Indiana University Campus Division A brief description of the Division that makes Indiana University a beautiful place to be
Introduction The purpose of this PowerPoint Presentation is to familiarize the viewer with the Indiana University Campus Division, a dedicated group of men and women who are committed to maintaining Indiana University as one of the most beautiful university campuses in the world. It never fails to amaze that we accomplish this task with 43 full time employees covering a 2100 acre campus.
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How do we manage to do it Stay in touch with your workforce Targeting employee talent Daily inspections by management Prioritizing work assignments Utilizing slow time to it s fullest potential On-going evaluation of maintenance practices Team support Realistic expectations
Campus Division Staffing Construction Crew 12 Groundskeepers 21 Arborists 3 Nursery 4 Mechanics 2 CTC Employees 5 Seasonal/Hourly 18 Office 1
Campus Division Crew Areas (Map on next slide) Purple Area Ballantine Crew Area Pink Area Atwater Crew Area Pale Yellow Area North Campus Crew Area Blue/Green Area East Campus Crew Area Gold Area Athletics (Non Campus Area) Anytime you step outside the door of a Indiana University building you are in a area serviced by the Campus Division.
Campus Crews Typical Duties Mowing String trimming Pruning of trees and shrubs & limb pick up. Mulching Spot Spraying Insect Control Weeding Leaf removal Playground maintenance Litter pick up (stick & bucket) Empty all campus trash cans (daily) Remove all pallets & lumber from all campus loading docks Snow removal on walkways and steps, ice melt application. When we mention the square feet in steps please consider the fact that these are all hand shoveled during snow season.
Ballantine Crew Area (Purple)
Ballantine Crew Area 42 Building Exterior Areas 14 Miles of Sidewalks 16,744 Square Feet of Steps Thickest Forest canopy area 125 Acres of campus area 5 Full time employees, 1 seasonal employee
Atwater Crew Area (Pink)
Atwater Crew Area 13 Miles of Sidewalks 13,836 Square Feet of steps 161 Acres 20 Parking Lots 40 Building Exteriors 4 Full time employee 3 Seasonal employees
North Campus Crew Area (Pale Yellow)
North Campus Crew Area 12 miles of campus walkways 21,434 Square Feet of Steps 346 Acres 28 Parking Lots 46 Building Exteriors Services a large portion of Athletic Venues 5 Full time employees 5 Seasonal Employees
East Campus Crew Area (Light Green)
East Campus Crew Area Approximately 255 Acres 9 Miles of Sidewalks 15,133 Square Feet of Steps Area Crosses Both Sides of the 45/46 Bypass 5 Full time employees, 2 seasonal employees
Maintenance Level 1 Level 1 is the highest level of maintenance Campus Division can provide: Weekly turf maintenance Fertilization & weed control Regular pruning & trimming Irrigation if available Routine mulching Floral plantings Example Area: The Arboretum
Maintenance Level 2 Bi-Monthly mowing Weed trimming every 3-4 weeks Shrub pruning 1-2 times per season Minimal fall leaf removal Some grass clumping to be expected Litter lines will be mowed to expedite litter control. Example Area: Areas along the bypass
Maintenance Level 3 Turf to be maintained at a 12 Level Average 1-2 mowings per season Pruning only as needed. Litter lines will be mowed along roadways. Areas will have paths mowed to allow pedestrian movement. No fall leaf removal. Example: Fields along Range Road.
Nursery Crew Areas of Responsibility 433 Perennial & Annual Beds New Tree Plantings & Donor Plaques Production of 50-60,000 Annuals Production of 7000 Mums Hanging Baskets, Holiday Decorations Specialty Gardens Poinsettia Production Watering of beds and baskets Weeding & pruning Snow Removal
Campus Division Arborists Responsible for the care, pruning, and removal of all campus trees. Tree Evaluation Tree pruning & removal Preventive Maintenance Disease diagnosis & treatment Tree cabling & guying Monitor tree protection Large amount of tree climbing for removal and pruning Work closely with the University Landscape Architects
Campus Division Mechanics Responsible for routine & preventative maintenance on all Campus Division power equipment. Repair of all Campus Division: Mowers, weed whips, blowers, generators, chain saws, gators, tillers, leaf vacuums, trimmers, snow blowers, anything with a engine Play a critical role in keeping us operating efficiently
Campus Division Snow Removal Snow removal and salting of 21 miles of University Streets Critical responders in a snow emergency Prioritize facilities that operate 24/7 Annual salt usage 1200 tons 140 acres of parking lots 24 hour a day call Campus Emergency work 51 miles of walkways Snow removal (Trucking snow to a stockpile area) All snow routes are pre-established and we stick to them!
Snow Removal Facts It takes all of our trucks 12 hours to do one complete pass of IU snow responsibilities depending on the amount of snow. Then we start over again Every piece of equipment has a designated route. Every Campus Division employee participates in snow removal. Over 1000 50 pound bags of ice melt are applied to walks and steps annually We utilize approximately 1200 tons of bulk salt annually. We do not utilize sand.
Construction Crew Responsibilities All exterior campus site work construction Masonry walls & exterior concrete, stamped concrete Sidewalk construction and repair, sidewalk grinding Street cleaning and sweeping Brick and slate walkways and patios construction & repair Maintain all exterior hardscapes around all campus buildings Earthwork /Backhoe Work Post & Chain installation and maintenance Curbs and handicap ramps All employees have their CDL Street and Parking Lot Snow Removal The Campus Division Construction Crew works closely with the Indiana University Landscape Architects on campus wide enhancement projects.
Sustainable Practices Leaf & Debris Composting Utilization of Wood Chips Paper recycling Limited & effective use of Herbicide/Fertilizer Metal & Lumber Recycling No-Mow Areas/Wetland Buffers Zoned Levels of Maintenance Working to re-define the beauty of grounds
Indiana University Campus Site & Landscape A Work in Progress 2010
Overview Responsibilities The IU System The Legacy & The Future A Very Brief History The Practicalities Open Space Pressure Elevated Expectations Sustainable Sites & Management Practices Recent In-House Projects
System Wide Responsibility Report to the University Architect 8 Campuses 2 Staff Major Capital Projects to Single Tree Locations Campus Maintenance Practices and Policy Task Force & Advisory Boards Landscape Design Guidelines Responsibilities
The Legacy I hope our alumni will always insist upon the retention of our precious islands of green and serenity our most important physical asset, transcending even classrooms, libraries, and laboratories in their ability to inspire students to dream long dreams of future usefulness and achievement dreams that are an important and essential part of undergraduate college experience. Herman B Wells, address to the alumni, 1963
The Legacy (cont.) Our objective is to preserve and develop the woodland campus atmosphere at Indiana University. The evolution of the campus has brought with it expansion to the north and east of the Old Crescent. Now we must incorporate the woodland theme in that newer part of the campus as well, to soften the edges of concrete and stone and to embrace the whole campus in the loveliness of the woodland theme. John W. Ryan, address to the alumni, June 1982
Islands of Green
The Practicalities The space needs of the institution continue to put pressure on remaining open space of campus.
The Practicalities The expectations of students, faculty, staff, and visitors continue to rise with each passing season.
Open Space Pressure
Elevated Expectations
Sustainable Landscape Design & Management Practices No Mow v. Manicured Turf Campus Urban Forest Stormwater Drainage Improvements Composting & Recycling
No Mow v. Manicured Turf Changing an aesthetic can be a good thing as long as you pick the right area to start!
Campus Urban Forest
Tree Inventory Data & Analysis
Storm water System Stormwater Liabilities
Storm water: Best Management Practices (BMP s) Stormwater Constructed wetlands Detention/ infiltration basins Green Solutions roof Native vegetation Pervious pavement Vegetated infiltration structures Flow-through planter boxes Rain gardens (bio-retention) Rain water harvesting Riparian buffer restoration Soil restoration Subsurface gravel beds Vegetated filter strips Vegetated swales Water quality devices
Jordan river studies Liability to Amenity The Master Plan s Take
Recent Projects
North Side of the Auditorium - Before -
North Side of the Auditorium - after-
North Side of the Auditorium -after-
Campus Clocks
Campus Clocks
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