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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | From the desk of the Associate Vice Chancellor
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hat a busy time on campus as we come to the close of the academic and fiscal years. Thank you all for your work to Create a Campus of Distinction! UNC Charlotte is indeed a special place due to the work you do every day to make it so. I am very proud of all we have accomplished together. Looking back, I am perhaps most proud of how we have grown and matured our organization into the high performing team it is today. We have come a long way since I arrived at UNC Charlotte in December 2000. As you heard in the all employees meetings in April, the search for my replacement has started with the goal of bringing three candidates to campus and making a selection before I retire at the end of August. I am hopeful we can have a smooth transition and that I will have a brief overlap with the new AVC. There are other important leadership transitions taking place in the Department as well. Mr. Bart Bruchok is on board as our new Director of Capital Projects. A short bio is included in this issue on page 16. Mr. Tom Sparks, the University’s senior facilities engineer, retires June 1. As the Associate Director for Capital Projects - Engineering, he has been an important leader at UNC Charlotte for the past 17 years and has been instrumental in the development, maintenance, and operation of the campus. We will miss him greatly. We are actively recruiting for Tom’s replacement. Let’s welcome the new leaders and help them get up to speed quickly.
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It is wonderful to see the light rail trains running on campus. The Blue Line Extension has been over ten years in the making. It will truly connect UNC Charlotte to the city we call home. It is also exciting to see the new Facilities Operations/Parking Services Complex taking shape. This first-class facility will complete in early September. Our Facilities Operations team will finally have space worthy of the outstanding work they do. The Facilities Planning and Capital Projects teams, in coordination with Academic Affairs and Financial Services, are currently putting together the next Five-year Capital Construction Plan for fiscal years 2021-2025. Developing the list of projects, funding, and schedule for this program is quite challenging. We are striving to complete this and get it approved by the Chancellor and Board of Trustees before I retire. The myriad of projects in this program will reflect the continued growth of our university.
MISSION To provide a quality learning, research, and living environment for the benefit of students, faculty, staff, and the community by planning, building, operating, and maintaining the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
VISION A leader in Facilities Management distinguished by safety and excellence. A proficient, responsive, and adaptable ‘Team of teams’. Providing high quality services and facilities in an environmentally sustainable manner. CREATING A CAMPUS OF DISTINCTION
It was great to see all of you at our annual spring fellowship on May 24. It was a great event! Thanks to the committee and staff for the pre-retirement celebration. Finally, summer is approaching. I hope you will take time off to rest, relax, and recharge from our fast-paced work environment.
Philip M. Jones Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management
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Contents | FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
In s i d e t h i s Is s u e
Summer Issue | May 2018
Facilities Management, a department of Business Affairs
Do Things Better. Do Better Things. Do The Right Thing. Philip M. Jones Associate Vice Chancellor Editor Beverly R. Imes Staff Solomon T. Franklin Ronda Latham NiCole Lynch Sandy Mullins Leigh Richardson Proofreaders Beth Brown Tenille Dellinger Pamela Duff Brian Kugler Cover Photo NiCole Lynch Photographers Kathy Boutin-Pasterz Wade Bruton Clyde Derberry Pamela Duff Solomon T. Franklin Kelly Freshcorn Mary Hajtovik Beverly R. Imes Shawn Kelly NiCole Lynch
We S.H.A.R.E. Facilities Management Values: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Accountability, Respect for Others, Excellence Facilities Focus is a communication tool for the benefit of all Facilities Management employees to develop a better informed workforce, to foster a greater sense of community, and to build morale. Your ideas are welcomed and appreciated for future issues.
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This special edition of Facilities Focus is dedicated to our associate vice chancellor, Mr. Philip M. Jones, Jr., to acknowledge his faithful dedication and monumental impact on the built environment here at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte as well as other notable initiatives during his tenure. Throughout this issue, you will find a timeline of highlights and fun facts for each year he served as our leader and coach of Facilities Management. Here’s to you Phil! Congratulations on your upcoming retirement. Beverly R. Imes Editor 2
Employee of the Quarter Shannon Caveny-Cox, Recycling
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Team of the Quarter High Voltage Power Restoration Team
4-6 Staff Recognition Applause Card Recipients New Employees Promotions Safety Recognition 7 Safety Fair a Success! 8-9
Building Environmental Services and Recycling
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Capital Projects Construction Update Jeanine Bachtel receives the CPNI Chair Service Award Tom Sparks’ Retirement
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Design Services Kanturk Sculpture Relocation Peace Haven
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Cover Story Philip Jones receives Frank B. Turner Award Philip Jones leaves a legacy of accomplishments
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Facilities Faces Bart Bruchok, Capital Projects Mark Campbell, Facilities Information Systems Hannah Palko, Facilities Information Systems
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Facilities Operations Meet the Facilities Operations Administrative Team
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RecycleMania and Earth Month
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FM Staff Participate in National Volunteer Week
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Happenings Around Campus Spring Fellowship Highlights Upcoming Events
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Happy Birthday to You! Please look online for the newsletter at: http://facilities.uncc.edu/about-us/facilities-focus-news
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | Employee of the Quarter
Employee of the Quarter - Shannon Caveny-Cox Carolinas and a recent volunteer for the 2017 SRAPPA Conference hosted in Charlotte, NC. Included in her nomination were excerpts and praise from seven different individuals on campus! Facilities Operations, Housing and Residence Life, the Stadium Complex Manager, and even students have recognized Shannon’s hard work and dedication. Shannon was praised for her willingness to help out, her innovative ideas, and her dedication to the job, often being the first one in and the last one to leave. Shannon is always willing to lend a helping hand, whether it is shoveling snow with Facilities Operations, sorting through recyclables at a football game, or meeting face to face with students and vendors.
Philip Jones presents Shannon Cavey-Cox with the Employee of the Quarter plaque.
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ongratulations to Shannon CavenyCox, Recycling Coordinator for Building Environmental Services and Recycling, for being named Facilities Management’s Employee of the Quarter. Shannon was nominated by her supervisor, Brian Guns, Director of Building Environmental Services and Recycling. According to Brian, one of the many reasons she was nominated was “her relationship building approach to promoting excellence in numerous
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endeavors and her unwavering commitment to campus waste reduction, recycling, and sustainability programs.” Shannon has been a part of the UNC Charlotte family for more than 14 years. Ensuring proper disposal of mattresses (Mattress Go Round), standardizing outdoor recycling bins, and developing a ceiling tile recycling program are just a few of the projects in which Shannon has been involved. She is also a member of the Green Constructive Council of the
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When Shannon isn’t on campus she can be found at home reading, spending time with her two daughters, ages 15 and 12, or gardening. She also has one dog and four cats, three of which were found on campus when they were kittens. “[Shannon’s] relentless drive to improve herself and her team is the best indicator of her first class service to Facilities Management.” says Guns. It is this same drive that has been recognized by multiple departments all over campus. Shannon’s drive and can-do attitude are just a few of the attributes that make her truly deserving of this honor! Congratulations and keep up the spectacular work! By Mary Hajtovik Facilities Operations
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Team of the Quarter | FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Team of the Quarter - High Voltage
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ongratulations to the High Voltage team: Tom MacNab, Chris Desmet, Travis Frady, Ray Butler, Terry McCormick and Danny Dang for being named Team of the Quarter. On January 25, 2018 at approximately 11:02 a.m., electrical power was lost to nine University buildings: College of Education, Woodward, Barnhardt, Student Activity Center, RUP 1, West Deck, Cell Tower, Belk Gym, and Memorial Hall. The High Voltage team safely deployed and commenced to identify where the problem was and how to eliminate it. Troubleshooting soon revealed a tripped main circuit “F” interrupter at the Duke substation receiving equipment. Further troubleshooting revealed a fault somewhere between Woodward Hall and the West Parking Deck. A second round of troubleshooting revealed a point of cable failure in manhole H at the SAC/ RUP-1 service area. The detonation of this cable lifted a manhole cover and caused a momentary underground fire. A third troubleshooting effort identified and isolated which one of multiple cables in manhole H had faulted, allowing the team to consider how to re-power the SAC and RUP 1. The assessment revealed a “strong potential that we could“ re-power the dark buildings from another main circuit “B,” looping around from the South. This final troubleshooting determined that successful connection of the power for the dark buildings could be fed from this other main circuit.
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Pictured left to right are Travis Frady, Tom MacNab, Ray Butler, Terry McCormick, and Danny Dang. Not pictured is Chris Desmet.
At approximately 12:59 p.m., the original damaged circuit and the new expanded circuit were re-energized. This involved multiple operations and jobsite briefings. No one was ever alone, and each procedure was executed with careful planning and assured clearance at delivery.
and Danny Dang for safely restoring electrical power in approximately two hours.” By Ronda Latham Building Environmental Services
The final determination that caused the fault was a premature cable insulation failure. The High Voltage team has already developed a plan to re-build this faulted circuit originally installed in 1994. Mike Herran, Utilities Manager, nominated this team and stated, “It is with great pleasure that I recommend the High Voltage team: Tom MacNab, Chris Desmet, Travis Frady, Ray Butler, Terry McCormick
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | Staff Recognition
Awards for Excellence ~ January - March 2018 APPLAUSE CARD RECIPIENTS
Teams Concord Facility Flood Cleanup: Walter Alexander, Paul Dilgard, and Johnnie Doyle Duke Hall Cleaning: Chantal Kiyedi and Mary Smith Vehicle Assistance Team: Chris Lowrance and Billy Poston Power Restoration: Ray Butler, Danny Dang, Travis Frady, Tom MacNab, and Terry McCormick
Individuals Building Environmental Services and Recycling: -Walter Alexander, Colvard -Paul Dilgard, CHHS -Johnnie Doyle, Grigg -Pershell Leak, Library -Radmila Pavlovic, Grigg -Shannon Caveny-Cox, Recycling -Donnie Watkins, McEniry Capital Projects: -Jennifer Price
David Taylor Drive Flood Cleanup: Walter Alexander, Larry Blomberg, Bill Costello, Stan Gant, Brian Guns, Jade Reed-Kreis, Ronda Latham, James Revis and Joe Scollo Water Main Repair: Barclay Brantley, Lee Beard, and Chris Lowrance FBO Communications Team: NiCole Lynch and Tenille Dellinger McEniry Mold Removal: Lee Allsbrook, Jason Brissenden, Larry Blomberg, Jeffrey Burris, Calvin Buchanan, Pete Crainshaw, Julie Deese, Bob Fitzgerald, Josh Guzman, Ron Hobson, Katherine Humphries, Jean-Pierre Mvumbi, Susan Nicholas, Stanley Smith, Tony Williams, Tonya Wright, and Arnold Vanhoy
Facilities Operations: -Willie Clark -Eric Giles Facilities Planning: -Mike Lizotte -Tyler Sytsma
Recycling Assistance: Robert Marrero and Linda Roberts SRAPPA Volunteer Team: Larry Blomberg, Vivian Cherry, Shannon Caveny-Cox, Clyde Derberry, Vanessa Dodd, Brian Guns, Solomon T. Franklin, Kelly Freshcorn, Carolyn Lewis, Sandy Mullins, and Leigh Richardson
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Bioinformatics Suite Painters: Brien Clapton and Dave Maharana
Eric Giles and Phil Jones
Tyler Sytsma, Phil Jones, and Mike Lizotte
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Phil Jones and Donnie Watkins
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New Employees and Promotions ~ January - March 2018 PROMOTIONS
NEW EMPLOYEES
Building Environmental Services (BES) and Recycling
Building Environmental Services (BES) and Recycling
Tamira Boyce, Building Environmental Technician, Woodward Walter Downs, Building Environmental Technician, Center City Building Francisco Gonzalez, Building Environmental Technician, BES North Sherod LaLiveres, Building Environmental Technician, CHHS Juan Morrison, Building Environmental Technician, CHHS Sara Sibley, Administrative Support Associate, BES Administration Fredricka Sweeting, Building Environmental Technician, CHHS Jamel Sowell, Building Environmental Technician, BES South Hiyana Witchard, Building Environmental Technician, Library Jerry Womack, BES Supervisor, CHHS
Carla Howze, Kennedy Zone Supervisor
Facilities Information Systems
Facilities Planning
Mark Campbell, IT Support Specialist Hannah Palko, GIS Survey Technician
Kathryn Horne, Director
Facilities Operations James Gentle, Renovations Michael Greer, Zone 2 Carl LaChance, Zone 4 Dwight Nealey, Zone 7 Michael Rogers, Renovations James Still, Grounds Michael Watt, Renovation
Facilities Operations Alexander Aldridge, FM Tech Bldg Trades, Renovations Erika Miller, Administrative Support Associate, Admin Group Ian Richardson, Engineering Technician, Central Operations Jorge Triana, Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Grounds - Central Campus
To view awards photos and read detailed descriptions of nominations, visit: http://facilities.uncc.edu/about-us/awards-program/past-award-recipients
Concord Facility Flood Cleanup
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David Taylor Drive Facility Flood Cleanup
McEniry Mold Removal
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | Staff Recognition
Safety Recognition The following teams earned “Safe Team of the Quarter� having NO accidents January - March 2018 (Statistical information provided by UNC Charlotte Environmental Health and Safety Office)
Building Environmental Services and Recycling Center City (1st-2nd-3rd shifts), CHHS, Colvard, Grigg, Kennedy, Library, North Floor Crew, South Floor Crew, and Woodward Facilities Operations Automotive, FCAP, Fire Systems, Grounds - Playing Fields, High Voltage, Lock Shop, Renovations, Utilities, Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, and Zone 7 PLEASE REMEMBER: Compensatory time earned for the quarterly Staff Recognition Program must be used within 90 days of receipt. If you do not use it, you will lose it!
Our tenth annual Safety Slogan contest! Contest rules require each entry be submitted on the official entry blank (please see example below). Please write it in clearly. You may submit as many entries as you like by scanning and emailing your entry to me, send it to me via interoffice mail, or drop it by my office. If duplicate entries are received, the date on the entry will determine priority for eligibility. Contest ends May 31, 2018, and the winner will be announced at the July all employees meeting. Contact me at Clyde.Derberry@uncc.edu or 704-687-0544 if you have questions or need entry blanks. By Clyde Derberry Facilities Business Office
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Safety Fair | FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Eighth Annual Safety Fair
O ur 2018 Safety Fair was a success with more than 250 Facilities Management staff in attendance. Sponsored by Grainger, this event included more than 20 vendors, free food, a driving simulator, and door prizes. The event was held on May 2 at Hauser Alumni Pavilion. “With such beautiful weather, the Safety Fair had a great turn out,” stated Clyde Derberry, learning and development coordinator. “Seeing everyone networking together is what this event is all about. Hopefully next year’s event will be even more successful!” By Tenille Dellinger Facilities Business Office
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | Capital Projects
Capital Projects Update
Congratulations to Jeanine
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onstruction continues on the Facilities Operations and Parking Services building, which is scheduled for completion in September 2018. Revitalization of Belk Plaza continues. Once completed, the plaza, located in the historical center of campus in the academic core formed by Kennedy, Macy, Winningham, Rowe, and Colvard, will provide a more functional outside environment for rest, study, reflection, and conversation. Construction has begun on the Admissions and Visitors Center at the front of campus along Alumni Way, across the street from Housing and Residence Life. The 18,000 square feet building will house undergraduate admissions offices and will serve as a starting point for campus orientation and tours for prospective students and their families.
Bachtel, Associate Director of Capital Projects - Design. She was awarded the The Construction Professionals Network Institute, Inc (CPNI) Chair Service Award for serving as the 2017-18 CPN Institute Chair. Jeanine organized NC rural town assessment workshops across NC, participated in workshops held in Pembroke, Burnsville and Maysville, NC to address their town needs and revitalization plans, and led the 2017-18 CPNI board.
It is with a heavy heart that the Capital Projects team bids farewell to Tom Sparks, the University’s senior facilities engineer. After nearly 18 years with UNC Charlotte, Tom will be retiring on June 1, 2018. He plans to spend his time playing with his grandchildren, participating in church activities, and travelling in the Continental U.S. with his wife, Donna. And, of course, he will also be attending to those “honey-do” lists she has for him! We hosted a retirement reception for Tom on May 15 in CHHS 145. Thanks to all who came by to wish him well. Tom’s contribution to our department and the University are immersurable. He will be missed! By Dorothy Vick Capital Projects
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Design Services News Project Name: Kanturk Sculpture Relocation Professional Title: Shawn Kelly Landscape Planner and Project Coordinator Project Description: The College of Arts + Architecture requested the Kanturk Sculpture be relocated from its current home in the quad between Storrs and Rowe buildings to a new location north of Mary Alexander Boulevard in the lawn area overlooking Hechenbleikner Lake. The project involved site preparation from the Grounds unit, careful aerial crane lifting, and supervised transport of the Mint Museum loaned sculpture from the old location to the new home above the lake. The relocation was completed over the recent Spring Break. You can now view the Kanturk Sculpture from the shorelines of Hechenbleikner Lake or as you enter on to campus from the UNC Charlotte main entrance off Highway 49.
Project Name: Peace Haven Cone University Center Meditation Room Professional Title: Caroline Hill Architectural Interior Designer and Project Manager Project Description: Early in 2016, a student-led organization held petitions for a meditation room to be added on campus. Chancellor Dubois approved the students’ requests and Cone University Center received the addition of a meditation room called “Peace Haven”. Caroline Hill, pictured in the center, was the architectural designer and project manager responsible for bringing this space into existence. The space opened in the fall of 2017. There was a ceremony in January to dedicate Peace Haven as a space that all are welcome to use. For more information on Peace Haven please visit https://cone.uncc.edu/explore/peace-haven. By Caroline Hill Design Services
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | Cover Story
Philip Jones receives the P
hilip M. Jones, Jr., associate vice chancellor for the Facilities Management department, received the prestigious Frank B. Turner Award at the 37th Annual State Construction Conference on March 29. The leadership team of the Facilities Management Department nominated Jones for the award in February, after he announced his upcoming retirement. The Frank B. Turner Award is presented by the AIA North Carolina, the North Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Consulting Engineers Council of North Carolina and the Professional Engineers Council of North Carolina. The award recognizes a state employee who has made an outstanding professional contribution to the built environment, as exemplified by the late Frank B. Turner. In the nomination, the leadership team eloquently nominated Jones, calling his “stalwart commitment to UNC Charlotte paramount,” and naming his contributions as a “legacy that will outlive us all.” Pictured seated left to right are
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Jones expressed his gratitude, “I am humbled and overwhelmed by this award. The success we have had in developing and growing our campus and our University has been a true team effort. Our team has a shared vision - that we could create a ‘Campus of Distinction’ -
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Frank B. Turner Award and everyone has pulled together toward that vision. It has been a labor of love for many of us.” John Storch, director of operations for Housing and Residence Life, applauded Jones in his recommendation letter for creating a “beautiful campus tapestry that has enabled us to recruit bright generations of students.” Jones has served as the associate vice chancellor for almost 18 years, proceeding a 29-year career as an Army Engineer
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Officer. It goes without saying that Jones has a heart to serve others. Jones has led his 460+ employees to receive various awards, including the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) Award for Excellence in 2014. He has increased minority participation, created mission and vision statements for the department, and, under the direction of Chancellor Philip L. Dubois, led a multi-divisional team in developing the University’s first “Ten-year Capital Construction Plan.” He has also
overseen more than $1 billion in capital projects and nearly $157 million in informal projects. “Without question, [campus] growth would not have been possible without the visionary support and leadership provided by Phil Jones and his remarkable team,” stated Chancellor Dubois in his recommendation letter for the nomination.
By Tenille Dellinger Facilities Business Office
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | Cover Story
Philip Jones’ Legacy 2000 • November - Higher Education Bond approved. $392M allotted to UNC Charlotte. The University completed the Bond projects between 2000 - 2006. • December - Philip Jones was hired!
2001 • Mecklenburg County’s Recycler of the Year • Carolina Recycling Association (CRA) Outstanding College/University Program • First issue of Facilities Focus published 2002 • Mecklenburg County’s Recycler of the Year • First Annual FM Fun Day and Cookout • FM is the largest SPA staffed department at UNC Charlotte with 252 positions • Cato Hall opened in August • Building Liaison Program began • First Employee Satisfaction Survey developed • Student Activity Center Addition completed • CPR Training initiated 2003 • CRA Spotlight Award • Two web cameras activated for all to view building construction • Held first CPR training on April 23 • Implemented FM’s Idea Program • Move-out for Charity a success • Student population hit 18,900 for fall semester, largest in history 2004 • CRA Spotlight Award (Move-out for Charity Program) • Teamwork Orientation sessions began • Dinosaurs on Campus • Robinson Hall and Cypress Hall opened • Arrival of Building J, future home of the Automotive Shop and Grounds
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2005 • Mecklenburg County’s Brightest Emerging Program (Litter Awareness, Prevention, and Recycling). • Light Rail began negotiations. • Completed eight new buildings: Robinson Hall, College of Education, Science and Technology, Regional Utility Plants 1 and 2, Engineering Research, Facilities Management and Police and Public Safety, and the Chancellor’s Residence. • Completed approximately $3.5M in informal project work during past year, a 33% increase from previous years. • Completed 173 repair and renovation projects. • First long bed of flowers made on Broadrick Blvd.; made up of two varieties of Amaranthus, resulting in complete success and attention. 2006 • Mecklenburg County’s Large Business Recycler of the Year • Up to 337 people in the department; 90% increase over two-year period 2007 • Mecklenburg County’s Recognition for Construction and Demolition Program • Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) Effective and Innovative Practices Award (Construction and Demolition Program) • CRA Brightest Emerging Program (Construction and Demolition Program) • Parking Master Plan • Circulation Master Plan • Opening of College of Health and Human Services building, Harris Alumni Center, and Union Parking Deck • Construction of Student Health Center completed • Converted to new work management system, ARCHIBUS
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Transitioned to central/outsourced warehouse operation Grounds and Automotive sections moved to new compound Our organization became first in UNC System to successfully complete the 2000 Higher Education Capital Bond program after CHHS building opened. Design Services and Maintenance and Operations completed over 200 high priority repair and renovation projects, worth over $8M; this was the most “R & R” work ever completed in one fiscal year
2008 • Charlotte Business Journal’s Green Award for Non-Profit Action Program • New front entrance to campus from University City Boulevard (Hwy 49) opened 2009 • Mecklenburg County’s Outstanding Waste Reduction and Recycling Employee Education Program • Americans College and University President’s Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) • New sidewalk and lighting area added between Atkins Library and SAC • New elevator replaces old one of 30 years in the Atkins Library • Successful launch of JOC (job order contracting), new method of awarding competitively bid contracts for informal renovation projects • Completion of Student Union 2010 • APPA Effective and Innovative Practices Award (Take-it or Leave-it Program) • Campus Master Plan 2010 • South Village Sector Plan • CRI North Road Entry Study • Phillips Road Realignment Report
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The accolades listed below are only a few of the many awards, recognitions, initiatives, firsts, and accomplishments
achieved during Phil’s tenure. It is due to his leadership, approval, and support that these pages are filled with honors. Phil humbly states these awards would not exist without the expertise and talents of the FM staff and collaboration with other departments across campus. 2011 • Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award (Center City Building) • FM Training and Development AcademyElectrical Lab (Developmental Matrix) • Motorsports 2 Building completed • Center City Building hosted its first social event for Belk College of Business • Student population rose to 25,277 2012 • APPA Effective and Innovative Practices Award (Mini Bin Program) • Charlotte Chamber’s Wells Fargo Green Award • CRA Outstanding College/University Program • Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award (Energy Production and Infrastructure Center – EPIC) • East Village Sector Plan • Hosted NCAPPA conference
2013 • Phase I of South Village was the most complex set of construction projects in the history of UNC Charlotte. This included renovating one of four residence halls, building two new residence halls, a new dining facility, a regional utility plant, a parking deck, roads and utilities. An extraordinary level of coordination and cooperation was required to complete these projects simultaneously and to minimize the impact on students and the campus community. • Belk Hall completed • Keep Mecklenburg Beautiful Award • Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award (Belk Hall) • American Council of Engineering Companies Honors Award for Engineering Excellence (Jerry Richardson Stadium) • University receives HUB Owner/Agency Advocate of the Year Award • University receives Belk Innovation in Diversity Award 2014 • APPA Award for Excellence • Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award (Partnership, Outreach, and Research to Accelerate Learning - PORTAL) • PORTAL building opened • Martin Hall opened • Charging stations (Grant received) • GEM Vehicle Program Highlighted (10 years since the program began) • Bottle filling stations are a success 2015 • Construction Professionals Network of NC Star Award (PORTAL) • American Council of Engineering Companies Honors Award for Engineering Excellence (PORTAL)
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ManageMen’s (OS1) Rookie of the Year (High Performance Team Cleaning) Green Motor Fleet Award NC Clean Energy Technology Center’s Smart Motor Fleet Champions Tree Campus USA South Village Dining (SoVi) opens BES re-organized their unit on March 1 About 15 students helped plant 100 trees behind SoVi Laurel Hall completed Oak Hall renovation is completed
2016 • Construction Professionals Network of NC Star Award (Holshouser Hall Renovation) • Green Motor Fleet Award • NC Clean Energy Technology Center’s Smart Motor Fleet Champions • Belk Plaza Revitalization Workshops • Reopening of Belk Gymnasium (January 11) • New Phillips Road opened (March 12) • Developed a Five-year Capital Construction Plan to accommodate campus growth 2017 • Green Motor Fleet Award • 100 Best Motor Fleets in North America • NC Clean Energy Technology Center’s Smart Motor Fleet Champions • Levine Hall completed December 20 • Hosted 2017 SRAPPA Conference • Completed renovations on Residence Dining Hall (Housing and Residence Life) 2018 • Phil Jones receives the Frank B. Turner Award • Grand opening of the BLE Light Rail • New Motorola Portable Radio distribution for Facilities Management
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art Bruchok came on board May 14, 2018 as our new Director of Capital Projects. Bart comes to us with a wealth of experience in facilities management, construction management, and leadership. During his career, he served in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps as Chief Engineer at two Facilities and Physical Plants and as the Assistant Director for Construction at the University of Central Florida. Most recently, he served as Project Executive for a very complex series of mega-projects for the Department of Veteran Affairs in Orlando Florida. Bart holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland. Bart can be reached at 7-0519 and his email address is bbruchok@uncc.edu. Please join me in welcoming Bart. By Philip Jones Associate Vice Chancellor
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ark Campbell came on board March 19, 2018 as our Facilities Information Systems’ Access Controls Support Technician. He is supporting the Open Options (card access) application and assisting with access control support requests, key boxes, cameras, and resolving card access Helpdesk tickets. Mark brings 19 years of customer service experience gained from previously working at TEKsystems and the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Mark obtained his bachelor’s degree in Digital Technology and Culture from Washington State University. He is originally from Fairbanks, Alaska and has lived in Charlotte for five months. His hobbies include gaming, biking, and horror and Sci-Fi movies. Mark can be reached at 7-8288 and his email address is mcamb74@uncc.edu. Please join me in welcoming Mark. By Pamela Duff Facilities Information Systems
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annah Palko came on board March 16, 2018 as our Facilities Information Systems’ Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Survey Technician. Her duties include assisting with surveying projects, especially external surveying, overseeing utility map updates, and supporting additional ARCHIBUS AutoCAD applications related to space information updates. Hannah has two years of GIS and surveying experience gained from previously working at UNC Coastal Studies Institute and Central Cabarrus High School. Hannah received her Master of Science in Ecology from UNC Chapel Hill. She will begin working on her PhD in Geography this fall. Hannah has lived in the Charlotte area for 20 years. Her hobbies include running and traveling. Hannah can be reached at 7-0550 and her email address is hpalco@uncc.edu. Please join me in welcoming Hannah. By Pamela Duff Facilities Information Systems
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Meet the Facilities Operations Administrative Team!!
Pictured left to right are Vivian Cherry, Melissa McLaughlin, Erika Miller, Jessica Deal, and Adriane Malachi
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acilities Operations (FO) is comprised of highly skilled individuals who help maintain the beauty and functionality of UNC Charlotte’s campus. Among this group, located through the winding hallways of the Facilities Operations building, you will find the FO Administrative Support Group working hard behind the scenes! The Administrative Support Group is comprised of Jessica Deal, Melissa McLaughlin, Vivian Cherry, Donna Sofsky, Adriane Malachi, and Erika Miller. Jessica has 16 years of experience in Facilities Management and is always willing to help out and share her expertise. Melissa has 15 years
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of experience with Facilities Management and is our grounds unit expert! Then, there is Vivian, our purchasing card expert. She excels in helping supervisors get the materials they need when they need it. Donna was our weekly visiting admin from Center City. Effective May 21, she was promoted to supervisor of the group. She is very helpful and financially savvy. Adriane began in January. She is always willing and excited to take on a new challenge. The newest team member, Erika, recently received her masters degree from Wingate University. She is proving every day to be a great addition to the group.
These ladies are responsible for ordering and receiving all of the parts the technicians and supervisors need. They also act as the front line, answering and directing phone calls recevied via the customer service line informing the correct personnel of any issue occurring on campus. The line is open from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at 704-687-0562. These ladies are a crucial part of the Facilities Operations team, and we are grateful for their hard work and dedication. By Mary Hajtovik Facilities Operations
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Results from RecycleMania competition show improvement
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ver the last three months, the campus community dedicated efforts toward the RecycleMania competition, from February 4 through March 31, and Earth Month in April. UNC Charlotte’s showing indicated improvement in sustainable practices across campus compared to previous years. During these months, the University hosted many events to help bring awareness and give the campus community an opportunity to volunteer. These events included collection drives, trash bin audits, tree planting activities, campus cleanup locations, public outreach opportunities in local schools, assembly of various kits and food donations. Highlights from the campus community’s participation included: • The University placed in the top 15 percent in a RecycleMania category that evaluated the amount of waste produced per person. This means the campus community is increasingly mindful of consumption habits, eliminating the creation of trash and recyclables in the first place. • The University ranked 10th in a RecycleMania category measuring the number of aluminum cans and bottles recycled. • Halton Arena went from zero percent of waste diversion to more than 50 percent, kick starting the initiative of adding another zero waste facility on campus, alongside Jerry Richardson Stadium. • More than 450 pounds of electronic waste (e-waste) was collected. Donated computers and cell phones are being refurbished and given to economically disadvantaged families • Over 50 pine and red maple trees were planted near Davis Pond. • The campus cleanup participants collected nearly 500 pounds of waste from campus grounds. • According to a public trash sort audit of bins around the Prospector Building and CHHS Plaza, 88 percent of waste was properly disposed of by the campus community. Campus leaders who coordinated these events were University community relations, sustainability office and recycling. They were pleased with the participation of the campus community in the various volunteer opportunities hosted. This year’s results will serve as a benchmark for future participation. By Tenille Dellinger Facilities Business Office
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FM employees participate in National Volunteer Week
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everal Facilities Management employees participated in a sensory kit build in honor of National Volunteer Week. During the build, volunteers assembled different toys, hair ties, clay, and other textured items into kits that were donated to Autism Charlotte. Individuals with autism use sensory kits to both calm and stimulate their sensory system, which helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and can help them focus. This was one of many events the Office of Community Relations hosted to encourage employee participation in National Volunteer Week. The FM Department adopted the sensory kit build this year to ensure employees from all shifts had the opportunity to participate. By NiCole Lynch Facilities Business Office Photo credit: Kat Lawrence, University Communications Photographer
FM staff also participated in other volunteer efforts including Baby Bundles, Operation Sandwich, and reading to children Photo credit: Wade Bruton, University Communications Photographer
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FACILITIES MANAGEMENT | Happenings Around Campus
Facilities Management 17th Annual Spring Fellowship May 24 10:00 a.m. ~ 1:30 p.m.
Photos by: Kelly Freshcorn, Recycling
FM staff came out for a day of fun, food, games, music, and fellowship. The festivities began with kickball followed by a cookout. We had a new basketball game and line dancing was a hit! Congratulations to horseshoe winners, Mike Watt and Dean Burris. This event was also a pre-retirement celebration to wish Mr. Philip M. Jones, our associate vice chancellor, well. This is the last fellowship before he retires August 31. Special thanks to the event committee and other volunteers who helped make this event a success! Beverly R. Imes Event Coordinator May
2 - Safety Fair 7 - Quarterly Supervisors Forum 11-12 - Commencement 21 - First Day of Summer Classes 24 - Facilities Spring Fellowship and Fun Day
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2018 - Light Rail Grand Opening One of the most transformational projects in University history became a reality on March 16 when the LYNX Blue Line Extension officially opened. A project in the making for more than 10 years, the 9.3 mile stretch, with 11 new stations, provides light rail service from UNC Charlotte to Uptown Charlotte. 22
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