Master Plan: Engagement and Communication Efforts

DateEngagement PointTask
TBD 2018University Communications / Library CommunicationsProvide news release story / follow up on the master plan
2018 departmentalDepartmental outreach by Ed Van Gemert:
  • English faculty, 1/24/18
  • Art / art history faculty 1/26/18
  • Health science deans, 1/25/18
  • French and Italian faculty, 2/7/18
  • Inst. For research in the humanities, 3/16/18
  • History faculty, 3/19/18
Departmental meetings
May 3, 2018Campus Planning Committee PresentationCampus Planning Committee Presentation

April 12, 2018

April 18, 2018

May 2, 2018

Library Staff Q&A SessionsEd, Carrie, Natasha lead series of three library staff Q&A sessions at Steenbock, Memorial, and College Libraries
April 10, 2018ULC MeetingULC Subcommittee presents the ULC draft response/report to facilities master plan
March 16, 2018iSchool panel discussion (Lesley)Vote to endorse/accept the plan
March 16, 2018Humanities Departments Panel DiscussionHumanities Department Panel Discussion
March 15, 2018ULC meetingULC meeting to discuss master plan
March 14, 2018Librarians’ Assembly Business MeetingMembers of the Core Master Plan Team assist with discussion / questions from library staff on the master plan.
March 14, 2018Ed, Doug, Lee with faculty & grad students from the Center for Culture, History, and Environment CHEMeeting with departments to discuss plan
March 8, 2018Academic Staff Executive CommitteeInformation / Pre-Report presentation
February 28, 2018Dean’s CouncilPre-Report presentation
February 27, 2018Briefing of final draft for the FP&M Associate Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance and the ProvostVice Provost, Gary Brown, Margaret Tennesen
February 22, 2018Release final document publically via link to LWSRelease full report and recommendations via LWS
February 20, 2018Additional updates to websiteLink to input, preparing for full report release, including highlighting link to input
February 19, 2018University Committee informational presentationPre-Report presentation
February 15, 2018University Library Committee meeting (shared governance committee); request for FP&M attendance
  • Carrie Kruse presented
  • Gary Brown (Campus Master Plan) and Margaret Tenneson (FP&M Steering Committee) also present to answer questions
  • Summary of faculty concerns presented by Florence Hsia (MLC liaison) and Sabine Gross (ULC Chair)
February 9, 2018Vice Provost and Project Manager meet with Margaret Tennesen, Gary Brown from FP&MDepartmental meetings
February 8, 2018Vice Provost meets with L&S Dean Karl Scholz, Assoc. Dean Sue Zaeske and Assoc. Dean Greg Downey.

Departmental discussion

 

February 6, 2018Library All-Staff meetingUpdate and presentation on upcoming final report
January 2018Libraries Magazine releaseExecutive summary part of Ed’s VP column announcing master plan project progress in magazine
December 15, 2017ULC meetingDoug Way presented on collections plan
December 11, 2017MLC meetingDoug Way presented on collections plan; Carrie Kruse presented on Library Master Plan recommendations
December 8, 2017

Follow up stories on master planning process

 

  • Wisconsin State Journal article “UW-Madison library plan would create six ‘hubs’, close 22 libraries and reduce collection space” by Chris Aadland
  • Dec. 2nd Cap Times article by Pat Schneider previewing the forums
  • Chronicle of Higher Education article
December 7, 2017Public forum presentations (2 campus / 1 library staff) on the final draft recommendations at Memorial & Steenbock LibrariesRecommendations presentation
December 7, 2017ULC meetingFurther discussion of master plan deferred to Feb. Meeting /  collections plan presentation by Doug Way – in response to questions from 11/15 meeting
December 4, 2017Reminder sent to campus

  • Faculty
  • Academic staff
  • University staff
  • Library staff
  • Liaisons
  • ULC
  • MLC
Reminder about December 7 onsite presentation
November 30, 2017Campus notification of presentationsInside UW article previewing onsite presentations / recommendations
November 29, 2017Campus Design Review BoardRecommendations presentation
November 29, 2017Design Review Board informational presentationRecommendations presentation
November 27, 2017Notice sent to campus

  • Faculty
  • Academic staff
  • University staff
  • Library staff
  • Liaisons
  • ULC
  • MLC
Announcement of final recommendations presentation dates
November 21, 2017Chancellor’s Leadership Council informational presentationRecommendations presentation
November 21, 2017Libraries New story announcing completion of plan report drafting process, announce town hall sessions for December for campus communityNews story Libraries website, social media, Inside UW

  • Library news story
  • Library website link
  • Social media
  • Direct email to faculty & staff
November 21, 2017Draft Master Plan posted online for public reviewRecommendations presentation preview  / announcement for December public sessions
November 15, 2017ULC presentation (Ed Van Gemert & Carrie Kruse)Recommendations presentation consultants’ final recommendations
October 9, 2017Steering CommitteeWorkshop on recommendations and scenarios development – final recommendations discussion
August 14, 2017Steering CommitteeWorkshop on recommendations and scenarios development
July 11, 2017Libraries News Story: Summer work with steering committeeFacilities Master Plan Update on news page, Libraries websit
July 10, 2017Steering CommitteeWorkshop on recommendations and scenarios development
June 4, 2017Steering CommitteeWorkshop on recommendations and scenarios development
May 30 – 31, 2017Library Staff Update sessionsUpdate on Recommendations work
May 19, 2017Library Staff Update Dates AnnouncedMay 30 / 31 staff sessions scheduled
April 25-26, 2017Two Town Hall meetings held on campus to gather input and feedback on draft scenarios
  • Discuss next steps in the master plan process
  • Gather stakeholder input.
  • Campus town hall presentations (3 scenarios presented)
April 21, 2017Daily Cardinal article highlighting April meetingsApril 25, 26 town halls at Memorial and Steenbock Libraries
April 20, 2017Reminder Email send to campus (faculty, staff) about open housesApril 25, 26 town halls at Memorial and Steenbock Libraries
April 19, 2017

Working at UW campus newsletter article / and calendar entry and link to libraries news page article announcing April 25,26 town hall meetings

 

Broad promotion of campus town hall meetings

April 25, 26 town halls at Memorial and Steenbock Libraries

  • Campus news stories
  • Library news story
  • Library website link
  • Social media
  • Direct email to faculty & staff
April 17, 2017The academy presentationCommunity leaders presentation
April 10, 2017Email to campus announcing April town halls

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Internal staff
  • ULC
  • MLC
  • Provost Exec Group
  • Leadership Council
  • Sec. of Academic Staff
  • Faculty Secretary
  • University Staff Assembly – Central Staff Committee
Announcement of April 25, 26 town halls at Memorial and Steenbock Libraries
March 29, 2017

Library staff workshops

Workshops and campus planning presentation

  • Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2017
  • Time: 4:00-5:00pm
  • Location: Room 2252 College Library

Gather stakeholder input.

Additional focus group meetings with graduate students and faculty to discuss the role libraries plan in current research and teaching activities

March 15, 2017Campus Master Plan & existing unit facility master plan(s) – College of Engineering, College of L&S, etc. – coordination meetingOverview of the Campus Master Plan and other unit master plans; includes how they would be coordinated with the Campus Libraries Master Plan
March 8, 2017Library News Story: Project UpdateLibraries website, social media, Inside UW
March 7-8, 2017

Broad promotion of faculty workshops to take place on March 29 / Email from Ed to ULC and MLC

Also communicated with liaisons to encourage them to reach out to departments.

  • Library news story
  • Library website link
  • Social media
Notification about faculty/grad workshop opportunities (to be held 3/29)
March 7, 2017Email from Ed Van Gemert  to ULC, MLC, LiaisonsInvitation for campus participation in upcoming March workshops (March 29)
February 13, 2017Library staff  WorkshopsVisioning workshops with committees and focus groups
February 7, 2017Email to library staff to notify of upcoming workshop sessions

Workshop held on Monday, Feb. 13th from 2-3pm in the CCBC conference room (401 Teacher Education building).

(The next Campus Libraries Facilities Master Plan onsite visit from our consultants is next week, Feb. 13-15th.

There is also a workshop that is open to any front-line staff (i.e. Anyone who interacts directly with patrons in their day-to-day jobs – public services, access services, liaisons, etc.) to discuss the role libraries currently play in research, teaching, and learning activities and how that role could strengthen in the future.

January 25, 2017One-on-one drop-in interviews (6), various locations in campus librariesDiscuss library users experiences and gather suggestions for future use; library staff, academic staff; focus group with faculty, one-on-one university leadership interviews, surveys, public town halls
January 24, 2017Follow-up email to campus administration and ULCDetails about drop-in interview details
January 23, 2017 – February 1, 2017Notice and link for survey sent to campus (faculty)Survey for faculty released
January 20, 2017Library news story with details of on-campus visit and drop-in interview opportunitiesMention faculty will be invited to participate in survey
January 12, 2017Email to ULC and library staffNotification about campus visit 1/25-27 encouraging participation
January 12, 2017ULC meetingUpdate on process to date (Carrie Kruse presented)
December 8, 2016Email to ULC, Campus Leadership from Ed Van GemertDiscussing the project being underway and encouraging participation from a broad campus audience, including ULC representation
December 5-6, 2016

On-campus visit from consultants: undergraduate, graduate and faculty focus groups held.

Focus groups on undergraduate input, graduate student input and faculty input, One-on-one library leadership interviews, committee meetings, tours, workshop kick-off:

  • Email to library liaisons
  • Email to ULC and MLC
  • Library news story
  • Social media library
  • Website link
Public feedback sessions/focus groups (3) at College Library and Memorial Library held by the consultant team and core group

  • Undergraduate student town hall: Monday, Dec. 5th, 5:00-6:00pm
  • Graduate student focus group: Tuesday, Dec. 6th, 1:30-2:30pm
  • Faculty focus group: Tuesday, Dec. 6th, 4:30-5:30pm
December 2, 2016Libraries News Story: Libraries Begin Master PlanSocial media, Library website, Inside UW
December 1 – 2, 2016Communications about first on-campus visit from consultantsFocus groups on undergraduate input, graduate student input and faculty input, One-on-on library leadership interviews, committee meetings, tours, workshop kick-off

  • Undergraduate: Monday, Dec. 5th, 5:00-6:00pm
  • Graduate student: Tuesday, Dec. 6th, 1:30-2:30pm
  • Faculty: Tuesday, Dec. 6th, 4:30-5:30pm
November 22, 2016Notification to ULC chair and Library Master Plan project managerULC Steering Committee representative confirmed – master plan discussed as now underway
November 9, 2016ULC meetingMaster plan discussed as now underway. Steering committee member requested; not reflected in minutes; email exchange that day indicates that Ed would ask for a volunteer at the meeting
November 9, 2016Library leadership to ULC membershipFinalize securing a ULC member to be a part of the master planning steering committee – representation on Steering Committee needing to be finalized at November 9 ULC meeting.
November 7, 2016Fall kick-off meeting; official project startInitiate the planning project; confirm core team and initial planning schedule
October 21, 2016Governor’s signature on approving contracting a study for the master planContract with consultants signed
April 16, 2016ULC meeting presentation by Carrie Kruse & Megan McBride (FP&M)Introduction of Library Master Plan process; discussion of steering committee role and time commitment
April 5, 2016Memorial Library Committee (MLC) meeting presentation by Carrie KruseIntroduction of Library Master Plan process; discussion of steering committee role and time commitment
March 23, 2016ULC Chair and Vice Provost discussion related to steering committee nomination from ULCULC chair provides suggestions, with suggestion for a discussion about securing a faculty member to happen at the April ULC meeting.
March 8, 2016Ed Van Gemert  to ULC, Campus LeadershipEmail notification of a request / seeking recommendations for campus libraries facilities master plan steering committee members
February 18, 2016Initial kick-off meeting, pre-contract scoping meetingReview scope and deliverables; AE to develop proposal.