Representative’s Renderings by Lily Berrios
Greetings SCUP South Members! Welcome to the August newsletter as summer comes to an end and school begins. In the last few months our region has been busy, particularly hosting one day events. The first, “Sustaining Higher Education in an Age of Challenge,” was held at the University of Houston, in April. It was followed by “Doing More with Less,” hosted by the University of Alabama at Birmingham last May. Finally, “Peach Points: Removing The Fuzzy Details and Avoiding the Pits,” was held at Kennesaw State University at the end of July. A total of more than 220 participants attended these brief, inexpensive sessions. I want to thank Southern Regional Council members Bob Gunn, Cindy Holt, and Lewis Godwin for providing leadership in developing these programs. We also had wonderful hospitality and support from local volunteers at each location:
Our primary interest is to reach across the region and bring relevant topics, in a timely manner, to local venues. I encourage you to contact me lilyb@sizemoregroup.com or Bob Gunn bgunn@clarknexsen.com as you see important topics that can be presented in a 3 to 4 hour program.
“Sustaining Higher Education in an Age of Challenge,” held at the University of Houston. In between our local conferences, some of us traveled to Minneapolis to attend SCUP's 45th Annual, International Conference held from July 10–14, 2010. The program was very rich and covered a broad range of topics, from analytics to a video of students sharing their favorite learning spaces.
Last but not least, we are putting the final touches on our Southern Regional Conference, “Success in the New Reality.” It will take place in Charleston, SC, from October 17 to 19. Don’t forget to check out the Professional Development Assistance Scholarship application. This is an opportunity for institutional members to apply for a scholarship that may help cover some of the costs of attending. There is much more to share so please read on. I look forward to seeing you soon, in Charleston. REGIONAL SPONSORSSCUP's Southern Region is proud to present our sponsors. Thank you, sponsors, for your continuing support and participation: Partner Hendessi Associates, www.hendessiassociates.com Gold Colleague Kirksey Architecture, www.kirksey.com Silver Colleague AECOM, www.aecom.com Bronze Colleague Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., www.kimley-horn.com SCUPers, please contact our generous sponsors for information about their services and products. When you do, let them know how much we appreciate them. Note to potential sponsors: COMMUNICATIONS REPORTJohn Russell – Communications Chair – john.russell@angelo.edu As you may notice, Nancy Nusbaum, long-time SCUP Southern Region communications chair is no longer the editor of this newsletter. Due to some new developments in her life, she has stepped down as our communications chair. Nancy did a fantastic job and I have huge shoes to fill. We will miss her leadership and she will be greatly missed. Please tell Nancy thanks for all of her work. SCUP southern region news is published by the SCUP Southern Regional Council to inform members and friends about SCUP’s Southern Region’s plans, activities, and issues. You will note in the following articles that members of the southern region periodically contribute articles and information to our newsletter. You can participate in this communication effort, too. We need individuals to step up and volunteer as state representatives. Representatives are asked to contribute information of interest for their state and institutions on a quarterly basis. Four representatives are needed: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. If you are interested in representing your state or area, please contact me, john.russell@angelo.edu. Planned publication dates are January, April, August, and November. Feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone who might be interested. Then invite them to join SCUP so they can get their own newsletter each quarter. There's still time to register for our 2010 SCUP Southern Regional Conference in Charleston, SC, "Success in the New Reality". Early-Bird Registration deadline is this Friday, September 3! Please try to attend the SCUP Southern Metro-Mini events that are located close to you. Texas just held an event on sustainability and it provided a lot of useful information to all of the attendees. And don't forget about the SCUP Annual, International Conference and Idea Marketplace (SCUP–46) in National Harbor, MD in July 2011. It will be a great time to learn new concepts and to make great friendships. Please go to www.scup.org/annualconf/46 to find out more. The call for proposals is open until October 1. Special thanks go to SCUP staff for their technical assistance with SCUP Southern regional news and for emailing it to regional members, SCUP officers, and other friends interested in the mission and activities of SCUP. MEMBERSHIP REPORTAlan Travis - Regional Membership Coordinator, alan.travis@usg.edu SCUP’s Membership Committee has been developing strategy associated with the retention and recruitment of members. The committee has formed two task forces: emerging leaders and emerged/senior leaders. Our purpose is to understand how SCUP serves or could serve the those new to planning, as well as those who are recognized leaders in planning. The task force information that is being gathered will have influence on future membership strategy and programming particularly on a regional level. In the southern region we are in the process of articulating a membership committee which would not only welcome new members but actively promote SCUP to potential members. Volunteers and ideas are welcome! Please feel free to contact Alan Travis, alan.travis@usg.edu. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REPORTMary Ann LaFleur, Regional Professional Development Coordinator, mlafleu@uvi.edu SCUP's Annual, International Conference and Idea Marketplace (SCUP–45) SCUP’s 2010 annual, international conference and idea marketplace was held in Minneapolis this year and approximately 1,200 people attended this well planned event. Great sessions provided a wealth of information to the participants, and the Idea Marketplace provided great networking opportunities to meet the sponsors and connect with friends from around the country. A couple of dozen YouTube videos from the conference are available for viewing at www.scup.org/page/annualconf/45. On-Campus SCUP Planning Institute (OCPI) News The on-campus version of the SCUP Planning Institute (OCPI) is slowly growing! Workshops have been given in Wisconsin, New York, Texas, Oklahoma, and Virginia. Two institutions in the southern region–Texas A&M University at Kingsville and Northeastern State University in Oklahoma–hosted the planning institute. The OCPI is a way of getting teams at an institution through any planning institute step for less than it would cost to send three people to a Step II. If you are interested in learning more about the OCPI, go to www.scup.org/page/profdev/pi/oncampus. If you have questions, email Phyllis Grummon at phyllis.grummon@scup.org. VOLUNTEER REPORTCindy Holt - SCUP South Volunteer Coordinator, holt_mkt@bellsouth.net Greetings friends of SCUP South! AWARDS REPORTTim Fish - Regional Awards Coordinator, tim.fish@coopercarry.com It is that time of year again when nominations and entries will be coming due early in 2011. SCUP Excellence Awards Program, categories are planning, landscape architecture and architecture. For more information go to: www.scup.org/page/membership/awards On September 8, you have the opportunity to view a SCUP webcast, in which members of the jury for SCUP’s 2010 awards will discuss their lessons learned and the observations they saw while reviewing the multitude of awards entries. Learn more. NEW MEMBERSWe would like to welcome the members in our region who have newly-joined SCUP, since July 1, 2010. If you know these people, please give them a call welcoming them to SCUP and offer to help them “learn the ropes,” so they may gain the most from their membership. Jean Bartels, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs - Georgia Southern University NEWS FROM STATE AND AREA COMMUNICATION COORDINATORSFLORIDA – Marilyn Etheridge, metheridge1@verizon.net College Students Participate in ‘Rally in Tally’ for university funding Florida a Finalist to Receive Federal Funding Edison Proposes New University Florida Atlantic University Names New President On-Campus Student Housing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Project SOUTH CAROLINA - Michael Watson, mwatson@watsontatesavory.com
They have also taken vehicular traffic away and turned the central campus into a pedestrain zone - called Scholars Walk. Lots of seating and green spaces are provided for student and faculty interaction or for quiet reflection. The University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business Ranks as ‘Best’ TEXAS - Monica Hardy, monica@pflugerassociates.com Blinn College to issue bonds for upgrades on campus The bonds will be used to build a new 300- to 350-bed dormitory, a new agriculture building and for renovation and expansion of the band hall, college officials said. ACC set to open Round Rock campus in five months Stephen B. Kinslow, ACC president/CEO, said the recent merger of Round Rock Independent School District and the ACC District represents "a significant investment in the future of Round Rock and Williamson County," adding the campus will contribute to the economic prosperity of the region. The new ACC campus will offer a full-range of instructional programs, including core curriculum classes, specialty workforce training, computer science, welding and health sciences. Texas State regents approve $50M residence hall Other Texas CIP projects include renovations of the Academic Services Building-North ($985,000), the Department of Housing and Residential Life office building ($15.8 million), the Mitte Clean Room ($1.1 million), Lampasas Hall ($1.7 million), and the Multipurpose Educational Facility site ($2.2 million). The initiative also calls for the addition of a rescue house and climbing tower for the Advance Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) program ($950,000). Sam Houston to upgrade building with local funds SHSU President Jim Gaertner said the center serves as "a portal to the Sam Houston Memorial Museum and is visited by thousands of citizens each year." The university recently received $560,000 from the Cultural Activities Foundation of Huntsville/Walker County to renovate and expand the meeting space on the lower level of the facility. The project will approximately double the size of the activity area, allowing up to 250 attendees for seated meals. US VIRGIN ISLES – Mary Ann LaFleur, mlafleu@uvi.edu Territorial constitution before Congress Economic outlook New holiday created UVI inaugurates new president, David Hall
UVI board of trustees meeting March 13, 2010 NORTH CAROLINA NEWS - Bethany Early, bearly@emht.com East Carolina University partners with neighborhood association SCUP INTERNATIONAL NEWS – Bethany Early, bearly@emht.com King Abdulaziz University to create next-generation digital campus with SunGard Higher Education and ITS |
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The University of South Carolina has just completed the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library on the main Columbia campus. Vice President Joe Biden was the guest speaker for the dedication on July 23rd and he was joined by Senator Hollings. Senator Lindsey Graham and Representative James Clyburn. The 50,000 SF building is attached by glass bridge to the main Thomas Cooper Library and it will house both the Irvin Department of Rare Books and the South Carolina Political Collections (SCPC) on three levels. It is seeking LEED Gold certification and contains one floor with special environmental controls to preserve the collections in compact shelving. The Rare Books Department is centered around several core collections including the Irvin Collection of Charles Darwin and Darwiniana and the Bruccoli Collection of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
In 2007 Winthrop University completed the $27 Million West Health, Physical Education and Wellness Center. This LEED Silver facility includes an eight meter pool along with basketball, volleyball, badminton, and racquetball courts. A climbing wall and indoor track is also provided. This facility replaced the old Peabody Gym which was built in 1915. Since completing the West Center, they have begun construction on the DiGiorgio Campus Center next door which will provide a new bookstore, post office, food court, meeting, and seminar rooms and other student activity spaces in 128,000 SF. The combination of these two projects around a newly organized green space, created from the old field-hockey field will create a new activity campus community along the western edge of the historic campus.
Classes are set to begin in five months at Austin Community College's Round Rock campus. Construction is more than 65 percent complete, including building of ACC Round Rock Building 1000 (pictured right). Phase I of the new campus project encompasses approximately 275,000 square feet, about a third the size of all existing ACC campuses combined. The campus will eventually expand to 10 buildings and 575,000 square feet.Document Links
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