Physical Development Committee | Facilities Management

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 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. 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. 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.

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

Voting members

Administrative Professional Council – Beth Etter
Faculty Council – Melinda Smith
Classified Personnel Council – Jillian Zucosky
Associated Students of Colorado State University (ASCSU) representative – TBD
Athletics – Chris Ferris
College of Agricultural Sciences – Carlota Ponds
Scott College of Engineering – Mark Ritschard
College of Health and Human Sciences – Beth Adams
College of Liberal Arts – Ryan Claycomb
Warner College of Natural Resources – Chris Myrick
College of Natural Sciences – Santiago Di Pietro
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences – Bob Kaempfe
College Liaison – Department of CSU Libraries – Robert Ayala
Division of IT (formerly was a representative from ACNS) – Jamie McCue
Facilities Management – Mike Singleton and Sandra Sheahan
Marketing and Communications – Marcelo Plioplis
Office for Inclusive Excellence – Rye Vigil
Office of General Counsel – Lori Graham-West
Office of the President – TBD
Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President – Sue James
Office of the VP for Research – TBD
Office of the VP for Student Affairs – Mike Ellis
President’s Sustainability Commission – Tonie Miyamoto
Risk & Safety Services / Communications – Blair Lee
Risk & Safety Services / Central Receiving – Steve Burn
Risk & Safety Services / Parking and Transportation Services – Dave Bradford
Risk & Safety Services / University Police Department – Jason Meisner
Student Disability Center – Justin Dove
University Advancement – Katie Brayden

Ex-Officio

Jessica Kramer, Environmental Graphics Designer, Facilities Management (PDC Facilitator)
Julia Innes, Facilities Management (Program Assistant for PDC)
Gargi Duttgupta, Campus Planner, Facilities Management
Mike Rush, University Architect, Facilities Management
Ali Raza, Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement (SLICE under the Division of Student Affairs)

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.