Planning for campus space reallocation
Multiple major construction projects on the Manhattan campus will be completed in the next few years. Many questions have been raised about how the space being vacated will be reallocated, and if there will be a formal process to decide how to utilize the space. At the request of President Schulz, Facilities Campus Planning has worked with the Office of the Provost, President’s Cabinet, Deans Council and others to develop a formal, transparent proposal and decision-making process for reallocating vacated space.
The 2015 Space Migration project is a formal space planning initiative designed to optimize the unique opportunities created by new construction. For the first time in decades, significant space on our Manhattan campus will be available for reallocation. The 2015 Space Migration project will focus on the organization of Manhattan campus space to assist the university in reaching its long-range goals consistent with K-State 2025 and the Campus Master Plan.
Buildings
Buildings included in the 2015 Space Migration project are:
Foundation Tower
The Space Migration project is administered by the university 2015 Space Migration Work Group (SMWG) as well as the President. Proposals for space will be reviewed by the SMWG to determine which applicant(s) best support the university vision and meet the requirements of the Space Migration Guiding Principles. To promote transparency, all proposals will be made available on the Campus Planning website throughout the duration of the project. All other information, including the procedures, guiding principles, concept and proposal forms, and evaluation and rating criteria, will also be made available on the website.
Timetable
April 6th – May 4th 2015
Concept Proposal Submission
May 4th – June 1st 2015
SMWG Review
June 1st – June 29th 2015
Final Proposal Submission
June 29th – Aug 21st 2015
SWMG, President Cabinet, & President
Review
Sept 14th 2015
President Announcement of decisions
Communication
An open forum will be held the week of April 6th as well as several building tours to allow applicants to view each space prior to submitting a concept proposal. Reference the Space Management website for details.
Questions?
Heather Mills
Assistant Director Space Management
hlmills@ksu.edu