2008 Southern Regional Conference

7:30 AM–8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Case Study
(CC-13) Jackson State University—Leveraging Campus Improvements to Revitalize the Surrounding Community
Presenters: Edwin R. Kimsey, Vice President, Niles Bolton Associates; Tim McCarty, Vice President, UniDev, LLC; Troy Stovall, Senior Vice President - Finance & Operations, Jackson State University
As a Historically Black College with a proud tradition, JSU underwent a bold facilities improvement campaign to replace and renovate outdated facilities. University officials envision using on campus improvements as a catalyst to reinvigorate the surrounding neighborhood. University Village will strengthen the residential environment by providing a clear link to downtown Jackson, MS and will be a pedestrian-oriented environment with retail, residential and entertainment components. Attendees will gain knowledge on how institutions can have a positive influence on the surrounding community through this repeatable visioning and delivery-process model.

8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Case Study
(CC-14) Balancing Change Today with Tomorrow's Vision: Experiences from Spelman College
Presenters: Arthur E. Frazier, Director, Facilities Management & Services, Spelman College; E. Bradley Good, Principal, Hughes Good, O'Leary & Ryan; Delilah Wynn-Brown, Principal, Clement & Wynn Program Managers, Inc
Commitment to academic excellence, quality of experience and consistency are key to institutional competitiveness. To this end, Spelman College's strategic initiative "Spelman ALIVE" emphasizes investment towards strengthening campus infrastructure and environmental performance. In the present day economic context, proactive planning for necessary campus upgrades and enhancements today in support of broader strategic initiatives can be challenging. In fall '08, two-thirds of Spelman's students will reside on-campus; a milestone that predicates many years of necessary campus renewal to follow.

8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Case Study
(CC-15) Retrocommissioning (Regeneration) of Building Operating Systems
Presenters: Wayne K. Robertson, President, Energy Ace, Inc.; Adrienne Thorpe, Energy Engineer, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Retrocommissioning is really the very regeneration of a building's operating systems. This presentation will explain that process, both its planning and implementation, for ten Katrina-damaged buildings at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Attendees will learn what is retrocommissioning, what are its benefits, how to plan and manage it, and lessons learned from this project. Target audience is facility managers and planners who must manage building operations and performance, and financial officers who must pay for building operations.

9:30 AM–9:45 AM
Break

9:45 AM–10:45 AM
Case Study
(CC-16) Clemson University Student Affairs and Housing Master Plan
Presenters: J. Kendall Gallaugher, Director/Architecture, Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering; Katie Karp, Brailsford & Dunlavey; Peter M. Knudsen, Assistant Campus Master Planner, Clemson University
In 2007, Clemson University began the process of developing a comprehensive master plan for student affairs and housing. The goal of the master plan was to identify both short and long-range needs for the University in recreation, dining, housing and other on-campus student services. The focus on housing evaluated existing facilities, prepared a market study to identify on-campus demand, and made recommendations for renovation and new development as well as financing. Join us to learn about both the process and product.

9:45 AM–10:45 AM
Case Study
(CC-17) A Chain of Reinvention: Sustainable Precinct Planning at the University of Georgia
Presenters: Linda K. Henneman, Architect, University of Georgia; Kevin Kirsche, Assistant Director, Planning, University of Georgia; Tony Menefee, Principal, Menefee & Winer Architects
This presentation will illustrate the campus precinct planning process done in preparation for and resulting from the design of 'Phase II of the Performing and Visual Arts Complex: the Lamar Dodd School of Art' (170,000sf, completed 2008) and new pedestrian quad. The influences of both the physical and perceived site constraints, as well as the University's environmental goals, will be discussed in the context of the resulting built work. Subsequent precinct planning for Phase III of the Performing and Visual Arts complex will be shown in progress. Finally, we will move to the North Campus Precinct to discuss planning for adaptive reuse of the facilities vacated by the School of Art.

9:45 AM–10:45 AM
Case Study
(CC-18) Lowering Operating Costs with Infrastructure Upgrades
Presenters: John H. Russell, Director/Facilities Planning & Construction, Angelo State University; Klip Weaver, Senior Sales Team Leader, TAC Energy Solutions
Learn how to improve your campus infrastructure while saving energy and reducing your cost of operations. This case study will provide a recent example of making campus improvements while reducing utility costs, carbon footprint, and water consumption. One focus of this session will be on accomplishing this type of project with little or no out-of-pocket costs, if desired.

10:45 AM–11:00 AM
Break

11:00 AM–Noon
Case Study
(CC-19) Including Faculty in Emergency Planning
Presenters: Watson Harris, Director, Academic Technology Planning & Projects ADA Campus Coordinator, Middle Tennessee State University
Have you determined the role of faculty members before, during, and after an emergency? How has your institution prepared faculty for their role? This presentation is a case study of Middle Tennessee State University's current efforts to include faculty in the preparation for emergencies, to develop a list of best practices for faculty in all emergencies, and to encourage faculty behavior in support of the university's efforts for increased campus security and safety.

11:00 AM–Noon
Case Study
(CC-20) Pro-active Leadership: Sustaining Limited Resources
Presenters: Gerald Buggy, Manager, Capital Projects, University of the Virgin Islands; Shirley Lake-King, Associate Vice President, Administration & Planning, University of the Virgin Islands; Noreen Michael, Chief Staff, University of Virgin Islands
This session will provide a model for leading change to promote sustainability efforts using the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) as a case study. Prior to the current energy crisis, UVI embarked on an energy management program with the goal of reducing consumption and cost. Presenters will discuss their respective roles in this initiative which led to making the university more efficient and effective. This presentation will also highlight specific projects, energy management systems and educational programs.

11:00 AM–Noon
Case Study
(CC-21) Grambling State University: Our Legacy, Our Place, Our Future
Presenters: Doug G. Graham, Strategic Consultant, STRATUS, a Division of Heery International; Michael McKinley, Executive Assistant to the President, Grambling State University
Most HBCUs were founded by churches. Grambling emerged from the efforts of African American farmers, assisted by Booker T. Washington, in 1901. The University's Master Development Plan had to preserve and enhance this rich community legacy. Results include a unique Educational Village that will combine the existing K-12 laboratory schools with the College of Education; and base the campus plan on fractals and griots, fundamental elements of African culture, creating a campus that is learning laboratory for students and community.

Noon–2:00 PM
Lunch and Closing Plenary Thinking Critically About Sustainability
Presenters: Gerald W. McLaughlin, Associate Vice President, Institutional Planning and Research, DePaul University; Josetta McLaughlin, Associate Professor, Roosevelt University
As the use of the term sustainability grows, so does the confusion about its meaning. We will address this problem by providing a roadmap for defining the scope and evolving definitions of the term. Global taxonomies and reporting frameworks used to report outcomes for sustainability initiatives in the public and private sectors will be identified. These include frameworks associated with the UN Global Compact, the Global Reporting Initiative, the Sustainability Endowments Institute, and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education's STARS initiative. Our goal is to create a new perspective on how colleges and universities can critically define and operationalize the term sustainability in order to facilitate and document past, present, and future successes in sustainability management.

2:30 PM–5:00 PM
9th Ward Tour
The devastation in this New Orleans community caused by Katrina made headlines throughout the Nation. We will have the opportunity to visit the remarkable progress of recovery in the 9th ward, which include several LEED projects.
Cost: $45US