Charter Committee Annual Report to the Shared Governance Council

Committee: Campus Planning Charter Committee
Report Year: 2025-26

Committee Chair

 

Scott Spak (faculty)

Committee Members

 

Faculty: Brianne Bakken, Michael Flatte, David Hensley, Michelle Voss
Staff: Bryan Garter, Corey Landstrom, Dusty Persinger
Students: Sercie Gee, Lana Mckinney, Kathit Patel

Administrative Liaisons:
Joe Bilotta - Campus Planning
Rod Lehnertz - Finance and Operations
Shawn Albaugh Kleppe - Facilities Management

Emerita: Catherine Cole

Invited guests: Jeff Aaberg, Farrukh Bashir, Michael Kearns, Von Stange, Adele Vanarsdale, Debby Zumbach

Committee ChargeAdvise on the establishment of general policies for the orderly, efficient, and attractive development of the university's physical campus and facilities, giving particular attention to aesthetic and ecological considerations;
Advise on proposals for major development or building projects and proposals for major revisions in ongoing projects, giving consideration to compatibility with existing standards and policies and site selection;
Advise on policies of space allocation and utilization, major modification or reallocations of existing facilities, and the responses to development proposals of all affected elements of the university.
Current Year Meeting Dates2025: September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
2026: March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8
Please indicate the typical frequency of meetings (e.g., first Tuesday of month at 4 pm). If there are subcommittees, please indicate the frequency of those meetings, too.Monthly
Fall 2025: Second Friday of each month
Spring 2026: Second Monday of each month
No subcommittees.
Current Year Activities

Project physical development plan updates and review:
Bowen Science Building – Transformer Replacement
Mayflower Hall – Canopy Addition
Hillcrest Residence Hall – Renovate Dock
Plaza Parking Ramp – Replacement Facility
Stanley Museum of Art – Exterior Signage
Tippie College of Business – Addition
UI Health Care – Child Care Center
UI Health Care – Grounds Department Facility

Campus Improvement Plans review:
Capital Planning update, process and progress
Site Improvement Plans review
Review of campus planning processes and organization
University Housing and Dining facilities and plans

Planning updates:

Construction: Art Building, Performing Arts Building 

Design: Iowa Advanced Technology Lab, Iowa Memorial Union 

Planning: Burlington Bridge Replacement, Field House, IMU Bridge, Nursing Clinical Education Center, Nursing Simulation Center, Sanxay-Gilmore House, South of Burlington, University Capitol Center

Topics your committee will address during the coming year
  • Building, Site, and Utility Improvement Plans
  • Campus Master Plan implementation
  • Campus community engagement in planning processes
  • Iowa River Corridor Plan implementation and coordination
Other issues of concernNone
What should we tell applicants for this committee regarding expectations of members (anticipated workload, existence of subcommittees, etc.)?The Campus Planning Committee (CPC) provides advice and feedback to the Campus Planning and Development office. The CPC works via regular, open meetings, occurring approximately once monthly.
In addition, a work session may be scheduled, contingent on need. The work sessions provide needed feedback on time sensitive issues, ongoing review of multi-stage projects, and facilitate a more detailed consideration of complicated proposals. Participation in work session meetings is by invitation only. All major campus planning initiatives are presented at the regular meetings of the CPC.
Prospective members of the Campus Planning Committee bring experience and interest in serving as a voice for enhancing the functional, aesthetic, environmental, and sustainable character and features of the campus and representing the perspectives of the UI community across campus geographies, roles, and needs.
Does your committee have a website? If so, what is the URL?https://planning-and-development.fo.uiowa.edu/committees-and-teams/campus-planning-committee 
What is your process for passing on previous agendas and minutes to the new committee chair(s)?Committee website and Shawn Albaugh Kleppe, Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice President, Facilities Management
Recommendations, if any, to the shared governance groups.The committee encourages sustained campus community engagement for the campus master plan and for building, site, and transportation planning.