1. Facilities Services
Department Meeting
July 2017

2. Facilities Services Department Meeting New Hires: Vacancy:
LaVonne Hites- McCoy
Steven Thomas- Snoey
Julie Crist- Rhoades
Vacancy:
Systems Maintenance
Valley City State University

3. Facilities Services Department Meeting Project Updates Presented by:
FS Management
Valley City State University

4. Summer Projects Housing Athletics Heat Plant
Robertson/Mythaler Window Replacement- in progress, blind installation
McCoy Mechanical Roof Repair- in progress
Mythaler Roof Repair- completed
Athletics
Graichen score clock installation- completed
Heat Plant
Parking lot- curb forming and asphalt pouring next week
Building Progress
The final punch-list will be delayed

5. Summer Projects Hillslide Mitigation
Rock needs to go in and then the project will be done
Old Science Building Demo- State Fleet Parking Cover
Competed. Will also put up reflective tape on the inside of pillars. Cars will be moved after the lot gets re-striped.
McFarland 122
Wall completed except for painting. Carpet to be installed early next week.
McCarthy Closure
319- clean out this fall
320- student lounge/study space
Art- will be staying in McCarthy
Other

6. Facilities Services Department Meeting FS ANCHOR AWARD Presentation:
Dina Splettstoesser
June
Presented by:
FS Management

7. “Dina hasn’t been here long, but has sure proven to be a team player
“Dina hasn’t been here long, but has sure proven to be a team player.  She does quality work, takes pride in everything she attacks - was willing to come in on a weekend to work on floors to helping clean dorms when we are needed.”

8. Facilities Services
Department Meeting
Important Dates

9. Upcoming events: 7/19-22: Church Camp 7/24-26: Volleyball Camp (#2)
8/7: RA Move-in
8/8: Football/Volleyball Move-in
8/14-18: Welcome Week (Employees)- watch calendar for specific events
8/19-20: Welcome Weekend (Student move-in)
8/21: Fall Semester Begins

10. Facilities Services Department Meeting Staff Senate Updates
Kevin K. & Dina S.
Valley City State University

11. VCSU Strategic Plan Facilities Services Department Meeting
Valley City State University

12. VCSU Vision and Strategic Plan

13. Vision
As an innovative university, we deliver distinctive, learner-centered experiences.

14. Values
Student-focused: We place students at the center of all decisions. *
Innovative: We try new things to help create the future. *
Learning-Centered: We develop and sustain a culture of lifelong learning. **
Collaborative: We work synergistically to advance our mission. **
Engaged: We actively participate in the work of the university. **

15. Goal 1: Growth
Marketing: Focus marketing activity to increase VCSU’s digital accessibility/interest to potential students and shape external recognition and support of VCSU.
Strategic Enrollment Planning: Use the Strategic Enrollment Planning process to involve key university department and stakeholders in planning university growth through student recruitment and program optimization.
Retention and Completion: Implement engagement strategies to increase student retention and completion.

16. Goal 2: Quality and Engagement
Engaging, High-Impact Practices: Increase the educational quality and impact of our academic and cocurricular programs through research and application of best practices in teaching and learning, in partnership with private-sector employers and public entities in target job markets.
Professional Development: Provide opportunities and support for faculty and staff to improve student engagement and program quality.
Resources: Improve and support curricular, assessment, facility, and technology resources to increase the quality of teaching and learning experiences.

17. Goal 3: Student Experience
Access: Ensure students have access to the resources, activities, and opportunities for meaningful student experiences at VCSU.
Student Engagement: Promote involvement through service learning, athletics, cocurricular programs, student employment, community building, and career development.
Environment: Ensure university environments are safe, accessible, and intentionally designed to maximize student learning and experiences.

18. Goal 4: Optimization
Efficiency: Eliminate duplication and ineffective practices.
Streamlining and Reallocation: Develop long-term strategies to help inform and prioritize budget decisions; explore additional cost-saving measures; and work with partners across the state to reduce costs and increase student access.
Innovative Solutions: Implement new processes, systems, and services to improve the VCSU experience.

19. Thank you for your commitment and work at VCSU.

20. Facilities Services
Department Meeting
QUESTIONS?