Accessible University Advisory Committee Actions Items
In April, 2012 the former Accessible University Initiative Task Force (AUITF) was reorganized and renamed the Accessible University Advisory Committee (AUAC). The charge of the group remained relatively the same, but the reporting of the group was clarified as an advisory committee to the Office of Equity & Inclusion (OEI). The tables below provide information on action taken by AUITF prior to April 2012 and now AUAC in advising and assisting the Office of Equity & Inclusion in efforts to promote and achieve an accessible university physical environment. Each table represents one specific charge point that the Office of Equity & Inclusion strives to accomplish with help from the committee.
| Category | Date | Detail | Further Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development of RFQ/P for hiring consulting firm for campus assessment | 2/1/2011 | Subgroup of Taskforce | Done |
| Define Scope of work for consultant | 2/1/2011 | Subgroup of Taskforce | Done |
| Selection of SZS Consulting Group as firm to complete campus assessment | 2/1/2011 | Contract Complete | Done |
| Direct work of consultant | Ongoing | Project Managers/Steering Committee | Ongoing - Exterior assessments finished, interior assessments will begin when funding available. |
| Open forum presentation on draft report | 12/8/2011 | Presentation by SZS on how report will be arranged | Done |
| OSU received draft of report | 3/1/2012 | Draft review done by subgroup and OEI | Done - Final Report Issued |
| Prioritize buildings to be assessed first | 2/2/2012 | Discussed at AUITF meeting building prioritization list for assessment. Discussed list with COSID as well, and asked Able Student Alliance for time to consult with them. | Done - Final list presented to OEI and Senior Admin |
| Draft Report Map feedback | 3/15/2012 | Discussed at AUITF meeting the SZS suggestion for map of one accessible campus path connecting all buildings, to provide prioritization for barrier removal | Done - Feedback sent to SZS |
| Draft Report Map feedback | 4/30/2012 | Open meeting held for all students with disabilities to discuss SZS suggestion for map of one accessible campus path connecting all buildings, to provide prioritization for barrier removal. Also consulted on buildings to be included in next round of assessments. | Done - Feedback sent to SZS |
| Final Exterior Report Published | 5/8/2012 | Final exterior accessibility assessment report received and published online. | Done |
| Prioritized buildings to be assessed first | 5/14/2012 | Final list presented to OEI and Senior Admin. List included: Benton, Bexel, Kerr Admin, Langton, Milam, Owen, Peavy, Valley Library, Waldo, Weatherford, Weniger, West Dining, Women's Building. Also acknowledged that the list does not include buildings where serious known issues exists - so we don't spend money assessing buildings we know need major renovations. | Seek funding, contract to complete assessments |
| Category | Date | Detail | Further Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiting for final report for action on this charge item | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Category | Date | Detail | Further Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Held open forum for SZS to discuss assessment priorities | 6/23/2011 | Forum open to multiple groups | None |
| Waiting for final report to take further action on this charge item | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Category | Date | Detail | Further Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review and Recommend 2010 Summer Path of Travel improvements | 5/2/2010 | None | Done |
| Reviewed and provided comment on accessible classroom furniture specs | 6/7/2010 | Jennifer Gossett - DAS | Review final specifications and add to Best Practices |
| Review and recommendation on Education Hall Classroom | 8/16/2010 | None | Done |
| Review and recommendation of scope for Milam Hall Auditorium Upgrade | 9/13/2010 | None | Done |
| Review and Prioritization of Access Complaints | 11/9/2010 | Progress reports on upgrades reviewed quarterly | Ongoing |
| Advocate for funding the acceleration of the assessment project | Fall 2011 | Angelo Gomez to work with administration | Request funding after SZS determines cost - ongoing |
| Proposal on visitor parking and accessible spaces to Parking Services | 1/6/2011 | Presented and approved by OSU Parking Committee | Policy change to be confirmed by TAPS |
| Development of "Criteria for Consultation" for facility projects | 2/4/2011 | Presented to and Adopted by FS 2/4/11 | Done |
| Review and recommend location for new Milam Ramp placement | 3/17/2011 | AUITF reviewed two possible locations for a new ramp and commented | Done |
| Discussed inclement weather policy on POT | 3/31/2011 | Joe Majeski will meet with AUITF on response | Done |
| Advocated for $860,000 of POT and Parking Improvements for Summer 2011 | 4/14/2011 | Approved by VP Finance/Administration | Done |
| Identify and recommend 2011 Summer Path of Travel improvements | 4/14/2011 | Progress can be seen on the recent accessibility projects website. | Done |
| Recommendation to change traffic sign on Jefferson at MU for thru traffic | 4/28/2011 | Sign to be modified to state thru traffic to accessible spaces | Completed 6/30/11 |
| Reviewed Parking Utilization Assessment Data | 4/28/2011 | None | Developed Summer 2011 parking lot improvement recommendations based on data |
| Development of "Accessibility Workshop" for new construction and significant renovation projects | 5/19/2011 | Presented to and Adopted by FS 5/23/11 | Done - Accessibility Workshops will happen for each capital/major construction project |
| Development of review structure on new construction and renovation | 5/19/2011 | Project Review Form and checklist Presented to and Adopted by FS 5/23/11 | Update Review Form as needed and consult FS |
| Advocate funding for East Hill Path of Travel Improvements (Campus Way to Jefferson, 14/15th to Waldo Place) | 9/1/2011 | Study needed to determine best accessible routes/parking locations, and funding to complete project | Ongoing - no funding to date |
| General Campus Restroom Upgrades | 11/10/2011 | Work planned for Fall 2012 including restrooms in Gilbert, Dearborn, Milam, Peavy & Wilkinson | Done |
| ALS Door Opener Consultation | 1/5/2012 | John Gremmels to review feasibility | Ongoing - no funding to date |
| Provided guidance on parking study | 1/5/2012 | Project Lead: Hank Kemper | |
| Development of inclement weather priorities in POT | 1/5/2012 | FS will prioritize ramps and identified POT from accessible parking | |
| Development of contract language for all RFP/Q and Contract Documents | 1/27/2012 | Formally adopted and in use | On-going training with PM and PaCS to ensure process still in place |
| Provide review of Campus Master Plan for updating | 2/2/2012 | Request AUITF member on CMP team | Project lead: Gabriel Merrell, incorporated COSID/AUITF comments to be submitted |
| Category | Date | Detail | Further Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Business Hall | 11/9/2011 | New building for the business school to be built on the south west corner of the Women's Building field, near Jefferson Way and Sackett Place. | Review incorporation of comments |
| Strand Agriculture Hall | 11/22/2011 | Major renovation of one of largest and oldest buildings on campus | Review incorporation of comments |
| New Student Residence Hall | 1/24/2012 | New building with around 250 beds to be built south of McNary. | Review incorporation of comments |
| Classroom Building | 1/31/2012 | New building with roughly 2500 classroom/lecture seats to be built on Women's Building field | Review incorporation of comments |
| OSU Beaver Store | 3/7/2012 | Renovation of 1st floor of parking structure at 26th and Washington Way to house relocated bookstore | Review incorporation of comments |
| Student Experience Center (SEC) | 5/23/2012 | New student building to replace Snell, scheduled to be built on MU parking lot | Review incorporation of comments |
| Austin Business Hall (2nd Workshop) | 7/25/2012 | New building for the business school, meeting to follow-up on progress and consult on design. | Review incorporation of comments |
| Memorial Union (MU) East Wing Renovation | 10/1/2012 | Renovation of existing bookstore location and other facilities to serve different functions after the bookstore moves out. | Review incorporation of comments |
| Washington Way | 10/4/2012 | Redesign of the entirety of Washington Way on campus to move it out of the railroad right-of-way and to improve accessibility of the sidewalks and railroad crossings. | Review incorporation of comments |
| Category | Date | Detail | Further Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review and recommendation of scope for Student Success Center | 4/28/2011 | None | Done |
| Review and recommendations of scope for Withycombe Theater | 6/9/2011 | Floor to be leveled as possible, accessible seating along entire front row. Project also might include new accessible entrance on northwest corner of building, accessible parking at that location, and restroom upgrades as funding allows. | Project Managers Report on Incorporation |
| Review and recommendation on raised crossing at 30th and Campus Way | 6/23/2011 | To be paid out of LPSC Project - scheduled for Summer 2012 | Done - fully constructed as accessible |
| Student Success Center | 9/29/2011 | New building being built near parking structure and Centro Cultural César Chávez | Review incorporation of comments |
| Sackett Upgrades | 1/19/2012 | Replacement of almost all sidewalks and many entrances to this historic residence hall | Review incorporation of comments |
| Native American Longhouse (Cultural Center) | 2/2/2012 | New culture center to replace current longhouse at 26th & Jefferson | Review incorporation of comments |
| 30th and Campus Way Intersection | 2/2/2012 | Replacement of old intersection with accessibility improvements as major focus | Done - fully constructed as accessible |
| Weatherford Handrails | 2/16/2012 | Addition of handrails to stairs at this historic residence hall | Done - fully constructed as accessible |
| Asian & Pacific Cultural Center, Centro Cultural César Chávez, Lonnie B. Harris Black Cultural Center | 3/1/2012 | New Cultural Centers being planned to replace all four current locations | Review incorporation of comments |
| Review and recommendation of scope for Athletic Dept. track and field | 3/3/2011 | Dave Dodson presented | Project Managers Report on Incorporation |
| Plageman Ramp | 3/15/2012 | New accessible entrance into Plageman in planning for North side of building | Review incorporation of comments |
| Withycombe Improvements | 3/29/2012 | Floor to be leveled as possible, accessible seating along entire front row. Project also might include new accessible entrance on northwest corner of building, accessible parking at that location, and restroom upgrades as funding allows. | Review incorporation of comments |
| Gill Landscape Improvements | 4/12/2012 | Replacements of sidewalks, rework of parking and landscape upgrades around building | Review incorporation of comments |
| Restroom Upgrades | 4/26/2012 | Upgrades to restrooms in five buildings near large classrooms: Gilbert, Dearborn, Milam, Peavy & Wilkinson | Review incorporation of comments |
| OSU Beaver Store | 4/26/2012 | Reviewed plans for the new bookstore location, in the first floor of the parking garage | Review incorporation of comments |
| Dryden Hall | 8/30/2012 | Reviewed plans for renovations to part of the first floor of Dryden Hall, including lab spaces and restrooms. Exterior improvements include new ramps into the east entrance and new parking spaces on the west side of the building. | Review incorporation of comments |
| Student Experience Center | 8/30/2012 | Reviewed plans for this new building including new parking near the building, and specific restroom design. | Review incorporation of comments |
| Memorial Union (MU) East Wing Renovation | 9/27/2012 | Renovation of existing bookstore location and other facilities to serve different functions after the bookstore moves out. | Review incorporation of comments |
| New Student Residence Hall | 9/27/2012 | Reviewed plans for this new building with around 250 beds to be built near McNary. | Review incorporation of comments |
| Category | Date | Detail | Further Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommending adoption of 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design as OSU policy | 9/15/2011 | Presented to and Adopted by FS | Done |
| Review of "Access for Everyone" and recommend use for OSU | 3/17/2011 | To be incorporated with Consultant Feedback | Done - Review of "AE" determined applicability to OSU, included relevant items and cited in best practices |
| Review Proposed Guidelines for Public Rights-of-Way | 1/5/2012 | Adopted by OSU | To be infused in FS work by Ned Nebata |
| Reviewed structure/strategy for revision of OSU design/construction standards | 2/2/2012 | Group formed to review - date: 3-8-12 | Done - Project Lead: Ned Nabeta |
| Adopted OSU Construction Accessibility Best Practices | 4/12/2012 | Adopted by consensus - agreed to a once a year review/update with FS | Done - Project Lead: Ned Nabeta |
| Facilities Services Construction Standards update published | 6/1/2012 | Fully updated construction standards incorporated AUAC accepted best practices | Done |
Updated: 10/22/2012
