Defined Goals for the Student Union:

To be the “heartbeat” of the campus

To make all students feel welcome

To make students the focus of the University Student Union

To support the development of Campus Life through dedicated student spaces

To facilitate enduring campus loyalty

To build community within and beyond the campus

To support the engagement and retention of students with spaces to enhance their collegiate experience

To make spaces flexible to accommodate multiple activities and change over time

To accommodate variable schedules and security for different spaces

To bridge and enliven two levels of campus and incorporate outdoor spaces

To be a sustainable building with LEED Silver rating minimum

To be an innovatively designed building