C-5 Faculty Building Advisory Committee
Committee Membership
Abraham, Lawrence D., associate professor, curriculum and instruction
Bose, Henry R., professor, biological sciences
Dison, Thomas W. (vice chair), director, recreational sports
Garrison, James D., professor, English
Gilbert, Jack (chair), professor, chemistry and biochemistry
Knapp, Mark L., professor, communication studies
Leary, Daniel E., associate professor, architecture
Malina Jr., Joseph F., professor, civil engineering
Palka, Bruce P., professor, mathematics
Pravda, Bryan D., student government representative
Staas, David, student government representative
Todd, Janice S., assistant professor, kinesiology and health education
Wilson, Samuel M., associate professor, anthropology
Administrative Advisers
Clubb, Patricia L., vice president for employee and campus services
Rishling, John L., associate vice president, Campus Planning and Facilities
Management
Sanders, Sidney J., assistant vice chancellor for facilities planning
and construction
The Faculty Building Advisory Committee (FBAC) met
on a monthly basis throughout the year. All members of the committee
are to be acknowledged for their commitment of much time and energy to
the activities of the FBAC.
Two new subcommittees were established to facilitate responses to issues
arising with respect to the Pickle Research Center Master Plan and the
Campus Transportation Plan. These subcommittees are in addition to that
for the Campus Master Plan.
Committee Activities
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Capitol Improvement Projects (CIP). Input regarding projects
to be proposed for the biennial update of the CIP was sought from
throughout campus. After analyzing the various requests, the FBAC
elected not to recommend addition of any new projects to the program. |
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Indoor Practice Facility. This completed project, popularly
known as the “Bubble,” was critiqued through an on-site
inspection. The committee’s view of this facility remains one
of disappointment regarding its appearance and location. A recommendation
was forwarded to the President to provide more suitable signage for
the facility. |
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Blanton Museum (Phase II). The plans for this phase of
the museum project were reviewed from the standpoints of overall
design and accessibility. |
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Seay Building. A formal critique was organized by the School
of Architecture and involved participation by members of the FBAC. |
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PRC Project. The need for and location of a facility to
house heavy seismographic equipment was assessed, and execution of
this project at the PRC was recommended. |
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North Speedway. Following presentation of arguments regarding
the permanent closure of Speedway north of 24th Street, it was recommended
that this action be implemented, with the proviso that a maximum
amount of on-street parking be retained. |
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Geological Sciences Addition. This completed project was
critiqued by the committee via an on-site inspection. We were impressed
by the execution of a number of design elements in this project,
and the fact that the construction of additional general-purpose
classroom space was included in it. |
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Ad hoc committees. An important responsibility of the FBAC
is to provide representation on ad hoc committees involved in the
programming and design phases of major construction projects, including
both renovations and new buildings. We currently have active participation
on committees for the following projects: Erwin Center and Basketball
Practice Facility, Scarbrough Block Dormitory, Gregory Gymnasium
Aquatics Complex, Guadalupe Street Reconstruction, and Experimental
Science Building Renovation. |
John C. (Jack) Gilbert, chair
This document was posted on the Faculty Council Web site, www.utexas.edu/faculty/council/
on August 20, 2003. Paper copies are available on request from the Office
of the General Faculty, FAC 22, F9500.
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