About the committee

The University Council Space Use Planning Committee provides guidance to the President, the administration, and University Council on issues of campus space use and designation. The committee:

• reviews requests for new space and changes in space use, working to ensure that all groups using the intended space and all resource needs are considered before space changes move forward
• provides input on recommendations for department moves into vacated spaces on campus

Process for Space Use & Planning Considerations

• Confirm recommendation with appropriate division leader
• Confirm project scope, cost, funding, and timeline
• Identify any additional displacement/implications that need to be addressed (including costs)
• Review financial implications with CFO regarding capital investment and, if applicable, use of unrestricted funds
  

Committee Membership

• Chris Houltberg, director, Schwartz School of the Arts
• Marah Jacobson, assistant provost for academic administration
• Rebecca John, vice president, operations
• Mel Lee, assistant athletic director, assistant softball coach, instructor
• Jim Matthias, director, information technology
• Jim Orchard, director, facilities management
• Leon Van Eck, associate professor, biology

The Space Use Planning Committee also includes student representation, as appointed by the Augsburg Day Student Government.

Contact: Rebecca John, Vice President of Operations, rjohn@augsburg.edu   612-330-1482