Pellissippi State Community College
Master Plan JANUARY 2013 SBC No. 166/032-05-2011
Pellissippi STATE 2013 Master Plan
This plan was prepared by TSW, in association with I.C. Thomasson Associates and Red Chair Architects. The planning team would like to thank Pellissippi State Community College administrators, faculty, staff, and students for their involvement in the planning process, in particular the members of the Master Plan Steering Committee.
Anthony Wise President Rebecca Ashford Vice President, Student Affairs Teri Brahams Executive Director, Economic and Workforce Development Ron Bridges Faculty Council President Jerry Bryan Vice President, Information Services Ron Kesterson Vice President, Business and Finance Ted Lewis Vice President, Academic Affairs Regina McNew Director of Facilities Fred Martin Facilities Planning Consultant Peggy Wilson Vice President, College Advancement Holly Burkett Campus Dean, Blount County Campus Esther Dyer Campus Dean, Division Street Campus Mike North Campus Dean, Strawberry Plains Campus Rosalyn Tillman Campus Dean, Magnolia Avenue Campus
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ...... 3
I . History & Overview ...... 7
II . Goal Formulation ...... 15
III . Existing Conditions ...... 23 Hardin Valley Campus 25 Blount County Campus ...... 48 Division Street Campus ...... 52 Magnolia Avenue Campus 56 IV . Future Requirements ...... 59 Enrollment Projections 61 Space Modeling ...... 65 Infrastructure Projections 75 Land Acquisition 77 V . Preliminary Master Plan ...... 81
VI . Master Plan ...... 87 Hardin Valley Campus 89 Blount County Campus ...... 97 Division Street Campus ...... 98 Magnolia Avenue Campus 101 VII . Implementation ...... 103
Appendix A ...... 107 Academic Space Utilization ...... 109 Proprietary Model Space Projections 111 THEC Model Detailed Projections ...... 121 Appendix B: Strawberry Plains Campus ...... 137 Space Needs ...... 143 Building Program ...... 149 Recommendations 163
Executive Summary
Pellissippi State Community College serves the dynamic Knoxville metropolitan area and remains one of the fastest growing two-year colleges in Tennessee. Its wide variety of programs served a total of 6,421 FTE students in Fall 2011, but significant improvements and expansions will be necessary on the main campus and at other sites to continue to ensure a high level of service.
Pellissippi State’s main campus is known as the Hardin Valley Campus. Its approximately 153 acres Pellissippi State has continued to provide a high quality education despite its significant growth in enrollment are located just off Pellissippi Parkway near Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The campus includes an attractive central quadrangle that is a popular gathering space and is framed by contemporary architecture. A small lake and significant amounts of open space greet visitors to campus and are popular with students.
This Master Plan also examines and recommends improvements for three other Pellissippi State campuses. The Blount County Campus, the only campus outside of Knox County, features a new building and attractive plaza that has helped fuel enrollment growth. The Division Street Campus was the historic first campus of PellissippiS tate and, along with the Magnolia Avenue Campus, is located The main Hardin Valley Campus features a central quadrangle near downtown Knoxville in an urban location. and architecture that give a true college feel
Existing and projected enrollment for each campus is shown in the table at right. These projections were developed based on discussions with the campus and the Board of Regents and were used to project future space needs. All are significantly less than recent growth rates to ensure the most conservative projections possible. Overall, enrollment at the college is expected to grow at an average of 4.5% annually over the next five years.
The above Wordle shows what words survey participants used The space analysis revealed needs for a number of to describe what the campus could become in the future types of space at Pellissippi State. On the Hardin Valley Campus, 79,600 square feet of teaching and open lab space are projected to be needed in Fall Total Existing Building Space by Campus 2016, along with approximately 140 faculty offices. Net Square Feet The Blount County Campus shows future needs for Hardin Valley 296,530 class lab, open lab, and library space. The Division Blount County 46,028 Street Campus shows significant needs for additional Magnolia Avenue 32,381 parking, as well as lab and faculty office space. T he Magnolia Avenue Campus is not projected to have Division Street 28,032 significant space needs. Total 402,971
Current and Projected Enrollment (FTE) 2011 2016 Growth Rate Hardin Valley 4,371 5,250 3.7% Blount County 834 1,150 6.6% Division Street 776 1,000 5.2% Magnolia Avenue 440 600 6.4% Total/Average 6,421 8,000 4 .5% Enrollment data provided by college
In order to address the needs identified through the space analysis, campus walk-through, interviews, Enhancements proposed by the Master Plan will create and and existing conditions analysis, the following key enhance facilities on the Main Campus to help recruit and retain students improvements are proposed. A complete list of recommendations can be found in Parts VI and VII.
• A new academic building on the Hardin Valley Campus, shown as Building 1 on the following page, will help meeting projected needs for labs and offices, and replace the portable buildings. • An entrance boulevard would require an easement or land acquisition, but would provide a more prominent entrance to the campus. • Future parking expansions would meet current and future demand for parking. • Sustainability fees should be used for a variety of improvements, including a solar pavilion on the main quadrangle.
The proposed Building 1 could anchor a proposed extension • Improvements to the central quadrangle would of the main quadrangle and provide an attractive façade for remove or lower the ventilation structures and those entering the campus from Hardin Valley Road provide more outdoor gathering areas. • Wayfinding and building signage improvements could make the campus more attractive and easy to navigate. • On the Blount County Campus, new seating could make better use of the existing plaza. In the long term, buildings could enclose and further define this space while meeting academic needs. • On the Division Street Campus, repairs to the historic building should be complemented by site improvements to expand parking, improve access, and enhance the building’s entrance • Land acquisition adjacent to all campuses except the Blount County Campus will ensure that future growth can be accommodated. Improvements to the historic Division Street Campus could expand parking, improve access, and enhance the building’s entrance and appearance
Hardin Valley Campus Master Plan
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I . History & Overview
College History In 1988, State Tech became Pellissippi State Technical Community College, named after the State Technical Institute at Knoxville (State Tech) was Cherokee word for the Clinch River, which is located a post-secondary vocational institution established 3 miles northeast of the campus. Pellissippi State in 1974 on what is today the Division Street campus. was known for its advanced technology and in 1993 The school offered three Associates degrees and became the first community college inT ennessee to became accredited by the Southern Association of provide a computer account to every student. Colleges and Schools (SACS) in 1977. It became a member of the State University and Community The college’s mission, programs, and enrollment College System of Tennessee in 1983. have continued to expand over the past 20 years, including the opening of additional satellite After expanding to a renovated dormitory called campuses, described below. Lonas Hall at the Lakeshore Mental Health Institute, the school still did not have adequate space, so Previous Master Plan in 1986 a new campus was opened along Hardin Valley Road. The construction of the new campus The most recent master plan was prepared by and many other significant changes occurred under Community Tectonics Architects in 2007. The plan the leadership of president J. L. Goins. put forth a vision for proposed expansions and
Figure 1a: Previous Campus Master Plan
numerous improvements on the Main Campus (see Figure 1b: Proportion of Students Enrolled at Figure 1a above) and other campuses. The plan each Campus in Fall 2011 included an analysis of existing facilities, circulation, parking, grounds, and academic and non-academic Other space. Several recommendations of the 2007 Mag- master plan have been implemented, including the nolia construction of a new student parking lot (O10), the Ave. acquisition of some properties for additional parking at the Division Street campus, and the construction Division of the new Blount County campus. Street
Recommendations of the plan which have not been implemented include land acquisition adjacent to Blount Hardin the Hardin Valley Campus, the construction of a County Valley multipurpose building and an academic building, a proposed child care facility, the removal of the portable buildings, an addition to the library, a permanent structure on the site of the “Bubble,” renovated entrances to the Alexander and McWherter Buildings, the addition of pergolas to provide outdoor gathering spaces, expanded This chart is based on approximate FTE and does not count parking to the west, additional retention ponds, and online students the realignment and extension of the loop road. Figure 1c: Location of Existing Campuses Also not implemented are recommendations for a 5,420 square feet renovation/addition at the Division Street campus, renovations/additions and expanded parking at the Magnolia Street campus, and the construction of a new facility in northern Knox County Knox County. Strawberry Plains Overview Magnolia Ave. Hardin Valley Division St. Pellissippi State Community College includes the Main (Hardin Valley) Campus as well as three satellite campuses, which are described below and shown in Figure 1c. These four locations are all owned by the college, but the college also offers classes at more than a dozen high schools and other Blount County sites throughout its service area. A fifth campus at Strawberry Plains has also been purchased and Blount began offering classes in Fall 2012. All campuses County are located within Knox County except the Blount County campus.
TENNESSEE The total enrollment in Fall 2011 on all campuses H CAROLINA was 11,259 (headcount) and 7,332 (FTE). The pie NORT chart at right shows that the majority of students take classes on the Hardin Valley Campus. Pellissippi State currently has five campuses within its two- county service area Pellissippi State is slightly younger and slightly less diverse than the statewide average for public
10 Table 1a: Associate Degree Programs Offered Associate of Arts Degree Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs Art (Studio) Administrative Professional Technology Economics Business Health Care Office Administration English Business Administration Foreign Language Computer Accounting History Culinary Arts Political Science Hospitality Psychology Management Marketing Social Work Computer Science and Information Technology Sociology Database Design and Development Theatre Arts Networking and Communications Systems Programming Early Childhood Education Associate of Science Degree Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Accounting Electrical Construction Management Biology Electrical Engineering Business Administration Industrial Automation Chemistry Industrial Maintenance Manufacturing Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science General Technology Economics Interior Design Technology Electrical Engineering Media Technologies History Communication Graphics Technology Information Systems Photography Mathematics Video Production Technology Web Technology Mechanical Engineering Nursing Physics Paralegal Studies Political Science Pre-Nursing Pre-Professional Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine Pre-Professional Occupational Therapy Pre-Professional Physical Therapy Psychology Social Work Sociology Theatre Arts
11 community colleges. According to the Board Table 1b: Certificate Programs Offered of Regents’ 2011 Enrollment Fact Book, 67% of Certificate Programs Pellissippi State’s student body is under 25 years A+/Network+ Certification Preparation of age (compared to 62% statewide). The student Accessible Web Design and Compliance body is 83% white and 9% black (compared to 73% and 19% statewide). The student body is 53% Accounting Specialist female and 47% male. Architectural AutoCAD Applications Basic Photography During the 2010-2011 academic year, the college’s Digital Imaging for Photography revenues were approximately $118 million, 28% Document Specialist of which was covered by enrollment fees. The E-Commerce Web Design college’s net assets were approximately $40 million and the Foundation’s net assets were approximately Electronic Health Records Specialist $10 million. Electronics Technology Game and Simulation Design Existing Academic Programs General Culinary Arts General Hospitality Tables 1a and 1b show all the degree and certificate Industrial Maintenance Technology programs currently offered by Pellissippi State. In Information Systems Fundamentals addition, the Department of Business and Community Medical Insurance Coding and Reimbursement Services offers a large number of continuing education courses for personal development and Medical Transcription professional certification. Mobile Web Design Pre-business Transfer Hardin Valley Campus Promotion Methods Sound Production Pellissippi State’s Main Campus, also known as the Supervision Hardin Valley Campus, is located on approximately Surveying 153 acres of land along Hardin Valley Road just off of Pellissippi Parkway, about eight miles southeast University Computer Science Preparation of Oak Ridge, Tennessee and about fourteen miles Video Editing due west of Knoxville. Videography Web Design Tools The Hardin Valley Campus has a suburban location Web Page Authoring and is surrounded by a mix of homes, businesses, and undeveloped land. By far the largest campus in Pellissippi’s system, it has a true campus feel created by a series of buildings that define an interior quad.
The Main Campus had a Fall 2011 enrollment of 4,371 full-time equivalent (FTE) students, and includes 296,530 square feet of assignable building space.
Blount County
The Blount County campus, which opened for classes in Fall 2010, is located along U.S. Highway 321 in a rural area approximately six miles west of Maryville. This campus is approximately a half-hour drive from the Hardin Valley campus. The Hardin Valley Campus (Main Campus) is designed around a traditional quad
12 Although this is the newest campus in Pellissippi’s system, it has the highest enrollment of any satellite campus, with a Fall 2011 enrollment of 834 (FTE) students. This new campus replaces the old Blount County campus, which was housed in the Bungalow Elementary School, now vacant but still owned by the college.
The rural setting, dramatic architecture, and ample courtyard make this campus very popular with students and faculty and a great addition to the Blount County community. Enrollment at this site can be expected to continue to grow. The Blount County Campus is the college’s newest campus and features a large outdoor plaza Division Street Campus
The Division Street campus, located on Division Street between I-40 and Sutherland Avenue in West Knoxville, opened in 1974 as Pellissippi State’s first campus. It is located approximately 20 minutes by car from the Hardin Valley campus and consists of one building.
Division Street’s 776 (FTE) enrollment in Fall 2011 makes it the third largest campus. Its urban location makes it convenient for residents throughout the region, but there are some issues with site topography, parking, and the character of the campus.
Magnolia Avenue Campus The Division Street Campus is conveniently located near the center of the Knoxville region The Magnolia Avenue campus’ single building is the former Knoxville Catholic High School, located on East Magnolia Avenue only one mile northeast of downtown Knoxville and about a 25-minute drive from the Hardin Valley campus.
The award-winning renovation of the building and its urban location make it attractive to students. Fall 2011 enrollment was 440 FTE students.
The Magnolia Avenue Campus is located in a beautifully renovated historic high school in an urban setting
13 Strawberry Plains
The newly-acquired Strawberry Plains campus will not open for classes until Fall 2012. It is located farther east than any other campus and so will be convenient to residents of East Knox County. Its location in a former corporate headquarters building means that it has high-quality landscaping and other amenities.
The Strawberry Plains campus will open in Fall 2012 and is located in a former corporate headquarters building
14 II . Goal Formulation
Institutional Mission & Strategic Plan
The recently updated Pellissippi State Community College 2010-2015 Strategic Plan is a concise statement of the College’s goals and key indicators. The following text lists each goal; indicators and more detail can be found in the Strategic Plan document. This Master Plan lays out the facilities improvements necessary to support the Strategic Plan and ensure that its objectives are met over the next five years.
Mission Pellissippi State’s vision is to be the area’s recognized center for life-long learning and growth opportunities The mission of Pellissippi State Community College is to serve its community by providing college-level and 4) CC transfers with 24 SCH to Universities, and non-credit courses and learning support instruction 5) AA/AS/AST transfers. using a variety of delivery methods, including distance learning. The College provides support Quality Goal for teaching and learning, training and workforce development, and opportunities for life, civic and • Assess and implement institutional effectiveness cultural enrichment. and continuous improvements initiatives in all educational programs, administrative support Access Goals services, education support services, and community and public services. • Increase participation in post-secondary education and workforce development by expanding the Resourcefulness & Efficiency Goal use of technology. • Engage fiscal constraints through prudent • Increase student participation in underserved management of resources, increase sources of populations through implementation of a support, and adopt fiscal best practices. comprehensive access and diversity plan.
• Strengthen the availability of educational Existing Structure opportunities at site campuses. The existing administrative structure of Pellissippi Student Success Goals State Community College is shown in Figure 2a on the following page. All administrators in the chart • Enhance student persistence to the completion of are located on the Main Campus. the post-secondary credential or degree. • Improve the success of students who need Input from the Campus Community additional preparation for college level work. In April 2012, three methods were used to solicit • Enhance educational avenues for students to enter input from the campus community for the master Pellissippi State and to continue their educational plan. An online survey allowed administrators and goals at other higher educational institutions. academic deans to share their ideas, while in-person • Enhance partnerships with business and industry interviews and an interactive exercise allowed for job placement of Pellissippi State graduates. administrators, deans, and others to provide input into the process. • Expand workforce training opportunities. • Increase the graduation rates of five student sub- populations: 1) adults, 2) low-income, 3) males,
17 Figure 2a: Existing Administrative Structure
Office of the President
Vice President of Vice President of Vice President of Vice President of College Advancement/ Business & Finance Information Services Academic Affairs Exec . Dir . Foundation
Executive Director Director of Human Vice President of Director of Economic & Workforce Resources & Student Affairs Internal Audit Development Affirmative Action
Director TN Consortium for President Emeritus International Studies
Figure 2b: Existing Academic Structure
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dean of Business & Dean of Engineering Dean of English Dean of Liberal Arts Computer Technology & Media Technologies
Dean of Natural & Dean of Dean of Mathematics Dean of Nursing Behavioral Sciences Transitional Studies
Asst . Vice President for Dean of Academic Affairs/ Instructional Services Learning Services
18 Online Survey
A web based survey invited members of Pellissippi State’s administration as well as academic deans (including each site dean) to answer questions about their space needs, rank photos of indoor and outdoor spaces from other institutions, and answer other general questions to help the planning team gain a complete picture of the issues and opportunities facing the college.
The text at right reflects participants’ one-word responses to questions that gauge the existing A web-based survey allowed members of the administration character of campus and ideas for the future. and academic deans to explain their space needs Most of the responses to students’ first impression were positive, but words such as confusing and What one word would you use to describe new institutional suggest room for improvement. In the students’ first impression of the Main Campus? future, a number of participants said the campus • attractive • inviting could become more inviting. • awesome • lackluster Participants also provided a number of comments • beautiful (2) • nice on space needs and general ideas for improvements; these are reproduced below with the interview • big • nondescript comments. • confusing (2) • outstanding
Student Participation • clean (3) • pleasant • friendly • spacious Posters, reproduced on the following page, allowed students on the Main Campus to share what they • functional • square most like about campus today and what ideas they • good • stark had for the future. These were posted in the lobby of the Bagwell Center and outside the entrance to • large • respectable the cafeteria to allow for maximum input. • impressive (2) • technical Comments on the campus today were generally • institutional (2) positive. Ideas for the future included more outdoor seating, childcare facilities, a covered smoking area, a parking garage, indoor study spaces, an additional What one word would you use to describe what traffic light at the westernmost entrance on Hardin the campus could become in the future? Valley Road, and a number of improvements to the • active • innovative Bagwell Center. • awesome • inspirational In-Person Interviews • beautiful (2) • inviting (5) • collegiate • magnificent Individual and group interviews were conducted with all senior administrators (including each • comfortable (2) • modern site dean), as well as a number of deans, faculty • eco-friendly (2) • pleasant members, staff people, and students. The following bullet points summarize the primary themes of • exceptional • spacious comments provided in interviews. Comments related to matters not immediately relevant to this • greener • warm master planning effort are not reproduced. • impressive (2) • welcoming (2)
19 Hardin Valley Campus: Space Needs
• Need for classrooms (especially with 30-40 seats), computer labs (especially larger ones), labs, and seminar rooms • Need more conference rooms • Need a larger assembly room • Need more adjunct office space • Need private space for faculty/student meetings
This classrooms image was ranked most appropriate for • Potential for mixed or flexible furniture Pellissippi State arrangements in classrooms and computer labs that allow for individual and group work • Need additional open computer labs • Need storage space for offices and theater • Classes and labs are generally full • More faculty/staff lounge space
Hardin Valley Campus: General
• High quality of landscaping on campus today • Campus is very impressive to new students, but can seem institutional
This outdoor gathering place image was ranked most • Significant need for improved or additional appropriate for Pellissippi State outdoor gathering and seating areas, including potentially an outdoor classroom • Potential permanent outdoor stage by pond • Desire for improved student lounge space, concerns with current lounge users • Need additional indoor study areas • Narrow hallways and stairways cause conflicts • Lack of obvious and attractive building entrances (because of building design and signage) • Need better maps of campus • Adequate parking, a few complaints about walking distance Posters placed at the entrance to the cafeteria allowed passing students to share their thoughts for the Master Plan • Improvements to cafeteria (including furniture) or expanded eating space/food court • Underutilized “college center” room in Goins • Better walking connection to Recreation Center • All classrooms should have a projector
20 Figure 2c. Student Input on the Main Campus Today
Figure 2d. Student Input on the Future of the Main Campus
21 • Better signage for administrative offices • Need for a central kiosk to post announcements • Ventilation shafts are not attractive • Portable buildings should be replaced by permanent space • Sound bleeds from one room to another in portables • Pond area could be improved • Cafeteria annex room needs updating The high quality of landscaping on the Hardin Valley campus • Addition of a second stoplight on Hardin Valley was frequently cited in interviews Road • Need for daycare facilities
• Need space for student art collection • Need for conference room, faculty break room, study space, and more at Magnolia Avenue • More defined outdoor smoking areas campus • More flowers and landscaping • Parking shortage at Division Street Campus • Tablet arm desks are less desirable than tables • Lack of landscaping and poor aesthetics at with chairs or flexible furniture arrangements Division Street Campus, especially with building • Group study rooms in library are very heavily entrance used and could be increased • Need for outdoor gathering spaces at Division • Aesthetic issues in McWherter Building—art or Street Campus other elements could help improve • Need for more restrooms at Division Street • Closing of the library and open labs on Sunday Campus makes access difficult for some non-traditional • Desire for fitness center, auditorium, and culinary students kitchen at Division Street Campus • Safety and security is generally very good • Office and teaching space needs on Blount • Website could be improved, or create a 411 type County campus service with info for students and others • Outdoor picnic tables on Blount County campus • Community garden area would provide study areas, walking trail should be constructed • Future buildings should be LEED certified or incorporate sustainable elements • Detailed plan needed for Strawberry Plains campus Other Campuses
• Recreation/fitness space and cafeteria space needed at all satellite campuses • Food service should be expanded at Magnolia Avenue and Division Street campuses • Desire for more greenspace on Magnolia Avenue campus
22 III . Existing Conditions
Hardin Valley Campus
Pellissippi State’s Main Campus is located in Hardin Valley, surrounded by a mix of suburban development and rural land. Ample open space and a small lake, combined with a pleasant interior quadrangle, make the campus attractive and popular with students. All major buildings are entered from the quad, known as the Courtyard, and parking is located appropriately on the fringes to avoid interrupting the coherent core of campus.
Natural Systems The Courtyard or main quad is the most defining space on the Hardin Valley campus The Hardin Valley campus sits in East Tennessee’s Great Valley, between the Cumberland Plateau and the Blue Ridge Mountains, at approximately 1,000 feet above sea level. The campus slopes gently to the southeast and drains to Conner Creek, which Oak feeds the Clinch River. A small creek flows south Ridge through the campus near the Information Center. Knoxville Pellissippi Pkwy. Stormwater is held in the lake, two tiny ponds near Hardin the southwestern corner of campus, and a detention Valley Campus basin downhill from the Student Recreation Center. The approximately six acres of permanent building footprints and more than 35 acres of impervious parking, roads, and pathways produce massive ° quantities of stormwater runoff. The lack of The Hardin Valley Campus is located just off of Pellissippi landscaping islands, bioswales, pervious pavement, Parkway, 8 miles southeast of Oak Ridge, and 14 miles west and other filtration methods means that stormwater of downtown Knoxville also contains significant amount of pollutants and can be very warm, both of which are harmful to local hydrology.
Human activity has affected the land in Hardin Valley to varying extents, and properties adjacent to the campus are either wooded, farmed, or developed. Views from campus to the south focus on wooded Beaver Ridge. The campus benefits from a number of trees that provide shade and beauty, clean the air, and reduce the heat island effect by shading buildings, but most areas remain open, and few trees are mature. The only exception to this is an approximately 14 acre woodland behind the Physical Plant, which is not easily accessible. Stormwater runoff has a negative environmental impact, in Prevailing winds in the Knoxville region come part due to the lack of significant treatment generally from the west-southwest, except in the fall, when they blow from the northeast. Winds typically average 6-7 miles per hour, or slightly more in springtime.
25 Figure 3a: Existing Natural and Physical Features
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26 Figure 3b: Shadow Study
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The shadow study above shows the center of campus in the morning and evening of both the summer and winter solstice. While few students are present on these days, they represent the solar extremes. The axis of the Courtyard is aligned such that it remains in shade for most of the day during the winter.
27 Figure 3c: Adjacent Land Use Edges
Pellissippi Parkway The Hardin Valley Campus is edged primarily by
Rural/ farmland, woods, or small residential subdivisions, Agricultural with the exception of the emerging commercial Utilities Commercial strip across Hardin Valley Road. Pellissippi Parkway and Hardin Valley Road form two hard edges to Rural/ Multi- the campus, but the remaining edges are soft and Agricultural Family Single- Resi- Family remain largely invisible from the interior of campus, dential Resi- d since most activity is focused on the Courtyard, a dential significant distance from the campus edges. There Rural/ Multi- Hardin Valley is currently little chance for interference between Ag Family Campus the campus and adjacent properties. Adjacent land Resi- Vacant Hardin Valley R uses are shown in Figure 3c. dential
Single-Family Residential The lack of visibility of the campus from Hardin Valley Road was a desirable feature when the Rural/ Single-Family Agricultural campus was first constructed because the area was Residential ± still rural. Now that suburban sprawl has reached The Hardin Valley Campus is surrounded primarily by rural or the area, its nondescript frontage feels out of place residential land, except for development across Hardin Valley and makes it hard to locate. Road According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, nearly 18,000 vehicles per day pass by the campus each day along Hardin Valley Road, and more than 57,000 travel the limited access Pellissippi Parkway near the campus.
Entry Points
Three main vehicular entry points serve the Hardin Valley Campus. The entrance off Solway Road has an Information Center and is considered the main entrance. The two other entrances are off of Hardin Valley Road. The Solway Road entrance provides great views of the campus that also allow visitors to orient themselves From Pellissippi Parkway, clear Pellissippi State signage directs to the Hardin Valley Road exit, but there is no clear signage once on Hardin Valley Road. There is no signage at the intersection of Solway Road and Hardin Valley Road, and no easily visible signage at the first (easternmost) entrance from Hardin Valley Road. This makes it difficult for first-time visitors to locate the campus.
The main entrance provides the best entry sequence, with the entry gates, Information Center, and the lake with its fountains and meadow that form a backdrop to the campus and accentuate it as an academic center separated from its surroundings. These long From Hardin Valley Road, little signage or other evidence views are attractive and also allow visitors time to indicates the presence of the campus orient themselves.
28 The entry sequence from the eastern Hardin Valley Road entrance is limited to a driveway emptying into a large parking lot. The western entrance from Hardin Valley Road also lacks an entry sequence. Both of these approaches could cause visitors to become disoriented, in part because the portable buildings block views of the Alexander Building and Clayton Performing Arts Center.
Open Space Framework
A significant amount of open space exists in the valley surrounding the campus, but there are also a The portable buildings block visitors’ views of the Performing number of successful open spaces on campus. The Arts Center and create a negative first impression open, rural feel is most obvious near the Solway Road entrance. This area, including the meadow around the lake, constitutes the largest greenspace on campus. A walking trail, picnic tables, and groves of trees provide recreational amenities that attract students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community throughout the day.
Other smaller open areas are present along the entry drives from Hardin Valley Road and in front of the Student Recreation Center. A number of outdoor athletic spaces also exist on campus; these are described below.
The Courtyard or main quadrangle is discussed below under Gathering Places, but also serves as an The walking trails near the lake are popular with students, open space, particularly at the end near the Physical faculty, staff, and community members Plant where it is yet to be defined by buildings and therefore feels unenclosed. Smaller pockets of greenspace also exist as transitional areas between parking lots and the Courtyard.
Landscaping
In interviews and the online survey, members of the campus community frequently mentioned the high quality of landscaping on campus. The grounds are well maintained, and a variety of flowering trees and plants make the campus particularly attractive in the spring. Most landscaping is limited to trees and lawns, although shrubs are present around some buildings. Flowering trees and other landscaping were frequently The heart of the campus has a number of hardwood mentioned in interviews as one of the best aspects of campus trees in the transitional areas just outside of the Courtyard. Hardwoods also border the Courtyard along the northern and southern edges, but are absent from its center. Some trees on campus
29 could potentially be classified as heritage trees and should be given special attention with regards to maintenance and preservation. All parking lots, with the exception of the visitor lot, lack significant tree plantings that could provide shade, beauty, and keep vehicles and asphalt cool in the warm months.
The only piece of outdoor public art on campus is a red sculpture resembling ladders, located northeast of the Alexander Building. It is in need of painting and is in an area with moderate pedestrian traffic. The rear portion of the Student Recreation Center is known Athletic and Recreational Areas as The Bubble and includes tennis courts and a basketball/ volleyball court Pellissippi State has no varsity athletic programs on any campus, but the Hardin Valley campus includes a wide variety of athletic and recreational amenities. The Student Recreation Center contains a weight/ exercise room, racquetball court, ping-pong table, dance studio, and locker rooms. The portion of the Recreation Center known as The Bubble includes three indoor non-conditioned tennis courts and a basketball/volleyball court. All of these facilities are well used by classes and intramural sports, as well as individual students, faculty, and staff.
Outdoor athletic facilities located behind the Recreation Center include a baseball/softball field with bleachers, soccer field, sand volleyball court, Across Solway Road from the main part of campus are four four tennis courts, and a small golf driving range with soccer fields on 17 acres owned by the college putting greens. On the other side of the campus, across Solway Road, there are four additional soccer fields. T wo of these are regulation size, one is sized for high school play, and the fourth is smaller than regulation. Approximately one mile of walking trails is also provided near the lake; this is truly a great amenity for the college.
Gathering Places
In addition to the open spaces discussed above, there are a number of successful outdoor and indoor gathering places on the Hardin Valley Campus. The primary outdoor gathering space is the central quadrangle, known as the Courtyard. Nearly all pedestrian traffic is concentrated here, The Courtyard is the central and most important gathering so the Courtyard is full during class changes, but space on campus, but the prominent ventilation shafts detract from its cohesiveness it is also used as an informal outdoor room for studying, socializing, and recreation. Except for its open northwestern end, it is framed by buildings on all sides that provide a pleasant sense of enclosure.
30 Some seating areas provide places to gather, but the presence of large ventilation structures from the underground utility tunnel and the lack of shade detract from the cohesiveness of the space and its usefulness.
A number of smaller outdoor gathering places are also provided on campus. These include the picnic tables near the lake, the smoking area in parking lot O1, the outdoor dining area next to the cafeteria, the seating area in front of the library, and the picnic tables underneath an overhang of the Alexander Building. One of the most successful outdoor The cafeteria is the most significant indoor gathering space on gathering places is the shady seating area adjacent campus to Portable Building A, which is used as an outdoor classroom and informal gathering place.
The meadow and temporary stage next to the lake, as well as some parking lots, also serve as temporary gathering spaces during community events hosted by the college.
There are also a number of indoor gathering places on campus. The most popular of these is the cafeteria, which provides two rooms for open dining as well as a faculty/staff dining room. Food is served during the day and evening and, while some suggestions for menu improvements were received from students and others during the interview process, the presence of the cafeteria remains a The College Center room in the Goins Building is one of the great amenity. most attractive but least used gathering places on campus
Perhaps the nicest indoor gathering space on campus is the so-called College Center, the room in the Goins Administration Building with a two-story glass wall. This area is significantly underused.
Other indoor gathering spaces include the student lounge in Goins (which at times is occupied by certain students that make others feel unwelcome), the seating and television area on the first floor of the Bagwell Center, a number of informal seating areas in the McWherter Building, and several areas in the Library.
Pedestrian Circulation Primary pedestrian circulation occurs around the Courtyard, Figure 3d on the following page shows the primary in a pleasant space protected from vehicular traffic pedestrian routes on the Hardin Valley Campus; thicker lines indicate more heavily travelled routes. Most of the traffic between buildings is focused along the Courtyard. All buildings except the
31 Figure 3d: Pedestrian Circulation Analysis
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Student Recreation Center, Information Center, and building entrances. Parking is located on the Hardin Valley House are within a 2.5 minute walk of perimeter of the heart of campus and parking aisles the center of campus. The entrance to the Physical are appropriately oriented so pedestrians can reach Plant Building is within 2.5 minutes of the center of the Courtyard without crossing rows of parked cars. campus The exception to this is lot O9, where rows are oriented perpendicular to desired walking paths so The successful design of the campus means that that students have to pick their way between parked the Courtyard is an attractive place to walk and cars rather than being able to walk straight down an is always active, since it is fronted by most major aisle.
32 With the exception of the visitor lot, all parking lots have limited landscaping and no clearly marked pedestrian routes, which can make for an unpleasant (although brief) walk to the heart of campus. A number of conflict points between vehicles and pedestrians also exist and are discussed below under Vehicular Circulation. not an entrance
A series of pedestrian gateways exists at the points where pedestrians transition from parking lots into the heart of campus. The poor design of these gateways, which are crucial to provide a sense of entry into the Courtyard, is the most significant Many building entrances are hard to find (as shown here, the drawback for pedestrian circulation on campus. brick area underneath the building sign is not an entrance)
Many pedestrian gateways now are service areas with dumpsters and loading docks, require pedestrians to cross roads, or are otherwise poorly designed or hard to locate. The most successful pedestrian gateway on campus is the tree-lined walkway next to Portable Building A. This provides a great example of how simple design and tree plantings (at maturity) can create a safe and attractive route between parking lots and the heart of campus.
Figure 3d also shows primary building entrances. A number of buildings have very understated entries that are not architecturally emphasized. For this reason, some building entrances are hard to locate, The most successful pedestrian route on campus is this shady particularly for the Bagwell Center. path between faculty parking lots and the Alexander Building
In general, desire lines (the most direct and desirable walking routes) between building entrances seem to correspond to the existing pedestrian pathway system, especially in the Courtyard. The exception to this is pedestrian routes between most parking lots and the interior of campus.
Regarding the larger pedestrian context, the lack of businesses within a five-minute walk of campus means that most students would not walk to lunch or other destinations, particularly because of the unpleasant and potentially unsafe crossing of Hardin Valley Road.
Vehicular Circulation A number of primary pedestrian routes cross unsafe or unpleasant areas, such as this loading area Figure 3e shows existing vehicular circulation on the Hardin Valley campus; thicker lines indicate primary routes. As described above under Entry Points, there are three vehicular gateways, although four are shown because Gateway 1 is difficult to
33 Figure 3e: Vehicular Circulation and Parking Analysis
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34 see and has no signage or sense of arrival. The loop road allows vehicles to make a complete circle around the heart of campus, but is not a perfect circle because the northern portion hugs the rear of buildings. A secondary road also follows the rear of buildings on the southern side of campus. Traffic flows are generally efficient, although some backups occur at peak times of the day and year, particularly at the two exits to Hardin Valley Road, in part because they lack traffic lights.
A number of conflict points exist where pedestrians leave parking lots and must cross primary or There are no clear routes between a number of parking lots secondary vehicular routes to reach the center of and campus buildings, causing pedestrians to pick their way campus. Some of these locations have well-marked through landscaping and across roads crosswalks, but other logical pedestrian routes are not well indicated and are potentially unsafe. Table 3a: Hardin Valley Campus Existing Parking Nearly every member of the campus community Lot Spaces arrives on campus in a single-occupancy vehicle. Open lot O1 171 Few destinations are within safe biking distance Open lot O2 157 of the campus, due to the spread-out nature of Open lot O3 137 development patterns in West Knox County, and Open lot O4 224 due to high traffic volumes and speeds that make Hardin Valley Road unsafe for cyclists. Nevertheless, Open lot O5 328 one bicycle was noted at a bike rack during campus Open lot O6 138 walk-throughs. Open lot O8 76 Open lot O9 1,045 KAT, Knox County’s bus transit system, does not Open lot O10 295 serve the campus. The closest bus routes are routes Faculty/staff lot F1 181 16 and 18, which serve the Parkwest Medical Faculty/staff lot F2 117 Center, more than four miles from the Hardin Valley campus. On-demand transit service for Faculty/staff lot F3 104 disabled persons is provided to the campus by the Visitor lot 40 East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA), Bagwell lot 12 which drops off at the visitor parking lot and is Student Recreation Center lot 35 used by a number of students. No shuttle service Total Parking Spaces 3,060 exists between campuses, although a library shuttle Table 3a does not include the two unpaved lots near the transports books between all campuses five days a soccer fields on the other side of Solway Road from the week. center of campus, since these lots are not in walking distance
Parking
According to parking demand estimates from the Institute for Transportation Engineers, community colleges need 0.15 to 0.36 parking spaces per person (whether student, faculty, or staff). The table below assumes the highest parking need of 0.36 because of the suburban location of most campuses and to make the most conservative assumption. Based on this assumption, there is currently a significant deficit of parking spaces at the Division Street Campus,
35 a slight deficit at the Hardin Valley and Magnolia Avenue Campuses, and adequate parking at the Blount Count Campus. Deficits can be expected to grow as enrollment increases.
Calculations shown are approximations of the peak parking need at each campus. In interviews, Division Street was the only campus identified as having a parking shortage. On the Hardin Valley Campus, parking lots are full at peak times of the semester and week, but some spaces are always available, even though calculations show a slight deficit. A ll campus buildings are located less than a There is a slight deficit of parking on the Hardin Valley five minute walk from parking. Campus (shown here is O9, the largest lot, with more than 1,000 spaces) Students currently pay a $5 per semester campus access fee. For the purposes of this analysis, the campus access fee was assumed to be the parking Table 3b: Annual Parking Fees at Peer Colleges fee, even though it covers security, which has other Student Faculty/Staff roles besides issuing parking permits or violations and Pellissippi State Community $15 $15 policing parking lots. A student taking classes year College (Knox County, TN) round would pay a total of $15 in campus access fees Northeast State Community $15 $7 for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Faculty College (Sullivan County, TN) and staff pay a $15 campus access fee annually. In a Nashville State Community $15 $16 survey of peer colleges, Pellissippi State’s fees were College (Davidson Co., TN) comparable, as shown in Table 3b. Southwest TN Community $30 $30 College (Shelby County, TN) Security Annual fees assume that a student takes classes during fall, spring, and summer semesters. Fees are campus access fees No major security events have occurred at any of and include parking but are not dedicated parking fees. Pellissippi State’s campuses, and no security concerns were noted during interviews. All campuses except for Division Street are equipped with monitoring Campus Land Use cameras that can be viewed from the main campus, and all campuses have emergency plans in place for Figure 3f on the following page shows all the various types of unforeseen events. No vehicular existing building and land uses on the Hardin Valley gates are present at the Hardin Valley Campus and Campus. As a small campus, all uses are located in officers do not carry firearms. Electronic door close proximity to one another and work together to access control is not in place in any buildings. form a successful whole.
Table 3c: Fall 2011 Peak Parking Needs Campus Population Parking Spaces Needed Existing Parking Spaces Surplus or Deficit Hardin Valley 8,627 3,109 3,060 (49) Blount County 1,691 609 654 45 Division Street 1,734 632 263 (369) Magnolia Avenue 950 342 287 (55) Campus population is the total headcount of students, staff, and full faculty, plus FTE adjunct faculty. Parking needed assumes 0.36 spaces per person, based on high end assumptions from the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
36 Figure 3f: Campus Land Use Analysis
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37 Building Use & Condition Although the first buildings were constructed in the 1980s, the Hardin Valley campus still seems Buildings on the Main Campus are listed below and relatively new and certainly in good condition for shown in Figure 3g on the following page. Tables its age. The Hardin Valley House and portable 3e and 3f on page 40 detail the assignable square buildings seem out of place for the setting and feet of every building on each campus by use. generally detract from the quality of the academic environment. Space uses were determined by beginning with existing Physical Facilities Inventory data and No comprehensive building renovations have been correcting the data based on a walk-through completed on campus, although a number of performed in May 2012. A number of corrections ongoing projects have brought updates to a number were made to uses and square footage of individual of academic and non-academic spaces, including rooms; all data updates were documented and current renovation work to labs in the Alexander provided to the college. Building. The Bagwell Center is the only new building constructed within the past decade. For the majority of buildings on the Main Campus, the Physical Facilities Survey (PFS) data was accurate Alexander Arts & Sciences Building. A portion regarding the condition of each building system. of this building was part of the original campus Where updates were deemed necessary, these were construction. The Clayton Performing Arts Center noted and provided to the college. Building issues and two-story classroom and laboratory addition affecting campus systems as a whole are noted on the south end were added later. This building under the infrastructure analysis below. has undergone a number of minor renovations over the years. Some of the labs on the second floor The high contrast white concrete panels of the are showing signs of their age and are in need of original buildings has been softened with brick renovation in both the equipment and finishes. used on more recent buildings, but the campus architecture still seems a little out of place in its Many of the seats in the theater are in need of repair partially rural setting. or replacement. The need for additional back stage
Table 3d: Existing Buildings on Hardin Valley Campus Map Gross Floor Building Primary Use Year Constructed Key Area (sq. ft.) Science & Performing Art Labs, A Alexander Building 1986 81,680 Performing Arts Center B Bagwell Center Art & Media Labs 2007 29,370 Administrative Offices, Cafeteria, C Goins Administration Building 1986 100,012 Bookstore, Meeting/Gathering Space D Hardin Valley House not significantly used 1957 3,254 E Information Center Administrative Offices 1999 998 F Library (ERC) Library, Administrative Offices 1995 64,533 McWherter Technology Science & Technical Labs, G 1986 119,707 Building Classrooms, Faculty Offices H Physical Plant Physical Plant, Storage 1986, 2011 46,687 I Portable Building A Classroom, Faculty Offices 1993 1,200 J Portable Building B Classrooms 1993 1,200 K Portable Building C Continuing Education Classrooms 1993 1,200 L Portable Building D Classroom, Faculty Offices 2008 3,808 M Portable Building E Classroom, Offices 2010 3,808 N Student Recreation Center Athletics 1990 39,406 Total 500,672
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39 Table 3e: Net Assignable Square Feet of Existing Space: Hardin Valley Campus Study/ Classrooms Labs Offices Special General Support Building Library Total (100s) (200s) (300s) Use (500s) Use (600s) Space (700s) (400s) Alexander 7,057 14,332 10,562 0 0 11,055 225 45,029 Bagwell 0 13,771 2,830 0 0 1,375 274 18,818 Goins 3,933 1,961 29,826 948 2,286 20,974 1,456 56,734 Hardin Valley House 0 0 609 0 0 556 0 1,165 Information Center 0 0 726 0 0 0 0 726 Library (ERC) 0 12,494 8,894 25,735 0 387 1,526 49,036 McWherter 15,806 29,826 15,213 353 0 1,209 1,999 64,406 Physical Plant 0 0 3,282 0 0 686 15,864 19,832 Portable Buildings 3,193 0 1,780 0 0 1,061 0 6,034 Student Rec. Center 822 2,090 530 0 30,529 779 0 34,750 Total 30,811 77,638 68,804 27,036 32,815 38,082 21,344 296,530
Table 3f: Net Assignable Square Feet of Existing Space: Grand Total All Campuses Study/ General Classrooms Labs Offices Special Support Library Use Total (100s) (200s) (300s) Use (500s) Space (700s) (400s) (600s) Grand Total 50,337 117,212 86,301 34,821 33,828 53,576 26,897 402,971 Numbers in parentheses refer to Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual space use codes and storage space is evidenced by the fact that The kiln and work area off the ceramics shop is costumes and props are stored in access ways and a semi-exterior space that seems to have some on the working track at the rear of the theater on operational issues that were not originally anticipated. the second level. One dressing area has also been Temperature control and/or exhaust systems may converted into storage for props. need to be modified in this space. A lso, the exterior area outside the kiln area and enclosed by a brick Although some provisions have been made for the screen has bird control issues that are creating a handicapped, there are a number of areas that are health hazard. not fully compliant; recessed doors typically do not have adequate space on the pull side of the door; Library (Educational Resources Center). All areas and handrails in fire stairs do not comply with of this building are accessed from a three-story current codes. atrium with an open stairwell. This gives an open, attractive, and spacious feel, but creates some Bagwell Center for Media & Arts. This is the newest unusual circulation patterns and long travel distances building on campus and moves beyond the stark between some areas, particularly on the third floor. white veneers of the original campus architecture Doors from the circulation offices area on the first by using more brick than other buildings. Interior floor, and more importantly from the seating area of materials also step away from traditional standards the reference room on the same floor, open into the with glazed concrete block corridors and polished main foyer just inside the main building entrance, concrete floors. Circulation seems a little restricted creating potential security issues with regard to the at one area on the first floor where access to three theft of library materials. Based on the direction of major spaces (printing, sculpture, and ceramics) swing on the primary doors, they are not counted all have egress through a single corridor. Bagwell as required exits. appears to be the only building on campus where disability issues have been fully addressed.
40 The building is generally in good condition with a few problems noted. There also seems to be adequate, and sometimes gracious, space for the intended use in most areas. Some operable walls seem to have less than ideal configurations, such as in room 120 on the first floor, creating some wasted or inefficiently used space. Stair rails on the fire stairs do not comply with current codes.
Goins Administration Building. Also one of the original structures from 1986, this building originally housed the library. Goins has undergone one small addition and a number of small renovations over There is a severe lack of storage space in the Alexander the years, most recently in the security area and the Building for the theater program College Foundation offices.
Storage space in the administrative areas and in the kitchen area seems to be at a premium. Several areas have been converted from their previous use into storage. As with all original buildings on campus, there are a number of aspects that do not meet current fire and accessibility codes, including stair handrails, doorways with inadequate space on the pull side, and toilet stalls without adequate turning radii. The auditorium does not have designated handicapped seating or handicapped access to the stage area and exits.
Hardin Valley House. This former residence is used mostly for offices leased to another college, as well Some issues exist with regard to the outdoor kiln and as one small administrative office and space for blacksmithing areas in the Bagwell Center non-credit training courses. Some renovations were underway during the walk-through. Some moisture and structural issues exist in the basement. The basement stairs do not meet codes for the current use. The entrance to the house faces Hardin Valley Road rather than the campus and the architecture is not consistent with other campus buildings.
Information Center. This strategically located building is in the same vernacular style as the original campus buildings. It is easily recognizable and the logical first stop for visitors that enter via Solway Road. It provides a reasonably attractive entrance and first impression of the campus despite the relatively stark white veneer of the building. The Library offers a number of sunlit spaces to study, McWherter Technology Building. Of all the research, learn, and interact educational buildings on the main campus, McWherter is probably the most in need of renovation and upgrades. It seems that fewer
41 changes and renovations have taken place here than in the other original buildings.
The exposed duct work in the three story atrium space occupies a great deal of space. The tops of horizontal duct runs and the “roof” of the mechanical room on the first floor have also become dust collectors that are difficult to keep clean.
Room 131 has been subdivided by a portable wall which allows access to portions of the space only via an adjoining room. There is also a long, narrow The Hardin Valley House is not architecturally consistent with storage room off this space that is marginally usable. or well connected to the rest of campus On the second floor, there are access issues in the interior design rooms. Currently there is no direct access from room 201C without traveling through intervening rooms to an exit corridor. Offices in rooms 356 and 355 have walls that do not extend to the ceiling and therefore are not separated from the atrium space in which they are located.
Almost all classroom and office doors are in alcoves or corridors that are not wide enough for wheelchair accessibility and glass in doors are too high for those in wheelchairs to view. No toilets are provided with five-foot turning radii, rails in stairs do not comply with current codes, and a number of ADA issues exist on each level. Outdoor pedestrian ramps at loading docks have a steeper slope than would be A number of rooms in the McWherter Building are in need of allowed by current codes. renovations and furniture updates Generally there are still a number of rooms that need to have carpet replaced, walls patched and painted, ceiling tiles replaced, and furniture updated. There are also a number of different furniture styles of varying ages throughout the building.
Physical Plant. A portion of the physical plant was constructed with the original buildings, and the most recent addition was completed in 2012. The addition is brick veneer, giving relief to the stark white of the original structure. This addition seems to have eliminated the overcrowding of the facility, but there is still some exterior storage without screening or enclosure.
The Portable Buildings detract from the appearance of the Rooms 114 and 115 are accessible only from the campus and should be replaced with permanent space exterior or through room 111. In the original portions of the building, insulation is exposed above about the 8-foot level. Several spaces are lighted with high pressure sodium fixtures, casting a very yellow appearance to those rooms.
42 The new addition includes accessible restrooms, but • Pipe support framing in the utility tunnel needs showers provided in the original restrooms are not cleaning and painting. accessible. The exterior ramp exceeds the slopes • The horizontal cracking of the masonry basement allowed by the current codes. There is also a single wall at the Hardin Valley House is an indication step down at each door into room 108 that creates of flexural distress from the backfill earth a trip hazard. pressures. It is anticipated that the basement wall is unreinforced. This is an unsafe condition. Portable Buildings. Five portable buildings have been placed in the parking lot east of the Alexander • There is significant differential settlement at the Building. They are utilized both as faculty space entrance area of the Performing Arts Center. and as classroom space for overflow from other The exterior brick is cracked with the width of campus facilities. They have slightly different styles the crack increasing toward the top. At the roof and sizes. All have a number of interior and exterior level, the brick has separated at the intersection deficiencies and generally they detract from the with the concrete panel. The stairs and slab are overall appearance and image of the campus. Their not level and slope downward (rotated) toward use should be discontinued as soon as permanent the outside wall. The interior and exterior doors space can be provided. no longer align with their frames or thresholds. All of these observations indicate settlement Student Recreation Center. This facility has had and rotation of the corner or possible expansive several additions over the years and circulation soil movement along the interface to the main patterns seem to reflect this. Some rooms seem building. incorrectly sized for their use. The ping-pong table Distresses in the finishes of this area were first is located in a corridor and restricts egress. Access identified in approximately April 2008. At that to the weight room is achieved through the vending time, cosmetic repairs were performed. Since area, which effectively separates the weight room that time, cosmetic repairs have been made two from the rest of the building. additional times. The movement and damages to finishes were reported as not as severe in the Restroom stalls do not have adequate wheelchair subsequent cases. The movement has seemed turning radii. The lack of sidewalks and the to have slowed but has continued and there is steep slope of the roadway mean that those with further distress to finishes. disabilities can access this building only by vehicle. Handicapped-accessible parking spaces may have slopes that exceed the allowable requirements.
Structural Issues
While no serious structural issues were identified during the campus walk-through or discussions with facilities staff, the following five structural issues were identified. Recommendations for addressing each structural issue are provided in Part V below.
• In the McWherter Building, it appears that the two-story interior concrete block wall has settled more than the third floor framing (differential settlement). • There is water intrusion in the utility tunnel. Facilities staff have indicated that tunnel joints have been repaired and thus reduced the magnitude of leaking.
43 Campus Infrastructure Natural Gas
The existing utility systems on Pellissippi State’s Natural gas is provided to most buildings and there Hardin Valley Campus are the backbone which is a high pressure 4 inch main that feeds the existing allows all facilities to run smoothly. The following service. The total load for the campus (may not be pages detail conditions in each existing utility system current) is 15,256 CFH. Since the pressure is not and are based on field observations, conversations known, future capacity for expansion is not easily with college facilities staff, and existing surveys. No determined. known hazardous materials are present in the utility systems on this campus. HVAC
Drinking Water The Physical Plant houses both chillers and boilers to support a four pipe system of mostly VAV central The domestic and fire protection water is fed from station air handlers throughout the campus. A piping a 16 inch utility main under Hardin Valley Road. distribution system provides hot and chilled water The main provides two services: a 12 inch line that through the utility tunnel. feeds all of the fire service mains to buildings and an 8 inch main feeding domestic water service to the The original concept for the chilled water system campus buildings. Most buildings are provided with consisted of two chillers piped in series through a 6 inch fire lines. Domestic water sizes vary from 4 primary pumping loop with secondary distribution inch down depending on the building. pumps circulating chilled water through the utility
Figure 3h: Existing Water Infrastructure
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44 tunnel. Smaller, tertiary pumps then distributed water to building air handlers and a limited amount of fan coils. The pumping concept was based on a system marketed by Bell & Gossett pumps and includes a temperature based, two way valve at the interface between secondary and tertiary loops in each building to re-circulate a portion of the tertiary loop to increase the return water temperatures to the chilled water plant. The cooling towers behind the Physical Plant serve the chillers with condenser water.
The heating plant consists of several hot water All buildings on the Main Campus are served by centrally boilers based on packaged Scotch Marine type heated and chilled water boilers circulating in a primary secondary loop arrangement similar to the chilled water system. The boiler burners were replaced three to four years ago.
The original and many of the newer buildings utilize traditional VAV central station air handlers to serve various areas of each building. These systems typically contain VAV air terminals with heating coils to provide heat to the spaces.
As observed, the current plant contains three chillers: two Carrier chillers and one McQuay chiller, which was added later in the life of the campus. An extensive analysis of the piping system was not Most buildings on the Main Campus are connected by a performed but it appeared the primary-secondary central utility tunnel piping arrangement has been maintained. All chillers are currently being outfitted with variable frequency drives to modulate compressor speed to Interestingly enough, the tertiary building pumps reduce energy consumption. Additionally, chiller are still controlled by variable frequency drives plant controls that coordinate the entire chilled water that originally varied the pump speed based upon plant and components based on Tekworx is being maintaining a minimum water pressure at the installed as well. Both of these plus a replacement hydraulically most remote control valve (air handler) for one of the cooling towers will make the plant and this strategy worked together with the ZoneSav more efficient than the current operation. system. To make this system work, most of the air handler chilled water coil control valves were originally two-way. As the load diminishes, the valve It was observed that the tertiary loop two-way valve will close and reduce the flow through the system system, which is now marketed by Bell & Gossett as piping. The pressure in the line increases, signaling the Zone Valve Controller – Technologic 5500 Series the VFD to slow the pump down. Since the original (previously known as the ZoneSav system) has been construction, many of the air handler control valves disabled and disconnected at all buildings. This have been changed to three-way valves which system was designed to reduce energy by keeping provide a constant flow of water – either through the chilled water return temperature up but varying the coil or bypass. Installing the three way valves the flow. Reduced flow means less pump energy defeats the purpose of installing a VFD for the expended and higher return water temperatures building pumps. In fact, it is questionable as to allows the chillers to operate more efficiently by what currently controls the VFD speed. matching the cooling energy more closely to the demand.
45 Electricity The electrical distribution system as a whole appears to be in good working order. Several of the unit The electrical utility provider for the Hardin Valley substations in the utility tunnel appear to have been Campus is Lenoir City Utility Board, which serves recently replaced. the campus through a set of high voltage switchgear located in the Physical Plant. This gear is rated for 600 Lighting amps at 15kV. From this switchgear, an underground primary is distributed throughout the campus via General site lighting is provided in the parking areas the utility tunnel which feeds unit substations also with architectural type and high mast type HID located in the tunnel. Unit substations are installed (high intensity discharge) fixtures, which appear for each of the major buildings and are owned and to be in good working order. The quantity and maintained by the college. Step down transformers spacing of the site lighting fixtures appears to meet are installed in most of the buildings to provide or exceed recommended lighting levels for parking 120/208 volt power to receptacles and equipment. lots. Considering the types of site fixtures used and the location of the college, light trespassing does There are three smaller buildings on campus which not appear to be an issue at this time. are not fed from the high voltage primary located in the tunnel: the Visitor’s Center, the Student Building entrances are lit with HID type recessed Recreation Center, and the Hardin Valley house. lighting fixtures and surface mounted wall packs. These buildings are fed from independent primary Wall pack lighting fixtures are also located at feeds originating directly from nearby Lenoir City exterior man doors and in scattered areas around Utility Board high voltage lines. The entire campus the buildings. is metered by the utility on the primary.
Figure 3h: Existing Electrical Infrastructure
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46 There are additional architectural type HID fixtures Fire Alarm System located along walkways and in common areas between the buildings. Each building on the Hardin Valley Campus, with the exception of the Hardin Valley House and The majority of interior lighting is in 277 volt and Visitor’s Center, is equipped with a standalone consists mostly of fluorescent fixtures withT 8 lamps fire alarm system, all of which are monitored by and energy efficient electronic ballasts. Lighting central security in the Goins Building. The campus in high bay areas is generally provided with high standard for fire alarm isS implex. Device locations pressure sodium fixtures. in buildings appear to provide adequate coverage.
Communications
The campus switchboard is located in the Goins Administration Building. Communications wiring is distributed throughout the campus buildings via fiber backbone cabling located in the utility tunnel. The communications system as a whole appears to be in good working order and has been improved throughout the years to meet the college’s needs.
Figure 3h: Existing Stormwater Infrastructure
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47 Blount County Campus
The attractive Blount County Campus is Pellissippi State’s newest campus. It replaces the former Blount County campus, the old Bungalow Elementary School along Alcoa Highway. Its rural setting, grand architecture, and new facilities make it a popular and growing campus. Its only building was completed in 2010.
The Blount County campus is located in a rural area approximately six miles west of downtown Maryville. It sits on an elevated site above U.S. Blount County is Pellissippi State’s newest campus; its Highway 321 (Lamar Alexander Parkway) and is impressive architecture and landscaping are popular with students highly visible. Because of the influences of local donors to the project, the building has a more traditional architectural feel than the Hardin Valley Campus.
lcoa Hwy. Plans call for two additional buildings to be A constructed to the southeast and southwest of the current building in order to provide additional teaching space and form a quadrangle. U.S. 321 Maryville Blount County Edges & Entry Points Campus
The northern edge of the campus is formed by U.S. Highway 321, known as Lamar Alexander Parkway. All other edges are bordered by farmland. The Blount County campus is located approximately six miles west of downtown Maryville The campus currently has two entry points. The main entrance is directly from Lamar Alexander Parkway. A secondary entrance is located on the west side of the campus off of Sam Loveday Road.
There are great views of the building and the front of campus from Lamar Alexander Parkway, as well as a major entry sign and wall to alert the individual that they are entering the campus proper. Once one passes the sign and entry gates, there is a straight drive dramatically terminating at the building. Once the trees lining this drive have matured, the entry experience should be spectacular. The only gateway on campus is the drop-off circle at the front entrance The single building’s front entrance sits prominently on a hill to the building. and is visible from Highway 321
48 Figure 3i: Blount County Campus Analysis
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Topography on the Blount County campus slopes gently from south to north. The site drains to a single retention basin located near the main entrance. More care and design consideration should be given to the retention basin because it is part of the gateway experience.
The most significant open space on campus is the very large green space behind (south of) the building. This large and dramatically designed open space includes benches and picnic tables, walkways, a The fountain and courtyard form a successful outdoor fountain, and a small amphitheater. The only current gathering place, but could benefit from more shade and drawbacks are the lack of shade due to the young picnic tables trees, and the limited places to study. Additional picnic tables, as opposed to benches, could provide more places to study.
There are no outdoor recreational or athletic areas, although a walking trail is proposed. An indoor workout room is available to members of the campus community.
49 Gathering Places
The courtyard serves as the primary outdoor gathering space on campus, especially since most pedestrian traffic crosses that space and enters the building from the south. No outdoor gathering space is provided on the north side of the building. A small outdoor gathering space with seating is located in the corner of the west parking lot near the second floor building entrance. There are also a number of indoor gathering and seating areas, including the library. Modern teaching spaces, such as this chemistry lab, have Circulation & Parking attracted many students to the campus
One primary circulation route connects both entrances and allows vehicles to access all parking to egress lighting, fire alarm, and other emergency lots. Most parking is located on the south side of items. Step down transformers are installed to the campus, with visitor parking northeast of the provide 120/208 volt power to receptacles and building. All parking aisles are appropriately oriented equipment. in an east/west direction, allowing pedestrians to safely walk to a pathway that then connects to the Lighting building. Parking is currently adequate, as discussed above on page 36. No public transit serves the General site lighting is provided in the parking areas campus, and it is not within safe biking distance of with architectural type HID (high intensity discharge) most locations. fixtures, which appear to be in excellent condition. The quantity and spacing of the site lighting fixtures Because of the simple layout, pedestrian circulation appears to meet or exceed recommended lighting works well. Almost all pedestrian traffic is directed levels for parking lots, although light pollution is a through the attractive courtyard and into the building concern given the campus’ rural location. through one of the southern entrances. Building entrances are lit with metal halide type Electricity recessed lighting fixtures and surface mounted wall packs. Wall pack lighting fixtures are also located The electrical utility provider for the Blount County at exterior man doors and in scattered areas around Campus is the City of Maryville. The campus is the buildings. served by an underground primary that feeds the building’s pad mounted service transformer, which The majority of interior lighting is in 277 volt and appears to be in good working order. consists mostly of fluorescent fixtures with T5 and T8 lamps and energy efficient electronic ballasts. The main electrical distribution for the building is Lighting in high bay areas is provided with energy provided through a 2000 amp, 480/277 volt main efficient fluorescent hi-bay fixtures. distribution panel, complete with TVSS protection and main breaker. A diesel powered emergency generator is installed to provide emergency power
Table 3g: Net Assignable Square Feet of Existing Space: Blount County Campus Study/ Classrooms Labs Offices Special General Support Campus Library Total (100s) (200s) (300s) Use (500s) Use (600s) Space (700s) (400s) Blount County 8,299 16,908 7,899 1,452 1,013 9,091 1,366 46,028
50 HVAC
The HVAC system is designed to be a system of multiple water source heat pumps, with condensing boilers for additional heat and cooling towers for additional cooling. The system is practically brand new and is in excellent condition. There are two fresh air make-up units and a separate atrium smoke exhaust fan. The system by nature cannot be extended easily to serve other planned buildings.
Fire Alarm System
The building is equipped with an up to date, fully addressable fire alarm system. T he fire alarm system type is a G.E. EST-3. No issues were observed with the fire alarm system.
Security
No security concerns were noted during the walk- through or interviews. This is the only Pellissippi State campus with parking lots and drives that can be gated off. Like all campuses, it is equipped with security cameras and emergency plans. Cameras are located in selected corridors. Electronic door access control did not appear to be provided.
Architecture
As might be expected of a new facility, interiors are in good shape with new finishes and furnishings. The center lobby and elevator create the hub of the space with all corridors and spaces surrounding or radiating off this space. The facility appears to meet all current requirements for accessibility. No major structural issues were noted.
51 Division Street Campus
As Pellissippi State’s original and most urban site, the Division Street Campus continues to attract students but has several maintenance and parking needs. The campus is located at the corner of Division Street and Liberty Street just south of I-40. The Knoxville Tennessee Technology Center is located immediately north of the Division Street building and on the same property. The building sits on a high point overlooking the neighborhood.
Edges & Entry Points The location of the campus atop a steep hill makes access difficult; there is also a lack of a prominent front entrance The northern edge of the campus is formed by the TTC. Division Street defines the south edge of the campus. The western edge is Liberty Street. The eastern edge is formed by the Knox County Juvenile Services Center.
Figure 3j: Division Street Campus Analysis
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52 The campus currently has three access points. The main entry off of Division Street goes directly into a parking lot of the south side of the campus building. Pedestrians can also access the campus from the west. The third entry point is coming from the north using the TTC entrance.
The main entrance into the building is severely understated and should be a high priority in upgrading the campus environs. Because there is no outstanding gateway feature, it is somewhat problematic to find the entrance to the building and to the campus, particularly because it shares a site A number of maintenance and structural issues exist on the with the TTC and the two are easily confused by Division Street Campus visitors.
Natural Features & Landscaping
The most significant natural feature of the site is the significant topography, which makes the building difficult to access on foot and also creates issues with parking supply and site design generally. While academic buildings are commonly located on elevated sites (such as the historic core of the University of Tennessee campus), the lack of a prominent entrance, the absence of a direct route to the entrance (as with a direct curving driveway or grand staircase), and the disrupting effect that parking has on the approach, all cause the elevated site to be ineffective. The building remains hard to There is a significant need for more parking on campus, but see and access. topography and the lack of land limit possibilities
The campus has limited amount of landscaping. A stand of trees runs along the Liberty Street and there is also a cluster of trees to the northwest of the campus. Some shrubs exist along the southeast side of the building. Additional landscaping could go a long way toward enhancing the visual quality of the campus.
Gathering Places
There is no formal open space on campus, although there is a small grassy area north and east of the building. The area immediately north of the building is enclosed by a high retaining wall and could be used for picnic tables or other features to make it more usable. There are no recreational facilities on Some rooms are in need of renovations or repurposing, such as this undersized classroom, which is accessible only through campus. The most popular indoor gathering spaces the lounge are the student lounge and the library.
53 Circulation & Parking Electricity
Vehicular circulation is limited to the parking lot The electrical utility provider for the Division Street access drives, some of which feel cramped or poorly Campus is Knoxville Utility Board, which serves oriented, but due to topography improvements the campus via an overhead high voltage line that would be difficult. There are some limited conflict transfers underground to feed the pad mounted points at which pedestrians cross vehicular paths. service transformer located behind the building. KAT bus route 13 provides hourly weekday service The pad mounted service transformer appears to between the campus and downtown. be in good working order. A meter is provided on the transformer. The main electrical distribution is There is currently a significant dearth of parking on provided through a 1600 amp, 120/208 volt main the Division Street Campus, as shown above on distribution panel located in the main electrical/ page 36. The extreme shortage is alleviated in part mechanical room. because the TTC allows Pellissippi State to share its large parking lot adjacent to I-40. A new gravel Lighting parking lot has recently been constructed across Division Street from the campus. General site lighting is provided in the parking areas with HID (high intensity discharge) fixtures, Architecture which appear to be in generally good condition. The quantity and spacing of the site lighting fixtures The building is divided into two major wings, one appears to minimally meet recommended lighting with two stories and the other with a single story. levels for parking lots. Considering the residential Mechanical space and a corridor connect the two area that is adjacent to the campus, light trespassing wings. could be an issue, although no known complaints were noted. Administration, student lounge and classroom are located on the main level. The library is located on Entrances of the buildings are lit with HID type the second floor along with a number of additional recessed lighting fixtures and surface mounted wall classrooms. The building is well maintained but packs. Wall pack lighting fixtures are also located worn. Furniture is old in most locations and a at exterior man doors and in scattered areas around number of room renovations and repurposings the buildings. should be contemplated. Interior lighting is in 120 volt and consists mostly Handicapped access is not provided at the main of fluorescent fixtures with T8 lamps and energy (southern) entrance because the dimensions of efficient electronic ballasts. the ramp and door do not meet current codes, but access is provided via a ramp on the west side of HVAC the building, where handicapped parking is located near the door, without some of the steep slopes in The primary HVAC system is one built-up air handler the parking lot near the main entrance. There are with hot water heating coils and DX cooling coils. also a number of accessibility issues in restrooms. There are about 50 VAV terminals throughout the
Table 3h: Net Assignable Square Feet of Existing Space: Division Street Campus Study/ Classrooms Labs Offices Special General Support Library Total (100s) (200s) (300s) Use (500s) Use (600s) Space (700s) (400s) Division Street 6,200 10,475 5,057 4,095 0 1,564 642 28,032
54 facility. Two rooms on the east wing are served by • There is corrosion of concrete reinforcing and individual split system units with the inside units spalling of concrete in the exterior walkway mounted above the ceilings. bridge to the TTC that should be repaired. • The concrete site retaining wall has cracking, Heating hot water is produced by one atmospheric settlement, and rotation. Cracking and movement natural gas fired boiler which appears to be fairly is significant. old (but not original). Recent repairs and part replacements have made the boiler operational • The aluminum guardrail posts embedded in the without any service problems, but the boiler design is concrete site wall have caused distress. inefficient compared to newer boiler technologies.
Cooling is provided by direct expansion (DX) cooling coils served from two air-cooled condensing units located just outside the mechanical room. The two units are there for backup and occasional time periods when one of the condensing units is not sufficient to provide the required cooling. The condensing units appear to be fairly new.
Fire Alarm System
This building is protected by an up to date, fully addressable fire alarm system. The main control panel is a Simplex 4100U. Notification devices are located in what appear to meet or exceed code minimums.
Security
The building has a burglar alarm in place that is serviced by Fleenor Security. Some security cameras are in place. Electronic door access control did not appear to be installed.
Structural Issues
• The concrete at the exterior ramp and the handrail connections are severely deteriorated. Facilities staff indicated it was not utilized as the accessible entrance. • The short timber site retaining wall has failed. • It appears water intrusion through walkway slab joints may be the cause of severe corrosion of lower level door frame.
55 Magnolia Avenue Campus The campus currently has three vehicular access points. The main entrance from Magnolia Avenue Located in a historic Catholic high school on goes directly into a parking lot. Students and others Magnolia Avenue in East Knoxville, this renovated can also turn off of Myrtle Street and enter the building constitutes the smallest Pellissippi State parking lot from the west mid-block. campus in terms of enrollment. The main building is known as the Joe Armstrong Building. There is Landscaping, Open Space, & Gathering Spaces also a former residence known as the Annex. With only one building occupying the campus there Edges & Entry Points is no real open space framework.
This urban campus is surrounded by streets and a mix This small urban campus sits on a relatively flat of uses on all sides, except the east side, which abuts site. It has a number of nice plantings in front of a small commercial center that seems to be vacant. the building, but little other landscaping or tree There are single-family and multifamily residential plantings, except for a nice collection of trees on buildings nearby, as well as a light industrial building the west side of the property. south of the campus. Symbolically, the building is the gateway to the community, but there are The interior courtyard, surrounding the former otherwise no gateways. chapel that is now used as an assembly room, is a great outdoor space and an important amenity for
Figure 3k: Magnolia Avenue Campus Analysis
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56 the campus. The courtyard’s mix of ground cover, shrubs and trees provide shade and a place for students and others to gather, eat lunch, or study. There is also a small seating wall that could serve as an outdoor classroom. The courtyard does, however, feel overgrown and could have better places for studying and group studying to better meet students’ needs, as well as a cleaner, more contemporary design and better lighting.
Apart from the courtyard, there are no other outdoor gathering places. An indoor student lounge is popular; outside food providers set up in this space The award-winning building has an attractive modern facade throughout the week. There is also a generous along Magnolia Avenue workout room.
Circulation & Parking
There is no real internal circulation on campus except for within the parking lot. Pedestrian circulation is limited to routes from the parking lot to the building. There are some limited conflict points where pedestrians have to cross the vehicular circulation. KAT bus route 13 provides service every half hour between the campus and downtown.
Architecture
The front of the facility along Magnolia Avenue has been nicely renovated and landscaped, providing a The pleasant courtyard that surrounds the former chapel clean frontage that has a positive presence in the provides a shady place to study or eat lunch neighborhood. Unfortunately, however, few people use the front entrance due to the location of the parking lot to the rear and the presence of a rear entrance door.
The partial basement is subdivided into separate areas with different exterior exits. One area serves the nursing department. The others are mechanical and electrical areas, with some areas not renovated and unused. All these areas have access issues with regard to public use, particularly for the mobility impaired.
Many classrooms have been upgraded but some are still in need of renovations. The former bleachers for the gymnasium is an area currently used for storage that could perhaps be repurposed. This anatomy and physiology lab is typical of the up-to-date lab space found on the Magnolia campus
The small house behind the main building is referred to as the Magnolia Annex. It currently houses printing activities. A cursory observation of both the
57 Table 3i: Net Assignable Square Feet of Existing Space: Magnolia Avenue Campus Study/ Classrooms Labs Offices Special General Support Library Total (100s) (200s) (300s) Use (500s) Use (600s) Space (700s) (400s) Magnolia Avenue 5,027 12,191 4,541 2,238 1,362 3,477 3,545 32,381 interior and exterior of this facility indicates that this in the process of taking place, the lighting is being function should be relocated and this structure be upgraded to types with energy efficient T8 lamps torn down. It is in very poor condition and detracts and electronic ballasts. from the overall campus. HVAC Electricity HVAC systems consist of a new variable refrigerant The electrical utility provider for the Magnolia flow (VRF) system, which serves much of the Campus is Knoxville Utility Board, which serves the occupied building, with a separate Aaon dedicated campus via two service feeds. One feed consists outdoor air system for fresh air and exhaust make- of a high voltage line that transfers underground to up. The system was installed 2 to 3 years ago and feed a pad mounted service transformer located consists of four zones. behind the building. The main electrical distribution is provided through a 1200 amp, 120/208 volt main Some specific areas, such as the former chapel and distribution panel located in the main electrical/ the learning commons, are on their own package mechanical room. The second electric service is systems (mostly packaged rooftop units), many of served from a pole mounted three phase transformer which have been replaced. There was no mention which feeds a 400A service located on the exterior of problems with the existing HVAC systems. of the rear of the building. Security Lighting The building has a burglar alarm in place. Some General site lighting is provided in the parking area cameras are in place, but electronic door access in the rear of the building with older style “cobra control did not appear to be installed. head” type HID (high intensity discharge) fixtures. The newer parking lot adjacent to the building has Fire Alarm System new architectural type HID fixtures which are in excellent condition. The quantity and spacing of This building is protected by an up to date, fully the site lighting fixtures in the rear of the building addressable fire alarm system. The main control appears to be less than what is recommended panel is a Faraday MPC-6000. Notification devices for parking lots. The newer parking lot, on the are located in what appear to meet or exceed code other hand, appears to have sufficient site lighting. minimums. Considering the residential area that is adjacent to the campus, light trespassing could be an issue Structural Issues although no known complaints were noted. No significant structural issues were noted at this Entrances of the buildings are lit with HID type campus, although the lack of secondary drainage recessed lighting fixtures and surface mounted wall and potential roof ponding at the low roof area packs. Wall pack lighting fixtures are also located should be investigated. at exterior man doors and in scattered areas around the buildings.
The interior lighting is in 120 volt and consists mostly of fluorescent fixtures with T12 lamps and magnetic ballasts. Where renovations have been or
58 IV . Future Requirements
Enrollment Projections Figure 4a: Historic Institution-Wide Enrollment Growth (FTE) Over the past three decades, Pellissippi State Community College has experienced significant enrollment growth of around 5.6% annually, as shown in Figure 4a. The two peaks in Figure 4a reflect the opening of the Hardin Valley Campus and the Great Recession. Over the past decade, Pellissippi State has been the fourth fastest growing public community college in Tennessee. Its growth rate has been well above the statewide average, as shown in Figure 4b. Data for these figures is provided by the Board of Regents. Pellissippi State has experienced significant enrollment growth Figure 4c and Table 4a below show the FTE over the past 3 decades, averaging 5.6% annually enrollment on each of Pellissippi’s four campuses in Fall 2006 and Fall 2011, along with the projected future enrollment for Fall 2016 on each campus. Figure 4b: Statewide Growth Rate Comparison Recent enrollment figures are based on data provided by the college.
Projected enrollment was developed based on conservative assumptions and discussions between college administrators, the Board of Regents, and the consultant team. Figure 4d shows that projected growth rates are significantly less than recent growth rates. This ensures that this Master Plan is conservative in its calculations, while also accounting for a potential decrease in the rate of enrollment growth as the regional economy pulls Over the past decade, Pellissippi State has been the fourth out of the recession. fastest growing public community college in Tennessee
In the past five years, enrollment at the Blount County and Magnolia Avenue campuses has grown at the extraordinary average annual rates of 19% and Figure 4c: Recent and Projected Enrollment (FTE) 15%, respectively. During the same time period, the Division Street campus experienced 8% annual growth, while the Main Campus grew at a solid 5% annually.
Table 4a. Recent and Projected Enrollment (FTE) 2006 2011 2016 Hardin Valley 3,435 4,371 5,250 Blount County 347 834 1,150 Division Street 517 776 1,000 Magnolia Avenue 223 440 600 Total 4,522 6,421 8,000 Fall 2006 and 2011 enrollment data is provided by the college
61 Figure 4d. Recent and Projected Average Annual These recent growth rates were not considered to Enrollment Growth Rates (FTE) by Campus be sustainable for this Master Plan, in part because they may have been influenced by new facilities at the Blount County and Magnolia Avenue sites, as well as by the broader effects of the recession. For this reason, the projected growth rates were chosen conservatively, although they still reflect the proportional growth at each site. Figure 4d shows the average enrollment growth rate over the previous five years compared with the projected growth rate for the future for each campus.
Faculty and Administrative Employee Projections
Projected growth rates are less than recent growth rates The current student to faculty ratio at Pellissippi for each campus in order to make the most conservative State (for all campuses combined and based on FTE assumptions faculty and students in Fall 2011) is approximately 17:1. The college desires to maintain small class Table 4b. Faculty Growth Projections sizes and emphasize a close relationship between 2011 2016 students and faculty, so the ratio is anticipated to remain constant over the next five years. Tables Hardin Valley 276 332 4b and 4c assume that faculty and staff will grow Blount County 47 64 at the same rate as the student population on each Division Street 40 51 campus over the next five years. Magnolia Avenue 24 32 Total 380 479 The full-time equivalent faculty numbers shown FTE faculty includes full-time and adjunct faculty; adjunct in Table 4b are estimates provided by the college, faculty FTE was calculated by the college because detailed information was not available for Fall 2011 that would allow FTE to be calculated Table 4c. Administrative Growth Projections directly. 2011 2016 Station Occupancy Hardin Valley 349 419 Blount County 18 25 Figures 4e and 4f show average station occupancy Division Street 12 15 rates by building for Fall 2011. Average occupancy Magnolia Avenue 10 13 of classroom (lecture room) stations exceeds the Total 389 472 Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) standard of 60% in all buildings except for the Magnolia Avenue campus, where the average Figure 4e: Average Classroom Station Occupancy occupancy is 58%. This is likely due to the difficulty of filling all course sections at a campus with small enrollment.
Average occupancy of lab stations exceeds the THEC standard of 80% in four buildings. The remainder of the buildings are below but close to the standard. In the case of the Blount County and Magnolia Avenue campuses, this is again likely due to the difficulty of filling all course sections at small campuses. In the case of the McWherter Building, it is likely due to the presence of specialized labs Occupancy is calculated by enrollment, not attendance; college-wide average classroom station occupancy is 72% that are difficult to fill.
62 Room Utilization Figure 4f: Average Lab Station Occupancy
The following pages provide figures and analysis of room utilization by day of week and time of day, while Table 4d on the following page shows the least utilized teaching spaces (classrooms and labs) on all campuses in Fall 2011. Table 4d includes all teaching spaces whose utilization is less than 50% of the goal set by THEC (20 hours per week for lectures or 30 hours per week for labs).
While some of these spaces (such as McWherter room 114, the shop lab) have special uses and Occupancy is calculated by enrollment, not attendance; cannot be expected to be fully utilized by programs college-wide average lab station occupancy is 77% with limited enrollment, some of them are general purpose lecture rooms or science labs that could be more effectively utilized. In general, the rooms Figure 4g: Percent of Classrooms and Labs on in Table 4d should be individually examined to Hardin Valley Campus with Scheduled Courses determine why they are being underutilized. Physical improvements, better scheduling, or reassignment of these spaces may be necessary.
Figure 4g at right shows that the percentage of teaching spaces utilized at any given time on the Hardin Valley Campus is relatively high, although there are more open rooms before 9:00 a.m. and after 3:00 p.m. Labs are less utilized than lecture rooms; details on room utilization are provided in Appendix A.
The Blount County Campus, as shown in Figure 4h, has slightly lower utilization than the main campus, especially after 2:00 p.m., but remains relatively high for a satellite campus. Figure 4h: Percent of Classrooms and Labs on Blount County Campus with Scheduled Courses The Division Street Campus, as shown in Figure 4i on the following page, has high utilization at most times of the day—in some instances higher than that on the main campus.
The Magnolia Avenue Campus, as shown in Figure 4j, has high room utilization only between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. During the rest of the day, particularly on Friday, a number of rooms are vacant.
It is recommended that the college implement computerized scheduling for all campuses to help make better use of underutilized teaching spaces and to allow rooms to be more fully utilized before 10:00 a.m. and after 3:00 p.m.
63 Table 4d: Underutilized Teaching Spaces Figure 4i: Percent of Classrooms and Labs on Utilization Division Street Campus with Scheduled Courses Utilization Building Room (hours/ (percent)* week) McWherter 131 0 0% McWherter 132 0 0% SRC 111 0 0% Blount Co. 197 0 0% Magnolia Av. 007 0 0% McWherter 203B 3 15% McWherter 114 4 20% Division St. 133 5 25% Blount Co. 223 8 27% McWherter 215A 6 28% McWherter 201A 6 30% Bagwell 141 6 30% Figure 4j: Percent of Classrooms and Labs on Blount Co. 282 6 30% Magnolia Ave. Campus with Scheduled Courses Magnolia Av. 001 10 30% Alexander 227 8 34% Goins 232 8 40% Alexander 123 8 40% McWherter 116 8 41% Alexander 156 13 43% *Assuming THEC utilization standard of 30 hours/week for lecture rooms and 20 hours/week for labs
64 Space Modeling
The following sections compare space needs in Fall 2011 and projected space needs in Fall 2016 with existing space on each campus. Needs are calculated using the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) space model and are based on data provided by Pellissippi State Community College and the growth assumptions discussed above. All areas are given in net assignable square feet, which does not include spaces such as hallways and restrooms that are necessary to serve assignable spaces. Teaching space needs are calculated by the THEC model, based on data provided by the college Any space model should be understood as a tool for understanding current and future space needs, not as a precise indicator of exact needs. For the through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.). sake of this Master Plan, results of the model are A 30% support allocation is included for storage considered alongside information gleaned during space, prep rooms, and the like. Open computer interviews with the campus community to provide lab calculations are based on the simple assumption a more complete picture of space needs. of 5 square feet of open lab space per FTE student.
It is also important to remember that the model Office space calculations assume individual offices addresses only the quantity and not the quality of and a certain number of square feet per FTE faculty spaces. In certain older buildings, particularly on member or administrative employee. Office size the Hardin Valley and Division Street campuses, assumptions vary from 200 square feet or more for the age of certain facilities may detract from their senior administration to 120 square feet for a full- effective use. time faculty member and 90 square feet for adjunct faculty. A 30% support allocation is included for Overview storage space, conference rooms, break rooms, and the like. The model calculates classroom space needs based on the number of classroom contact hours, Library space calculations are based on total volume combined with assumptions about the number equivalents for stack space and FTE student enroll- of stations (seats) per room and the number of ment for study space, plus an allowance for service square feet needed for each station. Based on space. these assumptions, classroom sizes vary from 312 square feet for small seminar rooms to more than Physical education and recreation space calculations 1,000 square feet for larger lecture rooms. The are based on the simple assumption of 3 square feet model assumes a station utilization rate of 60% and of space per FTE student. assumes that classrooms are scheduled for 30 hours per week (Monday through Friday between 7:00 Course Data Edits a.m. and 5:00 p.m.). A 30% support allocation is included for storage space and the like. All data for the model was provided by the college, and a number of edits were made as follows. Classes Class lab space is calculated based on the number of with enrollment less than or equal to 2 students were lab sections, total enrollment in those sections, and removed, based on the assumption that these were weekly student contact hours. These are combined either independent study courses or courses small with assumptions about station size, which vary enough to meet in a professor’s office rather than a based on the type of lab. The model assumes a classroom or lab. Courses that did not fall at least station utilization rate of 80% and assumes that class partially within the 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday labs are scheduled for 20 hours per week (Monday through Friday window were also removed from the
65 Table 4e. Assumed Space Changes Due to Assumptions and Explanation of Figures Additions & Renovations by Fall 2016 Building Space Type Change in Area* Table 4e at left shows all assumed additions or Portable D renovation classroom -748 changes to use of space between Fall 2011 and Fall 2016. These consist of the repurposing of Portable Portable D renovation fac. office 648 D and the addition of Portable F on the Hardin New Portable F classroom 2,961 Valley Campus, as well as the repurposing of a few Magnolia campus tutoring -238 rooms on the Magnolia Avenue Campus. Magnolia campus bookstore 238 Magnolia campus adult ed. -601 The figures on the following pages use bar charts to Magnolia campus tutoring 368 show space needs as a percentage of existing space, Magnolia campus fac. office 107 such that longer bars show greater need relative to the amount of existing space. Bars that run to the Magnolia campus adm. office 126 left show an existing surplus of space (a “negative” *Net assignable square feet; figures do not include changes to unassignable spaces or renovations that do not change a need for space). room’s use (e.g. labs renovated but remaining as labs) Because the length of the bars reflects proportional needs rather than square foot needs, some categories may show greater needs than other categories even though their square footage needs are small. For this reason, square footage needs are shown on each figure and in the tables that follow. All numbers provided are in net square feet.
All numbers shown in this section come from the THEC model, but the results of the consultant’s proprietary model are shown in Appendix A for comparison.
One problematic area identified during the Faculty and staff are projected to grow proportionally to student enrollment to maintain existing ratios development of this Master Plan is the limitation of the THEC model regarding Learning Support space. Because Learning Support courses use special calculations. Internet courses and courses taught at computer lab arrangements and are self-paced, the high schools or other properties not owned by the number of contact hours and station sizes may not college were also not included. correspond to the model’s assumptions. The class lab needs shown on the following pages include Finally, edits were made to count all courses that Learning Support courses and are as accurate as need special equipment (including computers) as possible given the current model, but future study labs, even if they were listed in the course catalog should be undertaken to more precisely determine as lecture courses. Labs were also assigned to one the space needs of these specialized courses. These of five space use groups to account for varying courses constitute the largest percentage of total station sizes for different types of labs. This was contact hours on the Magnolia Avenue Campus. done according to CIP code or based on reasonable assumptions for those labs with CIP codes that were Throughout this section, straight-line growth not listed in the THEC model user’s manual. projections are assumed, without accounting for the subtleties of new course sizes, the number of new courses, and the specific numbers of required faculty and administrators. These detailed calculations were deemed beyond the scope of this planning effort.
66 Hardin Valley Campus Figure 4k. Hardin Valley Campus Calculated Space Needs as Percent of Existing Space Tables 4f and 4g show existing square footage in each space category on the Main Campus, as well as space needed in Fall 2011 and in Fall 2016 based on the growth projections outlined above. There is a need for space in nearly every category, as confirmed in interviews with the campus community.
Space needs are summarized graphically in Figure 4k at right, which shows existing and needed space in each category. Longer bars on this chart show greater need proportional to the amount of Proportionally, the most severe needs are for faculty offices, existing space; actual square foot needs are shown open labs, and class labs in numbers and in the tables below. Results of the consultant’s proprietary model, which corroborate Class lab space shows the most significant deficit: the THEC model results, are shown in more detail 43,076 square feet, or 74% more space than currently in Appendix A. exists. Based on growth assumptions, needs will reach 65,897 square feet by 2016. According to the THEC space model, there is cur- rently a deficit of 7,321 square feet of classroom There is currently a deficit of 9,308 square feet of space on the Hardin Valley Campus. Put another open computer lab space. At 74%, this is the second way, the campus needs 24% more classroom space most significant need in proportion to the existing that it currently has. If the existing portables were amount of space. Needs will increase to 13,703 or not taken into account, this need would be 10,514 109% by 2016 as enrollment grows. (When need square feet, or 34% of existing space. Portable F is more than 100% of existing space, it means that will meet some of these needs with its classrooms, space needs are more than twice existing space.) but by 2016 needs will have reached 12,718 square feet with the portables, or 18,124 square feet if the The model shows the most significant need is for portables were not counted. faculty office space. 19,088 square feet of Fall 2011
Table 4f: Hardin Valley Campus 2011 Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Phys. Ed./ Library rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Recreation Fall 2011 Space Needs 38,132 108,167 21,855 44,495 48,594 24,068 13,113 Existing Space Available 30,811 65,091 12,547 25,407 43,397 27,036 30,529 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) (7,321) (43,076) (9,308) (19,088) (5,197) 2,968 17,416 Need as % of Available Space 24% 66% 74% 75% 12% -11% -57%
Table 4g: Hardin Valley Campus 2016 Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Phys. Ed./ Library rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Recreation Fall 2016 Space Needs 45,742 130,988 26,250 53,446 58,310 28,871 15,750 Existing Space Available 33,024 65,091 12,547 26,055 43,397 27,036 30,529 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) (12,718) (65,897) (13,703) (27,391) (14,913) (1,835) 14,779 Need as % of Available Space 39% 101% 109% 105% 34% 7% -48% Assumes the renovation of Portable D and the addition of Portable F according to the architectural program provided, which will add small amounts of classroom and faculty office space
67 faculty office space need will grow to 27,391 square Blount County Campus feet by 2016. These numbers represent 75% and 105% of the existing faculty office space during Tables 4h and 4i below show the existing square those years. Using assumptions about the ratio of footage in each space category on the Blount full-time to administrative faculty, combined with County Campus, as well as the space needed in the office size and support space ratio calculations Fall 2011 and in Fall 2016, based on the growth from the THEC model, these numbers represent a projections outlined above. Figure 4l summarizes need for approximately 140 individual offices in these numbers graphically. The newness of this 2011 and 200 offices in 2016. campus’ only building means that many types of high quality space are already provided, but the While interviews indicated that there was a model identifies a number of categories in which shortage of library space, the model shows that existing space is adequate, although there is a slight Figure 4l. Blount County Campus Calculated need of 1,835 square feet by 2016. The difference Space Needs as Percent of Existing Space between perceptions and the results of the model may mean that library space should be reallocated from stack or support space to study areas to better accommodate the needs of students.
Existing physical education space is shown by the model to be more than what is needed, but this is because the model does not assume that a gymnasium is necessary. The existing Student Recreation Center, however, is a very desirable aspect of the campus. Proportionally, the most severe needs are for class labs, open labs, library, and recreation space
Table 4h: Blount County Campus 2011 Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Phys. Ed./ Library rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Recreation Fall 2011 Space Needs 8,962 25,877 4,171 6,531 2,653 3,065 2,502 Existing Space Available 8,299 14,486 2,422 4,522 3,377 1,452 1,013 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) (663) (11,391) (1,749) (2,009) 724 (1,613) (1,489) Need as % of Available Space 8% 79% 72% 44% -21% 111% 147%
Table 4i: Blount County Campus 2016 Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Phys. Ed./ Library rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Recreation Fall 2016 Space Needs 9,682 34,866 5,750 9,008 3,659 4,199 3,450 Existing Space Available 8,299 14,486 2,422 4,522 3,377 1,452 1,013 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) (1,383) (20,380) (3,328) (4,486) (282) (2,747) (2,437) Need as % of Available Space 17% 141% 137% 99% 8% 189% 214%
68 more space is needed, particularly class labs and open labs.
The THEC space model currently shows a slight need for classroom space. This 663 square feet of space becomes 1,383 square feet by Fall 2016.
A significant need for labs is calculated by the model. Fall 2011 shows a need for 11,391 square feet of additional space (79% more space than currently exists), while Fall 2016 shows a need for 20,380 square feet (141% more space than currently exists). The model shows a significant need for lab space on the Blount County Campus, but a surplus of classroom space Open computer lab space on the Blount County Campus is limited, so it is not surprising that the model shows a need for 1,749 additional square that satellite campuses need smaller libraries, so feet in Fall 2011 and 3,328 square feet by Fall space needs may be less severe than shown. 2016. This, combined with the need for library space discussed below, suggests the possibility of The Blount County Campus is currently fortunate converting some space to open lab or study space to have a fitness room, which is used for some use, or allowing open use of existing computer labs scheduled courses but is mostly available for open when not scheduled. use and so is counted as physical education space for the sake of this Master Plan. Even with that Faculty offices show a deficit of 2,009 square feet space, however, the THEC model shows a need for (or approximately 15 offices) in Fall 2011 and 4,486 significant amounts of additional space in Fall 2011 (or approximately 33 offices) in Fall 2016. While and 2016. While recreation space is important for the use of adjunct professors and shared offices student health, retention, and success, THEC does may help meet some of this need, new offices are not consider the model’s projections necessary for needed. satellite campuses.
Administrative office space shows an existing surplus and only a slight need of 8% of existing space by Fall 2016. New administrative office space is therefore not a priority at this time, although existing space should be preserved and is necessary for existing staff on this growing campus.
The Blount County Campus has a comfortable, modern, and sunlit library that is popular with students. According to the model, there is a need for more than twice as much library space as exists, or 1,613 square feet total. By Fall 2016, this need is projected to grow to 2,747 square feet, or nearly three times the current space. Nevertheless, and while not reflected in the model, THEC considers
69 Division Street Campus Figure 4m. Division Street Campus Calculated Space Needs as Percent of Existing Space Tables 4j and 4k below show the existing square foot on the Division Street Campus, as well as space needed in Fall 2011 and in Fall 2016 based on the growth projections outlined above. The most significant needs are for open labs, faculty offices, class labs, and recreation space, as summarized graphically in Figure 4m at right.
Classroom space shows a small need in Fall 2011, but a significant need of 3,392 square feet by Fall 2016. This square footage represents 55% more Proportionally, the most severe needs are for open labs, space than is currently available. faculty offices, and class labs
Class lab space shows a significant deficit of 5,578 square feet in Fall 2011, which is projected to grow to 10,024 square feet by Fall 2016. Existing class lab by Fall 2016. The latter figure shows that needs space would have to more than double to meet the will be more than double the existing space by Fall 2016 projected need. The rounding method used 2016; approximately 30 offices would need to be by the THEC model may mean that actual needs are added to meet this need. even higher than the figures shown. No need for administrative office space is shown While room 138 is the only dedicated open lab on by the model. In fact, a slight excess of 447 this campus, part of the library and the testing center square feet currently may be an indication that are also available for use as open labs. Regardless some administrative offices could be repurposed of these spaces, the model shows a severe need for or otherwise be made more efficient, although additional open lab space: 2,958 square feet in Fall growing staff would fill all available space by Fall 2011 and 4,079 square feet in Fall 2016. Open lab 2016 as projected. space would need to almost quintuple by Fall 2016 to meet modeled needs. The Division Street campus’ generously sized library means that no library space needs are shown in Fall The model shows a need for 2,468 square feet of 2011, and only a small need is shown in Fall 2016. faculty office space, increasing to 4,065 square feet This indicates the potential to convert a portion of
Table 4j: Division Street Campus 2011 Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Phys. Ed./ Library rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Recreation Fall 2011 Space Needs 7,972 15,132 3,879 5,517 1,561 3,325 2,327 Existing Space Available 6,200 9,554 921 3,049 2,008 4,095 0 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) (1,772) (5,578) (2,958) (2,468) 447 770 (2,327) Need as % of Available Space 29% 58% 321% 81% -22% -19% n/a
Table 4k: Division Street Campus 2016 Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Phys. Ed./ Library rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Recreation Fall 2016 Space Needs 9,592 19,578 5,000 7,114 2,014 4,266 3,000 Existing Space Available 6,200 9,554 921 3,049 2,008 4,095 0 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) (3,392) (10,024) (4,079) (4,065) (6) (171) (3,000) Need as % of Available Space 55% 105% 443% 133% 0% 4% n/a
70 the library to other uses to meet needs, while still preserving enough library space to meet students’ needs for study space and library resources.
No physical education or recreational space is currently provided on this campus, so no bars are shown in this category in Figure 4m, because the percent of existing space cannot be calculated. The model shows a Fall 2011 need for 2,327 square feet of physical education space and 3,000 square feet by Fall 2016. This need is particularly important given the lack of quality outdoor spaces on this campus. Nevertheless, THEC does not consider the model’s Needs for both scheduled and open labs on the Division projections necessary for satellite campuses. Street campus are significant
Magnolia Avenue Campus Open lab space shows a small need currently and a Tables 4l and 4m below show the existing square need for 1,076 additional square feet by Fall 2016, footage in each space category on the Magnolia or 56% more square footage than currently exists. Avenue campus, as well as the space needed. Needs are not severe in any category, although class Faculty office space shows need for 756 square feet lab, open lab, and faculty office space will need to in Fall 2011, which is projected to increase to a need expand by Fall 2016, as shown graphically in Figure for 1,906 square feet (or approximately 14 offices) 4n on the following page. by Fall 2016.
There is currently a slight need for classroom space, There are no existing or projected needs for which is not projected to increase because of the additional administrative office space, although rounding inherent in the THEC model. For an some inefficiencies in the current arrangement were alternate perspective on classroom needs, refer to noted. Appendix A. According to the model, library space is and will Class lab space shows a need for 3,240 additional remain adequate on the Magnolia Avenue campus. square feet in Fall 2011 and 5,944 by Fall 2016, or 58% more square footage than currently exists.
Table 4l: Magnolia Avenue Campus 2011 Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Phys. Ed./ Library rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Recreation Fall 2011 Space Needs 5,362 13,507 2,198 3,439 1,268 1,697 1,319 Existing Space Available 5,027 10,267 1,924 2,683 1,858 2,238 1,362 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) (335) (3,240) (274) (756) 591 541 43 Need as % of Available Space 7% 32% 14% 28% -32% -24% -3%
Table 4m: Magnolia Avenue Campus 2016 Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Phys. Ed./ Library rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Recreation Fall 2016 Space Needs 5,362 16,211 3,000 4,696 1,733 2,313 1,800 Existing Space Available 5,027 10,267 1,924 2,790 1,984 2,368 1,362 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) (335) (5,944) (1,076) (1,906) 251 55 (438) Need as % of Available Space 7% 58% 56% 68% -13% -2% 32%
71 The Magnolia Avenue Campus is fortunate to have Parking Projections a workout room, so no needs for physical education space are shown in Fall 2011, and needs are slight by Table 4n on the following page shows projected Fall 2016. This does not take into account that this parking needs for each of Pellissippi State’s campuses room is not accessible by those with disabilities. in Fall 2016. Campus population numbers are based on the projections described above, and assume that faculty and staff grow at the same rate as the student population on each campus. Due to Figure 4n. Magnolia Avenue Campus Calculated the small size of all campuses, parking arrangement Space Needs as Percent of Existing Space is efficient and walking times between parking and buildings are minimal.
The Magnolia Avenue and Division Street Campuses are in urban areas accessible by bicycle, but the other two campuses are in areas that are generally unsafe for cyclists. Only the Hardin Valley campus has a designated bicycle parking area.
The Magnolia Avenue and Division Street Campuses are the only campuses at the college to be accessible While no needs are severe, there are needs for class and open by public transportation, but for the sake of the most lab space, as well as faculty offices conservative projections, calculations use suburban parking factors that assume everyone arrives by car.
If the total population on each campus grows as projected, all campuses will have a parking shortage at peak times in Fall 2016. The following recommendations begin to address these needs. Improved course scheduling practices could help reduce peak parking demand by spreading out population throughout the day and week.
On the Hardin Valley Campus, there would be a deficit of 694 parking spaces by Fall 2016 if no new parking was constructed. This is in part because 24 parking spaces will be lost to the new Portable F. In order to address this deficit, it is recommended that land be acquired to construct lot O11 as shown in Figure 4o. This lot would accommodate approximately 913 vehicles, which would eliminate the deficit and leave a surplus of 215 spaces, as shown in the Table on page 73 and in Figure 6a on page 90. Land acquisition would be required to construct this parking lot.
Special events on the Hardin Valley Campus tend to occur in evenings or on weekends and are therefore adequately accommodated by existing parking. Large special events are not regularly scheduled on other campuses.
72 Extending public transit service to the Hardin Valley Figure 4o. Proposed Additional Parking at Hardin Campus could be a significant benefit, not only Valley Campus because it would reduce the demand for parking, but also because it would allow students and employees to save money. KAT buses could also be attractive to Pellissippi State students who live in UT dorms and may not have access to a vehicle, as well as any students with disabilities. Hardin Valley R
While students and others expressed some desire Proposed for a parking deck during interviews, this is not a Parking Lot recommendation of this Master Plan, due to the O11 d availability of land within a five minute walk to construct more affordable surface parking lots. A parking deck may remain a viable solution in the The area in red is the first priority for additional parking on long term. the main campus; it could accommodate approximately 950 vehicles, but would require some land acquisition On the Blount County Campus, the southeastern most parking lot shown on the original Master Plan Figure 4p. Proposed Additional Parking at Blount for that site should be constructed, as shown in County Campus Figure 4p. This lot was originally shown as having 250 spaces, but could include tree plantings that reduce it to approximately 235 spaces, which would US 321 meet the need for peak parking demand in Fall 2016 in an aesthetically pleasing way. This additional parking will also be necessary in the future as existing parking is replaced by future buildings. In the long term, additional parking should be located at the western end of campus. 235 potential The Division Street Campus has the largest parking spaces deficit of any of Pellissippi State’s campuses proportional to its existing supply. If no new parking is constructed by Fall 2016 and growth occurs as projected, there would be a deficit of 552 spaces.
To meet parking needs, it is recommended that a number of properties be acquired (as shown on page 80) to create additional parking. Figure 4q on the following page shows how these properties could potentially create a total of 455 additional spaces. This would nearly meet the projected Fall
Table 4n: Fall 2016 Peak Parking Needs Projected Campus Parking Spaces Existing Parking Proposed New Surplus or Population Needed Spaces Parking Spaces Deficit Hardin Valley 10,362 3,734 3,060 913 215 Blount County 2,331 839 654 235 50 Division Street 2,266 815 263 455 (97) Magnolia Avenue 1,296 467 287 31 (149) Campus population is the total headcount of students, staff, and full faculty, plus FTE adjunct faculty. Parking needed assumes 0.36 spaces per person, based on high end assumptions from the Institute of Transportation Engineers.
73 2016 demand. The TTC already allows Pellissippi Figure 4r. Proposed Parking Reconfiguration at students, faculty, and staff to use its lot near I-40, Magnolia Avenue Campus so continued use and promotion of that lot will be necessary to meet additional parking needs. Course scheduling changes could also spread demand Magnolia Ave
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74 Infrastructure Projections
While no major infrastructure issues or deficiencies were identified at Pellissippi State, a number of recommendations were identified as follows for improvements to existing systems that will improve functionality and efficiency, as well as prepare for potential future expansions.
Hardin Valley Campus
Significant infrastructure expansions are not projected to be necessary on the Hardin Valley A number of improvements to the HVAC system are recommended in order to increase efficiency Campus in the next five years due to the lack of significant physical expansions. Existing water, gas, stormwater, sewer, and electrical capacity is • Purchase more efficient replacement chillers for deemed to be adequate. the two older chillers, using refrigerants that will not be phased out. Future ability to handle more buildings at the campus • The hot water heating loop is 8 inches in diameter. is limited primarily by the maximum capacity of the At a 30° temperature difference, an 8-inch line heated and cooled water distribution piping, as well can support up to 24,750 MBH of heat flowing as limited physical space to install larger or additional at 1,650 GPM. This is about triple the current chillers. Pumps and piping at the Physical Plant load (it is uncertain whether the load includes could be easy to upgrade. The existing distribution the third boiler). piping is 12 inches in diameter, which can circulate 4,700 gallons per minute (GPM) of water, relating to • It is recommended to patch or replace damaged 1,960 tons of cooling at the current chillers’ design insulation in the main chiller/boiler room in temperature difference (10°F). numerous places to prevent condensation and energy loss. New chillers are currently being selected for larger • It is recommended to consider adding VFD’s to temperature differences, requiring less water for the cooling tower motors for better efficiency a ton of cooling. For a 16° F difference, the same and softer motor starts. water flow can provide 3,100 tons of cooling or slightly more than double the existing capacity. The existing three chillers are rated at 450 tons each or A number of other improvements are also 1,350 tons total. recommended as part of this Master Plan for other infrastructure systems, as follows: The following recommendations are provided for the campus HVAC system: • Replace HID fixtures in existing areas with energy efficient LED fixtures as pricing comes down. Where financially feasible, install LED fixtures in • Continue with energy efficiency improvements future/expanded parking areas. to the heating and cooling plant. • Evaluate working space clearances around • Consider closing (or installing) any balancing existing electrical equipment and make changes valve in the bypass leg of coil control valves as necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, to simulate a two-way installation. Check the relocating equipment (mechanical and electrical) control programming to determine what control and removing items improperly stored in front of signal varies the speed of the VFD. This can result electrical equipment. in lower pumping costs per building. • Add security cameras to the site and to building • Consider re-instituting the secondary-tertiary entrances and exits where not already installed. system controls to increase the return water temperatures for chilled water.
75 • Replace HID fixtures in existing areas with energy efficient LED fixtures as pricing comes down. • Add security cameras to site and all building exits where not already installed. • Add electronic door access controls to building entrances and selected classrooms and offices; provide central control in order to be able to perform lock downs in the event of a campus emergency.
Division Street Campus Security cameras should be added to all campuses where needed to increase safety Existing water, gas, stormwater, sewer, and electrical capacity is deemed to be adequate on • Add electronic door access controls to building this campus, but a number of other improvements entrances and selected classrooms and offices; are also recommended as part of this Master Plan provide central control in order to be able to for infrastructure systems, as follows. There are no perform lock downs in the event of a campus known issues with the communications or fire alarm emergency. systems at this time. • Continue expanding campus wireless Internet access points. • Perform a systems check of all exterior lighting to make sure they are in proper working order • Provide dedicated space in buildings (new and and have the appropriate controls (photocells) old) for communications equipment, with proper working as designed. cooling. • Replace HID fixtures in existing areas with • Add devices as necessary to comply with latest energy efficient LED fixtures as pricing comes Fire Codes and ADA requirements. down. In areas that are adjacent to residential areas, replace with full cutoff, dark sky compliant • Replace outdated zone fire alarm panels with fixtures. new fully addressable systems and devices. • Dedicated working space clearances, as required Blount County Campus by code, need to be maintained at all electrical panels. Existing water, gas, stormwater, sewer, and • Expand electric distribution as necessary to electrical capacity is deemed to be adequate on accommodate any future expansions. this campus, but a number of other improvements are also recommended as part of this Master Plan • Add security cameras to site and all building exits for infrastructure systems, as follows. There are where not already installed. no known issues with the communications or fire • Add electronic door access controls to building alarm systems. This building is practically new entrances and selected classrooms and offices; and the electrical equipment appears to still be provide central control in order to be able to in excellent condition. Therefore, there are no perform lock downs in the event of a campus immediate recommendations for electrical systems emergency. at this time. • Continue expanding campus wireless Internet • Perform a systems check of all exterior lighting access points. to make sure they are in proper working order and have the appropriate controls (photocells) working as designed.
76 Magnolia Avenue Campus Land Acquisition
Existing water, gas, stormwater, sewer, and The land acquisition plan for each Pellissippi State electrical capacity is deemed to be adequate on campus on the following pages will ensure that the this campus, but a number of other improvements college has adequate land in the coming years for are also recommended as part of this Master Plan future building and parking expansions. for infrastructure systems, as follows. There are no known issues with the communications or fire alarm Blount County Campus systems at this time. Land on the Blount County Campus is more than • Perform a systems check of all exterior lighting adequate for expansion in the long term. In order to to make sure they are in proper working order fully control the entry sequence into campus, it may and have the appropriate controls (photocells) be desirable to acquire the residential properties working as designed. shown in Figure 4s on the following page. No • Replace the older, outdated site fixtures in the digital property line or ownership data is available rear of the building with architectural type HID for this area. It is also recommended that the fixtures. Full cut off, dark sky compliant fixtures college dispose of the property across Highway 321, should be specified for these replacements. because it is not easily or safely accessible from the main property, and because of its limited utility. If • Continue to replace T12 fluorescent lighting desired, deed restrictions could be placed on this fixtures with T8 type. property to limit incompatible uses and preserve • Replace older exit lighting fixtures with easier to access to the sewage lift station. see, LED type exit lights. Hardin Valley Campus • Replace HID fixtures in existing areas with energy efficient LED fixtures as pricing comes While a number of undeveloped acres already exist down. In areas that are adjacent to residential on the Hardin Valley Campus, most of them are not areas, replace with full cutoff, dark sky compliant suitable for buildings or parking due to their steep fixtures. slope, the presence of creeks or areas that flood, or • Dedicated working space clearances, as required the fact that they are not within a five-minute walk by code, need to be maintained at all electrical of the center of campus. panels. The highest priority for acquisition is the 16 acre • Expand distribution as necessary to accommodate property near lot O5, because of its proximity and any future expansions. suitability for parking. If desirable, the rear portion • Consolidate the two electrical services so that only of this property could be acquired, allowing only one service enters the building. the Hardin Valley Road frontage of the property to remain as residential or redevelop if desired. • Add security cameras to site and all building exits where not already installed. An additional priority for acquisition is the 10 • Add electronic door access controls to building acre property near lot O9, because of its potential entrances and selected classrooms and offices; to create better access and a real gateway to the provide central control in order to be able to campus, which currently lacks visibility from Hardin perform lock downs in the event of a campus Valley Road. If the property owners were not ready emergency. to sell, the option of an easement for access could be pursued. If acquired, this land could also be • Continue expanding campus wireless Internet used for parking. access points. Some properties that front Hardin Valley Road may not be ideal long-term priorities for acquisition because they are more suited for commercial
77 Figure 4s. Proposed Land Acquisition Adjacent to Blount County Campus
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78 Figure 4u. Proposed Land Acquisition Adjacent to Hardin Valley Campus
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79 significant amount of land and parking is available Magnolia Avenue Campus on the existing main piece of property, but this must be shared with the Tennessee Technology Center. The Magnolia Avenue Campus has no land needs The presence of institutional landowners to the east in the near term because no expansions are and west makes property south of campus the easiest projected to be needed. In the future, however, it to acquire. While some of the properties shown is recommended that the entire block be acquired below as acquisition priorities are residences, their to provide room for potential expansions, as well acquisition and demolition is deemed necessary as parking than can be accessed without crossing a given the severe parking needs at this campus. public street.
Figure 4v. Proposed Land Acquisition Adjacent to Magnolia Avenue Campus
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80 V . Preliminary Master Plan
Conceptual Alternatives Hardin Valley Campus
In August 2012, a number of conceptual alternatives Two alternatives were prepared for the main were developed for potential expansions and campus, as shown in Figures 5a and 5b. Both improvements on Pellissippi State’s Hardin Valley, concepts assume the removal of all existing portable Division Street, and Magnolia Avenue Campuses. buildings, the acquisition of land for additional The previous master plan for the Blount County parking, and the conversion of the road behind the Campus was deemed adequate and so was not McWherter Building to pedestrian and service use explored further. A workshop on August 8 allowed only. They also both assume improvements to the college administrators and the planning team to view central quadrangle and other key public spaces. and discuss the proposed concepts. Discussion resulted in the final plans shown in Part IV , and the Concept A shows two future building locations: one final acquisition plans shown on pages 78-80. facing the main quadrangle and next to the library,
Figure 5a. Hardin Valley Campus Conceptual Alternative A
83 Figure 5b. Hardin Valley Campus Conceptual Alternative B
and another terminating the existing greenspace Division Street Campus between the Alexander and McWherter Buildings. This would allow future activity to focus on open The two concepts for this campus showed two spaces and axes that are already defined. alternate building locations. Both concepts show additional land being acquired for parking, as well as Concept B shows future buildings near the Goins improvements to access, the existing main building and Alexander Buildings. These locations have the entrance, and the existing greenspace behind the advantages of creating two new greenspaces, being building. accessible to the largest parking lot, and creating a new “front door” to the campus, especially in Concept A shows a potential building located conjunction with the proposed new entrance route. adjacent to the existing building. This concept was Ultimately, a variant of Concept B was decided to ultimately selected and deemed to be the most be more desirable for these reasons. advantageous because it allows a better connection
84 with existing space, and because it presents an Based on growth projections, it was ultimately opportunity to create a new front entrance and a deemed that a variant of Concept A showing better architectural presence on the top of the hill. an addition rather than a new building would be Its disadvantage is that parking is located farther preferred. An addition was chosen rather than a from the buildings and down a steep hill. new building because of the limited space needs.
Concept B shows a building located across Division Magnolia Avenue Campus Street from the existing campus building. This option allows for potentially lower construction A new building is not projected to be needed on costs because of the lack of topography, as well as this campus during the time frame of this Master helping to emphasize the existing building’s main Plan, but a conceptual sketch was developed that entrance. Its disadvantages include the lack of shows potential land acquisition, the demolition of direct connection to the existing building (students the existing Annex Building, improved rear building would have to climb up and down sets of stairs entrances, the reconfiguration of the parking lot between buildings) and the fact that it takes up land to allow for better circulation and efficiency, and that could be used for parking. improvements to the existing courtyard.
Figure 5c. Division Street Campus Conceptual Alternative A
85 Figure 5d. Division Street Campus Conceptual Alternative B
Figure 5e. Magnolia Avenue Campus Conceptual Sketch
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86 VI . Master Plan
Hardin Valley Campus Table 6a. Proposed Future Buildings on Hardin Valley Campus Approx. Approx. The proposed improvements to Pellissippi State’s Potential Uses main campus, shown in Figure 6a on the following Gross Sq. Ft. Net Sq. Ft. page, are intended to guide growth in the long term Teaching labs, Building 1 73,000 56,000 and enhance the appearance and functionality of faculty offices the campus. A successful campus will help attract Teaching & Building 2 64,000 49,000 and retain students while also serving as a source of open labs pride for all members of the campus community. Classrooms, Building 3 25,000 19,500 admin. offices Future Buildings To be Building 4 30,000 23,000 determined Four potential future buildings are shown, numbered All areas shown are approximate based on building outlines in order of priority, with 1 being the highest shown in Figure 6a and two-story construction; net square footage is based on an assumed grossing factor of 30% priority. All proposed buildings are located inside the perimeter road to further enhance the heart of campus and decrease conflicts between vehicles Building 3 could be constructed in conjunction with and pedestrians. The existing portable buildings Building 1, but is probably a long-term prospect. It should be removed with the construction of the first would replace the existing parking lot next to the new permanent building. Goins Administration Building, and could contain administrative offices to maintain logical adjacency. Building 1, based on the results of the THEC model It could also include classrooms or other types of for Fall 2016, could accommodate 73,000 gross spaces projected to be needed by the model. The square feet of space, assuming the approximate visitor and accessible parking spaces it displaces footprint shown and two-story construction. could be accommodated in the first rows of lotsO 9 Assuming a grossing factor of 30%, this represents and O8. Accessible ramps could be installed where approximately 56,000 net square feet of space, shown to allow full access. which would go a long way toward meeting the approximately 66,000 square feet of lab space and Building 4 could help activate the less developed 27,000 square feet of faculty office space projected end of the existing quad. In this sense it is a key to be needed in Fall 2016. building, but it was determined to be a lower priority. Its uses would need to be determined at a Building 1’s location and design is key. It would future date. not only help to enclose and define an extension of the main quadrangle, but it would also make an An additional welding/kiln building (not numbered) architectural statement that would be visible from is shown near the existing Physical Plant. This small the proposed entry boulevard. Its presence would structure need not be heated and cooled, but would help to visually draw visitors and students to the allow ceramics kilns and the blacksmithing forge to campus, and from the parking lots to the heart of be relocated from the existing Bagwell building to campus. For this reason, care should be taken to avoid the existing issues with smoke being produced ensure that the building has a prominent façade near the building’s air intake. and entrance both facing the quad to the west and facing the campus entrance to the east. The loading The sustainable construction lab building could be dock and service area should be located at the located by the lake and include teaching spaces for southwestern corner of the building as shown, to sustainable construction technologies. avoid disrupting the proposed quad or the building’s primary facades. Finally, enhancements to the existing stage near the lake could provide for a better use of this open Building 2 should be constructed so as to conserve space. Improvements could include a permanent the existing tree-lined walkway to its north, and stage covering, secured storage area, additional could accommodate additional teaching labs as well electrical service, a larger stage, or other amenities. as much-needed open lab or study space.
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90 Parking & Circulation vehicles. Future parking needs are shown in Table 4n on page 73. Additional parking is proposed to be constructed on land not currently owned by the college, but Parking lot O9 is currently a large and unpleasant shown in the acquisition plan on page 79. Partial expanse of asphalt. In order to improve aesthetics and access could allow the owners and current uses on provide a safer and more shaded walking route for this property to remain, but convert the rear portion students, a proposed allée is shown on the following of the property to student parking. Appropriate pages. This scenario shows the replacement of a screening and buffers should be in place. As shown, total of 49 parking spaces with tree planting areas these new parking lots could accommodate 913 and a walkway with a special paving material such
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91 as stamped asphalt, thermoplastic material, or even paint, to lead students safely through the parking lot to campus and the proposed Building 1.
Pellissippi Pkwy In order to allow for safer and more pleasant access Valley Vista R from the proposed new parking lots, a similar access d path could also be constructed through lot O5 as d shown in Figure 6a. Hardin Valley R
Another significant recommendation to enhance pedestrian safety and the core of campus is to convert the existing road behind the McWherter building to an access drive. It would be closed to all The proposed entrance boulevard would align with Valley but service vehicles with removable bollards, given Vista Road to provide an additional route to Pellissippi Pkwy. the high pedestrian traffic in this area. Bollards could be removed for deliveries and special events at the Performing Arts Center.
A proposed entry boulevard would replace the existing middle entrance from Hardin Valley Road. It would align with the existing Valley Vista Road to provide an additional route to and from Pellissippi Parkway. This would help alleviate some traffic on Hardin Valley Road. The boulevard would also provide a much needed “front door” to the campus, with monument signage and dramatic tree plantings that would create an entry sequence and make the campus more obvious to passersby and visitors. This new boulevard entrance would replace the existing adjacent entrance, which would be closed. An entry boulevard with tree plantings and a median could Monument or other enhanced signs should also create a sense of arrival to the campus from Hardin Valley Road be provided at Solway Road and the westernmost Hardin Valley Road entrances to enhance visibility.
An outdoor classroom should also be created, Offering students an opportunity to learn in nature even once per semester creates a completely different atmosphere in the classroom. Students look forward to the change of pace, and the outdoor space can be incorporated into the lesson. An outdoor classroom would encourage instructors to integrate sustainability and natural resources concepts into their curricula across many disciplines. Possible locations include either east or west of the stage, or north of the Information Center and close to the tree and walking trail. These locations provide access to pond observations and natural growth areas near the Solway entrance to the Hardin Valley campus. A walking trail through the existing wooded area on campus could provide a place for recreation and learning
Finally, a trail through the wooded area at the northeast end of campus would provide access to this natural area, increase recreational opportunities.
92 Figure 6d: Artist Rendering of Proposed Building 1 and Quadrangle
Safety measures, such as additional lighting and gates to close the trail after hours, should be considered. Proposed Signage on the Hardin Valley Campus could be Building 1 improved to enhance wayfinding, particularly for loading new students and visitors. An easy-to-read map Proposed showing campus buildings should be created in Building 3 addition to the existing parking map. This new Proposed map should be posted on the website and could quadrangle Goins also be placed at informational kiosks at key places Admin- on campus. Improved building identification signs istration Proposed could also be updated to enhance the campus’ Building Building 2 image, as well as help visitors and new students find Alexander building entrances. Building
Main Quadrangle Improvements The proposed Building 1 will help to define a new quadrangle, as well as providing an attractive facade to those The proposed improvements shown in Figure 6e entering the campus combine landscape improvements with the creation of new circulation routes and plazas to enhance the campus experience. The following are general
93 Figure 6e: Proposed Improvements to Main Quadrangle
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Removing the existing vent towers will have an immediate impact on the visual quality of the quadrangle, while additional trees and shrubs will enhance aesthetics and provide shade to encourage gathering. New plazas with formal seating, such as the one shown at right, will further activate the quadrangle. Pedestrian level lighting along with an open landscape design will facilitate a safe and secure night time environment. Improved signage, combined with improved maps, could help improve campus aesthetics and make building entrances More specifically, the plan proposes the following easier to find elements to be implemented as individual or combined improvement projects.
Enhance the pedestrian corridor between the Library and the Goins Building by adding decorative pavements and a clearly delineated pedestrian route through the service alley. Existing dumpsters and utilities will be placed behind screen fences that terminate on accent columns. A walkway and formal gateway will lead to the main quadrangle.
Expand the quadrangle by removing an existing bay of surface parking. Buffer views of the parking lot with a formal hedge and equally spaced trees. The additional open lawn area will allow for passive recreational activities.
Construct a solar pavilion adjacent to the Bagwell Building in the existing concrete plaza. This should Expanded seating opportunities in a variety of configurations consist of a shade structure with solar panels and will provide more places for students to gather or study on seating to provide a place for students to gather and the Main Quadrangle study as well as learn environmental awareness. This focal point will highlight the college’s commitment to creating a sustainable campus.
Install diagonal walkways across the quadrangle to improve pedestrian circulation between primary building entries and campus gateways.
Add a formal lawn and vertical focal feature to terminate the main quadrangle on each end. Each area will serve as a place to gather while adding visual interest.
Widen the existing walkway to create a pedestrian mall leading up to the Library. Permanent benches Permanent outdoor furniture in plazas and malls will and tables will line each side of the mall to provide encourage gathering and promote activity on the main a central gathering area. quadrangle
95 A large open plaza and tree bosque just north of plantings, bioswales in parking lots or near buildings, the Alexander Building can be a flexible space for cisterns or rain barrels to collect rainwater from daily gathering or organized events. Movable tables roofs for irrigation, and a composting demonstration and chairs will allow users to alter the space as project. needed. The bosque will provide ample shade for a comfortable outdoor environment. The open layout Overall Impact will allow multiple circulation routes to intersect in this highly traveled area. The cumulative impact of the recommendations on the preceding pages for physical improvements to A tiered lawn outside Goins Building‘s campus center Pellissippi State’s Hardin Valley Campus will build room will compliment the building’s architecture on the excellent framework already in place and while providing outdoor study space for students. enhance so that the campus becomes an even more The existing double row of trees will provide visual attractive place for students. and noise separation between more active areas of the quadrangle. Implementation of the Master Plan will enhance the main quad, make the campus safer and more A number of the improvements proposed above navigable, expand academic space, allow enrollment could be paid for, at least in part, with student to grow, and allow the college to more effectively sustainability fees. A number of other small projects recruit and retain students. should be considered for these fees, including tree
Figure 6f: Artist Rendering of Proposed Improvements to Hardin Valley Campus
96 Blount County Campus this Master Plan, needs for class lab, open lab, and library/study space are expected to be priorities. The improvements shown below in Figure 6g Needs for indoor recreational space should also put forth a long-term vision for expansion and be considered. As the campus grows, food service improvements on the Blount County Campus. space and other amenities may also be needed. While no new buildings are projected to be needed within the near future, two future building locations As shown in Figure 4n on page 73, additional are shown. These are consistent with the previous parking is expected to be needed during the next master plan. five years. T wo additional parking lots are proposed on the eastern and western edges of campus to help The two proposed buildings will help to frame and meet this need. They should include tree plantings enclose what is already an excellent outdoor plaza. as well as safe and pleasant pedestrian pathways to Buildings are sited on the edge of the existing plaza the heart of campus. to avoid disrupting existing parking lots, and in the case of the building on the west side of the plaza, to The small size of the Blount County Campus, serve as a transition in grade. This western building combined with its successful initial design, means would be two to three stories as seen from the quad that few other improvements are needed. The and one to two stories as seen from the parking walking trail should be completed as shown on lot. This would serve as an attractive architectural the plan below. A multipurpose recreational field transition rather than the existing slope. Internal should also be constructed as shown at the western circulation would include prominent stairs to make end of campus to provide additional recreation it easy to reach the quad and other buildings from opportunities for students. The existing circulation the western parking lot. system is adequate and gated for security.
While the program for the next building on the Blount County Campus is beyond the time frame of
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97 Division Street Campus buildings. The addition may fall beyond the five-year timeline of this Master Plan and will be dependent Figure 6h below shows the proposed long-term on enrollment growth. conceptual plan for the Division Street Campus. The three major improvements recommended are The proposed addition will also have the opportunity the construction of an addition, the expansion of to create a more successful architectural presence parking, and the enhancement of the existing building and front door. While located prominently on a entrance with pedestrian access improvements. hill, the nondescript existing architecture and lack of an obvious front door detract from the existing The proposed building addition as shown would building’s presence. The addition could have a more contain approximately 20,000 gross square feet in pronounced entrance and create a true academic two stories. It should contain primarily class labs, presence on the top of the hill. open labs, and faculty offices. Class labs could take advantage of the addition to include space The need for additional parking is one of the primary that would be difficult to retrofit into the historic concerns on the Division Street Campus. While the Figure 6h: Division Street Campus Master Plan
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TTC parking lot near I-40 is already available for retention pond would also likely be needed to use by Pellissippi State, it is desirable in the future to accommodate the stormwater runoff from this large secure dedicated parking. new parking lot. This pond should be designed as an amenity for students rather than a conventional Once the land acquisition plan shown in Figure retention pond. 4t on page 78 is complete and the existing homes and other structures on those properties have been In order to enhance the existing entrance to campus, demolished, one large consolidated and paved provide for better pedestrian access, and increase parking lot could be created. This lot would contain safety, a number of pedestrian improvements are approximately 524 parking spaces if implemented proposed as shown in Figure 6j. as shown, and would go a long way toward meeting the projected demand for parking. It could be paved The proposed improvements will provide a with pervious materials if desired. direct circulation route from Division Street to the building’s main door. The design calls for a The new consolidated parking lot would involve consistent decorative pavement for both pedestrian the abandonment of sections of Knott Avenue, and shared vehicular surfaces. Pedestrians will cross Dance Avenue, and Walker Street, as well as the Division Street and the parking lot drives on raised purchase of those rights-of-way. In order to preserve crosswalks. Lighted bollards will delineate the connectivity, the Master Plan shows the realignment sidewalk zones and buffer pedestrians from passing of Dance Avenue and the preservation of Walker vehicles. Ramps and an elevator will ensure the Street as a pedestrian and bicycle only street. A route is ADA compliant. A kiosk at Division Street
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100 will serve as a directional marker while providing a Magnolia Avenue Campus place to post campus related announcements. Needs for future space on the Magnolia Avenue Stairs at the building will be reconfigured to create a Campus are currently not sufficient to justify a more monumental entrance. A formal lawn and seat new structure or major addition, but this Master wall will serve as a gathering space while enhancing Plan puts forth a number of recommendations for aesthetics. Tree plantings will improve aesthetics improvements to the campus. while providing a comfortable shaded walk. Once acquisition of the entire block is complete, In addition, the area behind the existing building as recommended above, a potential future building defined by the pedestrian bridge and retaining wall should be located along Magnolia Avenue to should be improved with plantings, art, seating, and preserve the frontage and presence of the campus other amenities so that the space becomes a place along that street. Parking should remain to the rear. to gather, eat lunch, or study. The parking access drive from Magnolia Avenue should then be closed to allow for pedestrian-only circulation between buildings, and to provide a high quality outdoor gathering space, which is currently lacking.
In the short term, the existing Annex Building should be demolished and replaced with open space as shown. The main parking lot should also be reconfigured as shown so that the aisles run lengthwise. While not ideal from a pedestrian circulation standpoint, this would increase the capacity of the lot. A pedestrian access path could provide a safe route to the main rear building Improvements should allow accessibility to the workout room entrance, which could be enhanced to make it more and lower level classrooms (image courtesy Garaventa Lift) prominent and attractive. Additional parking could
Figure 6k: Magnolia Avenue Campus Master Plan
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preserve existing trees movable tables and chairs preserve existing seat wall also be provided on future acquisition land, to help Interior improvements at the Magnolia Avenue address the proposed parking deficit. campus should include accessibility enhancements to allow all students to be able to reach the workout The existing courtyard will be converted into an room and lower level classrooms. The existing outdoor study and work lounge. A combination faculty/staff kitchen area should also be improved of movable and fixed furniture will provide seating and expanded. Consideration should also be given configurations for both group and individual study to future faculty/staff conference room space. scenarios. The existing trees will be preserved to provide shade and a comfortable outdoor The Magnolia Avenue Campus, in the long term, environment. A combination of low shrubs and may be a desirable location for an Early College ornamental grasses will create a visually pleasing High School, which could potentially be located on courtyard while maintaining sight lines from the the future building site shown. building. The courtyard is not accessible after dark, so light levels will be low. The mix of plantings and the design of the courtyard could also make it useful as a botany lab or outdoor classroom.
102 VII . Implementation
Cost Estimates
Tables 7a, 7b, 7c, and 7d list each project proposed by this Master Plan. The list includes all physical improvements except some minor repairs or renovations, and very long-term improvements, such as the full build-out of the Hardin Valley Campus. Priorities may vary in the future based on funding ability, campus priorities, or the desire to combine projects such as renovations with other efforts.
Short term refers to projects that should begin immediately; medium term projects should be Implementation should proceed according to campus completed in the next 5 years; long term projects priorities and the availability of funding should be a later priority. The cost estimates provide a rough figure for the total cost of each project, including design and installation if applicable.
Table 7a: Cost Estimates for Proposed Improvements on Hardin Valley Campus Recommended Project Priority Rough Cost Estimate Funding Source Structural settlement issues/repairs Short term $500,000 State Capital Maintenance Solar pavilion on quad Short term $10,000 Sustainability Fee Window replacement (where needed) Short term $300,000* State Capital Maintenance HVAC unit replacement / upgrades Short term $500,000 State Capital Maintenance Conversion of road to service drive Short term $10,000 Local Building 1 Medium term $27,500,000 State Capital Outlay Entrance boulevard Medium term $600-$800,000 Local Entrance boulevard (land acquisition) Medium term $75,000 Local Parking expansion Medium term $2,000,000 Local Partial land acquisition for parking Medium term $200,000 Local IT space improvements/expansion Medium term $50,000 Local Remove portables Medium term $50,000 Local Parking lot O9 pedestrian improvements Medium term $250,000 Local Welding/kiln structure Medium term $40,000 Local Quad improvements Medium term $5,500,000 Local Gateway signage (3 entrances) Medium term $150,000 Local Traffic signal Medium term $100,000 County Sustainable construction lab building Medium term TBD Local/Sustainability Fee McWherter Building fire code improvements Medium term $210,000 State Capital Maintenance Paving repairs (including sidewalks) Medium term $500,000† State Capital Maintenance Wayfinding/building signage improvements Medium term $75,000 Local McWherter/Bagwell entrance upgrades Medium term $230,000 Local Stage improvements Long term $250,000 Local Buildings 2-4 Long term TBD TBD Walking trail/outdoor classroom Long term $10,000 Local *Includes cost of window replacement at Division Street Campus, to be conducted under same contract. †Includes cost of improvements at Strawberry Plains campus, to be conducted under same contract. Cost estimates are based on professional opinion and reflect a rough estimate of probable cost. Priority could change based on funding availability and campus priorities.
105 Table 7b: Cost Estimates for Proposed Improvements on Blount County Campus Recommended Project Priority Rough Cost Estimate Funding Source Additional seating in plaza Short term $5,000 Local Portable classroom Short term $370,000 Local Walking trail Short term $430,000 Recreation Fee Parking expansion Medium term $500,000 Local Multipurpose recreation field Medium term $110,000 Recreation Fee Building 2 Long term TBD State Capital Outlay Welcome center building Long term TBD State Capital Outlay
Table 7c: Cost Estimates for Proposed Improvements on Division Street Campus Recommended Project Priority Rough Cost Estimate Funding Source Window replacement (where needed) Short term $300,000* State Capital Maintenance Land acquisition, demolition, and additional parking Short term $1,000,000 Local Codes and Repairs (misc. code-related/other repairs) Short term $500,000 State Capital Maintenance Access and entrance improvements Medium term $2,500,000 Local Renovations** Medium term $650,000 Local Building addition Long term $5,000,000 State Capital Outlay *Includes cost of window replacement at Hardin Valley Campus, to be conducted under same contract. **Includes gathering space improvements behind the building.
Table 7d: Cost Estimates for Proposed Improvements on Magnolia Avenue Campus Recommended Project Priority Rough Cost Estimate Funding Source Demolish Annex Building Short term $8,000 Local Accessibility improvements for stairs Short term $20,000 ADA Funds Career Center renovation Short term $700,000 Local Renovate lounge, include kitchen Medium term $30,000 Local Reconfigure and expand parking Medium term $1,000,000 Local Courtyard improvements Medium term $500,000 Local Land acquisition Medium term $700,000 Local All cost estimates are based on professional opinion and reflect a rough estimate of probable cost. Priority could change based on funding availability and campus priorities.
106 Appendix A
Academic Space Utilization Table 8a: Station Occupancy, Fall 2011 Classroom Lab Part IV above provided figures showing space Building Stations Stations utilization for each building; Table 8a at right provides Alexander 66% 83% detailed occupancy numbers. Station occupancy Bagwell n/a 79% data show the percent of stations that are occupied Library n/a 87% in each classroom or class lab. Rooms that are Goins 60% 87% not in use do not figure into the calculation, and occupancy is based on enrollment, not attendance. McWherter 77% 74% Portables 79% n/a While classrooms and labs that are being scheduled Rec. Center n/a n/a are well occupied, space utilization data show that Main Campus Avg . 73% 76% some spaces are not being fully scheduled. Space Blount County 78% 75% utilization numbers are calculated by counting the Division Street 65% 83% number of courses in session at each hour of the Magnolia Avenue 58% 76% academic day and day of the week, and dividing that number by the number of rooms available for COLLEGE-WIDE AVERAGE 72% 77% teaching. This creates a percentage that reflects the proportion of lecture rooms and class labs in use. Table 8b shows detailed utilization numbers for each campus.
Table 8b. Room Utilization, Fall 2011 (continued on next page) Lecture Rooms Utilized Class Labs Utilized Hardin Blount Division Magnolia Hardin Blount Division Magnolia Day Time Valley County Street Avenue Valley County Street Avenue Monday 8:00 a.m. 15% 9% 0% 0% 9% 7% 20% 0% 9:00 a.m. 79% 55% 40% 63% 36% 53% 30% 29% 10:00 a.m. 87% 82% 80% 88% 59% 47% 70% 57% 11:00 a.m. 91% 91% 90% 88% 66% 53% 70% 86% 12:00 p.m. 87% 64% 80% 88% 66% 53% 70% 100% 1:00 p.m. 87% 55% 80% 38% 73% 53% 60% 57% 2:00 p.m. 77% 45% 80% 25% 66% 40% 80% 71% 3:00 p.m. 49% 36% 40% 25% 52% 33% 40% 43% 4:00 p.m. 47% 9% 20% 13% 45% 27% 30% 43% 5:00 p.m. 26% 9% 30% 0% 45% 13% 30% 43% 6:00 p.m. 9% 0% 10% 0% 13% 7% 10% 14% Tuesday 8:00 a.m. 21% 18% 0% 0% 13% 13% 20% 29% 9:00 a.m. 13% 18% 10% 13% 30% 27% 20% 43% 10:00 a.m. 85% 91% 100% 113% 75% 67% 60% 71% 11:00 a.m. 91% 82% 100% 75% 75% 67% 70% 71% 12:00 p.m. 87% 73% 90% 75% 54% 60% 60% 57% 1:00 p.m. 87% 91% 100% 63% 63% 47% 100% 57% 2:00 p.m. 94% 36% 80% 38% 57% 60% 80% 86% 3:00 p.m. 81% 45% 80% 38% 50% 60% 40% 43% 4:00 p.m. 47% 18% 20% 13% 38% 40% 20% 43% 5:00 p.m. 45% 18% 20% 13% 38% 13% 20% 14% 6:00 p.m. 9% 0% 0% 0% 16% 7% 10% 0%
109 Table 8b. Lecture and Lab Room Utilization, Fall 2011 (continued from previous page) Lecture Rooms Utilized Class Labs Utilized Hardin Blount Division Magnolia Hardin Blount Division Magnolia Day Time Valley County Street Avenue Valley County Street Avenue Wednesday 8:00 a.m. 17% 9% 0% 0% 9% 13% 20% 0% 9:00 a.m. 81% 55% 40% 63% 36% 47% 40% 14% 10:00 a.m. 87% 82% 80% 88% 59% 27% 70% 57% 11:00 a.m. 91% 82% 90% 88% 75% 40% 70% 71% 12:00 p.m. 87% 64% 80% 75% 70% 47% 80% 86% 1:00 p.m. 87% 55% 80% 50% 73% 53% 70% 57% 2:00 p.m. 79% 45% 80% 38% 68% 47% 80% 71% 3:00 p.m. 47% 45% 40% 25% 50% 33% 50% 29% 4:00 p.m. 45% 18% 20% 13% 39% 27% 30% 29% 5:00 p.m. 26% 27% 40% 13% 41% 13% 30% 29% 6:00 p.m. 9% 9% 20% 13% 11% 7% 10% 0% Thursday 8:00 a.m. 21% 18% 0% 0% 11% 13% 20% 29% 9:00 a.m. 13% 18% 10% 13% 27% 20% 30% 29% 10:00 a.m. 85% 91% 100% 113% 73% 60% 60% 57% 11:00 a.m. 91% 82% 100% 75% 73% 60% 70% 57% 12:00 p.m. 87% 73% 90% 63% 55% 47% 50% 43% 1:00 p.m. 83% 91% 100% 75% 64% 53% 90% 57% 2:00 p.m. 89% 36% 80% 50% 59% 67% 70% 86% 3:00 p.m. 77% 45% 80% 38% 48% 60% 40% 43% 4:00 p.m. 49% 18% 20% 13% 34% 40% 20% 43% 5:00 p.m. 47% 18% 20% 13% 32% 13% 20% 14% 6:00 p.m. 11% 0% 0% 0% 13% 13% 10% 0% Friday 8:00 a.m. 17% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0% 9:00 a.m. 74% 55% 40% 50% 20% 27% 20% 0% 10:00 a.m. 81% 82% 60% 75% 36% 13% 50% 29% 11:00 a.m. 79% 91% 60% 75% 43% 27% 40% 29% 12:00 p.m. 79% 64% 70% 75% 34% 40% 50% 43% 1:00 p.m. 79% 55% 70% 25% 34% 33% 40% 29% 2:00 p.m. 64% 18% 50% 0% 34% 27% 20% 57% 3:00 p.m. 19% 9% 10% 0% 21% 7% 10% 29% 4:00 p.m. 17% 9% 10% 0% 13% 0% 0% 14% 5:00 p.m. 4% 9% 0% 0% 11% 0% 0% 14% 6:00 p.m. 4% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0%
Results indicate good utilization rates on all Better course scheduling practices, including the campuses, although all campuses have a significant introduction of automated scheduling, could help amount of open rooms at 8:00 and 9:00 a.m., as increase utilization. well as after 2:00 or 3:00 p.m. Labs are generally less utilized than lecture rooms; this is to be expected given the specialized equipment in labs and is not most cases not significantly lower.
110 Proprietary Model Space Projections Campuses, the need for labs, library, and recreation space at the Blount County Campus, and the lack of While the Tennessee Higher Education Commission severe needs at the Magnolia Avenue Campus. (THEC) space model is considered the authority for the sake of this Master Plan, space needs were also Overview calculated using the master planning consultant’s proprietary model, in order to verify and provide an The proprietary model calculates needs for the additional perspective on THEC model results. following space categories according to the following methodology, which differs from the THEC model Comparisons of the results of the two models are in a number of ways. shown in the figures on the following pages, which depict needs according to the THEC model with dark • Classroom space needs are calculated green bars and those from the proprietary model with based on student contact hour data and the blue bars. Detailed results of the proprietary model recommendations of the Council of Educational are shown in the tables on the following pages. The Facility Planners International (CEFPI). They results of both models are generally consistent with include an allowance for student and instructor each other, with the following exceptions: space, internal circulation, and service/storage space. Needs are calibrated for institutions with • The proprietary model shows higher library space fewer than 3,000 full-time equivalent students. needs than the THEC model for most campuses. • Laboratory space needs are calculated based This is because the proprietary model assumes on student contact hour data and CEFPI more need for study space per student, based on recommendations. Assumptions include a station the increasing role of libraries as places to read, size of 72 square feet, 70% station occupancy, study, use computers, work collaboratively, and and 18 hours/week utilization. perform other activities beyond using books or other physical materials. • Open lab space needs are calculated based on full-time equivalent enrollment and CEFPI • The proprietary model also consistently shows recommendations for square feet per student. higher needs for physical education or recreation space (the majority of the special use category). • Faculty and administrative office space includes This is because it assumes more square feet of individual offices as well as associated lounges, recreation space per student than the THEC work and copy rooms, storage areas, and the like. model. Calculated needs use CEFPI recommendations for two-year institutions and are based on numbers • Mathematically speaking, the proprietary model of full-time equivalent faculty and administrative uses FTE or contact hour data to generate needs staff. in most cases, while the THEC model calculates needs in terms of course sections. For this reason, • Library space needs are calculated based on a there is a rounding effect in the THEC model that combination of factors involving the number is particularly evident in needs calculations for of full-time equivalent students, the number of smaller campuses such as Magnolia Avenue and library users, and the number of volumes held. Blount County. (For satellite campuses, calculations use FTE students and faculty rather than daily users.) Data for the proprietary model was provided by • Special use facilities include gymnasia and the College, and edited as described on page 50 to other spaces. It is assumed that every two-year remove evening and weekend classes, independent institution has a core space requirement of 20,000 studies, and online classes. All growth rate square feet of physical education space for a assumptions were identical with those used for the gymnasium (except on satellite campuses). The THEC model and described on pages 47-49. THEC model calculates only a need for recreation space, so in the figures on the following pages, Overall, the results of the proprietary model confirm caution should be exercised when comparing those of the THEC model: the need for more labs and offices on the Hardin Valley and DivisionS treet
111 THEC and proprietary model projections in this space category. • General use facilities include food service areas, assembly space, lounges, bookstores, recreation areas, and meeting rooms. (It is assumed that no large assembly rooms, food service space, or bookstore space is needed on satellite campuses.) The THEC model does not calculate needs for general use space, as indicated by the missing bars in the figures on the following pages. • Support facilities include maintenance or shop areas, storage space, central service facilities, central computer space, and the like. Calculated needs are based on a space factor of 6 percent of net institutional space (excluding existing support facility space). The THEC model does not calculate needs for support space, as indicated by the missing bars in the figures on the following pages.
112 Hardin Valley Campus The proprietary model also shows a slight need for more special use space in Fall 2016 (this category Figure 8a below compares existing space on the includes physical education space), as well as main campus with existing space needs as calculated a significant need both now and in the future for by the THEC model and the consultant’s proprietary general use space (this category includes cafeteria, model. Detailed results of the proprietary model lounge, and assembly space). Support space (which are shown below in Table 8c. Figure 8b and Table includes facilities and shop space) is currently 8d on the following page show the same results for adequate, but will need to be expanded in the future Fall 2016. as the campus grows. The 2016 projections assume that the space changes shown in the table on page In general, the proprietary model confirms the 66 occur as planned, including the addition of results of the THEC model, although it does show Portable F. Were the existing portable buildings to more need for class and open lab space, and less be removed, space needs would be more severe. need for classroom space. It also shows more need for administrative office space and less need for faculty office space.
Figure 8a. Hardin Valley Campus Fall 2011 Comparison of Existing Space and Calculated Space Needs According to Both Models
Missing bars indicate space needs not calculated by the THEC model
Table 8c: Hardin Valley Campus 2011 Proprietary Model Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Special General Library Support rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Use* Use Fall 2011 Space Needs 34,601 120,177 16,189 38,860 58,022 27,529 32,537 51,379 21,053 Existing Space Available 30,811 65,091 12,547 25,407 43,397 27,036 32,815 38,082 21,344 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) (3,790) (55,086) (3,642) (13,453) (14,625) (493) 278 (13,297) 291 Need as % of Available Space 12% 85% 29% 53% 34% 2% -1% 35% -1% *Includes recreation or gymnasium space, as well as other needs not calculated in the THEC model
113 Figure 8b. Hardin Valley Campus Fall 2016 Comparison of Existing Space and Calculated Space Needs According to Both Models
Missing bars indicate space needs not calculated by the THEC model
Table 8d: Hardin Valley Campus 2016 Proprietary Model Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Special General Library Support rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Use* Use Fall 2016 Space Needs 41,560 144,348 19,444 46,676 69,691 33,066 38,075 56,214 22,591 Existing Space Available 33,024 65,091 12,547 26,055 43,397 27,036 32,815 38,082 21,344 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) (8,536) (79,257) (6,897) (20,621) (26,294) (6,030) (5,260) (18,132) (1,247) Need as % of Available Space 26% 122% 55% 79% 61% 22% 16% 48% 6% *Includes recreation or gymnasium space, as well as other needs not calculated in the THEC model
114 Blount County Campus The proprietary model also shows very significant needs for additional special use space (this category Figure 8c below compares existing space on includes physical education space), as well as for the Blount County Campus with existing space general use space (this category includes cafeteria, needs as calculated by the THEC model and the lounge, and assembly space). While special and consultant’s proprietary model. Detailed results of general use facilities may not need to be as extensive the proprietary model are shown below in Table 8e. on a small campus such as Blount County, they Figure 8d and Table 8f on the following page show are still very important for attracting students and the same results for Fall 2016. meeting needs beyond mere teaching space.
In general, the proprietary model confirms the There is also a need for support space, although results of the THEC model, although it does show needs may not be as large as shown given the small lees need for class lab and open lab space. size of the campus.
Figure 8c. Blount County Campus Fall 2011 Comparison of Existing Space and Calculated Space Needs According to Both Models
Missing bars indicate space needs not calculated by the THEC model
Table 8e: Blount County Campus 2011 Proprietary Model Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Special General Library Support rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Use* Use Fall 2011 Space Needs 5,649 29,600 3,089 6,757 2,970 2,056 6,588 24,950 5,248 Existing Space Available 8,299 14,486 2,422 4,522 3,377 1,452 1,013 9,091 1,366 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) 2,650 (15,114) (667) (2,235) 407 (604) (5,575) (15,859) (3,882) Need as % of Available Space -32% 104% 28% 49% -12% 42% >500% 174% 284% *Includes recreation or gymnasium space, as well as other needs not calculated in the THEC model
115 Figure 8d. Blount County Campus Fall 2016 Comparison of Existing Space and Calculated Space Needs According to Both Models
Missing bars indicate space needs not calculated by the THEC model
Table 8f: Blount County Campus 2016 Proprietary Model Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Special General Library Support rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Use* Use Fall 2016 Space Needs 7,788 40,810 4,259 9,316 4,095 2,834 8,325 25,724 5,248 Existing Space Available 8,299 14,486 2,422 4,522 3,377 1,452 1,013 9,091 1,366 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) 511 (26,324) (1,837) (4,794) (718) (1,382) (7,312) (16,633) (3,882) Need as % of Available Space -6% 182% 76% 106% 21% 95% 722% 183% 284% *Includes recreation or gymnasium space, as well as other needs not calculated in the THEC model
116 Division Street Campus be less accurate than the proprietary model due to rounding. Figure 8e below compares existing space on the Division Street Campus with existing space The proprietary model also shows very significant needs as calculated by the THEC model and the needs for additional special use space (this category consultant’s proprietary model. Detailed results of includes physical education space), as well as for the proprietary model are shown below in Table 8g. general use space (this category includes cafeteria, Figure 8f and Table 8h on the following page show lounge, and assembly space). While special and the same results for Fall 2016. general use facilities may not need to be as extensive on a small campus such as this one, they are still In general, the proprietary model confirms the very important for attracting students and meeting results of the THEC model, although it does show needs beyond mere teaching space. less need for class lab and open lab space (although still a very significant need for open lab space). There is also a need for support space, although Some differing results are likely due to the fact that needs may not be as large as shown given the small the THEC model is not calibrated to work for very size of the campus. small campuses. THEC model results may therefore
Figure 8e. Division Street Campus Fall 2011 Comparison of Existing Space and Calculated Space Needs According to Both Models
Missing bars indicate space needs not calculated by the THEC model
Table 8g: Division Street Campus 2011 Proprietary Model Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Special General Library Support rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Use* Use Fall 2011 Space Needs 5,385 22,069 2,873 6,032 1,898 3,996 6,267 24,863 4,373 Existing Space Available 6,200 9,554 921 3,049 2,008 4,095 0 1,564 642 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) 815 (12,515) (1,952) (2,983) 111 99 (6,267) (23,299) (3,731) Need as % of Available Space -13% 131% 212% 98% -6% -2% n/a >500% >500% *Includes recreation or gymnasium space, as well as other needs not calculated in the THEC model
117 Figure 8f. Division Street Campus Fall 2016 Comparison of Existing Space and Calculated Space Needs According to Both Models
Missing bars indicate space needs not calculated by the THEC model
Table 8h: Division Street Campus 2016 Proprietary Model Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Special General Library Support rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Use* Use Fall 2016 Space Needs 6,941 28,446 3,704 7,775 2,446 5,151 7,500 25,199 4,373 Existing Space Available 6,200 9,554 921 3,049 2,008 4,095 0 1,564 642 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) (741) (18,892) (2,783) (4,726) (438) (1,056) (7,500) (23,635) (3,731) Need as % of Available Space 12% 198% 302% 155% 22% 26% n/a >500% >500% *Includes recreation or gymnasium space, as well as other needs not calculated in the THEC model
118 Magnolia Avenue Campus the fact that the THEC model is not calibrated to work for very small campuses. THEC model results Figure 8g below compares existing space on the may therefore be less accurate than the proprietary Magnolia Avenue Campus with existing space model due to rounding. needs as calculated by the THEC model and the consultant’s proprietary model. Detailed results of The proprietary model also shows very significant the proprietary model are shown below in Table 8i. needs for additional special use space (this category Figure 8h and Table 8j on the following page show includes physical education space), as well as for the same results for Fall 2016. general use space (this category includes cafeteria, lounge, and assembly space). While special and In general, the proprietary model confirms the general use facilities may not need to be as extensive results of the THEC model, although it does show on a small campus such as this one, they are still more need for class lab space and less need for very important for attracting students and meeting classroom space. Differing results are likely due to needs beyond mere teaching space.
Figure 8g. Magnolia Avenue Campus Fall 2011 Comparison of Existing Space and Calculated Space Needs According to Both Models
Missing bars indicate space needs not calculated by the THEC model
Table 8i: Magnolia Avenue Campus 2011 Proprietary Model Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Special General Library Support rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Use* Use Fall 2011 Space Needs 2,994 15,257 1,628 3,408 1,568 2,288 4,418 24,358 4,442 Existing Space Available 5,027 10,267 1,924 2,683 1,858 2,238 1,362 3,477 3,545 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) 2,033 (4,990) 296 (725) 291 (50) (3,056) (20,881) (897) Need as % of Available Space -40% 49% -15% 27% -16% 2% 224% >500% 25% *Includes recreation or gymnasium space, as well as other needs not calculated in the THEC model
119 Figure 8h. Magnolia Avenue Campus Fall 2016 Comparison of Existing Space and Calculated Space Needs According to Both Models
Missing bars indicate space needs not calculated by the THEC model
Table 8j: Magnolia Avenue Campus 2016 Proprietary Model Space Needs (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Special General Library Support rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Use* Use Fall 2016 Space Needs 4,086 20,824 2,222 4,651 2,139 3,123 5,300 24,599 4,442 Existing Space Available 5,027 10,267 1,924 2,790 1,984 2,368 1,362 3,114 3,545 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) 941 (10,557) (298) (1,861) (155) (755) (3,938) (21,485) (897) Need as % of Available Space -19% 103% 16% 67% 8% 32% 289% >500% 25% *Includes recreation or gymnasium space, as well as other needs not calculated in the THEC model
120 THEC Model Detailed Projections
The following pages show the actual THEC model data and results for each campus for Fall 2011 and Fall 2016.
THEC - Space Allocation Guidelines Data Input and Calculation Spreadsheet - Community Colleges 2011 Name of Institution:Pellissippi State - Hardin Valley Campus Date of Data: Fall 2011
Change shaded cells only: blue Data inputs (institutions) salmon Guidelines / planning inputs (THEC) NASF totals rounded up to next whole square foot.
Part I – Classrooms Sta util = 60% (fixed) Hrs per week: 30 Institutions enter 30 hrs for Day session or 17 for Evening. Weekly CR Classroom NASF per Number of Class Size # of sections Hours Stations NASF / Sta CR CRs Total NASF 1-8 6 15 12 26 312 1 312 9-14 37 117 20 25 500 4 2,000 15-20 59 160 30 21 630 6 3,780 21-26 122 309 40 18 720 11 7,920 27-32 103 292 50 18 900 10 9,000 33-47 146 400 60 18 1,080 14 15,120 48-74 0 0 100 17 1,700 0 0 75-126 0 0 150 16 2,400 0 0 127+ 0 0 275 14 3,850 0 0 Total CR NASF: 38,132
Part II - Scheduled Labs and Studios Lower Div (100+200 level) Sta util: 80% Hrs per week: 20 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 9 36 104 11.6 15 150 2,250 2 4,500 B 22 39 364 16.5 21 100 2,100 2 4,200 C 89 284 1,463 16.4 21 75 1,575 15 23,625 D 117 347 2,195 18.8 24 60 1,440 18 25,920 E 154 464 3,168 20.6 26 40 1,040 24 24,960 Total Lower Div Lab NASF: 83,205
Upper Div + Grad (300+ level) Sta util: 75% Hrs per week: 15 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 0.0 0 60 0 0 0 E 0.0 0 40 0 0 0 Total Upper Div Lab NASF: 0
Subtotal Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab NASF: 83,205 Support Allocation: 30% Additonal Space for Lab Support, NASF: 24,962 Grand Total Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab + Support NASF: 108,167
Part III - Open Labs, Studios, Collaboration NASF / FTE Total NASF Student enrollment (FTE) 4,371 5 21,855
121 Part IVa Research – by Res Expenditure Inflation since 2011: 0% NASF 3-year Average Research Inflation- On-campus Off-campus Expenditure $ Adjusted Factor Factor Discipline On-campus Off-campus NASF / $1M NASF / $1M 100% 25% Total NASF A 6,600 6,600 0 0 0 B 5,400 5,400 0 0 0 C 3,600 3,600 0 0 0 Total Research Lab NASF by Res$: 0
D 2,700 2,700 0 0 0 Total Research Office NASF by Res$: 0
Part IVb Research – by Research FTE Research Lab Research Office Indicate FTE by Teaching Load or Contract: Res Office Office Total Office Personnel Discipline Group – FTE Research Lab NASF / FTE Research Lab Support Total Lab + NASF / FTE Research Support + Supt Category A B C D A B C Lab NASF NASF Supt NASF D Office NASF NASF NASF Faculty 600 450 300 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 PhD, Post Doc 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Non-Faculty 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 GRA / GTA 100 75 75 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Undergrad 50 50 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Vis / Adj 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Support Allocations: 40% 35% 25% 20% Total Research Lab NASF by Research Personnel FTE: 0 Tot Research Office NASF by Res Personnel FTE: 0
Part V - Personnel Requiring an Office
Personnel Category Total FTE NASF / FTE Total NASF President, Chancellor 1.0 240 240 Provosts, Vice President 6.0 200 1,200 Dean 10.0 180 1,800 Assoc. Dean, Dept. Chair 30.0 140 4,200 Professor, Assoc, Asst 172.0 120 20,640 Other Faculty 104.3 90 9,387 Professional Staff 125.2 120 15,024 Clerical 106.5 120 12,780 Staff, Technician 70.4 90 6,336 GTA 60 0 GRA 40 0 Student, Undergrad 40 0 Other: Auditor, etc. 100 0 Subtotal NASF: 71,607 Support Allocation: 30% 21,483 Total Office NASF by FTE: 93,090
NASF per Part VI - Library Volumes Volume Total NASF Total vol and vol-equivalents 80,326 First 150,000 Volumes: 80,326 0.10 8,033 Tot vols in compact shelving 0 Next 150,000 Volumes: 0 0.09 0 Cartographic collection 0 Next 300,000 Volumes: 0 0.08 0 Student enrollment (FTE) 4,371 Next 600,000 Volumes: 0 0.07 0 Next 1,200,000 Volumes: 0 0.06 0 Next 2,400,000 Volumes: 0 0.05 0 Above 4,800,000 Volumes: 0 0.04 0 Compact Shelving 0 0.03 0 Cartographic Collection 0 0.02 0 NASF for Volumes: 8,033
Number of Tables, Carrels, and Groups % of Number of Enrollment T, C, & Gs Enrollment: 10.0% 438
NASF for Tables, Carrels, Groups % of T, C, Number of NASF per & Gs T, C, & Gs Station Total NASF % Standard: 45% 197 25 4,928 % Enhanced / Group: 25% 110 35 3,833 % Reserved / Assignable: 20% 88 35 3,066 % Group Study: 10% 44 35 1,533 NASF for Readers: 13,360
Space for Technical Services Sub-total Books and Reader Space: 21,393 Add'l NASF, % of Sub-total for Technical Services: 12.5% 2,675 Total Library NASF: 24,068
Part VII - Physical Education and Recreation Student enrollment (FTE) 4,371 NASF Per FTE : 3 Total Physical Ed and Recreation NASF: 13,113
Summary NASF Part Modeled Exist E&G Difference Equiv FICM I - Classrooms 38,132 30,811 -7,321 1xx II - Lab / Studio 108,167 65,091 -43,076 210, 215 III - Open Lab 21,855 12,547 -9,308 220, 225 IV - Research 0 0 0 250, 255 V - Office 93,090 68,804 -24,286 3xx VI - Library 24,068 27,036 2,968 4xx VII - Phys Ed 13,113 30,529 17,416 520, 523, 525 Totals: 298,425 234,818 -63,607
122 4xx THEC - Space Allocation Guidelines Data Input and Calculation Spreadsheet - Community Colleges 2011 Name of Institution:Pellissippi State - Hardin Valley Campus Date of Data: Fall 2016
Change shaded cells only: blue Data inputs (institutions) salmon Guidelines / planning inputs (THEC) NASF totals rounded up to next whole square foot.
Part I – Classrooms Sta util = 60% (fixed) Hrs per week: 30 Institutions enter 30 hrs for Day session or 17 for Evening. Weekly CR Classroom NASF per Number of Class Size # of sections Hours Stations NASF / Sta CR CRs Total NASF 1-8 7 19 12 26 312 1 312 9-14 44 140 20 25 500 5 2,500 15-20 71 192 30 21 630 7 4,410 21-26 147 371 40 18 720 13 9,360 27-32 124 351 50 18 900 12 10,800 33-47 175 480 60 18 1,080 17 18,360 48-74 0 0 100 17 1,700 0 0 75-126 0 0 150 16 2,400 0 0 127+ 0 0 275 14 3,850 0 0 Total CR NASF: 45,742
Part II - Scheduled Labs and Studios Lower Div (100+200 level) Sta util: 80% Hrs per week: 20 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 11 43 125 11.6 15 150 2,250 3 6,750 B 26 47 437 16.5 21 100 2,100 3 6,300 C 107 342 1,757 16.4 21 75 1,575 18 28,350 D 141 417 2,636 18.8 24 60 1,440 21 30,240 E 185 557 3,805 20.6 26 40 1,040 28 29,120 Total Lower Div Lab NASF: 100,760
Upper Div + Grad (300+ level) Sta util: 75% Hrs per week: 15 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 0.0 0 60 0 0 0 E 0.0 0 40 0 0 0 Total Upper Div Lab NASF: 0
Subtotal Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab NASF: 100,760 Support Allocation: 30% Additonal Space for Lab Support, NASF: 30,228 Grand Total Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab + Support NASF: 130,988
Part III - Open Labs, Studios, Collaboration NASF / FTE Total NASF Student enrollment (FTE) 5,250 5 26,250
123 Part IVa Research – by Res Expenditure Inflation since 2011: 0% NASF 3-year Average Research Inflation- On-campus Off-campus Expenditure $ Adjusted Factor Factor Discipline On-campus Off-campus NASF / $1M NASF / $1M 100% 25% Total NASF A 6,600 6,600 0 0 0 B 5,400 5,400 0 0 0 C 3,600 3,600 0 0 0 Total Research Lab NASF by Res$: 0
D 2,700 2,700 0 0 0 Total Research Office NASF by Res$: 0
Part IVb Research – by Research FTE Research Lab Research Office Indicate FTE by Teaching Load or Contract: Res Office Office Total Office Personnel Discipline Group – FTE Research Lab NASF / FTE Research Lab Support Total Lab + NASF / FTE Research Support + Supt Category A B C D A B C Lab NASF NASF Supt NASF D Office NASF NASF NASF Faculty 600 450 300 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 PhD, Post Doc 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Non-Faculty 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 GRA / GTA 100 75 75 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Undergrad 50 50 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Vis / Adj 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Support Allocations: 40% 35% 25% 20% Total Research Lab NASF by Research Personnel FTE: 0 Tot Research Office NASF by Res Personnel FTE: 0
Part V - Personnel Requiring an Office
Personnel Category Total FTE NASF / FTE Total NASF President, Chancellor 1.0 240 240 Provosts, Vice President 7.2 200 1,442 Dean 12.0 180 2,163 Assoc. Dean, Dept. Chair 36.0 140 5,045 Professor, Assoc, Asst 206.6 120 24,792 Other Faculty 125.3 90 11,275 Professional Staff 150.4 120 18,046 Clerical 127.9 120 15,351 Staff, Technician 84.6 90 7,611 GTA 0.0 60 0 GRA 0.0 40 0 Student, Undergrad 0.0 40 0 Other: Auditor, etc. 0.0 100 0 Subtotal NASF: 85,965 Support Allocation: 30% 25,790 Total Office NASF by FTE: 111,755
NASF per Part VI - Library Volumes Volume Total NASF Total vol and vol-equivalents 96,482 First 150,000 Volumes: 96,482 0.10 9,649 Tot vols in compact shelving 0 Next 150,000 Volumes: 0 0.09 0 Cartographic collection 0 Next 300,000 Volumes: 0 0.08 0 Student enrollment (FTE) 5,250 Next 600,000 Volumes: 0 0.07 0 Next 1,200,000 Volumes: 0 0.06 0 Next 2,400,000 Volumes: 0 0.05 0 Above 4,800,000 Volumes: 0 0.04 0 Compact Shelving 0 0.03 0 Cartographic Collection 0 0.02 0 NASF for Volumes: 9,649
Number of Tables, Carrels, and Groups % of Number of Enrollment T, C, & Gs Enrollment: 10.0% 525
NASF for Tables, Carrels, Groups % of T, C, Number of NASF per & Gs T, C, & Gs Station Total NASF % Standard: 45% 236 25 5,907 % Enhanced / Group: 25% 131 35 4,594 % Reserved / Assignable: 20% 105 35 3,675 % Group Study: 10% 53 35 1,838 NASF for Readers: 16,014
Space for Technical Services Sub-total Books and Reader Space: 25,663 Add'l NASF, % of Sub-total for Technical Services: 12.5% 3,208 Total Library NASF: 28,871
Part VII - Physical Education and Recreation Student enrollment (FTE) 5,250 NASF Per FTE : 3 Total Physical Ed and Recreation NASF: 15,750
Summary NASF Part Modeled Exist E&G Difference Equiv FICM I - Classrooms 45,742 33,024 -12,718 1xx II - Lab / Studio 130,988 65,091 -65,897 210, 215 III - Open Lab 26,250 12,547 -13,703 220, 225 IV - Research 0 0 0 250, 255 V - Office 111,755 69,452 -42,303 3xx VI - Library 28,871 27,036 -1,835 4xx VII - Phys Ed 15,750 30,529 14,779 520, 523, 525 Totals: 359,356 237,679 -121,677
124 4xx THEC - Space Allocation Guidelines Data Input and Calculation Spreadsheet - Community Colleges 2011 Name of Institution:Pellissippi State - Blount County Campus Date of Data: Fall 2011
Change shaded cells only: blue Data inputs (institutions) salmon Guidelines / planning inputs (THEC) NASF totals rounded up to next whole square foot.
Part I – Classrooms Sta util = 60% (fixed) Hrs per week: 30 Institutions enter 30 hrs for Day session or 17 for Evening. Weekly CR Classroom NASF per Number of Class Size # of sections Hours Stations NASF / Sta CR CRs Total NASF 1-8 3 7 12 26 312 1 312 9-14 12 31 20 25 500 2 1,000 15-20 8 22 30 21 630 1 630 21-26 32 90 40 18 720 4 2,880 27-32 7 19 50 18 900 1 900 33-47 23 62 60 18 1,080 3 3,240 48-74 0 0 100 17 1,700 0 0 75-126 0 0 150 16 2,400 0 0 127+ 0 0 275 14 3,850 0 0 Total CR NASF: 8,962
Part II - Scheduled Labs and Studios Lower Div (100+200 level) Sta util: 80% Hrs per week: 20 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0 0 0 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 1 3 14 14.0 18 100 1,800 1 1,800 C 12 48 234 19.5 25 75 1,875 3 5,625 D 12 30 224 18.7 24 60 1,440 2 2,880 E 64 157 1,510 23.6 30 40 1,200 8 9,600 Total Lower Div Lab NASF: 19,905
Upper Div + Grad (300+ level) Sta util: 75% Hrs per week: 15 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 0.0 0 60 0 0 0 E 0.0 0 40 0 0 0 Total Upper Div Lab NASF: 0
Subtotal Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab NASF: 19,905 Support Allocation: 30% Additonal Space for Lab Support, NASF: 5,972 Grand Total Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab + Support NASF: 25,877
Part III - Open Labs, Studios, Collaboration NASF / FTE Total NASF Student enrollment (FTE) 834 5 4,171
125 Part IVa Research – by Res Expenditure Inflation since 2011: 0% NASF 3-year Average Research Inflation- On-campus Off-campus Expenditure $ Adjusted Factor Factor Discipline On-campus Off-campus NASF / $1M NASF / $1M 100% 25% Total NASF A 6,600 6,600 0 0 0 B 5,400 5,400 0 0 0 C 3,600 3,600 0 0 0 Total Research Lab NASF by Res$: 0
D 2,700 2,700 0 0 0 Total Research Office NASF by Res$: 0
Part IVb Research – by Research FTE Research Lab Research Office Indicate FTE by Teaching Load or Contract: Res Office Office Total Office Personnel Discipline Group – FTE Research Lab NASF / FTE Research Lab Support Total Lab + NASF / FTE Research Support + Supt Category A B C D A B C Lab NASF NASF Supt NASF D Office NASF NASF NASF Faculty 600 450 300 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 PhD, Post Doc 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Non-Faculty 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 GRA / GTA 100 75 75 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Undergrad 50 50 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Vis / Adj 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Support Allocations: 40% 35% 25% 20% Total Research Lab NASF by Research Personnel FTE: 0 Tot Research Office NASF by Res Personnel FTE: 0
Part V - Personnel Requiring an Office
Personnel Category Total FTE NASF / FTE Total NASF President, Chancellor 240 0 Provosts, Vice President 200 0 Dean 180 0 Assoc. Dean, Dept. Chair 1.0 140 140 Professor, Assoc, Asst 23.0 120 2,760 Other Faculty 23.6 90 2,124 Professional Staff 5.0 120 600 Clerical 12.0 120 1,440 Staff, Technician 0.0 90 0 GTA 60 0 GRA 40 0 Student, Undergrad 40 0 Other: Auditor, etc. 100 0 Subtotal NASF: 7,064 Support Allocation: 30% 2,120 Total Office NASF by FTE: 9,184
NASF per Part VI - Library Volumes Volume Total NASF Total vol and vol-equivalents 1,614 First 150,000 Volumes: 1,614 0.10 162 Tot vols in compact shelving 0 Next 150,000 Volumes: 0 0.09 0 Cartographic collection 0 Next 300,000 Volumes: 0 0.08 0 Student enrollment (FTE) 834 Next 600,000 Volumes: 0 0.07 0 Next 1,200,000 Volumes: 0 0.06 0 Next 2,400,000 Volumes: 0 0.05 0 Above 4,800,000 Volumes: 0 0.04 0 Compact Shelving 0 0.03 0 Cartographic Collection 0 0.02 0 NASF for Volumes: 162
Number of Tables, Carrels, and Groups % of Number of Enrollment T, C, & Gs Enrollment: 10.0% 84
NASF for Tables, Carrels, Groups % of T, C, Number of NASF per & Gs T, C, & Gs Station Total NASF % Standard: 45% 38 25 945 % Enhanced / Group: 25% 21 35 735 % Reserved / Assignable: 20% 17 35 588 % Group Study: 10% 8 35 294 NASF for Readers: 2,562
Space for Technical Services Sub-total Books and Reader Space: 2,724 Add'l NASF, % of Sub-total for Technical Services: 12.5% 341 Total Library NASF: 3,065
Part VII - Physical Education and Recreation Student enrollment (FTE) 834 NASF Per FTE : 3 Total Physical Ed and Recreation NASF: 2,502
Summary NASF Part Modeled Exist E&G Difference Equiv FICM I - Classrooms 8,962 8,299 -663 1xx II - Lab / Studio 25,877 15,870 -10,007 210, 215 III - Open Lab 4,171 1,038 -3,133 220, 225 IV - Research 0 0 0 250, 255 V - Office 9,184 7,899 -1,285 3xx VI - Library 3,065 1,452 -1,613 4xx VII - Phys Ed 2,502 1,013 -1,489 520, 523, 525 Totals: 53,761 35,571 -18,190
126 4xx THEC - Space Allocation Guidelines Data Input and Calculation Spreadsheet - Community Colleges 2011 Name of Institution:Pellissippi State - Blount County Campus Date of Data: Fall 2016
Change shaded cells only: blue Data inputs (institutions) salmon Guidelines / planning inputs (THEC) NASF totals rounded up to next whole square foot.
Part I – Classrooms Sta util = 60% (fixed) Hrs per week: 30 Institutions enter 30 hrs for Day session or 17 for Evening. Weekly CR Classroom NASF per Number of Class Size # of sections Hours Stations NASF / Sta CR CRs Total NASF 1-8 4 9 12 26 312 1 312 9-14 17 43 20 25 500 2 1,000 15-20 11 30 30 21 630 1 630 21-26 44 125 40 18 720 5 3,600 27-32 10 26 50 18 900 1 900 33-47 32 86 60 18 1,080 3 3,240 48-74 0 0 100 17 1,700 0 0 75-126 0 0 150 16 2,400 0 0 127+ 0 0 275 14 3,850 0 0 Total CR NASF: 9,682
Part II - Scheduled Labs and Studios Lower Div (100+200 level) Sta util: 80% Hrs per week: 20 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0 0 0 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 1 4 19 14.0 18 100 1,800 1 1,800 C 17 66 323 19.5 25 75 1,875 4 7,500 D 17 41 309 18.7 24 60 1,440 3 4,320 E 88 217 2,082 23.6 30 40 1,200 11 13,200 Total Lower Div Lab NASF: 26,820
Upper Div + Grad (300+ level) Sta util: 75% Hrs per week: 15 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 0.0 0 60 0 0 0 E 0.0 0 40 0 0 0 Total Upper Div Lab NASF: 0
Subtotal Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab NASF: 26,820 Support Allocation: 30% Additonal Space for Lab Support, NASF: 8,046 Grand Total Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab + Support NASF: 34,866
Part III - Open Labs, Studios, Collaboration NASF / FTE Total NASF Student enrollment (FTE) 1,150 5 5,750
127 Part IVa Research – by Res Expenditure Inflation since 2011: 0% NASF 3-year Average Research Inflation- On-campus Off-campus Expenditure $ Adjusted Factor Factor Discipline On-campus Off-campus NASF / $1M NASF / $1M 100% 25% Total NASF A 6,600 6,600 0 0 0 B 5,400 5,400 0 0 0 C 3,600 3,600 0 0 0 Total Research Lab NASF by Res$: 0
D 2,700 2,700 0 0 0 Total Research Office NASF by Res$: 0
Part IVb Research – by Research FTE Research Lab Research Office Indicate FTE by Teaching Load or Contract: Res Office Office Total Office Personnel Discipline Group – FTE Research Lab NASF / FTE Research Lab Support Total Lab + NASF / FTE Research Support + Supt Category A B C D A B C Lab NASF NASF Supt NASF D Office NASF NASF NASF Faculty 600 450 300 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 PhD, Post Doc 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Non-Faculty 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 GRA / GTA 100 75 75 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Undergrad 50 50 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Vis / Adj 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Support Allocations: 40% 35% 25% 20% Total Research Lab NASF by Research Personnel FTE: 0 Tot Research Office NASF by Res Personnel FTE: 0
Part V - Personnel Requiring an Office
Personnel Category Total FTE NASF / FTE Total NASF President, Chancellor 0.0 240 0 Provosts, Vice President 0.0 200 0 Dean 0.0 180 0 Assoc. Dean, Dept. Chair 1.4 140 194 Professor, Assoc, Asst 31.7 120 3,806 Other Faculty 32.5 90 2,929 Professional Staff 6.9 120 828 Clerical 16.5 120 1,986 Staff, Technician 0.0 90 0 GTA 0.0 60 0 GRA 0.0 40 0 Student, Undergrad 0.0 40 0 Other: Auditor, etc. 0.0 100 0 Subtotal NASF: 9,743 Support Allocation: 30% 2,923 Total Office NASF by FTE: 12,666
NASF per Part VI - Library Volumes Volume Total NASF Total vol and vol-equivalents 2,225 First 150,000 Volumes: 2,225 0.10 223 Tot vols in compact shelving 0 Next 150,000 Volumes: 0 0.09 0 Cartographic collection 0 Next 300,000 Volumes: 0 0.08 0 Student enrollment (FTE) 1,150 Next 600,000 Volumes: 0 0.07 0 Next 1,200,000 Volumes: 0 0.06 0 Next 2,400,000 Volumes: 0 0.05 0 Above 4,800,000 Volumes: 0 0.04 0 Compact Shelving 0 0.03 0 Cartographic Collection 0 0.02 0 NASF for Volumes: 223
Number of Tables, Carrels, and Groups % of Number of Enrollment T, C, & Gs Enrollment: 10.0% 115
NASF for Tables, Carrels, Groups % of T, C, Number of NASF per & Gs T, C, & Gs Station Total NASF % Standard: 45% 52 25 1,294 % Enhanced / Group: 25% 29 35 1,007 % Reserved / Assignable: 20% 23 35 805 % Group Study: 10% 12 35 403 NASF for Readers: 3,509
Space for Technical Services Sub-total Books and Reader Space: 3,732 Add'l NASF, % of Sub-total for Technical Services: 12.5% 467 Total Library NASF: 4,199
Part VII - Physical Education and Recreation Student enrollment (FTE) 1,150 NASF Per FTE : 3 Total Physical Ed and Recreation NASF: 3,450
Summary NASF Part Modeled Exist E&G Difference Equiv FICM I - Classrooms 9,682 8,299 -1,383 1xx II - Lab / Studio 34,866 15,870 -18,996 210, 215 III - Open Lab 5,750 1,038 -4,712 220, 225 IV - Research 0 0 0 250, 255 V - Office 12,666 7,899 -4,767 3xx VI - Library 4,199 1,452 -2,747 4xx VII - Phys Ed 3,450 1,013 -2,437 520, 523, 525 Totals: 70,613 35,571 -35,042
128 4xx THEC - Space Allocation Guidelines Data Input and Calculation Spreadsheet - Community Colleges 2011 Name of Institution:Pellissippi State - Division Street Campus Date of Data: Fall 2011
Change shaded cells only: blue Data inputs (institutions) salmon Guidelines / planning inputs (THEC) NASF totals rounded up to next whole square foot.
Part I – Classrooms Sta util = 60% (fixed) Hrs per week: 30 Institutions enter 30 hrs for Day session or 17 for Evening. Weekly CR Classroom NASF per Number of Class Size # of sections Hours Stations NASF / Sta CR CRs Total NASF 1-8 7 19 12 26 312 1 312 9-14 12 31 20 25 500 2 1,000 15-20 14 35 30 21 630 2 1,260 21-26 18 51 40 18 720 2 1,440 27-32 20 54 50 18 900 2 1,800 33-47 16 44 60 18 1,080 2 2,160 48-74 0 0 100 17 1,700 0 0 75-126 0 0 150 16 2,400 0 0 127+ 0 0 275 14 3,850 0 0 Total CR NASF: 7,972
Part II - Scheduled Labs and Studios Lower Div (100+200 level) Sta util: 80% Hrs per week: 20 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0 0 0 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0 0 0 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 15 35 292 19.5 25 60 1,500 2 3,000 E 52 169 996 19.2 24 40 960 9 8,640 Total Lower Div Lab NASF: 11,640
Upper Div + Grad (300+ level) Sta util: 75% Hrs per week: 15 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 0.0 0 60 0 0 0 E 0.0 0 40 0 0 0 Total Upper Div Lab NASF: 0
Subtotal Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab NASF: 11,640 Support Allocation: 30% Additonal Space for Lab Support, NASF: 3,492 Grand Total Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab + Support NASF: 15,132
Part III - Open Labs, Studios, Collaboration NASF / FTE Total NASF Student enrollment (FTE) 776 5 3,879
129 Part IVa Research – by Res Expenditure Inflation since 2011: 0% NASF 3-year Average Research Inflation- On-campus Off-campus Expenditure $ Adjusted Factor Factor Discipline On-campus Off-campus NASF / $1M NASF / $1M 100% 25% Total NASF A 6,600 6,600 0 0 0 B 5,400 5,400 0 0 0 C 3,600 3,600 0 0 0 Total Research Lab NASF by Res$: 0
D 2,700 2,700 0 0 0 Total Research Office NASF by Res$: 0
Part IVb Research – by Research FTE Research Lab Research Office Indicate FTE by Teaching Load or Contract: Res Office Office Total Office Personnel Discipline Group – FTE Research Lab NASF / FTE Research Lab Support Total Lab + NASF / FTE Research Support + Supt Category A B C D A B C Lab NASF NASF Supt NASF D Office NASF NASF NASF Faculty 600 450 300 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 PhD, Post Doc 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Non-Faculty 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 GRA / GTA 100 75 75 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Undergrad 50 50 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Vis / Adj 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Support Allocations: 40% 35% 25% 20% Total Research Lab NASF by Research Personnel FTE: 0 Tot Research Office NASF by Res Personnel FTE: 0
Part V - Personnel Requiring an Office
Personnel Category Total FTE NASF / FTE Total NASF President, Chancellor 240 0 Provosts, Vice President 200 0 Dean 180 0 Assoc. Dean, Dept. Chair 1.0 140 140 Professor, Assoc, Asst 18.0 120 2,160 Other Faculty 21.6 90 1,944 Professional Staff 2.5 120 300 Clerical 6.0 120 720 Staff, Technician 2.0 90 180 GTA 60 0 GRA 40 0 Student, Undergrad 40 0 Other: Auditor, etc. 100 0 Subtotal NASF: 5,444 Support Allocation: 30% 1,634 Total Office NASF by FTE: 7,078
NASF per Part VI - Library Volumes Volume Total NASF Total vol and vol-equivalents 5,749 First 150,000 Volumes: 5,749 0.10 575 Tot vols in compact shelving 0 Next 150,000 Volumes: 0 0.09 0 Cartographic collection 0 Next 300,000 Volumes: 0 0.08 0 Student enrollment (FTE) 776 Next 600,000 Volumes: 0 0.07 0 Next 1,200,000 Volumes: 0 0.06 0 Next 2,400,000 Volumes: 0 0.05 0 Above 4,800,000 Volumes: 0 0.04 0 Compact Shelving 0 0.03 0 Cartographic Collection 0 0.02 0 NASF for Volumes: 575
Number of Tables, Carrels, and Groups % of Number of Enrollment T, C, & Gs Enrollment: 10.0% 78
NASF for Tables, Carrels, Groups % of T, C, Number of NASF per & Gs T, C, & Gs Station Total NASF % Standard: 45% 35 25 878 % Enhanced / Group: 25% 20 35 683 % Reserved / Assignable: 20% 16 35 546 % Group Study: 10% 8 35 273 NASF for Readers: 2,380
Space for Technical Services Sub-total Books and Reader Space: 2,955 Add'l NASF, % of Sub-total for Technical Services: 12.5% 370 Total Library NASF: 3,325
Part VII - Physical Education and Recreation Student enrollment (FTE) 776 NASF Per FTE : 3 Total Physical Ed and Recreation NASF: 2,327
Summary NASF Part Modeled Exist E&G Difference Equiv FICM I - Classrooms 7,972 6,200 -1,772 1xx II - Lab / Studio 15,132 9,554 -5,578 210, 215 III - Open Lab 3,879 921 -2,958 220, 225 IV - Research 0 0 0 250, 255 V - Office 7,078 5,057 -2,021 3xx VI - Library 3,325 4,095 770 4xx VII - Phys Ed 2,327 0 -2,327 520, 523, 525 Totals: 39,713 25,827 -13,886
130 4xx THEC - Space Allocation Guidelines Data Input and Calculation Spreadsheet - Community Colleges 2011 Name of Institution:Pellissippi State - Division Street Campus Date of Data: Fall 2016
Change shaded cells only: blue Data inputs (institutions) salmon Guidelines / planning inputs (THEC) NASF totals rounded up to next whole square foot.
Part I – Classrooms Sta util = 60% (fixed) Hrs per week: 30 Institutions enter 30 hrs for Day session or 17 for Evening. Weekly CR Classroom NASF per Number of Class Size # of sections Hours Stations NASF / Sta CR CRs Total NASF 1-8 9 24 12 26 312 1 312 9-14 15 40 20 25 500 2 1,000 15-20 18 45 30 21 630 2 1,260 21-26 23 65 40 18 720 3 2,160 27-32 26 70 50 18 900 3 2,700 33-47 21 57 60 18 1,080 2 2,160 48-74 0 0 100 17 1,700 0 0 75-126 0 0 150 16 2,400 0 0 127+ 0 0 275 14 3,850 0 0 Total CR NASF: 9,592
Part II - Scheduled Labs and Studios Lower Div (100+200 level) Sta util: 80% Hrs per week: 20 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0 0 0 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0 0 0 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 19 45 376 19.5 25 60 1,500 3 4,500 E 67 218 1,284 19.2 24 40 960 11 10,560 Total Lower Div Lab NASF: 15,060
Upper Div + Grad (300+ level) Sta util: 75% Hrs per week: 15 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 0.0 0 60 0 0 0 E 0.0 0 40 0 0 0 Total Upper Div Lab NASF: 0
Subtotal Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab NASF: 15,060 Support Allocation: 30% Additonal Space for Lab Support, NASF: 4,518 Grand Total Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab + Support NASF: 19,578
Part III - Open Labs, Studios, Collaboration NASF / FTE Total NASF Student enrollment (FTE) 1,000 5 5,000
131 Part IVa Research – by Res Expenditure Inflation since 2011: 0% NASF 3-year Average Research Inflation- On-campus Off-campus Expenditure $ Adjusted Factor Factor Discipline On-campus Off-campus NASF / $1M NASF / $1M 100% 25% Total NASF A 6,600 6,600 0 0 0 B 5,400 5,400 0 0 0 C 3,600 3,600 0 0 0 Total Research Lab NASF by Res$: 0
D 2,700 2,700 0 0 0 Total Research Office NASF by Res$: 0
Part IVb Research – by Research FTE Research Lab Research Office Indicate FTE by Teaching Load or Contract: Res Office Office Total Office Personnel Discipline Group – FTE Research Lab NASF / FTE Research Lab Support Total Lab + NASF / FTE Research Support + Supt Category A B C D A B C Lab NASF NASF Supt NASF D Office NASF NASF NASF Faculty 600 450 300 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 PhD, Post Doc 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Non-Faculty 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 GRA / GTA 100 75 75 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Undergrad 50 50 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Vis / Adj 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Support Allocations: 40% 35% 25% 20% Total Research Lab NASF by Research Personnel FTE: 0 Tot Research Office NASF by Res Personnel FTE: 0
Part V - Personnel Requiring an Office
Personnel Category Total FTE NASF / FTE Total NASF President, Chancellor 0.0 240 0 Provosts, Vice President 0.0 200 0 Dean 0.0 180 0 Assoc. Dean, Dept. Chair 1.3 140 181 Professor, Assoc, Asst 23.2 120 2,785 Other Faculty 27.8 90 2,506 Professional Staff 3.2 120 387 Clerical 7.7 120 929 Staff, Technician 2.6 90 233 GTA 0.0 60 0 GRA 0.0 40 0 Student, Undergrad 0.0 40 0 Other: Auditor, etc. 0.0 100 0 Subtotal NASF: 7,021 Support Allocation: 30% 2,107 Total Office NASF by FTE: 9,128
NASF per Part VI - Library Volumes Volume Total NASF Total vol and vol-equivalents 7,410 First 150,000 Volumes: 7,410 0.10 742 Tot vols in compact shelving 0 Next 150,000 Volumes: 0 0.09 0 Cartographic collection 0 Next 300,000 Volumes: 0 0.08 0 Student enrollment (FTE) 1,000 Next 600,000 Volumes: 0 0.07 0 Next 1,200,000 Volumes: 0 0.06 0 Next 2,400,000 Volumes: 0 0.05 0 Above 4,800,000 Volumes: 0 0.04 0 Compact Shelving 0 0.03 0 Cartographic Collection 0 0.02 0 NASF for Volumes: 742
Number of Tables, Carrels, and Groups % of Number of Enrollment T, C, & Gs Enrollment: 10.0% 100
NASF for Tables, Carrels, Groups % of T, C, Number of NASF per & Gs T, C, & Gs Station Total NASF % Standard: 45% 45 25 1,125 % Enhanced / Group: 25% 25 35 875 % Reserved / Assignable: 20% 20 35 700 % Group Study: 10% 10 35 350 NASF for Readers: 3,050
Space for Technical Services Sub-total Books and Reader Space: 3,792 Add'l NASF, % of Sub-total for Technical Services: 12.5% 474 Total Library NASF: 4,266
Part VII - Physical Education and Recreation Student enrollment (FTE) 1,000 NASF Per FTE : 3 Total Physical Ed and Recreation NASF: 3,000
Summary NASF Part Modeled Exist E&G Difference Equiv FICM I - Classrooms 9,592 6,200 -3,392 1xx II - Lab / Studio 19,578 9,554 -10,024 210, 215 III - Open Lab 5,000 921 -4,079 220, 225 IV - Research 0 0 0 250, 255 V - Office 9,128 5,057 -4,071 3xx VI - Library 4,266 4,095 -171 4xx VII - Phys Ed 3,000 0 -3,000 520, 523, 525 Totals: 50,564 25,827 -24,737
132 4xx THEC - Space Allocation Guidelines Data Input and Calculation Spreadsheet - Community Colleges 2011 Name of Institution:Pellissippi State - Magnolia Ave. Campus Date of Data: Fall 2011
Change shaded cells only: blue Data inputs (institutions) salmon Guidelines / planning inputs (THEC) NASF totals rounded up to next whole square foot.
Part I – Classrooms Sta util = 60% (fixed) Hrs per week: 30 Institutions enter 30 hrs for Day session or 17 for Evening. Weekly CR Classroom NASF per Number of Class Size # of sections Hours Stations NASF / Sta CR CRs Total NASF 1-8 8 20 12 26 312 1 312 9-14 10 33 20 25 500 2 1,000 15-20 8 22 30 21 630 1 630 21-26 13 38 40 18 720 2 1,440 27-32 6 16 50 18 900 1 900 33-47 8 22 60 18 1,080 1 1,080 48-74 0 0 100 17 1,700 0 0 75-126 0 0 150 16 2,400 0 0 127+ 0 0 275 14 3,850 0 0 Total CR NASF: 5,362
Part II - Scheduled Labs and Studios Lower Div (100+200 level) Sta util: 80% Hrs per week: 20 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0 0 0 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0 0 0 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 7 26 146 20.9 27 75 2,025 2 4,050 D 5 12 76 15.2 19 60 1,140 1 1,140 E 40 97 821 20.5 26 40 1,040 5 5,200 Total Lower Div Lab NASF: 10,390
Upper Div + Grad (300+ level) Sta util: 75% Hrs per week: 15 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 0.0 0 60 0 0 0 E 0.0 0 40 0 0 0 Total Upper Div Lab NASF: 0
Subtotal Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab NASF: 10,390 Support Allocation: 30% Additonal Space for Lab Support, NASF: 3,117 Grand Total Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab + Support NASF: 13,507
Part III - Open Labs, Studios, Collaboration NASF / FTE Total NASF Student enrollment (FTE) 440 5 2,198
133 Part IVa Research – by Res Expenditure Inflation since 2011: 0% NASF 3-year Average Research Inflation- On-campus Off-campus Expenditure $ Adjusted Factor Factor Discipline On-campus Off-campus NASF / $1M NASF / $1M 100% 25% Total NASF A 6,600 6,600 0 0 0 B 5,400 5,400 0 0 0 C 3,600 3,600 0 0 0 Total Research Lab NASF by Res$: 0
D 2,700 2,700 0 0 0 Total Research Office NASF by Res$: 0
Part IVb Research – by Research FTE Research Lab Research Office Indicate FTE by Teaching Load or Contract: Res Office Office Total Office Personnel Discipline Group – FTE Research Lab NASF / FTE Research Lab Support Total Lab + NASF / FTE Research Support + Supt Category A B C D A B C Lab NASF NASF Supt NASF D Office NASF NASF NASF Faculty 600 450 300 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 PhD, Post Doc 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Non-Faculty 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 GRA / GTA 100 75 75 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Undergrad 50 50 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Vis / Adj 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Support Allocations: 40% 35% 25% 20% Total Research Lab NASF by Research Personnel FTE: 0 Tot Research Office NASF by Res Personnel FTE: 0
Part V - Personnel Requiring an Office
Personnel Category Total FTE NASF / FTE Total NASF President, Chancellor 240 0 Provosts, Vice President 200 0 Dean 180 0 Assoc. Dean, Dept. Chair 1.0 140 140 Professor, Assoc, Asst 13.0 120 1,560 Other Faculty 10.5 90 945 Professional Staff 3.0 120 360 Clerical 4.0 120 480 Staff, Technician 1.5 90 135 GTA 60 0 GRA 40 0 Student, Undergrad 40 0 Other: Auditor, etc. 100 0 Subtotal NASF: 3,620 Support Allocation: 30% 1,086 Total Office NASF by FTE: 4,706
NASF per Part VI - Library Volumes Volume Total NASF Total vol and vol-equivalents 1,653 First 150,000 Volumes: 1,653 0.10 166 Tot vols in compact shelving 0 Next 150,000 Volumes: 0 0.09 0 Cartographic collection 0 Next 300,000 Volumes: 0 0.08 0 Student enrollment (FTE) 440 Next 600,000 Volumes: 0 0.07 0 Next 1,200,000 Volumes: 0 0.06 0 Next 2,400,000 Volumes: 0 0.05 0 Above 4,800,000 Volumes: 0 0.04 0 Compact Shelving 0 0.03 0 Cartographic Collection 0 0.02 0 NASF for Volumes: 166
Number of Tables, Carrels, and Groups % of Number of Enrollment T, C, & Gs Enrollment: 10.0% 44
NASF for Tables, Carrels, Groups % of T, C, Number of NASF per & Gs T, C, & Gs Station Total NASF % Standard: 45% 20 25 495 % Enhanced / Group: 25% 11 35 385 % Reserved / Assignable: 20% 9 35 308 % Group Study: 10% 4 35 154 NASF for Readers: 1,342
Space for Technical Services Sub-total Books and Reader Space: 1,508 Add'l NASF, % of Sub-total for Technical Services: 12.5% 189 Total Library NASF: 1,697
Part VII - Physical Education and Recreation Student enrollment (FTE) 440 NASF Per FTE : 3 Total Physical Ed and Recreation NASF: 1,319
Summary NASF Part Modeled Exist E&G Difference Equiv FICM I - Classrooms 5,362 5,027 -335 1xx II - Lab / Studio 13,507 10,267 -3,240 210, 215 III - Open Lab 2,198 1,924 -274 220, 225 IV - Research 0 0 0 250, 255 V - Office 4,706 4,541 -165 3xx VI - Library 1,697 2,238 541 4xx VII - Phys Ed 1,319 1,362 43 520, 523, 525 Totals: 28,789 25,359 -3,430
134 4xx THEC - Space Allocation Guidelines Data Input and Calculation Spreadsheet - Community Colleges 2011 Name of Institution:Pellissippi State - Magnolia Ave. Campus Date of Data: Fall 2016
Change shaded cells only: blue Data inputs (institutions) salmon Guidelines / planning inputs (THEC) NASF totals rounded up to next whole square foot.
Part I – Classrooms Sta util = 60% (fixed) Hrs per week: 30 Institutions enter 30 hrs for Day session or 17 for Evening. Weekly CR Classroom NASF per Number of Class Size # of sections Hours Stations NASF / Sta CR CRs Total NASF 1-8 11 28 12 26 312 1 312 9-14 14 45 20 25 500 2 1,000 15-20 11 30 30 21 630 1 630 21-26 18 52 40 18 720 2 1,440 27-32 8 22 50 18 900 1 900 33-47 11 30 60 18 1,080 1 1,080 48-74 0 0 100 17 1,700 0 0 75-126 0 0 150 16 2,400 0 0 127+ 0 0 275 14 3,850 0 0 Total CR NASF: 5,362
Part II - Scheduled Labs and Studios Lower Div (100+200 level) Sta util: 80% Hrs per week: 20 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0 0 0 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0 0 0 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 10 35 199 20.9 27 75 2,025 2 4,050 D 7 16 104 15.2 19 60 1,140 1 1,140 E 55 132 1,121 20.5 26 40 1,040 7 7,280 Total Lower Div Lab NASF: 12,470
Upper Div + Grad (300+ level) Sta util: 75% Hrs per week: 15 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 0.0 0 60 0 0 0 E 0.0 0 40 0 0 0 Total Upper Div Lab NASF: 0
Subtotal Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab NASF: 12,470 Support Allocation: 30% Additonal Space for Lab Support, NASF: 3,741 Grand Total Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab + Support NASF: 16,211
Part III - Open Labs, Studios, Collaboration NASF / FTE Total NASF Student enrollment (FTE) 600 5 3,000
135 Part IVa Research – by Res Expenditure Inflation since 2011: 0% NASF 3-year Average Research Inflation- On-campus Off-campus Expenditure $ Adjusted Factor Factor Discipline On-campus Off-campus NASF / $1M NASF / $1M 100% 25% Total NASF A 6,600 6,600 0 0 0 B 5,400 5,400 0 0 0 C 3,600 3,600 0 0 0 Total Research Lab NASF by Res$: 0
D 2,700 2,700 0 0 0 Total Research Office NASF by Res$: 0
Part IVb Research – by Research FTE Research Lab Research Office Indicate FTE by Teaching Load or Contract: Res Office Office Total Office Personnel Discipline Group – FTE Research Lab NASF / FTE Research Lab Support Total Lab + NASF / FTE Research Support + Supt Category A B C D A B C Lab NASF NASF Supt NASF D Office NASF NASF NASF Faculty 600 450 300 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 PhD, Post Doc 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Non-Faculty 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 GRA / GTA 100 75 75 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Undergrad 50 50 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Vis / Adj 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Support Allocations: 40% 35% 25% 20% Total Research Lab NASF by Research Personnel FTE: 0 Tot Research Office NASF by Res Personnel FTE: 0
Part V - Personnel Requiring an Office
Personnel Category Total FTE NASF / FTE Total NASF President, Chancellor 0.0 240 0 Provosts, Vice President 0.0 200 0 Dean 0.0 180 0 Assoc. Dean, Dept. Chair 1.4 140 192 Professor, Assoc, Asst 17.7 120 2,130 Other Faculty 14.3 90 1,290 Professional Staff 4.1 120 492 Clerical 5.5 120 656 Staff, Technician 2.0 90 185 GTA 0.0 60 0 GRA 0.0 40 0 Student, Undergrad 0.0 40 0 Other: Auditor, etc. 0.0 100 0 Subtotal NASF: 4,945 Support Allocation: 30% 1,484 Total Office NASF by FTE: 6,429
NASF per Part VI - Library Volumes Volume Total NASF Total vol and vol-equivalents 2,256 First 150,000 Volumes: 2,256 0.10 226 Tot vols in compact shelving 0 Next 150,000 Volumes: 0 0.09 0 Cartographic collection 0 Next 300,000 Volumes: 0 0.08 0 Student enrollment (FTE) 600 Next 600,000 Volumes: 0 0.07 0 Next 1,200,000 Volumes: 0 0.06 0 Next 2,400,000 Volumes: 0 0.05 0 Above 4,800,000 Volumes: 0 0.04 0 Compact Shelving 0 0.03 0 Cartographic Collection 0 0.02 0 NASF for Volumes: 226
Number of Tables, Carrels, and Groups % of Number of Enrollment T, C, & Gs Enrollment: 10.0% 60
NASF for Tables, Carrels, Groups % of T, C, Number of NASF per & Gs T, C, & Gs Station Total NASF % Standard: 45% 27 25 675 % Enhanced / Group: 25% 15 35 525 % Reserved / Assignable: 20% 12 35 420 % Group Study: 10% 6 35 210 NASF for Readers: 1,830
Space for Technical Services Sub-total Books and Reader Space: 2,056 Add'l NASF, % of Sub-total for Technical Services: 12.5% 257 Total Library NASF: 2,313
Part VII - Physical Education and Recreation Student enrollment (FTE) 600 NASF Per FTE : 3 Total Physical Ed and Recreation NASF: 1,800
Summary NASF Part Modeled Exist E&G Difference Equiv FICM I - Classrooms 5,362 5,027 -335 1xx II - Lab / Studio 16,211 10,267 -5,944 210, 215 III - Open Lab 3,000 1,924 -1,076 220, 225 IV - Research 0 0 0 250, 255 V - Office 6,429 4,774 -1,655 3xx VI - Library 2,313 2,368 55 4xx VII - Phys Ed 1,800 1,362 -438 520, 523, 525 Totals: 35,115 25,722 -9,393
136 4xx Appendix B
Strawberry Plains Campus
Pellissippi State’s Strawberry Plains campus is its newest campus. Located in a former corporate headquarters office building along I-40 in eastern Knox County, this campus first opened for classes in Fall 2012. It is located approximately a 30-minute drive from the Hardin Valley campus (or 15-minute drive from downtown Knoxville) off of Strawberry Plains Pike.
Edges & Entry Points As a former corporate headquarters, the Strawberry Plains site has a large and excellent building with site amenities The northern edge of the campus is dominated by Interstate 40. The southeastern frontage is along Strawberry Plains Pike. The remaining edges of and the presence of trees along the entry driveway. the property owned by the campus abut a hotel, The building entrance itself is fronted by a small restaurant, warehouses, residential property, and plaza and is easy to locate. The parking lots are undeveloped land. currently in disrepair.
While there is no obvious signage along Strawberry Natural Features & Landscaping Plains Pike, there is a pleasant entry sequence to the campus once one turns on to the driveway to There is no major topography on this campus, nor campus. This is due to the long, curving roadway any significant natural waterways. Most of the
Figure 9a. Strawberry Plains Campus Analysis Interstate 40
Legend Building Entrance service Entrance axis Potential Expansion Potential Parking
Strawberry Plains Pike
139 property is kept as open lawn, although there are some wooded areas along the edges of campus. A sizeable pond is located just west of the building and is a great amenity for the campus. There are a number of trees in the parking lots which need pruning or replacing.
Circulation & Parking
Vehicular circulation is simple and is limited to the main driveway, a small drop-off loop at the entry plaza, and an access drive that skirts the southern The entrance to the campus from Strawberry Plains Pike is parking lot to reach the loading dock. There is no attractive because of the landscaping, but nondescript public transit service in the vicinity, and the campus is not easily or safely accessed by bicycle or on foot.
Pedestrian circulation is limited to walking between the parking lots and building entrance. A path is provided along the main driveway for this purpose.
Parking is currently much more than adequate. Based on the most conservative assumptions from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (which is appropriate on a suburban campus where everyone can be expected to arrive in an individual car), the maximum parking demand in Fall 2012 would be for 61 parking spaces. This means that at peak times, given that Pellissippi State is currently the only user A small plaza fronts the entrance to the building and helps of the building, the lot would only be 9% full. further define an entry sequence Architecture
The building is a three story facility with 221,706 square feet of gross space (first floor 82,568 sq. ft., second floor 70,010 sq. ft., third floor 69,128 sq. ft.). The building was constructed in 1979 and had some renovations on the main (second) and upper (third)
Table 9a: Fall 2012 Peak Parking Needs Parking Spaces Existing Parking Spaces 650 Spaces Needed 61 Parking Surplus 589 Calculations assume a maximum (headcount) campus population of 170 and use ITE assumption of 0.36 parking The parking lots are well planted with shade trees, but some spaces per person; Pellissippi State is the only user of the of them are in need of pruning or replacing building as of Fall 2012
140 floors in 2000. There was also a small, single-story addition added to the east of the building. Most of the lowest level housed testing, warehousing, and manufacturing areas with dock access. A cafeteria was also located on this level. The two upper floor plans were office areas, with a large portion of these floors being open office space with cubicles. The building had been empty for several years. The architectural appearance is similar to that of the main campus with a combination of off-white panels with some brick veneer.
The facility does have great potential for growth for The inviting building lobby greets students as they enter and Pellissippi State’s use but also as a source of revenue allows them to reach the upper or lower floors from others that may lease portions of the space. While it has great potential, the building will require substantial renovation to accommodate its full use and bring the building into code compliance. There are currently a number of ADA violations that will need to be corrected as different areas are converted into usable space.
Structural
No major structural issues were noted during the walk-through, but the following issues were identified:
• If the patio slab east of the building and facing the pond is to be utilized, it will require repair/ A number of newly renovated areas of the building could replacement. serve as amenities for students and other users • The Pylon Sign poses a danger for wind blown and/or falling debris. It needs repair or selected removal of components. units are a type of VAV box/diffuser combination which can feed primary air through to other units • Some moisture damage below a wall scupper and to the integral diffuser. Heat is provided at was noted which could be an indication that the exterior with electric coils in constant volume the primary roof drainage system is not properly boxes or terminal units. System powered controls performing. This should be investigated further. are pneumatic controls which utilize conditioned air as the control medium. Typically these systems HVAC do not work very well, especially ones that are thirty plus years old. The system concept uses a return air The facility contains multiple types of HVAC plenum and mechanical rooms as part of the return equipment; mostly stand-alone package units for path. The controls at the air handlers are mostly specific areas and a series of both constant and pneumatic. variable volume air handlers served by a chilled water system. Most of the heat for the areas served There are two existing centrifugal chillers in the by the air systems is provided by electric resistance chiller room, one Carrier (likely original) and coils in the VAV terminals or in air handlers. one York. It was stated the Carrier chiller is not operational. One cooling tower exists that serves The VAV systems are Carrier Moduline VAV the chillers. Another tower was originally present terminals with system powered controls. Moduline
141 The majority of the interior lighting is 277 volt and consists mostly of fluorescent fixtures with T12 lamps and magnetic ballasts.
Power
The electrical utility provider for the Strawberry Plains Campus is Knoxville Utility Board (KUB). KUB serves this campus via an overhead high voltage line that transfers underground to feed the pad mounted service transformer located behind the main building. The pad mounted service The campus contains multiple types of HVAC equipment transformer appears to be in good working order.
The main electrical distribution is provided through but has since been removed. The condition of the a 4,000 amp, 480/277 volt main distribution panel remaining tower needs to be verified. located in the main electrical room. A 100kW, 480/277 volt diesel powered emergency generator is Utilities also installed to provide emergency power to egress lighting, fire alarm, and other emergency items. The building is provided with water and fire water and sanitary sewer service. A 6-inch utility main Step down transformers are installed throughout serves the 4-inch domestic water entrance and the the building to provide 120/208 volt power to 6-inch fire line. The fire protection system is also receptacles and equipment. piped with an 8-inch supply from the building’s retention pond and the pumps are old. The sprinkler Security system does not comply with current codes and needs a new service entrance. The building has a burglar alarm in place with a few cameras in select locations. Electronic door access No natural gas service is provided to this building. control did not appear to be installed. A 6-inch sanitary sewer main serves the building. The 6-inch utility main can be problematic for fire Communications service and the pond system needs to be in service. This situation should be discussed with the SFMO. Communications is distributed throughout the facility in a combination of copper and fiber feeds. Lighting The main server room is in the basement level and is equipped with a Halon fire extinguishing system. General site lighting is provided in the parking areas The condition of the Halon system could not be with architectural type HID (high intensity discharge) verified. fixtures, which appear to be in good working order. The quantity and spacing of the site lighting fixtures Fire Alarm System appears to meet recommended lighting levels for parking lots. Considering the types of site fixtures This campus is protected with a series of non- used and the location of the college, light trespassing addressable fire alarm control panels. It appears does not appear to be an issue at this time. that new panels have been installed at least twice, with the older panels being left in place. The latest Entrances of the buildings are lit with HID type control panel installed is a Honeywell/Fire Lite recessed lighting fixtures and surface mounted wall model 411UDAC Silent Knight system. Fire Alarm packs. Wall pack lighting fixtures are also located notification and activation device locations appear at exterior man doors and in scattered areas around to be below current code requirements. the buildings.
142 Space Needs Table 9b: Fall 2012 Existing Assignable Space Net Assignable Sq. Ft. The existing portions of the Strawberry Plains Classrooms 3,870 building renovated for use by Pellissippi State Class Labs 687 totaled 17,748 assignable square feet in Fall 2012, as Open Labs 143 shown in Table 9b, which also breaks out the space Faculty Offices 1,196 by use. Admin. Offices 2,970 Figure 9b below shows the existing space in Fall Library 1,679 2012 (grey bars) compared to the space calculated Phys. Ed./Rec. 0 to be needed with the Fall 2012 enrollment of 131 General Use 2,465 FTE students. Navy bars show the results of the Support 4,738 THEC model, which are also shown in Table 9c. Total Assignable 17,748 Green bars show the results of the master planning consultant’s proprietary model, discussed above on page 111. space, a smaller surplus of faculty office space, and a huge deficit of class and open lab space. The As shown, the campus currently has a significant two models offer significantly different opinions surplus of classroom and administrative office on library space. The THEC model indicates that Figure 9b. Strawberry Plains Campus Existing (FTE 131) Comparison of Existing Space and Calculated Space Needs According to Both Models
Missing bars indicate space needs not calculated by the THEC model
Table 9c. Space Needs Projections from THEC Model by FTE Target Use 131 FTE 200* FTE 350* FTE 420* FTE 500* FTE 600 FTE Classrooms 2,162 3,200 4,736 7,009 10,373 8,060 Labs 5,512 7,166 9,315 12,110 15,743 24,447 Open Labs 656 1,002 1,753 2,103 2,504 3,000 Faculty Offices 710 1,084 1,896 2,276 2,709 3,250 Admin. Offices 1,006 1,536 2,688 3,226 3,840 4,608 Library 510 779 1,363 1,635 1,947 2,340 Phys. Ed./Rec. 393 600 1,051 1,261 1,501 1,800 *Needs for these targets are interpolated based on existing and long term needs, as well as growth projections. All numbers are in net assignable square feet.
143 existing library space is more than adequate, while Figure 9c. Strawberry Plains Campus Existing the proprietary model shows a need for additional Space by User library space. While both models assume similar space needs for the small collection, the proprietary model assumes much higher usage rates based on PSCC PSCC usage counts at the existing library space. Gross The Fall 2012 FTE student enrollment at the site was 131. Working with the college and the Board of Regents, a series of growth projections were developed, as shown in Table 9c above. For each projected FTE shown in the Table, the number of square feet projected to be needed are shown below. The years by which these FTE levels will be reached have not been determined. Vacant
In order to most accurately account for future space needs, a future course schedule was developed based on an FTE enrollment of 600. This data was used to generate the needs for both models for the 600 FTE scenario, just as Fall 2012 course data was used to develop the 131 FTE needs for both models. The future course schedule takes into account new programs proposed to be taught at this site, as well as enrollment and number of sections for existing courses that will be expanded.
The detailed THEC model results are shown on following pages for both the existing needs and the projected FTE 600 target. The projected needs are compared to the proposed building program below in Table 9g and Figure 9g.
144 Figure 9d. THEC Model Detailed Results: Strawberry Plains Campus 131 FTE Enrollment (Fall 2012)
THEC - Space Allocation Guidelines Data Input and Calculation Spreadsheet - Community Colleges 2011 Name of Institution:ellissippi State - Strawberry Plains Campu Date of Data: 131 FTE (Fall 2012)
Change shaded cells only: blue Data inputs (institutions) salmon Guidelines / planning inputs (THEC) NASF totals rounded up to next whole square foot.
Part I – Classrooms Sta util = 60% (fixed) Hrs per week: 30 Institutions enter 30 hrs for Day session or 17 for Evening. Weekly CR Classroom NASF per Number of Class Size # of sections Hours Stations NASF / Sta CR CRs Total NASF 1-8 9 24 12 26 312 1 312 9-14 7 18 20 25 500 1 500 15-20 12 30 30 21 630 1 630 21-26 2 5 40 18 720 1 720 27-32 0 0 50 18 900 0 0 33-47 0 0 60 18 1,080 0 0 48-74 0 0 100 17 1,700 0 0 75-126 0 0 150 16 2,400 0 0 127+ 0 0 275 14 3,850 0 0 Total CR NASF: 2,162
Part II - Scheduled Labs and Studios Lower Div (100+200 level) Sta util: 80% Hrs per week: 20 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0 0 0 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0 0 0 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0 0 0 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 18 45 249 13.8 18 60 1,080 3 3,240 E 1 4 20 20.0 25 40 1,000 1 1,000 Total Lower Div Lab NASF: 4,240
Upper Div + Grad (300+ level) Sta util: 75% Hrs per week: 15 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 0.0 0 60 0 0 0 E 0.0 0 40 0 0 0 Total Upper Div Lab NASF: 0
Subtotal Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab NASF: 4,240 Support Allocation: 30% Additonal Space for Lab Support, NASF: 1,272 Grand Total Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab + Support NASF: 5,512
Part III - Open Labs, Studios, Collaboration NASF / FTE Total NASF Student enrollment (FTE) 131 5 656
145 Part IVa Research – by Res Expenditure Inflation since 2011: 0% NASF 3-year Average Research Inflation- On-campus Off-campus Expenditure $ Adjusted Factor Factor Discipline On-campus Off-campus NASF / $1M NASF / $1M 100% 25% Total NASF A 6,600 6,600 0 0 0 B 5,400 5,400 0 0 0 C 3,600 3,600 0 0 0 Total Research Lab NASF by Res$: 0
D 2,700 2,700 0 0 0 Total Research Office NASF by Res$: 0
Part IVb Research – by Research FTE Research Lab Research Office Indicate FTE by Teaching Load or Contract: Res Office Office Total Office Personnel Discipline Group – FTE Research Lab NASF / FTE Research Lab Support Total Lab + NASF / FTE Research Support + Supt Category A B C D A B C Lab NASF NASF Supt NASF D Office NASF NASF NASF Faculty 600 450 300 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 PhD, Post Doc 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Non-Faculty 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 GRA / GTA 100 75 75 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Undergrad 50 50 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Vis / Adj 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Support Allocations: 40% 35% 25% 20% Total Research Lab NASF by Research Personnel FTE: 0 Tot Research Office NASF by Res Personnel FTE: 0
Part V - Personnel Requiring an Office
Personnel Category Total FTE NASF / FTE Total NASF President, Chancellor 0.0 240 0 Provosts, Vice President 0.0 200 0 Dean 1.0 180 180 Assoc. Dean, Dept. Chair 0.0 140 0 Professor, Assoc, Asst 0.5 120 60 Other Faculty 5.4 90 486 Professional Staff 1.7 120 204 Clerical 1.0 120 120 Staff, Technician 3.0 90 270 GTA 0.0 60 0 GRA 0.0 40 0 Student, Undergrad 0.0 40 0 Other: Auditor, etc. 0.0 100 0 Subtotal NASF: 1,320 Support Allocation: 30% 396 Total Office NASF by FTE: 1,716
NASF per Part VI - Library Volumes Volume Total NASF Total vol and vol-equivalents 250 First 150,000 Volumes: 250 0.10 25 Tot vols in compact shelving 0 Next 150,000 Volumes: 0 0.09 0 Cartographic collection 0 Next 300,000 Volumes: 0 0.08 0 Student enrollment (FTE) 131 Next 600,000 Volumes: 0 0.07 0 Next 1,200,000 Volumes: 0 0.06 0 Next 2,400,000 Volumes: 0 0.05 0 Above 4,800,000 Volumes: 0 0.04 0 Compact Shelving 0 0.03 0 Cartographic Collection 0 0.02 0 NASF for Volumes: 25
Number of Tables, Carrels, and Groups % of Number of Enrollment T, C, & Gs Enrollment: 10.0% 14
NASF for Tables, Carrels, Groups % of T, C, Number of NASF per & Gs T, C, & Gs Station Total NASF % Standard: 45% 6 25 158 % Enhanced / Group: 25% 4 35 123 % Reserved / Assignable: 20% 3 35 98 % Group Study: 10% 1 35 49 NASF for Readers: 428
Space for Technical Services Sub-total Books and Reader Space: 453 Add'l NASF, % of Sub-total for Technical Services: 12.5% 57 Total Library NASF: 510
Part VII - Physical Education and Recreation Student enrollment (FTE) 131 NASF Per FTE : 3 Total Physical Ed and Recreation NASF: 393
Summary NASF Part Modeled Exist E&G Difference Equiv FICM I - Classrooms 2,162 3,870 1,708 1xx II - Lab / Studio 5,512 687 -4,825 210, 215 III - Open Lab 656 143 -513 220, 225 IV - Research 0 0 0 250, 255 V - Office 1,716 4,166 2,450 3xx VI - Library 510 1,679 1,169 4xx VII - Phys Ed 393 0 -393 520, 523, 525 Totals: 10,949 10,545 -404
146 4xx Figure 9e. THEC Model Detailed Results: Strawberry Plains Campus 600 FTE Enrollment
THEC - Space Allocation Guidelines Data Input and Calculation Spreadsheet - Community Colleges 2011 Name of Institution:ellissippi State - Strawberry Plains Campu Date of Data: FTE 600
Change shaded cells only: blue Data inputs (institutions) salmon Guidelines / planning inputs (THEC) NASF totals rounded up to next whole square foot.
Part I – Classrooms Sta util = 60% (fixed) Hrs per week: 30 Institutions enter 30 hrs for Day session or 17 for Evening. Weekly CR Classroom NASF per Number of Class Size # of sections Hours Stations NASF / Sta CR CRs Total NASF 1-8 0 0 12 26 312 0 0 9-14 2 5 20 25 500 1 500 15-20 10 32 30 21 630 2 1,260 21-26 51 167 40 18 720 6 4,320 27-32 6 16 50 18 900 1 900 33-47 2 5 60 18 1,080 1 1,080 48-74 0 0 100 17 1,700 0 0 75-126 0 0 150 16 2,400 0 0 127+ 0 0 275 14 3,850 0 0 Total CR NASF: 8,060
Part II - Scheduled Labs and Studios Lower Div (100+200 level) Sta util: 80% Hrs per week: 20 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0 0 0 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 9 58 135 15.0 19 100 1,900 3 5,700 C 1 3 15 15.0 19 75 1,425 1 1,425 D 20 74 417 20.9 27 60 1,620 4 6,480 E 34 97 699 20.6 26 40 1,040 5 5,200 Total Lower Div Lab NASF: 18,805
Upper Div + Grad (300+ level) Sta util: 75% Hrs per week: 15 Weekly Lab Total Mean Stations per NASF per Number of Discipline # of sections Hours Enrollment Section Size Lab NASF / Sta Lab Labs Total NASF A 0.0 0 150 0 0 0 B 0.0 0 100 0 0 0 C 0.0 0 75 0 0 0 D 0.0 0 60 0 0 0 E 0.0 0 40 0 0 0 Total Upper Div Lab NASF: 0
Subtotal Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab NASF: 18,805 Support Allocation: 30% Additonal Space for Lab Support, NASF: 5,642 Grand Total Lower + Upper Div Teaching Lab + Support NASF: 24,447
Part III - Open Labs, Studios, Collaboration NASF / FTE Total NASF Student enrollment (FTE) 600 5 3,000
147 Part IVa Research – by Res Expenditure Inflation since 2011: 0% NASF 3-year Average Research Inflation- On-campus Off-campus Expenditure $ Adjusted Factor Factor Discipline On-campus Off-campus NASF / $1M NASF / $1M 100% 25% Total NASF A 6,600 6,600 0 0 0 B 5,400 5,400 0 0 0 C 3,600 3,600 0 0 0 Total Research Lab NASF by Res$: 0
D 2,700 2,700 0 0 0 Total Research Office NASF by Res$: 0
Part IVb Research – by Research FTE Research Lab Research Office Indicate FTE by Teaching Load or Contract: Res Office Office Total Office Personnel Discipline Group – FTE Research Lab NASF / FTE Research Lab Support Total Lab + NASF / FTE Research Support + Supt Category A B C D A B C Lab NASF NASF Supt NASF D Office NASF NASF NASF Faculty 600 450 300 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 PhD, Post Doc 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Non-Faculty 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 GRA / GTA 100 75 75 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Undergrad 50 50 50 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Vis / Adj 300 225 150 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 Support Allocations: 40% 35% 25% 20% Total Research Lab NASF by Research Personnel FTE: 0 Tot Research Office NASF by Res Personnel FTE: 0
Part V - Personnel Requiring an Office
Personnel Category Total FTE NASF / FTE Total NASF President, Chancellor 0.0 240 0 Provosts, Vice President 0.0 200 0 Dean 4.6 180 824 Assoc. Dean, Dept. Chair 0.0 140 0 Professor, Assoc, Asst 2.3 120 275 Other Faculty 24.7 90 2,225 Professional Staff 7.8 120 934 Clerical 4.6 120 550 Staff, Technician 13.7 90 1,236 GTA 0.0 60 0 GRA 0.0 40 0 Student, Undergrad 0.0 40 0 Other: Auditor, etc. 0.0 100 0 Subtotal NASF: 6,044 Support Allocation: 30% 1,814 Total Office NASF by FTE: 7,858
NASF per Part VI - Library Volumes Volume Total NASF Total vol and vol-equivalents 2,500 First 150,000 Volumes: 2,500 0.10 250 Tot vols in compact shelving 0 Next 150,000 Volumes: 0 0.09 0 Cartographic collection 0 Next 300,000 Volumes: 0 0.08 0 Student enrollment (FTE) 600 Next 600,000 Volumes: 0 0.07 0 Next 1,200,000 Volumes: 0 0.06 0 Next 2,400,000 Volumes: 0 0.05 0 Above 4,800,000 Volumes: 0 0.04 0 Compact Shelving 0 0.03 0 Cartographic Collection 0 0.02 0 NASF for Volumes: 250
Number of Tables, Carrels, and Groups % of Number of Enrollment T, C, & Gs Enrollment: 10.0% 60
NASF for Tables, Carrels, Groups % of T, C, Number of NASF per & Gs T, C, & Gs Station Total NASF % Standard: 45% 27 25 675 % Enhanced / Group: 25% 15 35 525 % Reserved / Assignable: 20% 12 35 420 % Group Study: 10% 6 35 210 NASF for Readers: 1,830
Space for Technical Services Sub-total Books and Reader Space: 2,080 Add'l NASF, % of Sub-total for Technical Services: 12.5% 260 Total Library NASF: 2,340
Part VII - Physical Education and Recreation Student enrollment (FTE) 600 NASF Per FTE : 3 Total Physical Ed and Recreation NASF: 1,800
Summary NASF Part Modeled Exist E&G Difference Equiv FICM I - Classrooms 8,060 8,990 930 1xx II - Lab / Studio 24,447 23,861 -586 210, 215 III - Open Lab 3,000 2,700 -300 220, 225 IV - Research 0 0 0 250, 255 V - Office 7,858 6,925 -933 3xx VI - Library 2,340 4,218 1,878 4xx VII - Phys Ed 1,800 1,900 100 520, 523, 525 Totals: 47,505 48,594 1,089
148 4xx Building Program
The architectural program for the Strawberry Plains building, shown in Tables 9d, 9e, and 9f on the following pages, includes a field named S “ pace” which indicates whether programmed space fits within an existing room or space (Existing) or whether it is a newly configured space within an open area or partially open space within the building footprint (New). This field has been added because, in some instances, the indicated programmed area may not represent the typical area that would be programmed for that particular space. Since the Some spaces, shown as “Existing” in the building program, space exists, however, it is more reasonable to use are preserved with their previous use (such as the cafeteria shown here), even if the size of that use is greater than that the existing space than to have to tear out existing shown to be needed by the model construction to provide the space with the more typical area allotment.
The Physical Plant areas and Cafeteria/Culinary Arts are excellent examples of the above condition. These spaces have been programmed more as a function of the actual space that is available for this function as opposed to the square footage that might typically accommodate the campus needs. Although this does not minimize the area that could accommodate the programmed function, and thus be a more efficient plan, the cost to completely reconfigure the structure to achieve a fractional square footage savings does not seem to justify the additional cost that would be anticipated. Some offices are preserved at their existing size for efficiency and therefore may exceed THEC allowances Other typical examples of this condition would be the individual office and administrative areas. Whereas in programming a new facility a typical office area might be included at 120 square feet, you will see Generally speaking, since the overall footprint of the many of the existing office areas vary from this. T he facility exceeds the area needed by Pellissippi State average office in the existing space is around 150 in the 600 FTE enrollment scenario, the conceptual square feet. Most are in reasonably good condition areas indicated have been formulated to maximize and can be used with minor or no improvements. the use of existing space rather than minimize the To gut these office areas would produce a more square footage allowed for the programmed space. efficient program from a square footage perspective We believe this approach will result in a cost savings but would be much more expensive with regard to as future phases are converted into functioning the overall project cost. spaces.
Even where the program lists the space as “New”, Figure 9c on the previous page summarizes the it is sometimes more economical to locate several allocations shown in the proposed program by “new” spaces within an existing footprint that is user, indicating that Pellissippi State will ultimately somewhat over the typically programmed area need less than half of the building, even with an rather than tear out walls to locate them a few feet FTE enrollment of 600. “Other” includes other away from where they currently exist. institutions of higher learning.
149 Lower Level Figure 9c. Strawberry Plains Campus Proposed Space by User for 600 FTE Scenario The proposed building programs on the following pages are shown in both table and graphical format. All are intended to accommodate an enrollment of 600 FTE, as well as other non-Pellissippi State users. Other Table 9d and Figure 9d show the proposed program for the building’s lower level. PSCC Physical Plant
The physical plant areas were selected for immediate State of use even before the fall 2012 occupied areas were Tennessee formulated. These are existing utilitarian type spaces (concrete floors, exposed structure, and MUC walls) on the southern one story area of the facilities. The receiving area was already served by a loading dock Gross with semi-trailer access. The maintenance area was adjacent to the receiving area to facilitate access to outside facilities while allow close communication with other service areas. of the Workforce Development area, indicated CTE, Workforce Development is on the west side of the three story portion of the building. A homeroom, office, classroom, and lab The initial location of this program in the one story have been provided in this area to accommodate area was selected to be near the dock for access to any high school programs. This location will allow products and equipment that will be used in the lab a fire separation from the high school “educational” space. This slab on grade, CMU walls and exposed space and the college “business” areas while still structure will accommodate most industrial training allowing the educational area access to all program and accommodate reasonably expected floor loads spaces, toilets and two exits. The area classified as from equipment that may be brought in for training. “educational” (for high school credit) is indicated by Workforce Development will accommodate Knox a dashed line in Figure 9d. County Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) and the Tennessee Technology Fitness/Wellness Center (TTC) which will both share the entire workforce programmed areas, although all the Since this area will serve all Pellissippi State students space is allocated to Pellissippi State for the sake in all programs and even potentially other building of modeling since it will be used by those earning users, it needed to be in a center location but not credit toward Pellissippi State degrees. in prime classroom areas. For this reason, it was located on the lower level near the center stair and Originally it was intended that all the Workforce elevator. This space needs its own toilets; these Development spaces would be in the same are located in close proximity to existing toilets to area near the docks, however, when the State reduce cost. It is anticipated that this space will not of Tennessee occupied a portion of this space, it be used by credited physical education programs, became necessary to divide the programmed but rather primarily for general purpose exercise and space into two areas. This may have actually been weight lifting activities for the students’ benefit. for the best in that some of the programs will be provided for CTE high school students for high Bookstore school credit. These areas need to be separated from the remainder of the facility because they are Since this area may serve all building users, it considered different uses by building codes even needed to be centrally located but not in prime though the classes may be similar. The smaller area classroom space. For this reason the bookstore was
150 Table 9d. Strawberry Plains Proposed Building Program: Lower Level User Space Room # Use of Space Area (sq. ft.) PSCC Physical Plant PSCC Existing Maintenance 1,792 PSCC Existing Physical Plant Office 213 PSCC Existing 1057 Shipping/Receiving 2,946 PSCC New Mechanical Room 880 Total Net Physical Plant 5,831 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 1,749 Total Gross Physical Plant 7,580 Cafeteria/Culinary Arts PSCC Existing Culinary Kitchen 1,480 PSCC Existing Cafeteria Prep/Warming 572 PSCC Existing Dining 2,228 PSCC Existing Dry Food Storage 117 PSCC Existing Dishwashing 211 PSCC Existing Freezer 69 PSCC Existing Cooler 51 PSCC Existing Office 120 PSCC Existing Staff 103 PSCC Existing Janitor 74 PSCC Existing Culinary Arts Locker Rooms 675 PSCC Existing Classroom 955 PSCC Existing Table/Chair/Setup 769 PSCC Existing Table/Chair/Setup 769 Total Net Cafeteria/Culinary Arts 8,193 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 2,458 Total Gross Cafeteria/Culinary Arts 10,651 Workforce Development (PSCC/CTE/TTC) PSCC New Classroom (One High School) 900 PSCC New Classroom (One High School) 900 PSCC New Classroom (One High School) 900 PSCC New Classroom (One High School) 900 PSCC New Classroom (One High School) 900 PSCC New Industrial Lab (One High School) 1,600 PSCC New Industrial Lab (One High School) 1,600 PSCC New Industrial Lab (One High School) 1,600 PSCC New Homeroom for High School 420 PSCC New Large Lab 2,000 PSCC Existing Office (High School) 147 Total Net Workforce Development 11,867 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 3,560 Total Gross Workforce Develop. (PSCC/CTE/TTC) 15,427
151 Table 9d. Strawberry Plains Proposed Building Program: Lower Level (continued) User Space Room # Use of Space Area (sq. ft.) Multi Campus Data Backup PSCC New Office 120 PSCC New Storage 250 PSCC New Data Banks 2,500 PSCC New Maintenance 500 Total Gross Data Backup Area 3,370 State of Tennessee, DGS Other Existing Ground Floor Area, East 20,048 Other New ABC Evidence 600 Other New Pharmacy 2,336 Total Gross DGS, Ground Floor 22,984 Fitness/Wellness PSCC New Men’s Bath/Dressing 200 PSCC New Women’s Bath/Dressing 200 PSCC New Exercise/weights 1,500 Total Net Fitness/Wellness 1,900 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 570 Total Gross Fitness/Wellness 2,470 Bookstore PSCC New Office 120 PSCC New Storage 500 PSCC New Sales 2,400 Total Net Bookstore 3,020 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 906 Total Gross Bookstore 3,926 Audio-Visual/Sound PSCC New AV Production Room 600 PSCC New Sound Production Room 600 Total Net AV/Sound 1,200 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 360 Total Gross AV/Sound 1,560 Miscellaneous Spaces PSCC New Student Lounge/Study 500 PSCC Existing Office 150 PSCC Existing Office 150 PSCC Existing Office 150 PSCC Existing Office 150 PSCC Existing Office 200 PSCC New Open Lab 1,200 Total Miscellaneous 2,500 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 750 Total Gross AV/Sound 3,250
152 Table 9d. Strawberry Plains Proposed Building Program: Lower Level (continued) User Space Room # Use of Space Area (sq. ft.) Non-PSCC Higher Education Classrooms and Offices Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Open Lab 1,200 Other New Study/Social Spaces 400 Other New Adjunct Offices 400 Total Net Classroom and Office Area 9,200 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 2,760 Total Gross Classroom and Office Area 11,960 Total Gross Programmed Space Lower Level 87,152 Total Gross Available Space Lower Level 87,075 located on the lower level near the central stair and population. The kitchen will be used for culinary elevator. This location, while providing good access art classes and training. The dining room will be to building users also provided reasonable access used on occasion for meals cooked and prepared for delivery of supplies and products from the dock by the culinary art students. The anticipated move and receiving areas. Its proximity to the open lab, of the culinary arts program from the Division Street student lounge area and the cafeteria should also Campus to this site is expected to push enrollment stimulate activity to the bookstore during times in this program. In fall 2012 there were 75 Culinary between classes for the students. The bookstore Arts majors, with approximately 25 students per will carry course required textbooks but also other class. supplies, clothing and candies and convenience items carried by all of the campus bookstores. Multi-Campus Data Backup
Cafeteria/Culinary Arts Originally part of the anticipated State of Tennessee space, the campus chose this location of their data This location was selected simply because this is backup and maintenance area because a portion of where it existed in the original plan. All program the area was previously a computer room and has requirements are provided contiguous to one another a raised floor which will greatly improve the service in space that generally exists already. Although and access to equipment. The long rectangular space upgrades will be needed, cost should be greatly also accommodated the uses required whereas they reduced by using existing spaces and facilities. The would be less usable for other programmed areas. dining area has excellent views to the exterior and This area will serve all Pellissippi State campuses. is conveniently located centrally near the center stair and elevator. The location also provides for Audio-Visual/Sound good access to the dock and receiving for delivery of products. A classroom space had been provided Originally intended for the north side of the corridor adjacent to the cooking areas for convenience of use near the east stair, this space was relocated to the for demonstrations. Storage is also provided in this south of the corridor when State of Tennessee area for both programs. The cafeteria will be used occupied the area to the north. At the end of the for catered food products for the general building corridor on the lower level below grade, these
153 areas are provided natural sound isolation from views. While providing reasonable access to the most other areas. A portion of the area also had a center stair and elevator, it will also be adjacent to raised floor, which could also be advantageous to the west exit stair to allow a second safe egress for the space. Finally, located near the west stair, the non-Pellissippi State students. A student lounge area space is provided reasonable access to the exterior was also provided in this area for non-Pellissippi of the building. State students. It is anticipated that this space will accommodate a number of different colleges and Non-PSCC Higher Education Spaces universities that serve the East Tennessee Area.
Pellissippi State is planning to lease space on the Mechanical Space Strawberry Plains campus to other institutions of higher learning. While the desire was to keep most This space was located adjacent to the existing Pellissippi State spaces near the center core of the center mechanical space, for direct access from this building, these other institutions will also need to be space, and adjacent to the State of Tennessee space. provided reasonable spaces and convenience. For This should accommodate a reasonable distribution that reason, this program space was provided on the of piping and ductwork from this space to other northwest end of the lower floor. T his space allowed building areas. most of the classrooms to have windows for exterior 8
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13 6 13 2 7 6 2 2 6 7 2 7 2 2 EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY educational BOUNDARYEDUCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL OCCUPANCY occupancyOCCUPANCY Legend BOUNDARY boundaryBOUNDARY 1 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 1 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 3 12 1.MISCELLANEOUSWORKFORCE Workforce DEVELOPMENT Development 3 2 MISCELLANEOUS 3 32 MISCELLANEOUSCAFETERIA/CULINARY ARTS 3 CAFETERIA/CULINARY2. Miscellaneous ARTS 34 FITNESS/WELLNESS3.FITNESS/WELLNESSCAFETERIA/CULINARY Cafeteria/Culinary ARTS Arts 54 BOOKSTORE4.BOOKSTOREFITNESS/WELLNESS Fitness/Wellness 6 6 MULTI-CAMPUSBOOKSTOREMULTI-CAMPUS DATA BACKUPDATA BACKUP 1 5 5. Bookstore 1 7 AUDIO/VISUAL/SOUND 67 6.AUDIO/VISUAL/SOUNDMULTI-CAMPUS Multi-Campus DATA BACKUP Data Backup 1 8 MECHANICAL 87 MECHANICALAUDIO/VISUAL/SOUND 9 PHYSICAL7. Audio-Visual/ PLANT Sound 1098 STATE8.PHYSICALMECHANICAL MOF echanicalTENNESSEE- PLANT DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES
9 10 10119 PSCC9.STATEPHYSICAL PhysicalSPACES OF TENNESSEE- PLANT Plant DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES 9 12 FUTURE HIGHER EDUCATION CLASSROOMS/OFFICES 9 10 1110 10.STATEPSCC S tateOFSPACES TENNESSEE- of Tennessee DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES 9 13 CTE 9 10 1112 12.FUTUREPSCC N SPACESon-P HIGHERSCC EDUCATION Higher CLASSROOMS/OFFICES Ed. 9 14 BUSINESS CONFERENCE CENTER Floor 1 1312 13.FUTURECTE Knox HIGHER County EDUCATION CTE CLASSROOMS/OFFICES 15 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER Floor 1 1413 CTEBUSINESS CONFERENCE CENTER Floor 1 1514 EDUCATIONALBUSINESS CONFERENCE RESOURCE CENTER CENTER 154 PSCC- Strawberry Plains 15 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER 2013 jan 15 PSCC- Strawberry Plains 2013 jan 15 PSCC- Strawberry Plains 2013 jan 15 Miscellaneous Spaces west corridor to the west fire stair. This location maintained easy access from the main entrance and These were basically spaces on the lower level that central lobby. did not fall within other lower level programs. This includes several offices which originally existed as Educational Resource Center/Library offices, thus requiring very little improvements to simply be occupied. It also includes an open lab Currently located in a single space along the east- space and lounge for this level to accommodate west corridor, this space is shown as being moved all the users that would potentially be on the lower to the very center of the building just off the main level. The lounge and open lab was located near the lobby and adjacent to the elevator. As a central center stair and in close proximity to the bookstore element both physically and conceptually to the and the cafeteria to attract some other students to learning process, the desire was for a visible location remain on the lower level between classes on the that was convenient to everyone. The location also upper level. allows the ERC to grow. This space will have stack areas, reading areas, circulation and other library State of Tennessee and resource functions.
The State of Tennessee Department of General Business Conference Center Services selected their desired spaces on each level to best accommodate their needs. The existing single story structure to the far east of the building was selected because the space already Main Level consisted of one large room and a tiered conference room. This would minimize the expense of this Table 9e and Figure 9e show the proposed program space to make it usable for the Conference Center. for the building’s main level. Also, the space provided a location convenient to the exterior parking and could be locked off from the remainder of the building for use during non- PSCC Teaching and Office Spaces standard classroom times for the campus. Toilets will be added within this space to make it a standalone Original spaces that were first occupied by Pellissippi facility that is independent of other building areas. State in the fall of 2012 were primarily located on This space will be used for conferences and other the main level along the east-west corridor, because training and informational uses to support the they required minimal upgrades to be occupied by community. the start of that fall term. This was also true of the administrative and offices areas, all of which had Non-PSCC Higher Education Spaces been used for similar purposes before purchase by the campus. While the desire was to keep most Pellissippi State spaces near the center core of the building, the other Added to the original spaces, the center core was higher education institutions will also need to be selected for renovation for classes in the fall of 2013. provided reasonable spaces and convenience. For The intent was to keep Pellissippi State functions that reason, this program space was provided on the near the primary entrance to the building and in the northwest end of the main floor, directly above the central core. Although this was the desired location same spaces on the lower level. This space allowed by the campus, the space was also dictated by the all of the classrooms to have windows for exterior fact that to extend spaces beyond the central core views. While providing reasonable access to the would have required substantially more mechanical center stair and elevator, it will also be adjacent improvements that were not within available to the west exit stair to allow a second safe egress budgets. for non-Pellissippi State students. It is anticipated that this space will accommodate a number of Buildout to meet the needs of a 600 FTE enrollment different colleges and universities that serve the East was planned to be adjacent to the existing Pellissippi Tennessee Area. State spaces while extending them along the east-
155 Table 9e. Strawberry Plains Proposed Building Program: Main Level User Space Room # Use of Space Area (Sq. Ft.) PSCC Teaching and Office Spaces PSCC Existing 2980 Administrative Work Area 1,127 PSCC Existing 2930 Administrative Office 160 PSCC Existing 2931 Administrative Office 160 PSCC Existing 2932 Administrative Office 221 PSCC Existing 2933 Administrative Office 137 PSCC Existing 2934 Administrative Office 137 PSCC Existing 2935 Administrative Office 118 PSCC Existing 2936 Administrative Office 208 PSCC Existing 2937 Administrative Office 92 PSCC Existing 2920 Admissions Office 128 PSCC Existing 2910 Admissions Reception 348 PSCC Existing 2053 Student Lounge/Lobby 1,777 PSCC Existing 2086A Storage 134 PSCC Existing 2500 Computer Lab 508 PSCC Existing 2510 Computer Lab 580 PSCC Existing 2530 Computer Lab 583 PSCC New 2550 Computer Lab 491 PSCC Exist 2555 IT Storage 439 PSCC Existing 2556 IT Maintenance 1,263 PSCC New 2560 Computer Lab 1,121 PSCC New 2570 Computer Lab 673 PSCC New 2580 Lab 906 PSCC New 2590 Lab 885 PSCC New 2610 Lab 632 PSCC New 2630 Lab 927 PSCC New 2636 Storage 144 PSCC Existing 2650 Office 143 PSCC Existing 2652 Transitional Study Lab 687 PSCC Existing 2654 Classroom 699 PSCC Existing 2700 Classroom 535 PSCC Existing 2701 Office 134 PSCC Existing 2703 Office 145 PSCC Existing 2705 Office 146 PSCC Existing 2707 Office 146 PSCC Existing 2709 Office 198 PSCC New Tutoring Room 250 PSCC New Tutoring Room 250 PSCC New Supplemental Instruction 500 PSCC New Adjunct Professors Space 800 PSCC New Student Study/Social Space (Lounge) 250 PSCC New Student Study/Social Space (Lounge) 250
156 Table 9e. Strawberry Plains Proposed Building Program: Main Level (continued) User Space Room # Use of Space Area (Sq. Ft.) PSCC New Storage 200 PSCC New Storage 200 PSCC New Placement Testing 500 PSCC New Lab 1,200 Total Net PSCC Teaching and Office Spaces 21,132 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 6,340 Total Gross Occupied Areas 27,472 State of Tennessee Department of General Services (DGS) Other Existing Main Gross Floor Area 24,418 Total Gross DGS, Main Floor 24,418 Educational Resource Center (ERC)/Library PSCC Existing 2520 Library 980 PSCC Existing 2540 ERC 1,157 PSCC Existing 2600 ERC 965 PSCC Existing 2620 ERC 616 Total Net ERC, Main Floor 3,718 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 1,115 Total Gross ERC 4,833 Business Conference Center PSCC Existing Large Dividable Meeting Room 5,400 PSCC New Toilets 400 PSCC New Storage 400 PSCC New Storage 400 PSCC Existing Tiered Seminar Room 857 PSCC New Outdoor Stage Total Net Conference Center 7,457 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 2,237 Total Gross Business Center 9,694 Non-PSCC Higher Education Spaces Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 750 Other New Office 120 Other New Office 120 Other New Office 120 Total Net Higher Education Spaces 3,810 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 1,143 Total Gross Expansion Areas 4,953 Total Gross Programmed Space Main Level 66,537 Total Gross Available Space Main Level 68,191
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158 Upper Level are anticipated to be in use by the time enrollment reaches 600 FTE. The wet labs and prep rooms Table 9f and Figure 9f show the proposed program were all located on the upper floor to minimize cost for the building’s upper level. of fume hoods that must exhaust to the roof.
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Original spaces that were first occupied by Pellissippi While the desire was to keep most Pellissippi State State in the fall of 2012 were primarily located on spaces near the center core of the building, higher the upper level along the east-west corridor because education partners also needed to be provided they required minimal upgrades to be occupied by reasonable spaces and convenience. For that reason, the start of that fall term. this program space was provided on the northwest end of the upper floor. This space allowed most Adding to the original spaces, the center core was classrooms to have windows for exterior views. selected for renovation for classes in the fall of 2013. While providing reasonable access to the center stair The intent was to keep Pellissippi State functions and elevator, it will also be adjacent to the west exit near the primary entrance to the building and in the stair to allow a second safe egress for non-Pellissippi central core. Although this was the desired location State students. It is anticipated that this space will by the campus, the space was also dictated by the accommodate a number of different colleges and fact that to extend spaces beyond the central core universities that serve the East Tennessee Area. would have required substantially more mechanical improvement that were not within available budgets. The wet labs and prep rooms were all located on This location maintained easy access from the main the upper floor to minimize cost of fume hoods that entrance and central lobby. These areas on this level must exhaust to the roof.
Table 9f. Strawberry Plains Proposed Building Program: Upper Level User Space Room # Use of Space Area (Sq. Ft.) PSCC Teaching, Office, and Other Spaces PSCC Existing 3500 Classroom 666 PSCC Existing 3510 Classroom 358 PSCC Existing 3654 Adjunct Professors 427 PSCC Existing 3655 Lobby/Student Lounge 688 PSCC Existing 3656 Conference 193 PSCC New Prep Room 250 PSCC New Prep Room 250 PSCC New Prep Room 250 PSCC New Wet Lab 1,750 PSCC New Wet Lab 1,750 PSCC New Wet Lab 1,750 PSCC New Office 120 PSCC New Office 120 PSCC New Office 120 PSCC New Office 120 PSCC New Office 120 Total Net PSCC Teaching, Office, and Other Spaces 8,932 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 2,680 Total Gross Occupied Areas 11,612
159 Table 9f. Strawberry Plains Proposed Building Program: Upper Level (continued) User Space Room # Use of Space Area (Sq. Ft.) State of Tennessee, DGS Other New Gross Upper Floor Area 27,062 Total Gross DGS, Main Floor 27,062 Non-PSCC Higher Education Expansion Spaces Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other New Classroom 900 Other Existing Office 187 Other New Lab Prep Room 250 Other New Lab Prep Room 250 Other New Wet Lab 1,750 Other New Wet Lab 1,750 Other New Student Study/Social Spaces 400 Other New Storage 200 Other New Storage 200 Other New Adjunct Offices 600 Total Net Higher Education Expansion Areas 15,487 Space Utilization Factor (30%) 4,646 Total Gross Higher Education Expansion Areas 20,133 Total Gross Programmed Space Upper Level 55,775 Total Gross Available Space Upper Level 56,667
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161 Future Needs Programmed library space is also more than what is projected to be needed by the THEC model, but The building program described above will meet less than what is projected to be needed by the the needs of an enrollment scenario of 600 FTE proprietary model. This is due to the fact that the students, as shown below. Table 9g compares proprietary model takes into account daily users programmed square footage to needs based on based on projections of real usage counts taken in 600 FTE enrollment in the THEC model. Figure 9g Fall 2012. Libraries, especially at satellite campuses, shows these results graphically and compares them serve many purposes besides storing books, so it to the results of the consultant’s proprietary model, is expected that the programmed space will be which is in agreement with the THEC model except needed and well utilized. where noted as follows. The amount of general use and support space also Programmed classroom, class lab, open lab, faculty exceeds that projected by the model. This is due office, and special use space are very close to the to existing spaces (such as the cafeteria and central model’s projected needs. Administrative office space service space) that are being reused as-is. While is shown to be much more than the THEC modeled these spaces are larger than the modeled need, it need, but the proprietary model shows more need would be costly and inefficient to repurpose portions that programmed space, so this is probably the of them for other uses. result of rounding or another factor due to the small number of administrative personnel.
Table 9g: Strawberry Plains Campus Space Needs for 600 FTE Enrollment (net assignable square feet) Class- Class Open Faculty Admin. Phys. Ed./ Library rooms Labs Labs Offices Offices Recreation Modeled Space Needs 8,060 24,447 3,000 3,250 1,006 2,340 1,800 Space Programmed 8,990 23,861 2,700 3,252 3,673 4,218 1,900 Net Space Surplus (Shortage) 930 (586) (300) 2 (935) 1,878 100 Need as % of Available Space -12% 2% 10% 0% 20% -80% -6%
Figure 9g. Strawberry Plains Campus Future (Enrollment FTE 600) Comparison of Programmed Space and Calculated Space Needs According to Both Models
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162 Recommendations
The primary improvements recommended by this Master Plan are the building renovations detailed above. However, a number of site improvements are also recommended in order to improve access, safety, and usability of the campus. No additional land acquisition is recommended.
Figure 9b below shows the physical improvements proposed to the campus. The recent acquisition of land to the east will allow for a second access point to be created from Union School Road. This new road This unusual structure is found between the entrance and the will better connect the campus to its surroundings; main building; it should be demolished it should connect to the existing service drive near the loading docks. be used to advertise the campus, Pellissippi State’s To improve pedestrian access and recreational offerings, special events, and the like. opportunities, a trail should be constructed on the newly acquired land. This trail would go through The unusual structure near the existing entrance the open lawn areas as well as the existing woods driveway should be demolished, since it has no and around the pond. A second walking trail or useful purpose for the campus. The driveway to it sidewalk should follow the driveway to Strawberry should also be removed and replaced with turf and Plains Pike. continuous tree plantings along the entrance drive. Additional tree plantings along the main drive will Both the existing and the proposed entrance should also help create a sense of entry. have improvements with better landscaping and monument signs that more appropriately create a The existing parking supply is projected to continue sense of arrival on the campus. The two existing to be adequate in the future, both for Pellissippi State billboards should also be retained on site, but should and other users of the facility, as shown in Table 9b.
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163 Table 9b: Fall 2017 Peak Parking Needs • Consider/ study the feasibility of replacing electric Parking Spaces resistance heating with hot water coils, provided Existing Parking Spaces 650 by small modular boilers. Spaces Needed (PSCC) 219 • Study the area to be occupied and determine if Spaces Needed (other colleges) 55 newer chiller is adequate to be used in the future Spaces Needed (state office users) 285 for developed spaces. The presence of piping and the newer chiller lends itself to future use. Parking Surplus 91 Calculations assume a maximum (headcount) campus population of 608 (PSCC) and 154 (other colleges) and use Other Facilities Recommendations the ITE assumption of 0.36 parking spaces per person; Also assumed are 85,477 square feet of state office space parked at • Add devices as necessary to comply with latest the industry standard of 1 space per 300 sq. ft. Fire Codes and ADA requirements.
Trees should be replaced as needed in the existing • Replace outdated zone fire alarm panels with parking lots. new fully addressable systems and devices. • Continue to expand wireless access points. The construction of several handicapped accessible parking spaces is recommended. Some of these • Remove Halon fire extinguishing system and will occupy a portion of the existing pedestrian replace with a system that meets current codes. plaza at the building’s main entrance. Others will • Add security cameras to site, and all building be constructed adjacent to the pond and require an exits where not already installed. access drive around the pond as shown. • Add electronic door access controls to building The existing patio that faces the pond should be entrances and selected classrooms and offices; preserved and enhanced with lighting, planters, and provide central control in order to perform “lock other treatments to provide a successful outdoor downs” in the event of a campus emergency. gathering place for students and others. • Dedicated working space clearances, as required by code, need to be maintained at all electrical HVAC Recommendations panels.
• • Turn off all systems not required in spaces currently Install ground fault protection on main gear, planned to be unoccupied other than for freeze which is now required by code for 480 volt protection to avoid utility costs associated with services 1000 amps or greater. running the systems. • Perform a systems check of all exterior lighting • Provide a detailed assessment of all equipment to make sure they are in proper working order to determine what equipment can be saved and and have the appropriate controls (photocells) used in the future. working as designed. • • Remove any combustible material from plenums Replace the lighting fixtures with types that or mechanical rooms, including PVC condensate use energy efficient T8 lamps and electronic drains (replace with copper). ballasts. • • Balance any air system that will be re-used and Replace older exit lighting fixtures with easier to provide new airflows based on the intended see, LED type exit lights. occupancy. Replace controls on those units. • Replace HID fixtures in existing areas with energy • Replace Moduline VAV terminals with efficient LED fixtures as pricing comes down. electronically actuated VAV boxes to provide Where financially feasible, install LED fixtures in control; it is doubtful that the existing controls future/expanded parking areas. will function properly.
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