Facilities Renewal Strategy Open House

Members of the Trent University community view and discuss concept boards at the Facilities Renewal Strategy Open House held at Otonabee College on Tuesday, February 13 and Thursday, February 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Symons Campus

As part of phase two of the Facilities Renewal strategy, the IBI Group, an engineering and architectural planning firm, has completed an extensive consultation process and background analysis of Trent’s existing facilities. Below are a number of story boards for the Symons campus that showcase proposed changes and draft implementation schedule.

Trent University Facilities Renewal and Development 1

Trent University Facilities Renewal and Development 2

Trent University Facilities Renewal and Development 3

Trent University Facilities Renewal and Development 4

Trent University Facilities Renewal and Development 5

Draft Implementation Schedule

Traill College

As part of phase two of the Facilities Renewal strategy, architect Eric Wilke has completed a number of story boards to illustrate existing space allocations for Traill College and how this space could be adapted for re-use.

Wallis Hall, First Level -- Existing Conditions (pdf)

Wallis Hall, Second Level -- Existing Conditions (pdf)

Wallis Hall, Third Level -- Existing Conditions (pdf)

Wallis Hall, First Level -- Adaptive Re-Use (pdf)

Wallis Hall, Second Level -- Adaptive Re-Use (pdf)

Wallis Hall, Third Level -- Adaptive Re-Use (pdf)

Scott House -- Existing (pdf)

Scott House -- Adaptive Re-Use (pdf)

 

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Facilities Renewal Strategy Open House to Present Findings from IBI Consultant

Tuesday, February 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. or
Thursday, February 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

We are also pleased to announce an additional Open House date for your convenience.
The University is in the second phase of its planning process to determine required building facilities for the next five to 10 years. In November 2006, the Board of Governors supported continuing with the second phase in the Facilities Strategy process which includes determining:

1. The precise size, configuration and location of new building projects
2. The options for renovating existing space
3. The level of philanthropic support for the capital program
4. The overall cost of the facilities strategy considering both (a) closing Traill College entirely and (b) repurposing Traill College as a primarily graduate studies college

As part of phase two of the Facilities Renewal strategy, the IBI Group, an engineering and architectural planning firm, has completed an extensive consultation process and background analysis of Trent’s existing facilities. The IBI Group will present their findings at two Open House Information Sessions:

Tuesday, February 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
OC211 (old Indigenous Studies Lounge).
OR
Thursday, February 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
OC211 (old Indigenous Studies Lounge).

A draft report will be presented to the Board’s Finance and Property committee in March and April, with a final report presented at the April Board of Governors meeting.
Questions, concerns and opinions about the Facilities Renewal project can be forwarded to mhendriks@trentu.ca with the subject heading “Facilities Strategy.”

 

Update: Facilities Strategy Planning

TO: The Trent Community

FROM: Don O’Leary

DATE: January 23, 2007

RE: Facilities Strategy

The University is continuing its planning process to determine required building facilities for the next five to ten years. The process includes determining the future of Traill College. The consultants, IBI Group, an engineering and architectural planning firm, completed a background analysis of existing facilities and an extensive consultation recommending future facility needs. The Executive Summary of the first phase of the project can be found at:
http://www.trentu.ca/facilities/ExecutiveSummary2006-06-23.pdf

In 2001, the Board decided to close Traill College this year, but before doing so, agreed to re-assess the operating environment at the time. In November, 2006, using the IBI information as well as other benchmark information, the University’s administration and the Board of Governors had a comprehensive discussion about facilities, including any future role for Traill College. The attached power point presentation outlines the present Traill College operating environment for Traill, its challenges and a possible role for Traill as a primary graduate studies focused college.

The Board of Governors supported continuing with the next steps in the Facilities Strategy process which includes determining:

1. the precise size, configuration and location of new building projects
2. the options for renovating existing space
3. the level of philanthropic support for the capital program
4. the overall cost of the facilities strategy considering both (a) closing Traill College entirely and (b) transforming Traill College into a graduate studies college.

In December, IBI Group began the analysis and is expected to have preliminary recommendations available in early February, which will be shared with the Trent community.

If you have questions, concerns and opinions about the process, please send an e-mail to mhendriks@trentu.ca with the subject heading “Facilities Strategy”.

 

From the Office of the Vice President (Administration)

December 6, 2006

Trent University Launches Phase Two of Facilities Strategy Planning

Board of Governors endorses approach to develop Facilities Strategy to 2014

At the Board of Governors' November 30 2006 planning session it was decided to continue developing detailed plans for a Facilities Strategy reflective of needs throughout the next seven years; specifically, administration will develop plans regarding six key areas:

1. Renovations to accommodate an expanded graduate studies program, in particular, whether some of this expansion can take place on the Traill College campus.

2. Expanded academic space in support of teaching labs and library growth.

3. A potential University Commons on Symons campus.

4. Phase two of an Athletics expansion.

5. The relocation of some administrative services to Blackburn Hall.

6. College improvements and renovations resulting from vacated space.

No decision on the future of Traill College has been taken. The assessment of Traill College is one part of the overall facilities review process. From its planning session the Board agreed that a proposal to re-purpose Traill College as a primarily graduate studies college should be investigated through the preparation of a business plan; a second business plan must also be prepared examining the current costs/benefits of closing Traill College.

Phase 2 - I.B.I. Study - Objectives

The specific objectives identified for phase two of the Facilities Strategy include:

• Determine capital priorities within an affordable financial model, assess Trent’s ability to pay capital borrowing costs from its own resources, project the level of financial support from philanthropic, government and Trent sources.
  
• Accommodate program growth and improved student services. First priority is graduate studies space.
• Resolve the future of Traill College.
• Increase efficient use of existing space.
• Incorporate priorities of the provincial government policy agenda.
• Reduce deferred maintenance.
• Attract and retain students and faculty.

Concurrent Planning Activities

A number of concurrent planning activities are being pursued that will complement the second phase of the Facilities Strategy.

A consultation process is underway to define a Vision Statement for Trent University in 2014. Testing for a new philanthropic campaign strategy is being planned. The 2010 Strategic Directions document is being renewed to 2014, reflective of university objectives. Student services and support programs are being assessed. A governance model for the development of the University's Endowment Lands is being established. A revised Research Strategy is being drafted for completion in 2007 and a number of academic programs are scheduled to be reviewed.

Next Steps

The heads of undergraduate and graduate academic departments at Traill College have agreed to serve as members of a user group that will provide input to administration to finalize a proposed plan for the future of Traill College as a primarily graduate college.

In order to complete the analyses, the I.B.I. Group will return to Trent to work with administration and the community on the university's Facilities Strategy throughout the coming weeks and months. More precise functional plans and costing information on potential renovations and construction are required.

The Facilities Strategy planning process, which began earlier in 2006, will continue to April 2007. This time is required to capture the additional data needed to finalize plans. More consultation about the facilities strategy is targeted to take place after the December break.

It is anticipated that a completed Facilities Strategy with recommendations will be discussed at a winter meeting of the Finance and Property committee, with a report to the Board at its April or June 2007 meeting.

The original I.B.I. study was posted on the University's web site in June, 2006 and is available at: http://www.trentu.ca/facilities/

 

Consultant's Report on Facilities Renewal Submitted

Report represents only one input into management's decision making process

Members of the Trent University community are advised that I.B.I., the consulting group hired by the University to conduct a study of the University's future facility needs, has submitted its report to the Board of Governors.

To download the Executive Summary of the Report click here (4 Mb pdf) or to download the report in its entirety, click here (27 Mb pdf).

I.B.I. initiated its report with a series of consultations over a three month period, beginning in March 2006. Senior members of the I.B.I. team met with over 145 university stakeholders in individual and group sessions. Participants ranged from undergraduates, graduates and support staff, to faculty and senior administration.

Through e-mails and letters, the University sought the opinions of Trent's alumni. Over 8,105 e-mails and 13,486 letters were sent to Trent alum encouraging them to complete a survey and share their opinions with the I.B.I. Group about Trent's facilities.

The I.B.I. report represents only one input into the management process to develop a facilities renewal strategy for the university. A number of important financial inputs will also be carefully considered as the University finalizes its plans in the coming year to upgrade existing facilities. 

No decisions have been taken to date and no preference is being given to any one option at this time. 

Over the summer of 2006 and into the fall, management will use the I.B.I. report together with other inputs to assess a future capital development strategy. 

Posted June 23, 2006

 

How can we improve Trent University's facilities?

Update April 6, 2006

The IBI Group team has now completed the major part of the consultation process. Senior members of the team met with over 145 stakeholders in individual and group sessions. Participants ranged from undergraduates, graduates and support staff, to faculty and senior administration. Through e-mails and letters, the University has also sought the opinions of Trent's alumni. Over 8,105 e-mails and 13, 486 letters were sent to Trent alum encouraging them to complete a survey and share their opinions with the I.B.I. Group about Trent's facilities.

See the list of groups and persons in the schedule below.

In addition, we have received over 25 contributions to date through our address TrentU@ibigroup.com. Please keep your comments and suggestions coming.

Our thanks to those who took the time to share their views. The insights and information provided will be very useful as the team proceeds to the next step. This step involves preliminary analysis, development of options and identification of criteria to evaluate the options.

 

FACILITIES RENEWAL
SCHEDULE OF CONSULTATIONS

COMMENTS TO: trentu@ibigroup.com

MONDAY MARCH 13

TIME	MEETING WITH:	LOCATIONS
8:30 – noon	John Wordley and staff	BH 122
2:30 – 3:15	Head Librarian	4TH fl. Meeting rm, Bata Library
3:15 – 4:15	OPEN HOUSE RE: LIBRARY	SC 103
4:45 – 5:45	Dean, Grad Studies – Doug Evans	Gzowski 344

 

TUESDAY MARCH 14

TIME	TOPIC	MEETING WITH	LOCATIONS
10:30 – noon (tentative)	Research & Teaching space	Grad students	Gzowski 344
2:30 – 3:30	Research & Teaching Space	Science support staff	ESC 205
3:30 – 5:30	Research & Teaching space	Science chairs	ESC 205
5:45 – 6:45	Research &  Teaching space	Humanities & Social Science Chairs	BH 134

 

WEDNESDAY MARCH 15

TIME	TOPIC	MEETING WITH	LOCATION
1:30 – 2:30	Institutional data	Christopher Michael	BH 134
2:30 – 3:30	Teaching Space	University Registrar – Susan Salusbury, Don Giles, Anne Taylor	BH 134
4:00 – 6:00 pm	Research & Teaching Space	Humanities & Social Science Chairs	BH 134
6:15 – 7 pm		Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning – David Poole	BH134

THURSDAY MARCH 16 – TRAILL COLLEGE

TIME	MEETING WITH	LOCATION
9 AM	Traill staff	Private dining room, Traill College, Scott House
10:15 am	Grad students	Private dining room
12:30	Various faculty	Private dining room
1:45	Various faculty	Private dining room
4 pm	Dept. Chairs	Private dining room
5:15	Traill Student cabinets	Private dining room

FRIDAY MARCH 17

TIME	MEETING WITH	LOCATION
8:30 – 9:30	Stephen Brown, College Head (Champlain)	Morton Reading Room Champlain College
9:45 – 10:45	VP Advancement – Dianne Lister and Director, Alumni Affairs – Tony Storey	Mackenzie House
11am – 1 pm	Students	Gathering Space, Enweying
1:30 – 3:30	Students	Gathering Space, Enweying
3:30 – 5:30	Site Development & Space Utilization cttee	Morton Reading room, CC

 

MONDAY MARCH 20TH

TIME	MEETING WITH	TOPIC	LOCATION
8:30 – 9:30	Ian Storey, College Head (Otonobee), Arndt Kruger, College Head (Lady Eaton),		Otonobee College, Rm 301.1
10 – 12:00	Library staff	BL space	4th fl mtg room, Bata
1:00 – 2:00	ESL	Teaching space	BH 134
3 – 4	Eunice Lund Lucas	Accessibility	Disability office, Bata

TUESDAY MARCH 21ST

TIME	MEETING WITH	TOPIC	LOCATION
8:30 – 10:30 am	Student Affairs staff	Conferences, athletics, counselling, etc	BH 134
11:00 – noon	Communications staff		Riverside mtg rm. Bata Library
1 – 3 pm	Secretariat, Disability, Communications		Riverside mtg room, Bata Library
3-4 pm
4 – 5:30 pm	Staff, faculty, students	Education	Argyle TBA

MONDAY APRIL 3rd

TIME	MEETING WITH	TOPIC	LOCATION
10-11:30	President Patterson	Results of preliminary review	Pres. Office, Bata Library
11:30 – 1 pm	David Poole	Tour of teaching facilities
2 – 3 pm	John Wordley
3 – 4 pm	Ash Kaushok	Review of Conferences	Conf. office

 

MONDAY APRIL 10TH

TIME	MEETING WITH	TOPIC	LOCATION
1 – 3 pm	Facilities & Grounds cttee	General	BH 134

 

Update: March 10, 2006

To better understand its future facility needs, Trent University invites students and employees to participate in a consultation process to exchange ideas about the future of existing and potential facilities at Trent University.

The IBI Group was founded in 1974 and is concentrated in four main areas of development: Urban Land, Facilities, Transportation and Systems. The professional services provided by IBI include planning, design, implementation, analysis of operations and other consulting services related to these four main areas of development. IBI Group has been involved in master planning for post secondary educational institutions for over 20 years. Clients include George Brown College, York University, Humber College, University of Toronto, Centennial College, University of Alberta, Dawson College, Montreal, and the University of California, Riverside. Their task is to provide an objective, third party overview of the range of opinions, ideas and possible directions for facility development. The consultants' findings and recommendations to the Board of Governors will be used in the development of a University Facility Strategy for the next 10 years.