Conference Proceedings

Sunday, October 2, 2011, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM
(PL002) Opening Plenary
Presented by: Ricardo Romo, President, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Monday, October 3, 2011, 8:30 AM–9:45 AM
(PL005) Plenary Session
Presented by: Diane Snyder, Vice Chancellor, Finance & Administration, Alamo Community College District Central Office

Colleges and universities are under unprecedented pressure to turn out more educated young people and adults—at a time when the money available to them, from public and other sources, is being slashed.  New attitudes, tools and strategies have emerged at Alamo Colleges in response to current threats and opportunities.  A paradigm shift is underway to change how this community college district’s five colleges operate – not only at an administrative and operational level, but in core areas such as instruction.

Monday, October 3, 2011, 9:45 AM–10:45 AM
(CN030) Built for Speed and Survival: Fast Track Lessons Learned
Presented by: Thomas Fisher, Vice President, Southwest District Manager, Hensel Phelps Construction Co.; Stephen Harris, Regional Program Manager, The University of Texas System Office; David Reese, Associate, HOK

When donor funds became available to finance a new research facility, specific provisions of the gift appeared feasible: deliver a complex, pediatric research facility with an unknown user-group, to be built on city-owned land requiring specific design criteria. There's just one catch—completion in 28 months! Presenters will share how it was done successfully for The Dell Pediatric Research Institute, The University of Texas at Austin. Through a highly-collaborative process, the team was able to overcome enormous project challenges and deliver a functional and flexible research facility.

Monday, October 3, 2011, 9:45 AM–10:45 AM
(CN028) Private University Serves as Planning Catalyst for Community Partnership
Presented by: Sean K. Garman, Architect, Perkins+Will; Stan Love, University Architect, Baylor University; Richard M. Miller, Principal, Perkins+Will

Baylor University's goal of achieving "tier-one" research status among national and international universities and to serve its surrounding communities and industries catalyzed the creation of a strategic vision for strengthening the region's economic future. Join us for an in-depth look at the planning issues and process that shaped the vision, resulting in the creation of the Central Texas Research & Technology Park (CTTRP), a not-for-profit corporation, and its first project, the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC).

Monday, October 3, 2011, 9:45 AM–10:45 AM
(CN031) Utilizing Liquidity Strategies to Make Infrastructure Improvements for Tulane University
Presented by: Jean Paul Hymel, North American Business Development Director, Performance Based Infrastructure, Johnson Controls Inc; Sylvester Johnson, Senior Associate Vice President of Facilities, Tulane University; Wayne O'Neill, CEO, Wayne O'Neill & Associates, LLC; Richard L. Schointuch, Vice President for Facilities Management and Campus Development, Tulane University of Louisiana; Jim Simpson, Director, Higher Education/Solutions America's Building Efficiency, Johnson Controls
A case study of how Johnson Controls' liquidity strategies were able to help Tulane University after Hurricane Katrina. Tulane's situation may seem unique - recovering from a natural disaster- but, in today's climate, higher education is constantly facing similar crises such as the economic downturn, reduced state budgets, and tighter capital markets. Tulane's response strategy to unexpected challenges can be utilized by other higher education institutions in the face of today's demanding economic landscape.

Monday, October 3, 2011, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
(CN018) Georgia Gwinnett College - Managing Explosive Growth
Presented by: Eddie Beauchamp, Vice President for Facilities & Operations, Georgia Gwinnett College; Maurice Blount, Director of Facilities, Georgia Gwinnett College; Rex Kizzort, Program Manager, Georgia Gwinnett College

Georgia Gwinnett College's (GGC) vision sees a premier 21st-century liberal arts college where learning will take place continuously in and beyond the confines of the traditional classroom. For that strategic target, GGC is building facilities to support over 75% growth in its student population over the past three years.  Bolstering its planning, the GGC Foundation provides support and guidance for the campus's capital project delivery models, which include state-funding and PPV's. College and facilities leadership selects the appropriate approach for new facilities.

Monday, October 3, 2011, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
(CN034) Research Valley Biocorridor: Reshaping Campus and Community
Presented by: Stephen B. Coulston, Vice President, Broaddus Planning, LLC

The Research Valley Biocorridor Concept Master Plan is the first step in establishing a 3,500-acre leading-edge international biotechnology zone in the Bryan-College Station, Texas, area. Through a collaborative joint initiative among the Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University, both cities, Brazos County, and the Research Valley Partnership, this unique planning process engaged academics, the business community, city leaders, and others to craft a plan that reflects the dynamic economic synergies that can be realized when stakeholders align around a shared vision.

Monday, October 3, 2011, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
(CN014) Stretching Your Construction Dollar: Residence Hall Renovation vs Building New
Presented by: John W. Greene, Campus Planning & Sustainability Director, Trinity University; William M. Reeves, Partner, Marmon Mok Architecture
Utilizing Trinity University's residence hall program as a case study, participants will learn the method that the owner and A/E team developed to evaluate the pros and cons and costs of renovation versus new construction. The panel will explain Trinity's Red Bricks/Green Campus policy, student expectations and trends in university residence halls and how these were accommodated with a renovation program. Finally, the implementation program and summer construction schedule will be reviewed and how the first residence hall construction project has achieved LEED Silver certification.

Monday, October 3, 2011, 1:15 PM–2:15 PM
(CN024) Focusing on What Really Matters: A Gathering of Perspectives
Presented by: Kimberly Hickson, Firmwide Education & Culture Practice Area Leader, Gensler

This session shares the results of a series of roundtables focused on learning that were held in various cities all over the world. Viewpoints of the students, administrators, and facility planners were all collected during these sessions. Are these stakeholders all on the same page, or do they have different ideas about learning environments? What are the likely changes that we must attend to around learning spaces?

Monday, October 3, 2011, 1:15 PM–2:15 PM
(CN004) Right-Sizing Your Institution
Presented by: Thomas Bowen, Principal Partner, Comprehensive Facilities Planning, Inc.
What is institutional capacity? What things impact institutional capacity? How is institutional capacity measured or determined? This session will define and explain the elements used to determine how efficiently and effectively an institution operates. Once existing operational capacity is fully explained and described, the session will offer suggestions and alternatives to modify existing operations that will improve capacity and to manage and prepare for future changes in an institution's size.

Monday, October 3, 2011, 1:15 PM–2:15 PM
(CN023) The Westminster College Extended Campus - A Future for Campuses and Communities
Presented by: Annalisa S. Holcombe, Associate Provost for Integrative & Community Based Learning, Westminster College (Utah); Nelson Scott Smith, Principal, Artichoke Design Company

Westminster College faces significant economic constraints, and needs sustainable growth. The neighboring Sugar House community recognizes the benefits of the College’s "extended campus" as it affects the central business district. Westminster’s master plan, in a unique community partnership, establishes principles for an invigorated campus/community relationship through an increased presence and commitment to the Sugar House neighborhood. This session describes an integrated planning process for College and neighborhood engagement, principles for the extended campus, and early outcomes benefiting both parties.

Monday, October 3, 2011, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
(CN010) Georgia Tech's Courageous Leadership in Capital Project Development and IPD
Presented by: F. Chip Bullock, Vice President, Managing Principal, HDR, Inc.; Paul Stewart, Project Manager, Gilbane, Inc.; Howard S. Wertheimer, Director, Capital Planning & Space Management, Georgia Institute of Technology

When the global economic downturn threatened the Georgia Institute of Technology's capital plans for the world's first Pilot Scale Carbon-Neutral/Net-Zero Energy Solutions Research Laboratory, its leadership created new strategies to overcome overwhelming barriers that would have killed the project. Georgia Tech courageously moved forward to remove all the institutional barriers to make the project thrive, engage alternative funding sources, seek programs capable of landing sponsor/grant resources, create new federal agency partnerships with the National Institute of Standards and technology (NIST) and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and reinvent the project.

Monday, October 3, 2011, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
(CN019) Gray to Green
Presented by: Trent Rush, Principal, TBG Partners; John H. Russell, Director of Project Administration, Texas Tech University System Administration
The concept of transforming college and university campuses from “gray to green” has become increasingly popular in higher education, yet many questions remain: Is it really green? What are the benefits? Campuses often struggle with removing centrally located parking and paved areas, but the resulting improvements and opportunities are extensive. We’ll examine the issues and explore two significant transformations, at the University of St. Thomas and Texas State University, and analyze empirical evidence about the return on investment.

Monday, October 3, 2011, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
(CN008) Space Management Strategies that Support Student Retention
Presented by: K. Watson Harris, Director, Academic Technology Planning & Projects ADA Campus Coordinator, Middle Tennessee State University

This presentation provides successful space management strategies employed at one public institution. The state has not funded capital projects in several years. It is also mandating a change in the state appropriations funding formula. The formula is changing from an enrollment-based to a retention/graduation percentage with a special emphasis on graduate students. Besides the expected retention strategies, there are several space management strategies that will support the institution’s efforts to increase retention in existing space.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
(CN020) Come Together: How PPPs Help Realize Health Science Centers
Presented by: John M. Farrell, Senior Principal, FKP Architects; Whitney Fuessel, Project Planner, FKP Architects; Roderick E. McCallum, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Texas A & M Health Science Center

Private partnerships are key in accessing new funding for today's health science centers. Bryan, Texas donated 200 acres for the new Texas A&M Health Science Center campus, anticipating $1 billion in economic impact. The campus plan offers private development opportunities and the first two buildings' focus as inter-professional education sites where medical professions train together, cultivating collaborative practices and patient-centered care, provides immediate returns. Presenters will discuss the process of bringing public/private partners together for sound education and economic outcomes.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
(CN016) Designing the Future at Georgia Tech Using Convergent Planning Methodologies
Presented by: Amir Rahnamay-Azar, Senior Vice President, Administration & Finance, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus; Chester Warzynski, Executive Director, Organization Development, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

This presentation describes an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to constructing a 25-year strategic vision and plan at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) using convergent methodologies. The presentation will show how Georgia Tech applied four distinct but convergent methodologies to: (a) engage stakeholders; (b) objectify and validate strategies; (c) connect the plan to the institution's culture; and (d) develop a process for aligning and implementing the strategic plan.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
(CN006) Maximizing Resources - The UTSA Multi-Campus Master Plan
Presented by: Carl L Gromatzky, Principal, BGK Architects, Inc.; James Douglas Lipscomb, University Architect, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Established in 1969, the University of Texas-San Antonio (UTSA) began with a compact plan based on the 1573 Law of the Indiesa grand outdoor space with paseos radiating out in cardinal directions. As enrollment grew, this urban concept gave way to inefficiencies akin to suburban sprawl. Promoting a return to density, the new plan proposes a mixed-use “Collegetown” district with retail, commercial, and residential amenities. The recently acquired Park West Campus also offers new opportunities for public/private partnerships and shared facilities that will maximize return on investment.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 9:45 AM–10:45 AM
(CN003) The Use of Dispute Resolution Boards at the University of Washington
Presented by: Douglas J. Holen, President - Region One (US and Canada), Dispute Resolution Board Foundation

The University of Washington began using Dispute Resolution Boards (DRBs) in 1993. The Claims and Dispute Resolution section of the Washington State General Conditions contained an Arbitration provision. The University Administration became alarmed at the cost of these proceedings on University contracts and directed Counsel to prepare a Modification for the General Conditions incorporating a DRB process. A Dispute Resolution Board is a three member panel of industry professionals who are chosen by the University and the Contractor and are paneled at the beginning of construction. If a dispute arises that the Parties are unable to resolve in negotiations, it is referred to the DRB. The DRB conducts an informal hearing and issues a non-binding recommendation to assist the Parties in resolving the matter before more formal proceedings are initiated. The University has used the DRB process on all contracts over $10M since 1993. Over 60 contracts totaling approximately $6.0B have been completed and all issues have been resolved without subsequent legal proceedings. The cost of a DRB on a typical University project is less than 0.1% of construction cost.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 9:45 AM–10:45 AM
(CN022) University-Community Sense of Place: Anchor Institution’s Strategies for Success
Presented by: David N. Cox, Executive Assistant to the President, University of Memphis; Teresa Hartnett, Director, Administration & Business Analysis, University of Memphis; Andrew J. Trippel, Community Liaison, Division of Business and Finance, University of Memphis

Creating authentic place can drive economic growth, improve quality of life, restore investment in a community and generate recruitment, retention, and fundraising gains for an anchor institution in the host community. The University of Memphis focuses on creating the optimal for-profit investment environment by aligning partner interests, creating effective community revitalization tools, and for focusing on realistic and implementable planning efforts. This session explores how the university encourages renewed investment in place and discusses techniques for leveraging institutions for university-community success.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 9:45 AM–10:45 AM
(CN032) Weathering the Storms: Using Technology to Respond to Natural Disasters – Successes and Lessons Learned
Presented by: Lynda Alexander, Facilities Information Manager, The University of Texas Medical Branch; Marshall King, Senior Solutions Manager, Business Resource Group; Alan Neill, Vice President of Sales, Business Resource Group

In recent years, several natural disasters have had major impacts on university facilities, including partial or total shutdown of buildings and even entire campuses. This panel discussion will focus on how technology has been used to respond to the challenges faced by university space planners and administrators after a natural disaster, and ways in which technology could have been better used to deal with the crisis. The emphasis of the session will be on knowing what tools and information are essential to prepare for, and respond to, physical emergencies and disasters.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
(CN025) Community Partnerships Builds Upon Vision to Fund Innovative Future
Presented by: Melissa Crispin, Project Manager, Perkins+Will; Truell Hyde, Vice Provost for Research, Professor of Physics, Baylor University

Utilizing the vision established in the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative Strategic Plan, we will share the challenging funding roadmap traveled. Understand how the vision of the plan was strengthened through collaboration among a private university, public technical college, local industry, and the local municipality. The partnerships created allowed everyone to  accomplish the common goal of cultivating strong research, industrial growth, workforce training, and technology development that enhanced the economic advancement for the region.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
(CN015) Reaching for the STARS
Presented by: Trent Rush, Principal, TBG Partners; Morgan Stinson, Senior Project Manager, EEA Consulting Engineers
As colleges and universities battle for their survival in this challenging time, many institutions have banded together to ensure their viability—through the commitment to sustainable initiatives that benefit all campus community members and the environment. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), comprised of colleges and universities, seeks to empower higher education to lead the sustainability transformation. The use of the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) program is making the dream a reality.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
(CN005) The Hispanic Population Dilemma: The University of Texas System's Response
Presented by: Cathy Delgado, Institutional Research Analyst, The University of Texas System Office; Gerard Dizinno, Associate Professor, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Stephanie A. Huie, Director, Office of Strategic Initiatives, The University of Texas System Office; Roy Mathew, Associate Vice President, Center for Institutional Evaluation, Research & Planning, The University of Texas at El Paso
The convergence of rapid population growth, lower educational attainment, and high poverty levels for Texas Hispanics prompted The University of Texas System – in collaboration with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the P-16 School System and other Texas institutions of higher education – to develop initiatives to increase Hispanic access and success. This panel explores The University of Texas System’s progress over the last decade and ongoing promising practices to improve Hispanic access, degree production, and graduation/post graduation success.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM
(PL004) Higher Education: Good for All of Us
Presented by: Denise M Trauth, President, Texas State University-San Marcos

Denise M. Trauth has been the ninth president of Texas State University-San Marcos since August 2002.  Authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1899, Texas State has grown into a major research doctoral-granting institution with more than 33,000 students.  In response to the needs of the state, the university has recently added such programs as electrical engineering, geographic information science, nursing, math education, and water resources.