Roos Field Renovation

[Guitarguy]

Potentially unpopular idea but why don't they just create a student fee for athletics.

WSU charges students $149 per year for a sports pass to attend sporting events..

Instead of current FREE tickets for students, how about a mandatory fee of $45 per student per quater that covers access to all sprting events. This may even motivate more of them to show up considering they are "paying for it"

with 13,0000 students that fee would generate 1.75 Million annually not including summer quarter.

Actually EWU charges EVERY STUDENT the activities fee without their choice or say in the matter, WSU students get to choose if the want to pay the fee. So, if we followed what WSU does we would lose a huge amount of our budget because many students would choose to not pay the fee.

MLEagle,
Are you certain the EWU fee is for attending sporting events or for the things like the University Recreation Center?

My son graduated a year ago and my daughter is finishing up her degree.

Each quarter, the tuition bill has a charge for the following:

1) Student Activity Fee (this 52% of this fee goes straight to Athletics for a 2 million plus bump to their budget. The trade off is the students get into the games for "free".

2) Rec Center Fee

3) Student Health Fee

4) Tech Fee

Somewhere in that mess is also a fee that pays for free STA bus rides.

Soon to be added is the PUB fee.

I love my Eags, but as the one paying the tuition bill, I can't even stomach another fee right now. Find another way, please.

 

[60s Savage]

Not considering increased non-student attendance $1.75 mil per year from solely additional student fees without interest, would still require 35 years to retire the debt for a $60 mil improvement/expansion project. With some generous alumni, University, legislature, or other major funding sponsor, perhaps the necessary construction could be completed in a few phases beginning with a center segment including suites on the east side, north and south segments and then completing the horseshoe at the north end?

Hopefully the study WILL answer questions, provide viable plans, and the project can begin.

 

[LDopaPDX]

Not considering increased non-student attendance $1.75 mil per year from solely additional student fees without interest, would still require 35 years to retire the debt for a $60 mil improvement/expansion project. With some generous alumni, University, legislature, or other major funding sponsor, perhaps the necessary construction could be completed in a few phases beginning with a center segment including suites on the east side, north and south segments and then completing the horseshoe at the north end?

Hopefully the study WILL answer questions, provide viable plans, and the project can begin.

Might have made some sense to start this project 5 years ago before the big run-up in construction costs...

That said, I still think a figure of $60mm is on the extreme end. It seems like we could do a lot on 1/3 of that budget.

 

[BLACKFALKIN1]

Not considering increased non-student attendance $1.75 mil per year from solely additional student fees without interest, would still require 35 years to retire the debt for a $60 mil improvement/expansion project. With some generous alumni, University, legislature, or other major funding sponsor, perhaps the necessary construction could be completed in a few phases beginning with a center segment including suites on the east side, north and south segments and then completing the horseshoe at the north end?

Hopefully the study WILL answer questions, provide viable plans, and the project can begin.

Might have made some sense to start this project 5 years ago before the big run-up in construction costs...

That said, I still think a figure of $60mm is on the extreme end. It seems like we could do a lot on 1/3 of that budget.

Agreed. An entirely new stadium with suites & new green turf could be built for $60m

 

[EWU98]

Not considering increased non-student attendance $1.75 mil per year from solely additional student fees without interest, would still require 35 years to retire the debt for a $60 mil improvement/expansion project. With some generous alumni, University, legislature, or other major funding sponsor, perhaps the necessary construction could be completed in a few phases beginning with a center segment including suites on the east side, north and south segments and then completing the horseshoe at the north end?

Hopefully the study WILL answer questions, provide viable plans, and the project can begin.

Might have made some sense to start this project 5 years ago before the big run-up in construction costs...

That said, I still think a figure of $60mm is on the extreme end. It seems like we could do a lot on 1/3 of that budget.

Agreed. An entirely new stadium with suites & new green turf could be built for $60m

Green Turf :thumbdown: You have to be nuts to switch it back....this is our identity ...what sets us apart from other schools. Like it or not it is here to stay. :nod:

 

[60s Savage]

No green turf. Ever! I've been thinking about stipulating a strip of the The Inferno over my grave.

 

[LDopaPDX]

No green turf. Ever! I've been thinking about stipulating a strip of the The Inferno over my grave.

That would indeed be pretty bad ass. Griz fans might piss on you, though.

 

[60s Savage]

No green turf. Ever! I've been thinking about stipulating a strip of the The Inferno over my grave.

That would indeed be pretty bad ass. Griz fans might piss on you, though.

Might be, but they'd have to stand in line.

 

[FormerEag]

No green turf. Ever! I've been thinking about stipulating a strip of the The Inferno over my grave.

That would indeed be pretty bad ass. Griz fans might piss on you, though.

Might be, but they'd have to stand in line.

:rofl: :notworthy:

 

[scottywashere11]

http://easterneronline.com/40689/sports/keeping-up-with-the-big-sky/?utm_content=bufferf8b66&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Not much new information here, but it does at least present a timeline for the consultant project. I can appreciate that. I was also unaware of the fact that the university used the $450k NCAA grant for infrastructure funding. That's neat, I was wondering what they would do with those funds.

 

[scottywashere11]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/jun/13/analysis-fans-will-have-to-contribute-even-more-to/

Essentially, time for EWU to break the state subsidized culture and begin moving into the private-donation big leagues.

 

[EdubU10]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/jun/13/analysis-fans-will-have-to-contribute-even-more-to/

Essentially, time for EWU to break the state subsidized culture and begin moving into the private-donation big leagues.

Are there enough big time donors to make this happen?

 

[ewueagle2010]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/jun/13/analysis-fans-will-have-to-contribute-even-more-to/

Essentially, time for EWU to break the state subsidized culture and begin moving into the private-donation big leagues.

Are there enough big time donors to make this happen?

1st thought would be, no. Because if their were, wouldn't the Gateway Project have gained at least SOME ground on moving forward?

2nd thought, yes. You would think with over 50,000 EWU alum's living just in Spokane County alone, there are some people with funds.

3rd thought.... It's going to have to be a fundraising event unlike others. The University is going to have to start approaching thousands of EWU fans/alums for small donations and hope a few at the more financially blessed spectrum donate larger amounts. Approach businesses for naming rights, sponsorships and start working some deals. It may tougher with the NCAA involved, but it can't be that damn hard.

 

[EdubAlum]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/jun/13/analysis-fans-will-have-to-contribute-even-more-to/

Essentially, time for EWU to break the state subsidized culture and begin moving into the private-donation big leagues.

Are there enough big time donors to make this happen?

1st thought would be, no. Because if their were, wouldn't the Gateway Project have gained at least SOME ground on moving forward?

2nd thought, yes. You would think with over 50,000 EWU alum's living just in Spokane County alone, there are some people with funds.

3rd thought.... It's going to have to be a fundraising event unlike others. The University is going to have to start approaching thousands of EWU fans/alums for small donations and hope a few at the more financially blessed spectrum donate larger amounts. Approach businesses for naming rights, sponsorships and start working some deals. It may tougher with the NCAA involved, but it can't be that damn hard.

The article was talking about giving more to make it happen. Here is my problem, just giving more isn't going to build it. Create a fund earmarked for a new football facility and then let's talk. I'll throw in 1k bucks. People aren't just going to give more if it's some general pool of money.

 

[clawman1]

Not considering increased non-student attendance $1.75 mil per year from solely additional student fees without interest, would still require 35 years to retire the debt for a $60 mil improvement/expansion project. With some generous alumni, University, legislature, or other major funding sponsor, perhaps the necessary construction could be completed in a few phases beginning with a center segment including suites on the east side, north and south segments and then completing the horseshoe at the north end?

Hopefully the study WILL answer questions, provide viable plans, and the project can begin.

Might have made some sense to start this project 5 years ago before the big run-up in construction costs...

That said, I still think a figure of $60mm is on the extreme end. It seems like we could do a lot on 1/3 of that budget.

IMO if we start on the low end with intention of adding in phases it will probably never happen, our facilities will forever be mediocre

 

[Vic E. Wallace]

clawman,,
I read the article this morning while waiting for the Oil Change to be completed. I will wait and see what comes. I am not going to criticize anyone, there have been to many promises, and we are still waiting.
Good Luck! Vic E. Wallace

 

[Rafter_Reese]

I will do my part in terms of giving and having my rear-end in the seats. Just purchased 15 season tickets last week. However, it's gonna take a whole lot of asking some people. I think I'm going to write Bill Gates and/or Paul Allen and ask them to donate hno:

 

[JoinTheEAF]

I will do my part in terms of giving and having my rear-end in the seats. Just purchased 15 season tickets last week. However, it's gonna take a whole lot of asking some people. I think I'm going to write Bill Gates and/or Paul Allen and ask them to donate hno:

There is a great Eagle doing what we all need to do-buy season tickets. 15 tickets, that is very impressive. I only do 2 but after seeing this it may be time to get 2 more.

Go Eagles! Coach Best needs our support, buy your tickets this month. Sold out Sep. 9 vs. ND State early sends a message that our facility isn't sufficient, making this an easy ticket sends the opposite message. The only way to secure a ticket now for our home opener is by purchasing season tickets.

Most of our students aren't here yet Sep. 9 so make your plans. You know Bison fans will show up.

 

[EWURanger]

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/jun/13/analysis-fans-will-have-to-contribute-even-more-to/

Essentially, time for EWU to break the state subsidized culture and begin moving into the private-donation big leagues.

Are there enough big time donors to make this happen?

1st thought would be, no. Because if their were, wouldn't the Gateway Project have gained at least SOME ground on moving forward?

2nd thought, yes. You would think with over 50,000 EWU alum's living just in Spokane County alone, there are some people with funds.

3rd thought.... It's going to have to be a fundraising event unlike others. The University is going to have to start approaching thousands of EWU fans/alums for small donations and hope a few at the more financially blessed spectrum donate larger amounts. Approach businesses for naming rights, sponsorships and start working some deals. It may tougher with the NCAA involved, but it can't be that damn hard.

The article was talking about giving more to make it happen. Here is my problem, just giving more isn't going to build it. Create a fund earmarked for a new football facility and then let's talk. I'll throw in 1k bucks. People aren't just going to give more if it's some general pool of money.

Agreed. This isn't only about securing high end donors. In my opinion, the entire approach to this has been off. Get something started in terms of securing a bunch of smaller donors and give people something tangible to work off of.

If we could do major renovations in 2004 with nowhere near the level of support we have now, I fail to see why something can't get started.

 

[sammamisheag]

It's not complicated. Alumni & Boosters need to donate more plain and simple or this program will begin to slide especially with a new head coach & staff.

The answer isn't charging the students more.

Mid-career salary Per Payscale:

EWU $70K
Montana $75K
MSU $85K

http://www.payscale.com/research/US/School=Eastern_Washington_University/Salary

Was pretty surprised there isn't a big gap here. Now, I will grant you that Montana has a Law School and MBA program while MSU has a decent engineering program. Having said that, the alumni/boosters need to carry the load here. No excuses.