2017 SUNY/PPAA & NYAPPA Summer Conference
 
Educational Sessions:
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Track 1: Emerging Pathways         Track 2: Operations & Maintenance Track 3: Management
     
Track 1: Emerging Pathways
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
     9:15am  - 10:15am
"Automated Vehicles: Are Campuses Across the U.S. Ready"
In the next few years, connected vehicles (CV's) and automated vehicles (AV's) are expected to bring about dramatic improvements in transportation systems while transforming traveler behavior. In this presentation, we will survey the latest developments in C/AV technologies and describe recent research taking place at UB.

Presenter: Dean Liesl Folks, PhD. and Prof. Adel W. Sadek, PhD., University at Buffalo School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS)
  Pending Credits: PE  

     10:45am - 11:45am
"Big Data - Creating a Data Driven Master Plan "
Exploring the power of large data sets to inform traditional master plans, this presentation will provide an overview of data driven space allocation methods across a full array of higher education space types. Using examples from several institutions we will discuss how to use readily available data visualization tools to evaluate current facility use patterns and predict future space demands.

Presenters: Alex Wing, Stantec with Kelly Hayes Mcalonie, University at Buffalo
  Pending Credits: AIA  

     1:45pm -  2:45pm
"How 21st Century Learning Commons Can Change Your Campus "
As campuses reinvent themselves to serve the needs of the 21st century student, and as operating budgets decrease, campuses are looking for opportunities to consolidate services and save money. This presentation will look at the transformation of a library space previously utilized for book stacks to a centralized learning commons.

Presenters: Quay Thompson, Holt Architects
  Pending Credits: AIA  

     3:00pm - 4:00pm
"Campus as Resilient Island"
The national resilience framework (NRF) recognizes campuses as potential assets in building resilient capacity for cities, states and communities. College campuses can be leveraged as part of a long-term resilience plan. this presentation will explore several questions surrounding campuses as resilient islands with autonomous micro-grids, governance organizations and action plans.

Presenter: Illya Azarhoff, AIA, New York City College of Technology
  Pending Credits: AIA  

    4:15pm - 5:15pm
"Food for Thought; Future Trends in Campus Dining"
What are our students looking for in their campus dining experience? This presentation will describe the evolution of campus dining over the past decade and what we should be developing now for the future.

Presenter: Scott Weber, V.P., Campus Living with Jeff Brady, Executive Director, Campus Dining & Shops University at Buffalo
 
 
Thursday, July 13, 2017
    8:45am - 9:45am
"Student Services One-Stop Shop" 
Today's institutions of higher learning strive to offer students a meaningful and memorable campus experience. This presentation will demonstrate the influence of guiding principles on successful implementation of the student one stop shop. Case studies from national projects will be used.

Presenters: Peter Murad, R.A., Principle, Architectural Resources
  Pending Credits: AIA  

    10:00am - 11:00am
"Equity/Diversity/Inclusion"
Our campuses are changing as is our campus demographic. This presentation will discuss these upcoming changes and their impact in light of our political climate both nationally and regionally.

Presenters: Terri Miller, Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusion, University at Buffalo 
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Track 2: Operations & Maintenance
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
    9:15am - 10:15am 
"Building Enclosure Commissioning"
ASTM E2813-12 Standard Practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning was released in 2012. Although referenced in codes, standards and owners requirements, the goals and benefits of building enclosure commissioning are misunderstood. This presentation will outline the intent and its process from project inception through occupancy.

Presenter: Neil Gary, PE, Daniel Jackson, AIA, and Doug Arena, AIA, Bell & Spina
        Credits: PE  

    10:45am - 11:45am
"Integrating Renewable Energy Sources on Campus"
This presentation is under development.

Presenters: Ken Kujawa and Neil LaBrake, National Grid
  Credits: PE
 

    1:45pm - 2:45pm
"A Tale of Two Buildings - A Comparison of Building Technologies ad Construction Methods"
This presentation compares two student residence buildings of similar size, scope and budget using different management and construction methods. We will compare constructability, sustainability of light weight prefabrication with traditional heavy construction methods.

Presenter: F. Eric Goshow, AIA and Brendan Yan, AIA, Goshow Architects
  Credits: PE  

     3:00pm - 4:00pm
"Using GIS to Manage Campus Utilities"
Managing the utility infrastructure of a college campus can be challenging. Underground systems are evolving. This presentation will explain how geographic information systems (GIS) can help bring your campus infrastructure into the digital world.

Presenters: Christine Hayron, LS, President, Gayron deBruin
  Credits: PE  

    4:15pm - 5:15pm
"Drone Technology - Better Data Collection Methods for Improving Maintenance Programs"
This presentation will provide an overview of drone laws and regulations along with data collection methods. Drone based inspections provide a means to collect better data more efficiently to aide facility managers in decision making..

Presenter: Patrick Walsh. VP of Engineering and Thermography and Will Schulmeister, VP Operations, Eagle-Hawk, LLC
  Credits: PE  
Thursday, July 13, 2017
    8:45am - 9:45am
"How to Administer NYSERDA Clean Energy Funding to Reduce Campus Costs"
In this presentation we will offer insights and experience on multiple NYSERDA funding programs. Case studies will be used to elaborate on each programs benefits and share how to navigate through the occasional unexpected hurdles.

Presenters: Charlie Melia, B2Q Associates and Allison Willard, Competitive Energy Services, LLC
     

    10:00am - 11:00am
"Technical Plans to Increase Efficiency"
This presentation will address leveraging energy audits and retrocommissioning to develop targeted improvement projects to reduce operating costs. We will describe different types of audits, when to use them and level of accuracy to expect. The presenter will compare and contract retrocommissioning to energy audits.

Presenter: Jason Denue, PE, Wendel
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Track 3: Management
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
    9:15am - 10:15am
"Planning & Design Considerations for Successful Incubators"
Business incubators are increasingly seen as an effective way to build on research and entrepreneurship on our campuses. This presentation will review the key components in the planning and design of incubator space.

Presenters: Matthew Broderick, AIA, Principal, Ashley-McGraw Architects
  Credits: PE  

    10:45am - 11:45am
"Your Only Chance at a First Impression: The Campus Visit and Student Admission Rates"
You only get one chance to make a first impression. That may very well determine if you make your admission goals. This panel of experts will discuss the role of the campus visit and what students and parents are looking for from architecture to landscaping to maintenance.

Presenters: Lee Melvin, Vice Provost for Admissions, University at Buffalo
     

    1:45pm - 2:45pm
"A Day in the Life of Faculty"
Our faculty can be demanding with their last minute requests, confusion about classroom technology and schedules. It is easy to forget the vital role our faculty play in the academic rigor of our institutions. This panel of a humanist, engineer and natural scientist faculty describe the daily tensions of tenure, grant awards, expectations of publications and teaching.

Presenter: Andy Stott, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University at Buffalo
 
 

     3:00pm - 4:00pm
"Trends Versus Fad in Higher Education"

Facilities departments have always had to think ahead when making design and construction decisions. But now, planning for the future increasingly requires understanding which trends are here to stay (and which are fads) and how far those trends will evolve. New classroom technology, less traditional instruction models, research innovation, and the student amenities arms race will all continue to reshape capital needs, likely at even higher rates of change than before. This presentation will help Facilities leaders understand which key trends (like makerspaces, community-centric residence halls, and open-concept office layouts) will have the biggest impact—and guide them in building the campus of the future.

Presenters: Ann Forman, Senior Consultant, Facilities Forum and Brett SchenkelSenior Manager, Member Services, EAB Education Advisory Board


 

    4:15pm - 5:15pm
"CPTED: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design"
Crime prevention through environmental design is a multi-disciplinary approach to deterring criminal behavior. CPTED strategies rely upon the ability to influence offender decisions that precede criminal acts. This presentation will discuss the principles of design that affect elements of the built environment.

Presenters: Dale Hohl, University at Buffalo Police Department
  Credits: AIA  
Thursday, July 13, 2017
    8:45am - 9:45am
"Contract Document Training"
The key insights from this day-long training will be condensed into a one hour overview session.

Presenters: Bill Held, Deputy General Manager and Jessica Miller, Contract Specialist, State University Construction Fund (SUCF)
     

    10:00am - 11:00am
"TBD"
This presentation is under development.


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