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Todd Waldvogel, associate vice chancellor for facilities and campus planning, uses a campus map to explain Facilities Master Plan. Friday, Sept. 18, 2015.
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Instructor Lori Borchers and students listen to heart sounds on Harvey the cardiopulmonary patient simulator at the Basic Care lab. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015.
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Adjunct Professor Phyllis Allen and students listen to normal and abnormal heart sounds at the Basic Care Lab. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015.
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Students practice using IV infusion pumps under the supervision of Barbara Patten, assistant professor of professional practice at the simulation lab. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015.
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Students practice teamwork in the context of real life patient scenarios at the simulation lab. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015.
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The secluded area on the second floor is for students who thrive in an environment of conversation, group study and group projects. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.
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This quiet area is for students who prefer studying on their own. Monday, Sept. 28, 2015.
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Brett Smith, first-year of pre-business, chooses to study here because it’s quiet and it helps him focus on his work. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.
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There aren’t many students studying in this area, but Matthew Dunn, sophomore finance major, enjoys doing his schoolwork. Dunn said, “It’s more isolated, less distracted and less people.” Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.
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From left to right, Conner Neal, Braden Woodruff, Kelsey David and Cassy Wind. Woodruff said “this is cool kids club.” This is a great area for group studying. “It’s quiet but everyone is still be able to socialize,” Woodruff said. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.
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From left to right, Ryker Buttry, Kathryn McDonald, Travis Helms. Buttry said she would like to check out new group study room on the first floor of the library. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.
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From left to right. Megan Jamieson, McKenna Arras. Jamieson and Arras study for their social psychology class as they prefer a quiet study room. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.
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From left to right, Grace Franko, Katherine Rodden, Olivia Bernstein and William Benish. Franko said group members can talk a little louder since this is a conversational area. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015.
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Superintendent Miquel Angel Ordonez oversees the construction of Worth Hills parking garage with his walkie talkie. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015.
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The parking garage will go over the creek. The Worth Hills parking garage is expected to finish by summer 2016. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015.
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The library’s new addition is expected to open Oct. 1. The library will connect to Rees-Jones Hall with a ground-floor plaza and a second-story sky bridge. Friday, Sept. 25, 2015.
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The Facilities Master Plan committee helps to manage the university’s growth, and its members are saying they want faculty and staff input about future renovations.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Kathy Cavins-Tull sent an email linked to a survey for all faculty and staff last month.
The survey is meant to ask participants to help identify buildings, areas, systems or programs that may require facilities planning.
The committee will then compile, review and evaluate survey responses.
Todd Waldvogel, associate vice chancellor for facilities and campus planning, said the Facilities Master Plan serves as a guideline for the university to address the condition of the whole campus.
Waldvogel said he poses a lot of questions before deciding which buildings get renovated.
“What’s going to be an academic space?” Waldvogel said. “What’s going to be a residential space?
“Where am I going to put future buildings so that we can manage and predict our growth and our opportunities?”
Waldvogel and Cavins-Tull, along with Provost Nowell Donovan, are the chairs for the Facilities Master Plan Committee.
The committee itself is made up of more than 20 faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students.
Student Body President Maddie Reddick and Student Body Vice President of Operations, Ryker Thompson, identify and address student issues from [email protected] to the committee.
Thompson said that he appreciates that the committee cares about staff as well as students’ opinions.
“It didn’t matter who said anything all the way from the top administration or students said something.” Thompson said. “It’s considered equally in that committee.”
Waldvogel said everything the committee is doing comes down to collaboration and transparency to ensure everybody has the opportunity to provide insight.
“We’re very open and very inclusive to what we’re doing so that everybody understands our plans,” Waldvogel said. “We’re developing the campus that it will grow and develop in a way that’s consistent with everybody’s needs.”
Dr. June Koelker, dean of the library, said in an e-mail that the Facilities Master Plan is a significant planning process.
“Having multiple viewpoints represented contributes to quality outcomes.” Koelker said. “I’m pleased to be part of the effort.”
Waldvogel said in addition to the survey he will be talking to Staff Assembly, Faculty Senate and representative from the City of Fort Worth.
