Physical Development Committee Overview

The Physical Development Committee (PDC) is a representative body of the University. The committee, in conjunction with the Associate Vice President of Facilities Management, acts as an advisory body to the University through the Vice President of University Operations. The committee is primarily tactical in perspective, concerned with the physical environment of Colorado State University’s campuses, where function, aesthetic quality, and physical character intermix to create a desirable and inspirational atmosphere for students and employees.

Provides recommendations for:

  • The  Campus Experience
    • Recommend and maintain established design criteria within which CSU can develop our campuses aesthetically, including attention to wayfinding, signage/graphics, and site furnishings.
  • Access to and within Our Campuses
    • Recommend and maintain criteria for within which CSU can develop inclusive and safe access on our campuses for all students, employees, and visitors. Examples include attention to campus circulation (pedestrian, bike, and vehicle transit), lighting, policy related to access, etc.
  • Water Resource Management
    • Review current and proposed uses of University owned and operated water resources and make recommendations for its management.
  • Planning and Design Standards
    • Coordinate with Facilities Management for involvement with the planning and design standards. These standards should be approved and supported by the Physical Development Committee.
  • University Public Art Collection
    • The University Public Art Committee (UPAC) is a subcommittee of the Physical Development Committee. For more information, visit UPAC’s webpage.
  • Protection of Historic Properties
    • Make recommendations for the control of properties considered to be of historical significance to the University.

Recommendations are presented to the Vice President of University Operations for review, implementation, or other action. That office will seek approval of the president, governing board, state level offices, etc., as required. The PDC provides proper notice to representatives for meetings both inside and outside of meetings when action is needed.

Have an agenda item or a concern that needs to be addressed at the PDC? Please contact Environmental Graphics Designer Jessica Kramer who facilitates this meeting. For meeting specifics such as location, agenda, or minutes, please scroll down to the bottom of this page or contact Julia Innes at 970-420-6170.


Committee Membership

The membership of this committee brings together multiple areas of expertise for making sound recommendations. Each member of the committee is responsible for reporting the activities of this committee to their particular constituency. The Associate Vice President of Facilities Management is the Chair of the committee. The Chair and Facilities Management support staff establish the PDC agenda, schedule the meetings, produce, and maintain committee records. The committee may invite other University personnel to participate in meetings for additional pertinent input as appropriate.

PDC quorum is one more than half the voting members (or their designated representative) present to vote during a meeting.

Voting members

  1. Administrative Professional Council – Christie Matthews
  2. Faculty Council – Melinda Smith
  3. Classified Personnel Council – Jillian Zucosky
  4. ASCSU rep – TBD
  5. Athletics – Chris Ferris
  6. College of Agricultural Sciences – Paula Mills
  7. Scott College of Engineering – Mark Ritschard
  8. College of Health and Human Sciences – Beth Adams
  9. College of Liberal Arts – Ryan Claycomb
  10. Warner College of Natural Resources – Mark Paschke
  11. College of Natural Sciences – Santiago Di Pietro
  12. College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences – Bob Kaempfe
  13. College Liaison Department of CSU Libraries – Monica Latham
  14. Division of IT (formerly was a representative from ACNS) – Jamie McCue
  15. Facilities Management – Tom Satterly
  16. MarComm – Marcelo Plioplis
  17. Office of Inclusive Excellence – Rye Vigil
  18. Office of General Counsel – Jason Johnson
  19. Office of the President – TBD
  20. Office of the Provost – Sue James
  21. Office of VP for Research – Wiley Barnes
  22. Office of VP for Student Affairs – Mike Ellis
  23. President’s Sustainability Commission – Tonie Miyamoto
  24. Risk & Public Safety / Communications – Dell Rae Ciaravola
  25. Risk & Public Safety / Central Receiving – Steve Burn
  26. Risk & Public Safety / Parking and Transportation Services – Dave Bradford
  27. Risk & Public Safety / University Police Department – Kacie Thielman
  28. Student Disability Center – Justin Dove
  29. University Advancement – Katie Brayden

Ex-Officio

  • Jessica Kramer, Environmental Graphics Designer, Facilities Management (Meeting Facilitator)
  • Julia Innes, Facilities Management (Program Assistant for PDC)
  • David Hansen, University Landscape Architect, Facilities Management
  • Gargi Duttgupta, Campus Planner, Facilities Management
  • Ashraf Fouad, Assistant Director of Engineering & Capital Construction
  • Mike Rush, University Architect, Facilities Management
  • Ali Raza, Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLICE) (Under the Division of Student Affairye

Physical Development Resources

Accessory Structures Guidelines

Campus Planning & Design Philosophy Guidelines

Facility Naming

The Physical Development Committee no longer oversees the naming of facilities. Facilities Management’s Campus Planning team oversees that naming process.

 

Meetings

Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month from 9:30–11:00 a.m. While the CSU community works to keep us safe from COVID, we will meet virtually through Microsoft Teams rather than in a large, in-person group.

Minutes & Presentations

2023-2024 Meetings

2024-02-16 – Minutes, Presentation

2024-01-19 CANCELED

2023-12-15 CANCELED

2023-11-17 CANCELED

2023-10-20 – Minutes, Presentation, Supplemental materials: Crime is less in schools with CPTED, Fear is less among students in CPTED campuses

2023-09-15 CANCELED

For older meeting minutes or presentations, please contact Julia Innes, Facilities Management program assistant for the committee.