Reports

The Student Centers Advisory Committee is currently conducting a seating census throughout Talley Student Union. Committee members are collecting data on seating availability and occupancy to better understand how students use the building throughout the day. This initiative will help identify usage patterns and opportunities to improve the student experience.

By systematically gathering seating data, SCAC aims to identify peak usage periods, understand how spaces are utilized and inform future decisions about space planning and resource allocation. The findings will help ensure Talley Student Union continues to meet the evolving needs of the NC State community.

During Spring 2025, the Student Centers Advisory Committee led the Talley Student Experience Insights initiative to better understand how students engage with Talley Student Union. The committee developed and promoted a campus-wide survey that received more than 1,000 responses and facilitated a follow-up focus group to gather additional qualitative feedback.

The project culminated in a comprehensive report outlining observations, recommendations and opportunities for improvement. The findings continue to guide Student Centers leadership as they make decisions regarding facilities, resources and programming. By elevating student perspectives through meaningful assessment, SCAC reinforced Talley Student Union’s role as the welcoming center of student life at NC State.

The inaugural Student Centers Advisory Committee launched in October 2023 to gather feedback and advocate for students. Throughout Spring 2024, committee members conducted surveys and facilitated focus groups to better understand how students engage with the Student Centers.

The first survey received responses from 98 individuals, 96% of whom were students. The results showed that dining, studying and spending time with friends were the primary reasons students visited the Student Centers. Sixty-eight percent of respondents reported visiting for dining, while 70% said they used the spaces to study or socialize. Additionally, 74% indicated they were satisfied with the Student Centers’ operating hours.

A second survey focused on evaluating how well the Student Centers fulfilled their mission of providing a clean, safe and welcoming environment. Results showed that 95% of respondents rated cleanliness as meeting or exceeding expectations, 97% reported feeling safe and 98% indicated they were satisfied with the services and amenities provided.