Facilities Planning Committee
Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2010

Present: William Streeter, Chair, Dean Yohnk, Steve McLaughlin, John Desch, Don Kolbe, Peggy James, Chuck Hiertz, Dennis Rome

Absent: Daniel Rosenberg, Donald Cress, Fred Ebeid

The minutes from the 12/02/09 meeting were corrected.  The last paragraph now reads as follows: 

Don Kolbe reported that the elevator project will also be started in January.  The Small Business Development Center in MOLN D127 will be completed by 01/07/2010.

2010-2011 Laboratory/Classroom Modernization Proposals.  John distributed the 12/12/09 draft of the 2010-11 Class/Lab Modernization Projects to the committee.  He explained that, as in prior years,  $55,505 must be allocated to general access computer replacements.  In addition, another $20,000 must be committed this year to cover prior commitments made to this program.  There was discussion among the committee regarding whether or not the university needs to continue to maintain all of the general access computer labs since many of our students now have their own laptop computers.  The idea of surveying the needs of students was discussed. 

The third priority on the list is the WYLL D150 a/b Digital Arts Lab.  This lab will be constructed during the Summer of 2010 as part of the Comm Arts Remodeling and Addition project.  The fourth item on the list is the SAC Exercise Science Lab.  HESM is in the process of recruiting a new faculty member, and a better facility is necessary for this person.  The plan is to create a new exercise lab out of the current weight room.  The weight room would be moved to the multipurpose room and expanded into the adjacent racquetball court.  This would provide a larger space for the weight room.  The cost of this is currently unknown, but will likely exceed the Lab Mod funds remaining after the computer replacements and Digital Arts lab are funded.  Dean Yohnk expressed support for the project and indicated the Theatre Arts Department will be able to vacate the multipurpose room at the completion of the current spring term.

The committee approved the draft slate of projects and priorities as brought forth by John.  A study will be done to determine more accurately the costs for the digital arts lab and the exercise science lab. 

Proposed Reviews to Lab Mod Policy.  John had previously distributed a revised policy.  The committee voiced that they are comfortable with the recommended changes.

Classroom Assessment.  Committee members received a General Assignment Classroom Assessment document prepared by Chuck Hiertz.  This document established a level of technology for each classroom.  The levels are those used by UW-System.  Chuck reported that it would cost approximately $10,000/classroom to bring each Level 0 or Level 1 classroom up to Level 3. It would cost approximately $5000 to bring a Level 2 classroom up to Level 3.  It was reported that all new classrooms in Communication Arts will be Level 3. 

Projects Update.  John reported that an email will be sent out inviting members of the Parkside community to the Comm Arts Open House on January 20, with presentations beginning at 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 PM.  The preconstruction meeting for the Comm Arts remodel will be held next week, and work will start in February.  The groundbreaking will be held on February 9, at 4:00 PM.  The restroom project will take place during Spring 2010, Summer 2010, and Fall 2010.  Storage will be moved from the D2 level of Comm Arts to the D2 level of WYLL.  Bill reminded the committee that the International House could be used for storage at the current time.  Don Kolbe reported that the elevator project will involve five elevators.

Student Success Center Proposal.  Because DeAnn Possehl was not present to answer questions regarding Phase 3, this was not discussed.  However the committee agreed with the Phase 2 proposal previously brought forward.