CAMPUS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AT WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY Campus Planning April

Enrollment and Facilities Growth patterns and trends

Enrollment History: In 1904 the Western State Normal School’s first class had 107 students. Enrollment increased and stabilized between the world wars. A large and prolonged enrollment increase lasted from the end of World War II until A second, smaller period of growth occurred in the late 1980’s.

Campus Facilities History: Construction and Renovation Facilities growth paralleled enrollment growth until the 1990’s, when technology and research needs outpaced enrollment.

Campus Facilities History: Campus housing was the largest user of space from the 1950’s through the 1970’s. Academics - teaching, research, and offices - has been the largest user since the 1980’s.

Campus Facilities Summary: 2007 Categories and % of Total Gross Square Feet The pie chart illustrates the 2007 allocation of campus space.

Chronology of Change Timeline and illustrated campus maps CampusandBuildingInformation.htm

: State’s fourth normal school, Western State Normal School, awarded to Kalamazoo, MI 1904: 20 acres on Prospect Hill donated by the city of Kalamazoo 1904: enrollment of : Dwight B. Waldo, President 1905: First building completed

: Campus expands to north side of Oakland Drive 1922: Kleinstuck Preserve (48 acres) donated by Caroline Kleinstuck 1925: 8 academic buildings plus athletic fields and cable car; approximately 40 acres; enrollment of 2,235

to 1938: no new construction 1927: becomes Western State Teachers College 1936: Paul V. Sangren, President Note: On this and all subsequent slides, facilities constructed, renovated or acquired since the previous illustration are shown in gold, existing in blue.

: Walwood Union and Dormitory for Women opens, first campus housing 1939: Waldo Stadium and Hyames Field constructed 1940: 15 buildings; 60+ acres plus outlying properties; enrollment of 2,550 Note: On this and all subsequent slides, facilities constructed, renovated or acquired since the previous illustration are shown in gold, existing in blue.

: becomes Western Michigan College of Education 1944: 155 acres north and west of campus purchased with donations from Ann Carstens Kanley and the Upjohn Foundation, and with funds approved by the Michigan Legislature 1948: first West Campus construction; Burnhams Residence Halls

: becomes Western Michigan College 1955: Campus expands north of West Michigan Avenue 1957: becomes Western Michigan University 1957: 60 buildings; 250+ acres plus outlying properties; enrollment of 8,036

: Campus expands further north and west, acquiring North (Goldsworth) Valley and the Gateway Golf Course 1959: University Farm (Lee Baker Farm) deeded to WMU from State (276 acres) 1961: James W. Miller, President 1964: 76 buildings; approximately 400 acres plus outlying properties; enrollment of 13,556

: Grand opening and dedication of University Auditorium and Liberal Arts Plaza 1968: expansion to the east; construction of Stadium Drive Apartments

1970: “Campus Development Plan”; crafted by President Miller and the Faculty Advisory Committee on Campus Planning DevelopmentPlan/index.htmhttp:// DevelopmentPlan/index.htm 1970

: West Michigan Avenue closed on campus; Howard Street extended from Stadium Drive to West Main Street 1972: Campus begins expansion north of West Michigan Avenue, east of Howard Street 1972: 80 buildings; approximately 450 acres plus outlying properties; enrollment of 22,971

: John T. Bernhard, President 1974: Campus expands south of Howard Street; construction of Lawson Ice Arena / Gabel Natatorium

1975 – 1977 University Farms 1975 – 1977: Lee Baker Farm expands with State transfer of Colony Farm and Psychiatric Hospital Farm (Asylum Lake); total of 604 acres

: Property transfer from State; Psychiatric Hospital property south of Oliver Street 1985: Diether H. Haenicke, President 1987: 90+ buildings; approximately 500 acres plus outlying properties; enrollment of 21,747

: Beginning of series of projects to renovate academic buildings constructed in 1950’s and 1960’s 1994: State transfers Psychiatric Hospital Power Plant to WMU 1997: 100+ buildings, approximately 500 acres Main Campus plus outlying properties; enrollment of 25,699

1988: Grand Rapids Regional Center acquired 1992: Kendall Center acquired in Battle Creek, MI 1997: Expansion and relocation of School of Aviation to Battle Creek, MI 1987 – 1997 Regional Campuses

1998: Property transfer from State; 100 acres becomes Oakland Drive Campus; 55 acres leased back to Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital 1998: Elson S. Floyd, President

Illustration of concepts The 2001 Western Michigan University Master Plan resulted from two years of meetings, interviews, and research, overseen by the University’s Department of Campus Planning, conducted by master plan consultants SmithGroup JJR, Inc. The process involved University faculty, staff, students and alumni as well as representatives of the city of Kalamazoo, neighborhood groups, and interested member of the community Campus Master Plan

: Parkview Campus, new home for College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Business, Technology and Research Park created from Lee Baker Farm 2002: WMU Southwest constructed on Lake Michigan College campus 2003: Judith I. Bailey, President

: 1 st construction on Oakland Drive Campus, College of Health and Humans Services building 2007: John M. Dunn, President 2007: 120+ buildings; approximately 500 contiguous acres on Main Campus; 270+ acres on Parkview Campus; enrollment of 24,841

Photo and Image Collage: 1903 to 2003

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