has a good solid structure to support much needed renovations in the remaining spaces of the building. Cosmetic upgrades to the ceilings, walls, and floors would immediately boost the buildings appeal. Restrooms are also in need of renovating and technology upgrades would greatly benefit classrooms.

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UNIVERSITY POLICE/TELEPHONE

WHITE HALL

WOMEN’S SOCCER FACILITY

STATE ID NO. 292

STATE ID NO. 4264

STATE ID NO. 2188

CONSTRUCTED 1985 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 1,278 FLOORS 01

CONSTRUCTED 1956 RENOVATED 1984 SQUARE FOOTAGE 16,488 FLOORS 02

CONSTRUCTED 2012 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 2,520 FLOORS 01

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) Business IDST

CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a

RENOVATION PRIORITY CURRENT CAPACITY PHYSICAL CONDITION

RENOVATION PRIORITY

RENOVATION PRIORITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

CURRENT CAPACITY

PHYSICAL CONDITION

PHYSICAL CONDITION

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44 ZERINGUE HALL (B) STATE ID NO. S15651

CONSTRUCTED 2008 RENOVATED SQUARE FOOTAGE 61,326 FLOORS 01 CURRENT ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT(S) n/a RENOVATION PRIORITY CURRENT CAPACITY PHYSICAL CONDITION

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campus drainage study This section reserved for a future study.

live oaks line one of the major corridors on campus

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A master plan is typically defined as a “far-reaching” plan of action. As an institution as large as this university develops, it is crucial to have a vision for the future so that countless people can be brought to the table and work towards the same goal.

By creating an urban environment, the campus can become a destination for the surrounding communities. Community partnerships, flexible spaces, and the incorporation of technology will set the foundation for Nicholls State University to excel for years to come.

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25 year master plan Situated in a rural landscape, the identity of the university has always been one of prestige, pride, and wonder. The campus has historically been the keeper of the most progressive and advanced technologies in the area and serves as a destination for the surrounding communities. After substantial growth that lasted well into the 1980’s, the campus’ development began to slowly taper off and the surrounding communities were given a chance to catch up. Since then, Nicholls’ presence has remained strong, but it could be said that the “identity” of the campus has wavered. With a new concise vision, Nicholls State University has an opportunity to reignite its presence in South Louisiana as a beacon for technology and a destination for the community.

The following 25 year master plan takes into account technology, adaptability, and strong community partnerships to create a cohesive design that the campus and community can continue to build upon for years to come.

This walkway design seamlessly incoporates green areas, bike racks, and wide pedestrian sidewalks.

THE CAMPUS AS AN URBAN LANDSCAPE In its founding years and despite its agricultural roots, Nicholls’ campus starkly contrasted the rural landscape it called home. Motorists who passed Elkins Hall in 1948 were greeted with a clear sign of “higher education” and progress; a state of the art, two story, classical building represented a destination for learning that was once out of reach for local residents.

Over its lifetime, the community and surrounding areas have had plenty of time to parallel Nicholls’ growth and progress. With a fruitful coastline and great industry the Lafourche and Terrebonne parishes have become larger than ever. Updated roadways and interstates have brought major metropolises like New Orleans and Baton Rouge within a car’s ride away, and the campus has become embedded in a landscape where, some might say, it has become overlooked. By creating a dense environment of knowledge, curiosity, technology, and progress, the campus can once again turn heads and shine brighter than ever as the beacon of progress for the region.

The 25 year master plan starts to suggest strategic moves and informed design protocols to urbanize over 200 acres of land and saturate the campus with academics, athletics, and campus life from the inside out. Beginning with how the campus functions in relationship to pedestrians and vehicles, to how buildings and infrastructure shape the landscape, the new scheme provides plans for development that are synonymous with current and continued growth.

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Sidewalks at the University of Scranton use integrally colored concrete and pavers enhance the pedestrian experience and give a visual priority to pedestrians in the landscape.

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VERTICAL BUILDING STRATEGY

VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION

BOUNDARIES + LAND

As property becomes more scarce, and the area around the campus is developed, new solutions will be necessary for the university to continue to grow. These factors, coupled with an attempt to urbanize the campus, lend themselves to building vertically in the future. Vertical building allows for a smaller footprint on the ground and increased building area. This would also allow for flexible education spaces that are quickly accessible from space to space, and the grouping of multiple departments in one building. Setting itself apart from the local surroundings, this building technique can saturate the campus and its educational spaces around the campus core and provide the adequate opportunity for growth in the next 25 years and beyond.

As the role of the vehicle evolves, a shift in the need and amount of parking will transition from numerous large surface lots immediately adjacent to buildings and residential housing units to a mix of parking types: longterm remote parking, short-term close proximity parking, daily commuter parking, cell-phone lots for queuing of share-ride services, on-street parking, and parking for carshare programs.

Currently at approximately 210 acres, the campus’ boundaries are maxed out to the west by long standing residential neighborhoods and to the north by the natural boundary of Bayou Lafourche. This leaves the south and east boundaries of campus the prime areas for expansion and development. For growth to continue, and the campus’ identity to remain fluent, it will be necessary to activate the space across Bowie Road to the east. Since this is still a relatively new concept, with only the John Folse Culinary Institute, the Harold J. Callais Recreation Center, and the NICHOLLS driving range breaching this thoroughfare, the road still reads as a division between the “old” and “new” sections of campus. The higher speeds and traffic volumes on this road create dangerous intersections for student crosswalks and discourage pedestrian traffic to this section of campus. As the east side of campus begins to develop, the Bowie Road corridor will become an unavoidable and crucial design challenge. There are several strategic ways to develop this community thoroughfare into a true campus street, where slower traffic speeds and pedestrian prominence will blend the two sides of Bowie Road, and recapture the boundaries of the school.

Initially, it would be recommended that parking be kept to the perimeter of campus while encouraging on-street parking and limiting short-term close proximity lots within the main campus core. This move coupled with an overall of campus parking and zoning designations can start to express a new urban pedestrian and vehicular language.

Pedestrian connectivity throughout the campus core is the foundation to the University campus. The ability for accessible routes that unite facilities, parking zones, and exterior spaces are the social fabric that will accentuate the campus experience. We look to highly successful urbanized downtowns and special districts to inform the look and feel of the all-inclusive university campus of the future will be. This includes wider sidewalks, accessible bike paths and accentuated crosswalks. By adding an additional layer of attention to pedestrian corridors with pavers, benches, and scenic design, the campus experience is elevated almost instantly and an environment is created that sets the campus apart from the surrounding community.

Once the web of exterior corridors is strengthened within the campus, they can easily feed into the community.

To its advantage, Nicholls is located directly east of an established neighborhood rich with schools and churches and north of the region’s top medical facilities. With walking trails, shared facilities, and partnerships, there are vast opportunities to weave these entities together both physically and figuratively.

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To the south of campus is Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. With a new state of the art wellness center, and a multi-story cancer center in the works, Thibodaux Regional has proven to be a driving force in the city of Thibodaux that is only continuing to thrive and dynamically shape Acadia Road and its immediate surroundings. By taking advantage of this entity to the south and forming strong community partnerships, both the college and hospital could benefit exponentially. Utilizing the south areas of campus for public facilities, such as tournament centers, land lease agreements for hospitality venues, and reoccuring community events such as festivals, Nicholls could capitalize on this community relationship.

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LAND USE Looking at the campus as a whole, it is important to identify the general uses of different areas, as well as their connection to each other. When considering athletics, education, community, and student housing, there are certain relationships and proximities that are more beneficial than others. Currently, a string of educational buildings begins clustered at the north of campus before dissipating south. This current layout creates large spans between classes, inconsistent access to a central core space, and in some cases physical separation between departments. This layout also presents “dead spaces” around campus because of inaccessibility, such as the Ardoyne Street Corridor, and Athletic department at Barker and Chabert Halls.

In the proposed 25 year plan, saturating the middle of campus with educational buildings allows for strategic and purposeful outdoor, green space, as well as sets up a main “trunk line” for other areas to expand off of.

For instance, strengthening a “main core” allows for community spaces and student residential life areas to physically branch out of campus, keeping multiple facets of university life relatively connected to each other. The new design sets up a focal point, the quad, for the rest of the campus to radiate outwards from.

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OLD + NEW A path for the future must involve an evaluation of the past.

After surveying existing buildings, their condition, and functionality, some buildings should be carefully reviewed and their vitality evaluated for the benefit of the campus.

Although not the first choice, demolition and reutilization is crucial to progression. While some spaces stand to benefit from minor or even extensive renovations, some buildings whether it be for their lack of functionality or prime real estate may benefit the campus more if they were completely replaced.

Starting at the heart of campus, the existing Union is one of the first buildings that we feel should be thoroughly evaluated. Constructed in the 1960’s, the student union was originally designed for a much different atmosphere than what is ideal in the current day. When surveying the existing layout, the location on campus,and the desired functionality, it begins to be clear that renovating the space would only be a temporary fix. Feasibly speaking, it would be worthwhile to evaluate replacing this building in its entirety with a more modern space reflecting the campus’ needs. In this case, location and functionality become huge factors in the fate of the structure.

Existing tennis courts on the eastern side of campus have been falling into disrepair despite being highly used by the students and community members. This coupled with the poor location of the current facility makes it an ideal candidate to be relocated on campus. By moving the tennis courts closer to the recreation building or even towards the southern end of campus would open up valuable real estate for academics near the heart of campus.

Gouaux Hall, Calecas Hall, Ellender Hall, Barker Hall, and several buildings along Ardoyne Drive have similar qualities that make renovation and repurposing much more challenging than typically expected. The biggest hurdle of renovating these buildings is their lack of flexibility and prime location. Ellender Hall’s structure and design makes it extremely difficult to repurpose and modernize. Ardoyne street holds some of the oldest buildings on campus, and some in better condition are simply bursting at the seams.

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Rome wasn’t built in a day and progress as well as development takes time. By prioritizing areas of work by the campus’ current needs the most impact can be felt in the shortest amount of time.

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campus zones In order to understand the big picture it is important to dive into the details. The campus can be roughly divided into three main zones: academics, campus life, and athletics.

In each of these, the design is intended to amplify each area for its individual focus. For instance, the Academic area focuses on the density of educational buildings and their relationship with public student spaces. In the Athletic portion, shared facilities provide appealing public spaces and lastly in the campus life area, student life is enhanced by balancing connections to academics and other campus amenities.

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One thing that really stood out when evaluating the existing layout of the campus was the relationship and arrangement of academic buildings. The density of the quad, where some of the first buildings were built, is a language that gets lost as you move further into campus. Reinvigorating this “density” is one way to literally saturate the landscape with knowledge while giving the campus an urban feel that can begin to set it apart from the surrounding areas. The goal of the new master plan is to add in density that is accessible, allows for shared resources, and can accommodate future expansion. At its literal core, the campus would be saturated with academics and morph and merge into several layers of activity; student life, and public resources.

When looking for opportunities for densifying an academic landscape it is evident that the current campus layout has lots of potential building area that is currently dedicated to vehicular traffic and parking. For the university to act as a true “destination” the need for quick access to buildings and classrooms can diminish, and parking can be accounted for in regions closer to the perimeter of campus.

In kind with its fellow regional universities, Nicholls State is the appropriate size to take advantage of this opportunity, while still keeping walking to a reasonable limit for its users, and its valued at-home feel.

Students at Clemson University enjoy an outdoor seating area that’s flexible design accomodates daily student activity as well as larger outdoor functions.

Embellishing the outdoor landscape is a consistent driver throughout the plan for the campus. This idea does not stop however, at creating beautiful outdoor spaces, but extends into how they operate functionally. “Activating” these outdoor areas give students even more usable space on campus. Beautiful existing green areas such as the Library Quad can be reimagined to include an amphitheater built into the landscape. Strategies like these, make an environment unique and extend student life and academics beyond a building’s perimeter.

Lastly, as you physically move further away from the academic ‘core,’ spaces and buildings can begin to quite literally bridge the landscape. A new “Greek Village” is an example of a modern day program with flexibility that can withstand progress and change. Situated on the border of academics and student life, a building or set of buildings can be utilized as a student conference center of sorts.

This program eliminates the need for Greek Houses, while providing all Greek students with the resources and space required for events, functions, meetings, and work spaces. To take it a step further, this space can also be set up to engage the community. By providing dedicated student priority areas, other large spaces on campus can be freed up for large learning scenarios, and public or university events.

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The “Crest” at Baton Rouge’s North Boulevard Park serves as a sculpture in the landscape when it is not being used an a stage for entertainment stages.

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On a smaller campus where resources are more limited, the best way to reach ALL parts of a program is by strategic planning and shared resources. Along with community partnerships, there are plenty of ways that programs such as Athletics can be set up, physically, in the built environment, to iNICHOLLSre that even the smallest of programs reaps benefits that were traditionally unattainable.

A large change in the 25-year master plan from its current layout is relocating a new shared facility for Athletics and Band closer to the heart of campus. This move would literally bring athletics back to the forefront, making it more accessible, and provide much needed accessibility to education centers and the existing student population. A new end zone building could host offices, weight rooms, and meeting spaces for not only football but other athletic programs as well. A short walk from the soccer fields, and Manning Passing Academy fields, makes this a perfect location for a building to service all of these different programs.

Another strategic plan would be to create a shared plaza entry that services both the Football program at Guidry Stadium as well as the soccer program across the street.

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Much like other spaces on campus, flexibility and accommodation is a must.

By utilizing shared parking areas, funds and resources can be utilized to their maximum potential. A designed and manicured plaza in the main parking lot of the stadium, sets up tailgate areas, as well as a large outdoor community space that conveniently is on axis with a new main entry to the Nicholls Soccer Complex.

With this design decision, both programs can utilize Class A amenities at different times throughout the year. This theme is also evident in the location of the baseball and softball fields.

A new spirit shop designates a public athletic side of campus while providing the campus with much needed sales space. This location also provides an opportunity for ticket sales to come front and center, easily accessible to the community.

To the very south of campus is a beautiful piece of land dedicated currently to the Manning Passing Academy, a local sports academy that calls Nicholls State University Home and draws in thousands of visitors to the community each year.

Small changes can be made in this area that can be appealing for the academy and also set the university up for future uses. Currently surrounded by a popular community walking trail, a landscaped sidewalk extension through the middle of this greenspace would act as an extension of this popular community trail, while providing shade, and a hard surface for academy meetings, and water tents.

As Nicholls begins to grow and its needs begin to change, this space can be transformed into festival grounds, and host to possible future community events.

Also along the south side of campus is Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

Equipped with a wellness complex and program that includes its own sports fields, the center provides an excellent resources and a strong partnership opportunity for the campus. utilizing some of these shared resources reduces the need for additional land and maintenance and upkeep of new facilities. A sports pavilion or competition center on the south side of campus would be a great income producing venue that could take advantage of this partnership. Regional tournaments, or competitions can bring in funds and attention for the campus and medical center, alike. This also draws interest from hotels and businesses that would benefit from Nicholls and the Hospitals partnerships and location.

TOP: a great lawn provides a multi-use space for concerts, tailagtes, family gatherings, etc.

BOTTOM: a plaza in front of the sports complex provides another opportunity for a multi-use space for drop offs, gathering, and even tailgating.

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Moving toward the Bowie Road corridor, the master plan begins to transition from academics to student life. This transition is evident as buildings become less dense, and the landscape becomes more open. Currently, Bowie Road acts as an obvious divide of campus due to fast pace traffic and limited pedestrian and vehicular connection to campus. The plan for Bowie Road includes roundabouts and other roadway enhancements to slow down traffic, bring pedestrians to the forefront, and connect the campus across the road to a true student life area. A main goal of the Bowie Corridor would be to begin bringing pedestrians to the foreground with additional and raised pedestrian walkways. Another factor that limits connectivity across this popular corridor is the lack of cross access into campus. By extending campus roads to intersect with the Bowie Corridor, campus blocks, similar to those found in urban environments, can be formed. These blocks begin to switch the language of the campus from large artery traffic to a dense environment with multiple smaller vehicular outlets. Adding these intersections to Bowie Road would then naturally slow down traffic and provide the pedestrian cross access that will be necessary to begin developing the campus to the East. With its close proximity to the Student Recreation Center, Highway 1, and academic buildings, the undeveloped area serves well to continue developing Student Life buildings and resources.

One of the newer buildings on campus, the Recreation Center is poised for future expansion to both sides, and phases of sports fields. As student residences begin to develop, the Student Recreation Center is set to handle this growth, within walking distance from new residential buildings. Quick vehicular access to Highway 1 also makes this area a prime location for student life.

Along with Student Life, the Bowie Road corridor is also suited for community and public programs. Its location between the campus and community, sets up a smooth transition for the university to invite the community in and provide a shared resource. A new Auditorium would be a great addition for the university, providing an formal setting for graduations, large programs, and an attractive venue for outside events and functions. While servicing the campus, a new auditorium could attract investors from businesses in the local community that can also benefit from a large venue space, solidifying already strong community partnerships.

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PARKING As the need for parking arose, parking lots were added to the campus haphazardly. As the campus grew throughout the years, the parking grew alongside it. Nicholls is one of the few campuses where parking is available to students within such a short proximity to campus buildings. As the campus continues to grow, the idea of walkability should be a more carefully thought out topic. Designing a campus as an urban center requires the campus itself to act as a destination; a place where people come to stay and the convenience of getting on and off campus quickly is not a necessity. With this being said, the 25 year master plan begins to push parking to the outside edges of campus.

While initially this may seem like an extreme move, the majority of campus is within a 10 minute walking radius, which is considered very reasonable for a college campus in today’s age. This parking adjustment allows for valuable real estate to be freed up for educational buildings at the core of campus, and removes vast spreads of concrete from the main campus landscape.

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PROXIMITY The first of the many design moves introduced in this master plan revolves around walkability, circulation, and parking. Like many other colleges, the means and modes of transportation that were relevant 70 years ago when campuses were originated are not as applicable today.

The convenience of vehicles and updates in infrastructure have cut drive times in half and in rural areas vehicles overshadow walkability. All of these things create a major impact for the current and future campus layout, pushing a reform for the pedestrians utilization, parking, and zoning of vehicular parking on campus.

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While parking is being reconsidered, so should the necessary methods that regulate it. Right now, visitors traveling to campus are greeted with a very unclear strategy for parking and navigating. By rezoning and restructuring current parking practices the campus can bring visitors to the forefront, allow strategic areas for public access, and control the walkability of campus. Similar strategies implemented throughout other similar sized universities include controlled access only during the busiest parts of the school day or year. This lends itself to Nicholls, because students would be able to regain the accessibility they are so familiar with, once most faculty and staff have left the campus and traffic in the area becomes less of a concern.

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CIRCULATION The next strategic approach towards circulation was investigating the current vehicular corridors on campus and their effectiveness during everyday use and peak traffic times. The primary streets providing vehicular circulation through and around Nicholls are Audubon Avenue on the western edge, Louisiana Highway 1 to the north, Bowie Road on the eastern side, and Ardoyne Drive as the southernmost through street. The state and local streets serve an arterial function beyond the Nicholls campus bridging the traffic from campus through to the community.

Currently, it is evident that the circulation on campus lacks connectivity; roadways do not directly dissect campus causing traffic issues during peak university hours. By continuing main thoroughfares such as Ellendale Drive in front of the union, and Leighton Drive through to the outskirts of campus, peak hour traffic congestion would provide additional routes off of campus and offer some relief. Inside of campus, a series of localized streets would serve necessary functions of delivery and pickup of equipment and supplies required at each building on campus. Access should be limited within this zone to authorized users and visitors to accentuate the importance and focus on the pedestrian experience.

DESIGN + BOWIE CORRIDOR Another design solution is the addition of traffic circles to larger campus intersections. Traffic circles or roundabouts have become more and more accepted into national road design because of the effects they have on safety, their feasibility, and the positive effects on vehicular circulation and collision rates. Along with creating a visually appealing intersection, roundabouts have historically shown reductions across the board in vehicular and pedestrian collisions alike. To utilize a roundabout, drivers must lower driving speeds going into a roundabout and while in the circle itself. Smaller, one way roundabouts limit head to head collisions, and removing a traffic light also removes any hastiness for a driver to rush through the intersection. The existing Bowie Road and Ardoyne Drive intersection lends itself perfectly to this type of intersection design. The large intersection boasts more than enough real estate for a roundabout design. Green space will be able to be reintegrated to the vehicular corridor, and traffic will be naturally slowed down upon entering one of the busier sections of campus.

Raised or alternate materials on pedestrian crossways can shift the priority from vehicular traffic to pedestrian traffic and adding buildings closer to the boundaries of streets will all begin to shift the language of the Bowie Road corridor and begin to inform a new way of use for this public road.

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In its current state, most roads on campus are approximately 50 feet across with angled parking on one way streets. Although this design is efficient for maximizing parking spaces, it is an inefficient layout during peak traffic times, limiting visibility and slowing down the rate at which vehicles can exit campus. proposed layout and road diet for leighton drive complete with parallel parking, two way travel, and a bike lane.

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By switching to a two way travel road, the pressure on the one way corridors would be alleviated and the campus would double its number of entrance and exits. The narrow width of these new two way roads would limit their use as “main” thoroughfares and discourage fast paced traffic, while other major roads would be wider for the extra traffic flow.

Another part of this new arrangement would be parallel parking on either side of the street. Parallel, on street parking has a significant number of advantages over angled parking. First and foremost it requires less pavement than other parking options, freeing up space for other functions: landscaping, and bike lanes. Parallel parking also heightens visibility for pedestrians and drivers. The proximity of the parking to the street slows down the speed of vehicles and acts as a barrier for pedestrians before entering the roadway.

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Merging together new and existing green spaces was one element of the master plan that quickly moved to the forefront. When driving to Elkins Hall to first visit Nicholls, you are met with stately oaks along Bayou Lafourche. These oaks are not only picturesque but represent longevity, and in some ways, comfort that the land they occupy has stood the test of time.

Green spaces naturally introduce beauty and peace into any environment, especially one that can be stressful to a budding college student. Shady trees and blooming bushes provide a welcoming environment and an image of beauty that makes a place cherishable and impactful.

Starting at Highway 1, the Bayou sets a tone for the campus that trickles south into the campus. The oaks along the highway and greenery lining the circle drive at Elkins Hall bleed seamlessly back into the quad, one of the most beautiful areas of campus. The theory here is that the same serene environment can be replicated and string together other parts of campus.

By reevaluating the campus core, and physically opening up the union and cafeteria to create a new pedestrian path to the library, the quad is no longer segregated from the rest of campus.

A grand plaza, laced with greenery, bridges the gap, and opens up the concrete landscape to the secondary quad space adjacent to the library.

While some areas don’t lend themselves to green spaces as much as others, accomodations can be made that greatly enhance the atmosphere. For example, a typical parking lot can be transformed into a more enjoyable space simply by adding landscaped islands, trees, or bio swales. With the right direction and a predetermined aesthetic, designers can accommodate more green areas throughout campus and minimize parking pavement at crucial points.

Existing green spaces have become treasured areas on campus. The current band practice field is home to valued events like Crawfish Day and prime tailgating real estate. This makes the practice field an important stop along the greenway trail and adds the potential for these events to spread back into campus in an inviting manor. Developing these spaces even further nourishes the public interest and comradery, that events such as football games and tailgating bring to campus.

Lastly, the greenway trail is capped off with the Manning Passing Academy practice fields to the south. While the academy is currently a major economic driver for the college and community, its longevity in a 25 year span is not guaranteed. Keeping this area flexible with multiple uses will allow the campus to utilize this space and not remain completely dependent on events such as these. Since the area is currently used for recreational activities by the public, enhancing the space would capitalize on its flexibility. Adding a paved path through the space would begin to tie the southernmost end of campus to the recreational area of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Something as simple as a walking path connection starts to tie together two very different community areas. Landscaping a path through the fields could also benefit the campus’s current function of the space by providing shade and pavement for the Manning Passing Academy and future campus events.

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GATES When surveying students, faculty, staff, and community members on what they thought were the main points of entry for campus, it was clear that Highway 1 and the bayou was the most obvious answer. Paralleling Bayou Lafourche, Highway 1 is not only important to the campus but also to the string of communities in the multiple parishes it connects. This main thoroughfare for the region is one of the most heavily traveled, making Nicholls presence along the highway that much more important. Currently, the school’s main pylon sign fronts this major highway, but by utilizing a marker on each side of the road as an alternative, it can become even more clear to those passing by that they have truly entered and exited a campus, a jewel to the area that should not be overlooked.

While gates are purely symbolic, they have a great presence and create a point of reference that can be utilized by the campus and community alike. Large pillars on either side of the highway would create not only a visual barrier, but a physical barrier that a motorist is passing through a university.

Further back into campus, the boundaries between Nicholls’ land and the community or even more blurred. While this may not be a purely negative observation, and a boundary may not need to be clearly defined, markers would be beneficial in creating a sense of place to signify to passersby that they are entering a different area where different behavior, or even a different mindset may be welcomed. Besides these secondary signage opportunities, small changes such as university themed street signs and traffic signs, can begin to inform a visitor that they have entered campus in a less formal manner.

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Large brick pillars fit seamlessly into the original architecture of the campus. These more traditional markers lend themselves to roadway settings to denote the physical boundaries of campus.

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Tall “light post” style signs are ideal for wayfinding throughout campus. Following a typical visitors’ route through campus, wayfinding signage can direct traffic flow by giving directions to some of the most heavily visited places on campus.

Following the style of the campus’ current street signs, consistency is always key in unifying the image of campus.

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Traffic signs and all other miscellaneous signage on campus would also follow the classic french wrought iron motif of the light post signs and road signs.

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Utilizing a basic post that follows the preceding themes, building signs can be made of panels that withstand outdoor conditions and allow for changes and modifications as time passes.

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Currently, campus’ throughout the country are being forced to respond to modern day changes in society and education.

Sustainability, mobility, technology and connectivity are all impacting the way people interact and learn. Spaces that were once prescriptive must now be transformative spaces for countless uses. Adaptability is now at the forefront and the evolution of these ideas is evolving as quickly as the technology that drives the changes. As one can imagine, attempting to predict a twenty-five year future is a thought-provoking notion, though we realize that our design solutions today will need to be adaptive and malleable enough to be augmented for future needs.

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leighton drive corridor One of the most complex areas of the master plan is the Leighton Drive corridor.

Currently this large street acts a the main back of house corridor for the cafeteria, and service entry for the student union, while also fronting the main entry for Ellender Library and one of the campus’ larger public spaces, the Nicholl’s ballroom. When refocusing this area, it is important to maintain all of the functional uses of the street, while adding a layer of character that can truly develop the space into something inviting. Implementing more landscaping, curated pedestrian areas, and focusing on the thresholds where the pedestrian and vehicular traffic meet can help transform this major campus artery.

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL Because of the multiple functions serving this one area at any given time, it will be important to create an environment that can work seamlessly between functions.

The main entrance of the ballroom currently faces Leighton Drive and Ellender Memorial Library. Having a large public space at the heart of campus is a crucial spot to showcase the university to the public as a beautiful resource and extension of the community. Since this space must also function as a drop off, designs must incorporate strategies to differentiate multi-use spaces. Bollards can be used to limit vehicular traffic while allowing pedestrian zones to remain relatively uninterrupted.

They can also be design to add lighting and incorporate an aesthetic into a space.

The main entry of the ballroom requires parking, accessibility, and overflow space for before and after large events. Differentiating pavement colors and types can also signify a change in use without affecting crucial slopes that allow the site to drain water. This design solution also reduces tripping hazards and opens a space to pedestrians or vehicles depending on the need at the time.

Narrowing Leighton drive and intersecting it with a raised walkway is another design strategy that automatically informs motorist that although they may be allowed to pass, they should remain cautious of the intended user, pedestrians. This street could also be limited by controled use during peak campus times. Keeping a unified theme of the treatment of crosswalks, sends a clear and consistent message to motorists on campus.

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PLAZA + GREEN By separating the student union from the ballroom and cafeteria, a new habitable space evolves, and a main pedestrian core is created. The public space of the quad would now have an opportunity to extend south, tying in the other major academic spaces along a central axis. Due to unforgiving south louisiana climate, a plaza on its own is not always the most comfortable of spaces. By adding in landscaping, shading, outdoor fans, and water features, this space can become a prime place for students and public alike.

The new plaza must also be multifunctional serving utilitarian spaces, public spaces, and acting as the campus’ new main pedestrian core. To accomplish this, Leighton Drive is designated into several

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Pedestrian walkways in a different material become more noticable to not only the pedestrian but the motorist passing by cautioning for the motorist to slow down.

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A collaborative classroom provides more interaction between not only the students themselves, but the teachers also.

Large multi-function room with desks, presentation equipment, and white board can be used at anytime for any use.

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DESIGNING WITH ADAPTABILITY AND INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY WITH RESOURCES FROM HAWORTH FURNITURE When the first buildings on Nicholls State campus were constructed, technology did not drive a curriculum like it does in today’s environment. With this rapidly growing teaching tool and the increase of online instruction, it is more crucial than ever that the design of spaces incorporates integrated and adaptable technology. This trend is creating a shift not only in curriculum, but relationships, and workflows as well. Classrooms will need to incorporate growing technology and students will need collaborative work spaces outside of the classroom. Computer labs will need to come to the forefront and no longer be locked behind closed doors as laptops become a student’s everyday tool. Wireless internet will be key to this development and heavy investment in the construction and maintenance of technology infrastructure will be required. Down the road, there shouldn’t be anything on campus that is not accessible to/with technology. A student should be able to ‘set-up shop’ anywhere on campus.

Desks with built-in plugs and usb ports allow for the students to use their computer for an ample amount of time without getting up and having to charge their technology some place else.

One way to begin phasing in these changes relatively simply is introducing furniture that caters to these needs. A traditional wood desk system can now be replaced with a mulifunctional workstation that allows for flexible learning environments and completely integrated technology.

PROGRAM ALLOCATION A trend throughout the Dean surveys showed that often bigger programs will drive a force for new construction while smaller programs need to tag along for the ride or get unintentionally pushed to the side.

DDG pointed out that as new construction continues, renovations often get pushed to the wayside or forgotten. To develop strategically would be to include plans for what’s left behind while moving forward. New building needs should be coupled with renovation plans of unused spaces. Program partnerships could also be strategized to take full advantage of the built environment by utilizing shared needs/ spaces.

Built-in plugs in furniture provides users with access to electricity for charging their techology while visting, studying, etc.

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Built in 1980, Ellender Memorial Library was the third largest library in the state at the time of its construction. The current building, designed in a postwar modern style, was forced to work through several obstacles during its opening. One of the main obstacles was the buildings approval with the State Fire Marshal. Ultimately, it was required that rated walls and doorways were incorporated into the design to alleviate safety concerns.

This change ended up closing in the interior spaces more than originally intended. By adding a modern sprinkler system to the library in its current state, any future design or renovation would be able to utilize the space to its maximum potential. Major design restricting codes would be alleviated and the opportunities for redesign would increase.

With its timeless modern style and recent painting, repointing, and sealing, minimal work would be necessary to give the library a more inviting facelift to accommodate programming changes. Smaller design moves such as a wood look soffit would be an easy way to update the exterior. A new entry tower would provide vertical circulation, an accentuated exterior design element and additional first floor square footage to incorporate additional circulation and a first-floor café.

On the interior, a new central atrium space would open up the building through and through, providing main access to the library from both Leighton and Afton Drive. A twostory space in this area would create a more inviting and profound environment. The new atrium would host a coffee shop and seating along Leighton Drive with access to a first-floor library, a new multi-use auditorium, and an Academic Achievement Center.

By keeping spaces off of the main atrium corridor, individual departments could have different hours of operation without affecting the other, and share common resources such as circulation, restrooms, lobbies, and waiting areas.

Half of the main floor would be dedicated library space. The front half of the first floor library space would be the most public area with higher ceilings and informal work and study areas. While a lower ceiling on the remaining space would emphasize its more quiet and somber programmatic nature. Divided by the multi-story circulation desk, this lower ceiling area would be resource materials, additional study rooms, and some of the library’s main stacks. The library then continues vertically with an internal staircase. The second floor would be home to the remaining library stacks and additional private study spaces scattered throughout. By keeping more public study spaces to the outside of the stacks near the exterior wall, the library can once again utilize its beautiful windows and students can basque in the picturesque views of campus surrounding the building.

Opening up the windows would once again bring natural light to break the repetitive patterns of the shelving.

The last programmatic library space is the archives, the most sensitive of the spaces.

Because the third floor has limited natural lighting, it lends itself beautifully to the requirements of this program. Accessible only from the main lobby, the archives will be able to operate completely independent of any other space in the building with a much more private lobby. The space on the third floor would allow the university to double its current archive area. Visitors would enter into a new exhibit space lined with administrative offices. Curators would now have a separate room to store and archive collections as they come in and all previously archived items would be more accessible and safe from harmful natural light.

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Large tables with chairs allow for students to spread out all of their coursework and study materials while providing a large space for students to collaborate and study.

Two-story spaces with full height storefronts allow for light to enter into the second story while providing a welcoming space below.

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Large reception desk and lobby serves as the major feature and entry point into the library.

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AUDITORIUM Because of the flexibility afforded with a new sprinkler system, we can begin to introduce new programmatic elements such as an auditorium or large meeting space. Located on the first floor, adjacent to the main entrance and coffee shop, the auditorium would open up to the northwest corner. Overlooking the stately oaks, an all glass exterior wall would give this space the breathtaking views it deserves. A large storage would allow for the space to truly be flexible providing room for IT equipment, tables, and chairs for a multitude of set ups.

This large space could be used for community or private events, receptions, large training sessions, job fairs, and so much more.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT CENTER Continuing down the main corridor, with two separate entrances, a new academic achievement center would occupy most of the remaining half of the first floor. The Center would contain a variety of shared resources, such as conference rooms, tutoring rooms, classrooms, computer labs, and offices to work in conjunction with a tutoring and advising center.

This shared spatial relationship would allow for future growth and re-allocation of spaces as the needs of the center changes over the years. The center also incorporates classrooms and computer labs that can operate independently for university curriculum or in conjunction with the Achievement Center.

WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT / ORGANIZATION OFFICE SPACE On the second story, in a more private environment, there would be a shared lobby for the Women in Government Organization as well as the Student Athletic Center. Because of its design, the Women in Government space can be utilized for almost any campus organization. Carefully sized offices, a conference room, storage, and work areas make this space a perfect place for organizations to stay organized and hit the ground running.

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STUDENT ATHLETIC CENTER The Student Athletic Center is set up with academic success in mind. Because learning requires an individualized approach, this center strives to create multiple environments that students can utilize to succeed. The flow of this area is set up intentionally to create an informal environment where students feel comfortable. Staff Offices are there as a resource, but study spaces are divided into private rooms, public work areas, informal seating, and a larger study hall where group meetings can be held and large groups can band together to tackle a task. With its close proximity to the first floor Academic Achievement Center, athletes will also be able to utilize the tutors and resources available, all within the same building.

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TESTING CENTER With technology advancing into the curriculum, testing centers have become the machines behind academic assessment. A state of the art testing center similarly takes advantage of the lack of windows and privacy that third floor has to offer. Its adjacency to the library allows students to have one destination on exam days; only an elevator or a few flights of stairs between these study areas and test taking lab. The available square footage provides areas for administrative offices and, at its full potential, up to 320 testing stations.

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Academic Achievement Center Auditorium Building Support Coffee Shop Library Student Athletes Women in Government Testing Center 1st floor plan - ellender memorial library

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The student union is the heart of any campus. Many would agree that a student union is the hub of all student social activities and acts as a home base for students on campus. Originally opened in 1967, the union was conceived as a key space for student activity, with careful planning and over two years of original design work on preliminary plans. Originally housing the post office, switchboards, and a game room, the union has come a long way from its original green and orange lounge furniture and trendy decor. Finally after many hurdles financially and politically, the union underwent an extensive renovation in the beginning of 1987 that lasted almost a year and included a new addition behind what was formerly known as the “grand ballroom.”

This renovation saw new technology such as ATM’s added to the space for students to utilize, a theater, racquetball courts, and a variety of new food options that the campus didn’t have before.

Two-story spaces with full height storefronts allow for light to enter into the second story while providing a welcoming space below.

Since the 1980’s, everyday technology now develops at an exponentially greater pace than the built environment can keep up with, stressing furthermore the need for flexibility and adaptability in modern building design. Along with technology, another aspect that has been on a steady incline is student group involvement, and the need for working spaces.

Two-story gathering / union spaces with full height storefronts not only allow for ample light into the space but provides countless spaces for collaboration.

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TECHNOLOGY Today’s student uses technology in a completely integrated way. The need for increased connectivity has created an environment of instant and immediate access that today’s student is accustom to. Because of this, designers must look at things like furniture and spaces in an entirely different way. Although technology was once a separated entity, it is now fully integrated into people’s lives. This creates a level of expectation that technology should always be an accessible, driving a need for things like work stations with built in chargers, presentation hook-ups, interactive screens for food service and announcements, and reliable wireless internet at all areas of not just union buildings, but of the entire campus. Smart phones, electronic tablets, laptops, begin to create programmatic needs for more meeting rooms, collaborative work spaces, independent work spaces, and lounge areas that aren’t confined.

Spaces are now tasked with being flexible and adaptable to a plethora of setups that today’s modern educational space is expected to provide, even

outside the classroom. This thinking will create places that student’s not only want to be in, but foster and encourage individual and group thinking.

DESIGN A proposed design for the union would be a two story structure that would open up a plaza between the ballroom and the new union, creating a major pedestrian corridor connecting the main campus quad with the library and fostering a more urban environment where buildings shape the landscape. This area revolves around the existing cafeteria and existing ballroom that would boast a new public entryway into the plaza.

Beginning on the northern side of the building, facing Leighton Drive, would be bookstore with a new modern facade.

The intent here being that the bookstore, a place that welcomes the public, can act as a beacon drawing people in to the new “heart” of campus. From there, the public student spaces would follow.

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Colonel Card Office, adjacent to a side entry to the space so that the office can remain as accessible as possible to all students. Centrally located restrooms would service the aforementioned spaces as well as first floor meeting rooms that can be used for campus events such as orientations and other high profile get togethers. Large corridors, for lounging and additional seating pour into a large two story lounge and dining area. In this main space there would be several areas for different types of activities: workstations for individual work, group seating areas for lounging and group studying, pub height tables and chairs for more casual dining and working, and lower dining tables for the surrounding food court. In the food court, each vendor would have access to a back service corridor, and have the ability to open and close on their own schedules.

This two story space, lined with multistory curtain wall would have expansive views over the plaza to the new entry of Ellender Library.

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On the second floor of the union would be administration offices overlooking the main lounge as well as much needed meeting spaces. With a more private environment, private lobby, and restrooms, multiple meeting spaces of varying sizes could be rented out by student organizations, faculty and staff, or even the public. Dividing partitions allow for spaces to truly become flexible and adaptable to a multitude of sizes that could hold hourly events or all day seminars.

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ardoyne drive beautification For a long time, Ardoyne Street has acted as the southernmost boundary of the campus. As the campus began to grow beyond this point, the street has kept the negative connotation of the word, by acting as a physical boundary between the front and back sections of campus where fast traffic limits pedestrian accessibility and wide unmarked lanes cause confusion for vehicular traffic.

Ardoyne Street connects two heavily traveled corridors Audubon Avenue and Bowie Road. While Audubon Avenue traffic is controlled with speed zones and heavy police control, Bowie Road traffic is much higher paced and less regulated. As it currently stands, Ardoyne Drive is a wide two lane street with head-in angled parking. During everyday campus operation, filled parking spaces allow for distinction of travel lanes that can be confusing during other times of the day.

Larger brick paver sidewalks provide a ample spaces for pedestrian amenities while softening the overall look rather than concrete sidewalks.

A simple and effective solution would be a road diet similar to the previously mentioned plan for the entire campus. The space currently designated for the road way could fit a parallel parking, larger sidewalks, greenscaping, and bike paths, with little to no additional space. By narrowing roadways, the flow of vehicles is immediately slowed down.

The slimmer roads also allow for more space for sidewalks and other pedestrian amenities, greenspace, and bike lanes. By embellishing the pedestrian space along the road, pedestrians can feel safer and prioritized. In the south Louisiana climate, landscaping also makes a huge difference in pedestrian areas.

While trees provide much needed shade, green spaces naturally make for a nicer and more relaxing environment for someone to walk through. Creating this environment is the first step to incorporating this corridor into the other campus pedestrian and bicycle routes, bridging the gap between the north and south areas of campus.

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Cast Stone Water Tables, page 16 “Arriscraft International - Limestone.” Pricing Guide For Brick and Stone | Riverside Brick and Supply Company, Inc., www. riversidebrick.com/commercial/arriscraft-international-(limestone)/.

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Sherwin Williams Gauntlet Gray SW 7019

Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray SW 7016

Sherwin Williams Dovetail SW 7018

Sherwin Williams Black Fox SW 7020

Sherwin Williams Repose Gray SW 7015

Sherwin Williams White Flour SW 7102

Sherwin Williams Eider White SW 7014

Sherwin Williams Modest White SW 6084

Sherwin Williams Iron Gate SW 2926

Sherwin Williams Naval SW 6244

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2019 Interior Color Selections Painting a space is one of the most cost effective options to add new energy and brighten up a space. While paint colors should always keep up with the time, attached is a palette that should be appropriate for the campus for at least the next five years.

We would encourage the campus to revisit this portion of the appendix on a regular basis for updating and use this section as a reference tool for incorporating new colors.

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2019 Haworth Furniture Guide Under separate cover

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