Technical Report Cover.

The Tahlequah Framework Plan serves as a graphic summary of all the site analysis findings derived during the initial stages of the master planning process. The analysis phase produced a series of informative layers, that when overlaid begin to reveal potential opportunities and challenges for campus development and improvement. The adjacent diagram depicts elements that may prevent or complicate redevelopment efforts on campus, as highlighted on the previous site analysis pages. These include areas of floodplain, quality open spaces, circulation, and athletic facilities. Areas highlighted in yellow on the plan indicate zones that present opportunity for redevelopment. These opportunity areas indicate locations where change could occur if desired. While change in these areas may be physically possible, the change must occur holistically. Parking must be reallocated before it is removed, changes to existing buildings can only occur once programs have been relocated, and circulation improvements must allow continued access for all transportation modes. The composite graphic presents a preliminary evaluation of strategic opportunities for change to create a better overall campus environment. The Framework Plan suggests areas for increased density, improved pedestrian circulation, edge enhancements, and expanded open space networks.

Tahlequah is both NSU’s largest and oldest campus. It is also the most complex of NSU’s three locations, having developed organically over many decades. It predominantly serves a traditional student population and provides the most comprehensive program offerings. The master plan goals focus on strengthening existing campus organization and creating more memorable spaces to enhance campus life. This can be accomplished through improvements to both the built and natural campus environment to better unite campus and create place.

Campus Master Plan.

Academic District. Proposed.

RiverHawk Fields District. Proposed.

Doc Wadley Stadium District. Proposed.

The Broken Arrow Framework Plan provides a compilation of the information and findings from the Analysis Process. This plan serves as a graphic summary of the informative layers, that when overlaid, reveal potential opportunities and challenges for future development and enhancement to the Broken Arrow campus. Areas on the plan that are shown in yellow indicate locations on the campus for potential future development opportunities. Locations that are highlighted in other colors suggest that these locations are sensitive to change and potential development will require further study. The Broken Arrow campus currently has many opportunities to expand. This includes both the undeveloped land to the north, as well as upon existing areas of infrastructure around existing buildings in order to continue to maintain a compact campus. There are opportunities to expand gathering spaces and quality outdoor spaces to enhance the student experience on campus.

Broken Arrow opened in 2001 and has quickly become NSU’s second largest campus with nearly 2,000 students annually. It is located on the outskirts of Tulsa and primarily serves adult learners. The campus was constructed in two phases and represents an idealized campus organization with centralized administrative and student services surrounded by academic facilities. A space analysis completed as part of the process determined that minimal future space needs exist, but that targeted space re-alignments and improvements are needed.

Campus Master Plan.

The Muskogee Framework Plan represents the accumulation of information gathered during the Analysis Phase and overlaid into a graphic summary that reveals potential opportunities for future development and enhancement to the Muskogee campus. Areas on the plan that are shown in yellow indicate locations on campus for potential future development opportunities. Locations that are highlighted in other colors suggest that these locations are sensitive to change and potential development will require further study. The Muskogee campus currently has many opportunities to expand. Opportunities to expand should consider maintaining the walkable structure of the existing campus.

NSU’s smallest campus is located in Muskogee, approximately forty miles from both Tahlequah and Broken Arrow. The Muskogee campus encompasses three buildings on 23-acres of land. This campus acts as the center-point for NSU’s nursing and allied health programs. Much of this coursework occurs online and appeals to a non-traditional student body. The Campus Master Plan is focused on helping Muskogee transition into an allied health hub with expanded facilities and student service offerings.

Campus Master Plan.