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• Physical and Master Plan oversight and implementation in collaboration with USG, KSU Real Estate, university leaders, and stakeholders.
• Pre-planning work with university stakeholders, which includes defining space needs, project scope, draft budgets, and schedules.
• Shepherding capital projects through the USG and KSU approval processes.
• Oversight and management of Feasibility and Space Planning studies.
• Review and approval of exterior space requests.
• Acquires and disposes of real property.
• Manages the commercial leasing process including due diligence, negotiations, and liaising with the Board of Regents.
• Supports the Public Private Venture (PPV) transaction process.

Space requests can be submitted using the space/project request form. The request will be routed for approval to the manager or department chair with budget responsibility. Once approved, the request will be reviewed by the Space and Project Working Group as needed.
 
The request form includes questions about the space needed as well as questions regarding funding the request.  It’s often helpful to attach additional details that provide background or support the need for the request, including how the request supports the mission of the department and the University.
 
Changes to use of space, such as converting classrooms to office space, require a detailed review of classroom utilization data and other factors before they will be reviewed by the Working Group or the Executive Group.

The Executive Space Planning Group is charged with overseeing and advising the president on all matters related to space use and allocation as it relates to ×îÉ«µ¼º½ State University's strategic priorities.

The group uses the following principles to guide their decisions:

• Space is a limited and shared resource and will be efficiently utilized to serve the University as a whole.
• Student success and the impact on student outcomes should be a primary consideration for all space planning decisions.
• Effective space planning will support ×îÉ«µ¼º½â€™s Strategic Plan and Campus Master Plan. Any decisions regarding use of space that do not support the strategic plan or campus master plan must be approved by the president.
• Effective space management is logical, transparent, and data-informed. Units requesting additional space will be expected to demonstrate they are using current space to its maximum efficiency.
• Instructional facilities and student support will be given highest priority at the center of each campus. To the extent feasible, non-academic administrative units shall be located on the perimeter of each campus.
• Reuse and adaptation of existing space is encouraged over new construction or major renovation.
• The University will prioritize living/learning environments to enhance the academic mission in places where students live and interact.
• Synergies created by placing like groups and functions in close proximity will be considered.
• The University’s impact on and ability to share resources with the community will be considered.
• Primary occupants of University space will be university units as opposed to outside entities.
• The University will reserve adequate swing space for construction projects, program growth expansion, and unexpected or emergency needs

The committee is strategic in nature and will advise the president on matters regarding:

• Multi-pronged moves
• Renovations of 50,000 square feet or more space
• Projects over $250,000
• Whole department moves
• Changes in use of space (academic to operational and vice versa)
• Options to lease or rent space
• Use of student fees
• Any working group decisions that are being disputed

To facilitate this process, the committee will receive:

• Priority lists for project work
• Space utilization data
• Small and large capital project proposals

Tricia Chastain, Chief Administrative Officer (Co-Chair)
Ivan Pulinkala, Interim Provost (Co-Chair)
Jeff Delaney, Chief Information Officer
Phaedra Corso, Chief Research Officer
Aaron Howell, Chief Business Officer
Eric Arneson, Vice President, Student Affairs
Sheb True, Associate Vice Provost for Global Engagement, Professional Education and Strategic Initiatives 
Hazem Rashed-Ali, Dean of the College of Architecture and Construction Management  and Professor of Architecture
Jo Donna Lamb, AVP for Planning, Design and Construction
Amanda Jones, Executive Director, Space Administration

• The Space and Project Working Group is responsible for overseeing and advising the Chief Administrative Officer on changes of space purpose or office moves outside of the department area as well as recommendations to the Executive Committee on larger space requests that come into the centralized request portal.
• Additionally, the working group is responsible for the review and approval of projects up to $50,000, while giving recommendations to the Executive Group for any project over this limit.
• This is an operational group that will meet monthly and develop the annual report of space management and project activity on campus.

Amanda Jones, Executive Director, Space Administration
Cara Ray, Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs
LaJuan Simpson-Wilkey, Assistant Vice President, Faculty Affairs
Jo Donna Lamb, AVP for Planning, Design and Construction
Cole Stratton, Assistant VP, Academic Strategy & Finance 
Paul Parker, Executive Director, Registrar
Ruth Goldfine, Senior Associate Dean for Operations, Planning and Innovation
Scott Nowak, Associate Vice President for Research 
Richard Rhodes, Director, Design and Construction
Paula Stadnicki, IT Infrastructure Services Manager, UITS
Zach Kerns, AVP, Campus Operations