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need. The engineering team closely monitors maintenance schedules and performs daily walk through inspections of all operating equipment. The College is in the process of implementing a computerized Building Management System (BMS) which will efficiently monitor and regulate the climate control in the building (cost of $3,436,000). The BMS will be able to interface with the current HVAC equipment to allow for more control over heating and cooling units. Engineers will also be able to monitor the system and respond to any alarms generated from either local or remote locations. The BMS control system can be scheduled for different times and occupancy to effectively reduce energy consumption. The Facilities Department, headed by an Associate Director for Physical Plant, is composed of Engineering, Maintenance, and Housekeeping. These areas work together cohesively to ensure that the building achieves the highest level of operational efficiency and cleanliness. The Engineering Department consists of a full-time plant utilities engineer II who supervises three full-time plant utilities engineers. The primary functions of this department are to (1) ensure that the building has adequate heating and/or air- conditioning and (2) maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air-conditioning, and electrical distribution. The Maintenance Department consists of four full time employees -- one general mechanic, two maintenance assistants and one cleaner. This department is responsible for the general maintenance of the building and performs a variety of repairs, installations and minor construction tasks. The Housekeeping Department consists of 11 cleaners reporting to a Staff Associate/Facility Manager. Capital Projects The College has been very successful in obtaining capital improvement funding from SUNY to improve its operations with a total capital budget of $36,302,000 for 2008-2013. Several strategic initiative projects have been approved. Key among these is the creation of a Campus Center for Student Life and Learning ($8,497,000). This ambitious undertaking, with construction beginning in the late winter of 2011, includes major alterations on the south sides of floors 2, 3, and a portion of 3M. Once completed, the new Campus Center will create a hub of activity and become the “heart” of the institution by encouraging a sense of place, a sense of community, and the intellectual exchange of ideas. Most of the 2 nd floor will be developed as an integrated learning center consisting of the current lecture hall, a large high technology seminar room, small group study rooms, and a pre-clinical teaching lab. These represent a significant upgrade to the College teaching facilities. Floor plans for these projects can be found in Appendices F- 4a, F-4b and F-4c. A major lobby renovation ($3,510,000), with particular

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