Physical Development Committee

The Physical Development Committee is a representative body of the University and serves as an advisory body for the exterior physical environment of Colorado State University’s campuses.

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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 exterior 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.

Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month from 9:30–11:00 a.m. We meet virtually through Microsoft Teams. For past meeting minutes or presentations, please reach out to the committee facilitator Jessica Kramer or the program assistant Julia Innes; these committee documents are available upon request.

Provides recommendations for:

The Campus Experience

Recommend and maintain established design criteria within which CSU can develop our campuses aesthetically, including attention to campus open and green spaces, placement of structures, pedestrian / bicycle / alternative transportation zones and spaces, water features, 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.

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.

Committee Members

Review voting members, ex-officio participants, and member responsibilities for the Physical Development Committee.

Membership Overview

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.

Member Responsibilities

PDC members should attend the monthly meetings and communicate the discussions and decisions made by the PDC to their units and organizations. If a member cannot attend a meeting, we request that a delegate be sent who can be part of the discussion and convey the information discussed.

Time-Sensitive Reviews

In some instances, proposals may be sent for discussion, review, and approval via email if there is a time-sensitive need. Members are expected to review these proposals and respond in a timely manner per the request.

Quorum

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




Voting Members
  1. Administrative Professional Council – TBD
  2. Faculty Council – Andrew Norton (Amy Barkley as delegate)
  3. Classified Personnel Council – TBD
  4. Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU) – TBD
  5. Athletics – Chris Ferris
  6. College of Agricultural Sciences – Carlota Ponds
  7. Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering – Mark Ritschard
  8. College of Health and Human Sciences – Beth Adams
  9. College of Liberal Arts – Ryan Claycomb (Cory [Nathan] Seymour as delegate)
  10. Warner College of Natural Resources – Chris Myrick
  11. College of Natural Sciences – Santiago Di Pietro
  12. College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences – Jerry Hansel and Edit Szalai
  13. College Liaison – Department of CSU Libraries – Robert Ayala
  14. Division of IT — Jamie McCue
  15. Facilities Management / Capital Planning & Programming – Mike Singleton
  16. Facilities Management / Operations – Sandra Sheahan
  17. Marketing and Communications – Marcelo Plioplis
  18. Office for Inclusive Excellence – TBD
  19. Office of General Counsel – Lori Graham-West
  20. Office of the President – TBD
  21. Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President – Jen Dawrs
  22. Office of the VP for Research – Melissa Reynolds
  23. Office of the VP for Student Affairs – Cody Frye
  24. President’s Sustainability Commission – Tonie Miyamoto
  25. Safety & Risk Services / Campus Safety (EHS) – Jim Abraham
  26. Safety & Risk Services / Central Receiving – Steve Burn
  27. Safety & Risk Services / Transportation – Brian Grube
  28. Safety & Risk Services / University Police Department – Stacey Clement (Chris Melvin as delegate)
  29. Student Disability Center – Justin Dove
  30. University Advancement – Katie Brayden




Ex-Officio
  • Facilities Management
    • Landscape Architect and Environmental Graphic Designer, Facilitator – Jessica Kramer
    • Assistant Director, Campus Planning – Kartik Shah
    • Assistant Director, Engineering and Capital Construction – Tracey Abel
    • Sustainability and Energy Management Program Manager – Stacey Baumgarn
    • University Space Manager – Ian Bishop
    • University Landscape Architect and Planner – Jenny Burkhalter
    • Staff Architect – Erin Hylton
    • Program Assistant – Julia Innes
    • University Architect; Associate Director, Capital Design and Contract Administration – Mike Rush
  • Office of the VP for University Operations / CSU Transportation
    • Director of Marketing and Communications – Blair Lee
  • Division of Student Affairs
    • Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLICE) – Ali Raza

Resources

Access campus planning resources, design guidance, and related facility naming information.

Accessory Structure Guidelines

Review guidelines for accessory structures.

Campus Planning & Design Philosophy and Aesthetic Guidelines

Review campus planning, design philosophy, and aesthetic guidelines.

Facility Naming

The Physical Development Committee no longer oversees the naming of facilities. Facilities Management’s Campus Planning team oversees the Property Naming & Addressing Request Process.

Have an agenda item or concern for the PDC?

Please contact Environmental Graphic Designer Jessica Kramer, who facilitates this meeting.

Please plan ahead:
We respectfully request that you contact us to coordinate PDC review and approval a minimum of 6 weeks before your project begins. PDC meets only once a month.