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Tuesday, October 24, 2006 7:30 am–8:30 am Ball Break Station Continental Breakfast 8:30 am–9:30 am Conference C Planning for the Best—Green Strategies at Oxford Lily Del C. Berrios, Principal, Sizemore Group; Myra Frady, Dean - Resource Planning and Chief Financial Officer, Oxford College; John Wegner, Faculty Lecturer, Emory University Integrating ‘green’ elements into the planning process is becoming a common topic. Taking the time to codify this process can yield great results: identify solutions for short and long term consideration, create a spirit of awareness through the campus community, and bring together three key areas of planning: the physical, fiscal, and programmatic. The presenters in this session will discuss the elements, process and strategies considered when a ‘sustainable land use framework’ is used as part of Oxford’s planning process. Convener: John C. Anderson, Anderson Design Inc. 8:30 am–9:30 am Salon I A Partnership for Public Health Research and Community Development Steve Clepper, Architect, Jacobs; Joel E. Putterman, Principal, Jacobs A strong public health infrastructure is needed in Palm Beach County to meet public health challenges in preventing and containing existing, emerging, re-emerging and antibiotic-resistant infectious diseases. Attendees will learn about the overall planning process applied to this campus planning and community planning effort, which was one of collaboration between state, local, town and private interests. The involvement of surrounding area residents gave great value and validity to the overall planning and decision making process. What began as a somewhat hostile environment of townspeople feeling they should have total control of the land that the state had neglected over the years, ended in a truly win-win for everyone in the creation of the Institute for Public Health, being able to provide health services and education and research space, with the potential for positive spin off of incubator related clean industry for the town. A truly collaborative decision making process was reinforced and illustrative of a true shared authorship in the overall planning process and development of the plan. Convener: JR Crowell, Rosser International, Inc. 8:30 am–9:30 am Salon II Recovering, Improving, and Growing: Lessons from Georgia’s Campus Master Plans Linda Eastley, Principal, Sasaki Associates Inc.; Richard F. Galehouse, Principal, Sasaki Associates, Inc..; Alan S. Travis, Director/Planning, University System of Georgia Office In 1993, Albany State University was flooded by Hurricane Andrew, prompting the need for a master plan identifying campus expansion potential outside of its floodplain. This comprehensive master plan highlighted a need for all 34 University System of Georgia universities and colleges to undergo master-planning initiatives addressing future growth and development. With significant projected population growth in Georgia, this overall master-planning process ensures and maintains safety, quality, and stability on all USG campuses and assesses more than just expanding demographics. This session reflects on the University System of Georgia’s methodology for preventing crises due to unprepared-for growth and expansion and outlines endeavors meant to avoid flood-prone and environmentally contaminated land. Convener: Stuart A. Adler, Emory University 9:30 am–9:45 am Ball Break Station Break 9:45 am–10:45 am Conference C Preparing for the Unthinkable: Disaster Preparedness, Response Mitigation, and Recovery Michael Ralph, Assistant Vice President/Planning, Research, Academic & Student Affairs, Southern University System Would your institution be adequately prepared to respond to an emergency like the disastrous hurricanes of 2005 How would you continue providing services Was your disaster preparation plan shaped by information from a hazard risk assessment and insurance risk assessment of your institution Even the most thorough emergency plans are constantly refined—shaped by new observations, growing reliance on technology, and a greater interdependence between the institution and the surrounding community. Presenters will discuss their observations of the devastation, the impact on the campus from the community after the disaster, the rebuilding of their campuses, and the lessons and recommendations they have for your institution. Convener: William Todd Dolson, Emory University
9:45 am–10:45 am Salon I Dealing With the Unknown Through Flexibility in Planning Mark G. Byrd, Senior Project Architect, ISES Corporation; Roger Reich, Associate Vice President, ISES Corporation; Michael R. Renfrow, Assistant Vice President/Campus Planning & Facilities, University of West Georgia The answer to “How do you prepare for the unknown” could possibly be answered with one word—flexibility. You will never be able to address the unknown. However, you can develop a solid, practical plan that allows adjustments under extreme conditions. Recovery from an event, be it manmade or natural, is a bigger animal then you may think. Execution of recovery operations depends extensively on a reliable, practical, and practiced plan. The key to any viable plan is “flexibility”. This presentation will develop avenues for success, internally and externally, through resources and coordination to assure a successful recovery in the most expedient timeframes with the best available plan. Convener: Mary Ann La Fleur, University of the Virgin Islands 9:45 am–10:45 am Salon II The Disaster-Resistant University: Planning for Survivability Robert J. Emery, Assistant Vice President/Safety, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Gerard B. Marchand, Manager/ Facilities & Planning, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Rives Taylor, Sustainable Task Force Leader, Gensler In June 2001, tropical storm Allison deluged Houston, Texas with 38 inches of rain, causing $5 billion in damage—the most expensive US flood-related incident prior to Hurricane Katrina. This session tracks the three-year recovery of the flooded University of Texas Health Science Center and how it redesigned itself for better emergency preparedness. This session also examines the concept of incorporating passive survivability into campus facilities with sustainable design features. It also takes a futuristic view of the potential impact of devastating climate changes due to global warming. Convener: Nancy Tierney, Stanford University 12:15 pm–1:45 pm Closing Lunch and Plenary Session Emergency Operations Planning in the University System of Georgia Mark Demyanek, Director/Administration & Compliance Policy, Board of Regents University System of Georgia The University System of Georgia is the third largest state university system in the country. With 35 institutions ranging in size and complexity from major research universities to two year access colleges, emergency operations planning cannot be approached using a “one size fits all” strategy. However, it is critical that the system provide leadership in defining priorities and establishing processes, to ensure that every institution is prepared to respond effectively to emergency events and recover from there impact. This presentation will provide an overview of the University System of Georgia’s approach to emergency operations planning. 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Optional Tour—Preregistration Required Georgia Institute of Technology Klaus Computing Center Tour Walking tour of Georgia Institute of Technology’s Klaus Computing Center. 10:45 am–11:00 am Ball Break Station Break 11:00 am–Noon Salon IV Current Projects Showcase This session will highlight six of the Southern region’s best projects that have been completed in the last year. Each of the six selected presenters will share an overview of a recent college or university project. This enjoyable, fast- paced session will give you an opportunity to get a glimpse of what’s happening on other campuses in the region.
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