VCB 1.50 - Interior Decoration of University Facilities
Responsible Office(s):  Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs                               Effective:  September12, 1996

A.    Purpose.

To establish a mechanism to ensure that interior decoration of university facilities is accomplished in a cost-effective, tasteful manner and is compatible with university objectives.

B.    Scope.

This policy will cover the selection of interior decoration for all public, common, and office spaces in university-owned facilities. See Policy statements for examples of interior decoration projects covered by this policy.

C.    Policy.

All projects involving the interior decoration of new construction, as well as the redecoration of existing facilities, will be reviewed and approved by a standing committee appointed by the Chancellor. No interior decoration of university facilities will occur before approval is obtained from the committee.

Examples of interior decorative design projects governed by this policy include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Decorative themes for building interiors and common areas.
* Wall hangings and decorative items placed in common areas which influence the
   public image of the university.
* Use of non-standard colors for walls, carpeting, and draperies.
* High-cost decorative projects involving unusual fabrics, carpets, and wall
   treatments.
* Internal decoration associated with new construction and formal renovations.

Furnishings such as desks, file cabinets, bookshelves, equipment stands, and storage items do not need to be approved through this committee, even if they have some decorative purpose.

D.    Procedures.

1.    Development of the Proposed Decorative Design.

a.    The interior decorative design of campus facilities may be accomplished with
       university resources, by contract with an interior designer, or as a part of the
       design contract with an architect or engineer.

b.    Departments desiring the assistance of an interior design professional in
       developing the proposed design should follow standard contracting procedures
       as outlined in Administrative Procedure PUR 1.30.  Contact the Assistant Vice
       Chancellor for Business Affairs-Facilities for additional guidance on this issue.

c.    Interior design professionals, or university design staff, will work with the end
       user of the facility in which the work is to be accomplished to ensure the design
       meets the requirements of the end user and is compatible with the overall design
       of the particular facility.

2.    Review and Approval of the Proposed Decorative Design.

a.    Upon completion of the proposed decorative design, the department head will
       submit a memo describing the intended decorative project to the Assistant Vice
       Chancellor for Business Affairs-Facilities. The department head will provide
      appropriate attachments to the memo to explain details of the decorative project.
       Attachments may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Paint color samples
Wall covering samples
Fabric swatch samples
Carpet samples
Sketches outlining design layout

b.    The AVCBA-Facilities will act as design coordinator and will compile all design
       data required to fully explain the project, schedule the project for review, and
       ensure that the designer (if applicable) will be available at the scheduled review.
       Committee reviews will normally be scheduled quarterly, or as required
      depending on the number of projects to be reviewed.

c.    Upon review of the project, the committee may either approve the project
       design, disapprove it as inappropriate, or approve it with changes. When the
       review is completed, the AVCBA-Facilities will implement the decision of the
       committee.