Conference Brochure - Society for College and University Planning

3:00 PM–4:00 PM CC-35 KentChallenges of Comprehensive Institutions inSouth African MergersPresenter: Maxwell Andile Dandala, Border TechnikonConvener: JoEllen Baldwin, Indiana UniversityExamine the challenges of re-establishing the mission statementand development of new niche areas in the merger of threeinstitutions of higher education in South Africa (one universityand two technikons). The hard choices are in introducing newacademic programs and phasing out well-established programs asthe new mission dictates what needs to be developed andmaintained. Smart planning becomes crucial and this includesretention strategies for key faculty and staff as well as attractingfundable projects.Key Terms: Academic Planning, International, StrategicPlanning3:00 PM–4:00 PM CC-36 DufferinE-merging Learning Centers:A Library TransformsPresenters: Stephen Johnson, Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates;Catherine Quinlan, University of British ColumbiaConvener: Nancy Tierney, Stanford UniversityInstitutions must become more strategic in establishing prioritiesto meet research and learning needs campus-wide. This sessionwill study the University of British Columbia’s new Irving K.Barber Learning Center as it evolves from an archetypical library,housed in a heritage building, into a multi-purpose resourcefacility that supports the university as well as the broadercommunity. The project fully integrates traditional library serviceswith information technologies, academic units and communityconcourse elements into an efficient 24/7 facility.Key Terms: Academic Planning, Relationship Building,Learning, Research3:00 PM–4:00 PM CC-37 Grand Ballroom CentreVendor PresentationFrom “What Is” to “What If” —Space Analysis andPlanning on the WebPresenter: Steve Fulmer, CollegeNET, Inc.Convener: Thomas Buechele, The School of The Art Instituteof ChicagoCollegeNET introduces a new, web-based tool—X25—forgraphically analyzing campus space utilization. This breakthroughInternet service gives you the power to better understand andproject your classroom supply and course demand. In addition toshowing you live, real-time reports detailing space utilization,class timespread, and supply/demand, we will demonstratenumerous advanced, innovative space management views.Key Terms: Facilities Planning, Space Management3:00 PM–4:00 PM CC-38 Civic BallroomFunding, Planning, & Delivering New StudentHousing—Making the Right Choices, ManagingRisk, & Achieving Success for Berry CollegePresenters: Ken Higa, Lord, Aeck & Sargent; Scott Sullivan, WinterConstruction Company; Joseph L. Walton, Berry CollegeConvener: Edward Garibian, eRPortal Software GroupTwo years ago Berry College was faced with two major challenges,not enough space for students to live on campus and maintaininga competitive edge with peer institutions. The college embarkedon a rigorous research and planning initiative to explore all theoptions to deliver campus housing compatible with Berry’smission, budget and aggressive schedule. After consideringvarious options from developers’ turn-key approach to traditionalproject delivery, Berry decided to take the design/build fast trackapproach and self-funded a new 122-bed residence hall.Key Terms: Facilities Planning, Students, Finance3:00 PM–4:00 PM CC-39 HuronHard Choice—From Design to Bid in Six MonthsPresenters: George Hurley, DPR Construction, Inc; James Simeo andPeter Stazicker, Anshen+Allen Los AngelesConvener: Tom Contos, Washington and Lee UniversityTremendous emphasis is placed on the speed of delivery—be itinformation, services, or products. Design and construction facethe same demands yet often without change in the owner’s desirefor quality, contractual protections, and fiscal compliance. Manymethods have been tried. At University of California - SantaCruz, the new 160,000 gross square foot Engineering ResearchBuilding adopted a stratagem saving 15 months in the constructionschedule. This session explores the advantages/ disadvantagesinherent in this process. Can it be used for your next project?Key Terms: Facilities Planning, Research, Finance3:00 PM–4:00 PM CC-40 Grand Ballroom EastIf They Design It They Will Come—Including the Campus Community inProject Planning ProcessesPresenter: Bill Ashby, University of VirginiaConvener: Rohit Saxena, HOKThe development, design, and funding of student activities spaceat universities has become increasingly complex. The currentconsumer-oriented generation of students come to the universitywith high expectations for responsive service, advanced technology,and space that stimulates and challenges the mind. At theUniversity of Virginia, two recent successful projects demonstratethe importance of reaching out to targeted user groups in theearly stages of project development to insure that the endproduct measures up to expectations.Key Terms: Facilities Planning, Relationship Building, Students3:00 PM–4:00 PM CC-41 Dominion NorthParticipatory Action Planning:Integrating Action Research, OrganizationDevelopment, and Strategic PlanningPresenter: Brent E. Betit, Landmark CollegeConvener: Karen Bauer, University of GeorgiaAction research, organization development, and strategicplanning are three distinct disciplines that present complementaryaspects. An action research approach that combines organizationdevelopment methods and principles applied to strategic planningprocesses, offers a synergistic planning model possessingsignificant potential for lasting organizational improvement andtransformation. Learn a simple, practical model for change basedon these disciplines, and present the results of a research projectemploying the model.Key Terms: Academic Planning, Strategic Planning, ChangeManagement18 SCUP–39 • July 17–21, 2004 • Sheraton Centre Toronto • Toronto, Ontario Canada