A Letter from the President
Over the past 10 years, Wichita State University has undergone an unprecedented and remarkable transformation — not only in our physical footprint with the Innovation Campus, but also in the way we connect to our students, our neighbors, and each other. On our way of becoming a premiere urban public research university, we’ve fostered the growth of an institution that is connected, resourceful, and responsive to the people and communities we serve.
I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve built and our trajectory for the next generations of Shockers. The future of Shocker Nation is an absolute certainty, and it’s imperative that we make plans for its continued prosperity. With that in mind, I introduce to you the 2024 masterplan for Wichita State University.
To be sure, this master plan is aspirational. It’s a roadmap to guide us along our journey. And like all journeys, there will be some unexpected detours. It is a fluid, living document that will be adjusted throughout the next 10 years, and plans will likely shift and become more refined as we continue to engage in conversations.
As we embark on this exciting chapter in the story of Wichita State University, it’s essential to recognize the collaborative spirit that has fueled our progress thus far. Our success has been made possible by the dedication and support of our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader community. Together, we have laid the groundwork for a future that is promising and transformative.
The 2024 master plan is more than a collection of blueprints and diagrams; it reflects our collective vision for the university. It embodies our commitment to affordability and access, feeding the talent pipeline, and increasing economic prosperity for our community. However, as we look ahead, we must remain agile and adaptable, ready to embrace change and seize new opportunities as they arise.
To everyone in Shocker Nation, thank you for your ongoing commitment and dedication to Wichita State. Together, we have accomplished so much, and together, we will continue to build a brighter future for our university and our community.
Go Shockers!
Dr. Rick Muma
Muma
Reading the plan
This master plan document is a living playbook designed to be adaptable to WSU's evolving needs within the shifting education landscape of the next 10 years. To accommodate this flexibility, the plan adopts a systematic approach to explore the campus across a range of scales and topics.
Download the Plan
2024 Master Plan pdf01 - Introduction
Beginning with how the plan was developed, the introduction outlines the planning process, engagement, objectives, goals, and overarching vision of the master plan.
02 - Analytical Findings
Analytical findings provide valuable insights into classroom utilization, facility conditions, and infrastructure requirements crucial for informed decision-making within the master plan.
03 - Districts
Districts are areas on campus that are grouped with complementary programs and geographic areas. Each district may have an unique character, and forms one collective campus when stitched together.
04 - Frameworks
Frameworks refer to groupings of system-wide themes across the campus. Within this section, the overall structure and organization of the master plan are detailed. From building use to pedestrian connections, frameworks are road maps that unify the campus across similar topics.
05 - Systems
Outlining the infrastructural and operational components supporting the masterplan, this section illustrates and details the systems needed to facilitate a seamless functioning future environment.
06 - Metropolitan Complex
The master plan proposes a strategic consolidation of community service functions — including meeting spaces, continuing education classrooms, and recreational fields — to the main campus.
Campus Master Plan Presentation
On March 1, 2024, Wichita State University revealed its 2024 Campus Master Plan at an in-person presentation by global architecture, design and planning firm Gensler at the Frank A. Boettger Auditorium in Woolsey Hall.