Conference Presentations

The constraints that universities face in terms of capital, declining enrollment, and surplus capacity in campus facilities causes escalation of deferred maintenance costs. The University of Kansas (KU) master plan focuses on the value and impact of right-sizing the campus through change management and the implementation of a data dashboard. This session will share a sustainable path to establish a culture of transparency in decision making, stakeholder engagement, and environmental stewardship. We'll outline a data-driven process and lessons learned for leveraging resources, enacting policies that enable change management, and meeting the challenges of implementing a bold cultural shift.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify the data required for completing an effective space utilization assessment and techniques for analyzing and visualizing large amounts of data in an easy-to-understand manner.
2. Outline the leadership and governance structure necessary for engaging in the planning process for successful implementation and breakdown of siloes.
3. Recognize the value in leveraging resources and facilities into an actionable list of priorities and a sustainable portfolio of assets.
4. Identify the positive impacts and transformations that can result from right-sizing the campus to enhance the student experience, accelerating delivery of near-term projects, and prioritizing mission critical needs.

Presenters:

Barbara Bichelmeyer, Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor, University of Kansas
Callie Long, Interim Vice Provost, University of Kansas
Mark Reiske, University of Kansas
Gautam Sundaram, Principal, Perkins&Will

Delivered 07/23/2024.

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