Physical Development Committee

Overview
Membership
Resources
Meetings & Minutes

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 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.

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.

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


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.

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 a part of the discussion and convey the information discussed. 

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 such a proposal and respond in a timely manner per the request.

Quorum

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 – Beth Etter
  2. Faculty Council – Melinda Smith
  3. Classified Personnel Council – Jillian Zucosky
  4. Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU) – Vigor Lam
  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
  10. Warner College of Natural Resources – Chris Myrick
  11. College of Natural Sciences – Santiago Di Pietro
  12. College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences – Bob Kaempfe
  13. College Liaison – Department of CSU Libraries – Robert Ayala
  14. Division of IT (formerly was a representative from ACNS) – Jamie McCue
  15. Facilities Management – Mike Singleton
  16. Facilities Management – Sandra Sheahan
  17. Marketing and Communications – Marcelo Plioplis
  18. Office for Inclusive Excellence – Rye Vigil
  19. Office of General Counsel – Lori Graham-West
  20. Office of the President – TBD
  21. Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President – Sue James
  22. Office of the VP for Research – TBD
  23. Office of the VP for Student Affairs – Tamene Abebe
  24. President’s Sustainability Commission – Tonie Miyamoto
  25. Risk & Safety Services / Communications – Blair Lee
  26. Risk & Safety Services / Central Receiving – Steve Burn
  27. Risk & Safety Services / Parking and Transportation Services – Dave Bradford
  28. Risk & Safety Services / University Police Department – Jason Meisner
  29. Student Disability Center – Justin Dove
  30. University Advancement – Katie Brayden

Ex-Officio

  • Jessica Kramer, Environmental Graphics Designer, Facilities Management (PDC Facilitator)
  • Mike Rush, University Architect, Facilities Management
  • Ashraf Fouad, Assistant Director Engineering & Capital Construction, Facilities Management
  • Ali Raza, Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLICE under the Division of Student Affairs)
  • Julia Innes, Facilities Management (Program Assistant for PDC)

Physical Development Resources

Accessory Structures Guidelines (PDF)

Campus Planning & Design Philosophy Guidelines (PDF)

Facility Naming

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

 

Meetings & Minutes

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.