Union Visioning 2019

Union Visioning

About the study...As an integral part of the University's educational mission, the Wyoming Union fosters a

sense of community by providing quality programs, services and facilities that promote

development, embrace diversity, and cultivate loyalty to the University. The Wyoming

Union provides a nurturing environment within which students are encouraged to pursue

excellence, to develop leadership, and to realize their potential. Home to many cultural

and leadership programs and events, the Wyoming Union plays a key role in

accomplishing many of the goals in Breaking Through: 2017-2022.

The Wyoming Union is in high-demand for meeting, programming, and o�ce space. A

long-term vision is needed to make sure renovation dollars are e�ciently spent and top

strategic initiatives around enrollment, food service, and student engagement are

prioritized appropriately. The Wyoming Union is the living room for students on and

o�-campus and needs professional guidance for its growth and management.

Who is conducting the study...Mackey Mitchell Architects, working with the Sasaki Consulting Group, will be leading

the study of the Wyoming Union. The study will occur in partnership with the campus

master plan and occur in the spring, summer, and fall of 2019. The study will begin at the

end of February. The MMA team will review existing building and prior study

documentation, facilitate and support programming and visioning. Over the course of

2-3 days on campus, the MMA team will facilitate a visioning and programming

workshop, and prepare summary findings.

Who:Union Vision Study Team and various stakeholders associated with the Wyoming Union.

Initial stakeholder meetings will occur with:

TimeframeFebruary 27, 28, & March 1

Union Events, Information Desk, & Pete’s Game Room

Dining & Catering Services

Retail (Bookstore, Copy Center, Vending, & Dining)

Campus Activities Center & 7220 Entertainment

Service Leadership and Community Engagement (SLCE)

ASUW Student Government

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Student Media & Marketing O�ce

Multicultural A�airs & Resource Centers

Veterans Services Center

Admissions

Alumni Relations

Dean of Students incl. Disability Support Services, Health and Wellness, and

Counseling Center

There will also be meetings with the Vision Study Team. This group consists of:

Sean BlackburnVice President for Student Affairs & Chair

Matthew KibbonProject Manager & Representative from UW Operations

Eric WebbExecutive Director for RLDS and Student Affairs

Business & Facilities Operations

Jeremy DavisDirector of the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership

Dr. Kim ChesnutAVP & Dean of Students

Alex MulhallASUW President

Eric G HeroldASUW Student Representative At-Large

Quinn MarquardtWyoming Union Student Employee

Professor Jon GardzelewskiFaculty Senate Representative

Kristin BlevinsStaff Senate Representative

Macey MooreUniversity of Wyoming Board of Trustees

ScheduleAll meetings will be held in the Thunder Basin Room (Room 315) of the Wyoming Union

unless specified otherwise.

Day 1Wednesday , February 27 th273:00 - 4:30 PMMackey Mitchell Architects Tour the Wyoming Union

5:00 - 6:00 PMDiscussion with Student Media & Marketing O�ce

Day 2THURSDAY , February 28th28

6:30 - 8:00 PMGra�ti Wall Session at Half Acre Recreation Center | OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

8: 15 - 9: 15 AMDiscussion with Dining & Catering Services

9:30 - 10:30 AMDiscussion with Retail Union

10 :45 - 1 1 :45 AMDiscussion with Multicultural A�airs & Resource Centers

1 2 :00 - 1 :00 PMGra�ti Wall Session in the Union Breezeway | OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

1 :00 - 3:00 PMDiscussion with Union Vision Study Team

3: 15 - 4: 15 PMDiscussion with Union Events O�ce & Information Desk

4:30 - 5:30 PMDiscussion with Service Leadership & Community Engagement (SLCE)

5:45 - 6:45 PMDiscussion with Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)

7 :00 - 9:00 PMPizza and Perspectives on the Union | OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

Schedule continued...

Day 3Friday , March 1st018:00 - 9:00 AMDiscussion with Admissions

9: 15 - 10: 15 AMDiscussion with Dean of Students, Health, Counseling, and Wellness

10 :30 - 1 1 :30 AMDiscussion with Campus Activities and 7220 Entertainment

1 1 :45 - 12 :45 PMDiscussion & Lunch with Student Government (ASUW)

1 :00 - 1 :45 PMDiscussion with Alumini Relations

2:00 - 2:45 PMDiscussion with Veterans Services Center

3:00 - 5:00 PMSummary Discussion with Union Vision Study Team

Additional InformationInformation on the study, can be found at the Union Vision Website.

Jeremy N. DavisDirector, Center for Student Involvement & Leadership

Dept. 3625, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071-200Wyoming Union Room 326(307)766-4008Jeremy.Davis@uwyo.edu

The website offers additional opportunities for feedback through a web submission

form and highlights Mackey Mitchell student union projects. Tentative on-campus visits

by Mackey Mitchell will occur in April, June, July, and September.

For inquires about the Wyoming Union Vision Study, please contact: