KSU - Project No . 555 - 25 - 341 , Sports & Recreation and Athletics Facilities Master Plans

2026-11-03

SCOPE ONE : SPORTS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN 1 . Facility Inventory and Assessment • Conduct a comprehensive inventory of all existing indoor and outdoor recreation facilities , including gymnasiums , courts , swimming pools , fitness areas , multipurpose rooms , sport fields , trails , and support spaces . • Evaluate each facility ’ s physical condition , usage levels , accessibility , and functional limitations ( e . g . ADA compliance , safety and security , access management ), • Identify deficiencies relative to national standards ( e . g ., NIRSA benchmarks ) and recommend strategies to close those gaps . 2 . Stakeholder Engagement and Operational Analysis • Facilitate broad engagement with plan stakeholders , including : o Campus community :  Students  Faculty and Staff  Employee Fitness Centers users  Alumni o KSU department units listed below ( but not limited to ):  Event & Venue Management ( EVM )  Wellbeing , Health Promotion & Physical Education  Sports and Recreation  Campus Operations departments ( Plant Operations , Landscape & Grounds , Building Services , Emergency Management , etc .)  University Information Technology Services  Campus Police / Public Safety  Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management  Parking and Transportation  Environmental Health & Safety  Sustainability  Planning , Design & Construction • Assess overlapping use and allocation conflicts in shared indoor and outdoor sports and recreation facilities . • Lead structured conversations around field / facility governance models and access policies ( e . g ., Public Private Venture ( PPV ) planning ). 3 . Participation and Program Needs Analysis • Analyze current and projected demand across all Sports & Recreation programs : aquatics , intramurals , club sports , fitness , Esports , adaptive recreation / recreation therapy , and outdoor adventures . • Identify space , staffing , and scheduling gaps — particularly for drop - in recreation and early / late - hour access . • Integrate findings from stakeholder interviews and engagement . • Analyze accessibility , connectivity and transportation ( e . g . Big Owl Bus ). 4 . Wayfinding and Visual Identity • Recommend a comprehensive wayfinding and signage strategy for both indoor and outdoor spaces . • Incorporate consistent branding , outdoor visual cues , and flexible signage options for staffdriven messaging ( e . g ., digital boards , seasonal displays ). • Ensure navigation and communication elements are aligned with KSU ’ s campus - wide visual standards . • Incorporate recommendations for meaningful and visually engaging ways to acknowledge donors and sponsors , ensuring their contributions are recognized in a manner that aligns with the organization ’ s values and enhances visibility . 5 . Strategic Alignment and Prioritization • Benchmark all facilities and programming against NIRSA standards and incorporate findings from the Facilities Condition Assessment Report ( FCAR ). • Structure the plan ’ s priorities around these benchmarks and assessments , ensuring alignment with the KSU Campus Master Plan . • Evaluate existing and proposed projects and define a prioritization framework that reflects the goals outlined in the University Strategic Plan . 6 . Flexible and Future - Proof Facility Design • Recommend design strategies that are timeless , modular , and brand - aligned . • Include guidance on reconfigurable spaces to accommodate rotating programming , pop - up events , and evolving student needs . • Address aesthetics and functionality to support long - term use and adaptability .

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