2025 Design & Master Plan - South Dakota State University

campus growth and land use
Enrollment headcount at South Dakota State University increased on an
average of 3.7 percent for the decade between 2000 and 2010. In the fall
of 2013, a total of 11,754 students are forecasted to attend the Brookings
campus.
As the university meets its enrollment growth needs and continues its
commitment to providing the best-in-class teaching, learning and research
facilities, the goal is to meet this demand within the campus core. By
reducing parking and roads from the campus core, land is made available for
building development that allows the existing functional districts to add more
square footage while enhancing open space.
The following are future improvements:
• Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering Building;
• Cow-Calf Research and Education Unit at Volga;
• Another Dining Services expansion in the University Student Union;
• Four residence halls in the Jackrabbit Grove;
• New headhouse and greenhouses;
• New and improved athletic facilities per the 2025 Master Plan for
Athletic Facilities;
• Performing Arts Center additions; and
• A Visual Arts facility.
The in-fill approach implements the guiding principles of the 2025 Facility
Master Plan and creates a pedestrian-friendly environment on campus.
Figure 2.4 illustrates existing campus land uses.
facility expansion and improvements
Since 2005 several major construction projects have been completed and
have modified the campus fabric. These projects include:
• Avera Health and Science Center;
• Dykhouse Student-Athlete Center;
• Daktronics Engineering Hall;
• McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center;
• Multiple additions and expansions to the University Student Union;
• Three residence halls within Jackrabbit Village; and
• The Wellness Center.
figure 2.3: the university student union
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