This program is designed to provide a review of the fundamental planning practices related to the CSU capital outlay budget change proposal (COBCP) development process. All campus planning staff is welcome to attend.

This session will present concepts that should be considered when completing a feasibility study in support of a capital outlay change proposal and will provide step-by-step instructions on completing capital planning forms to best present the project for funding.

The session will cover:

Enrollment projections and space entitlements Available resources for facilities planning Programming and justifying campus projects The importance of feasibility studies Budget and schedule development Planning nonstate public/private projects

Attendees are requested to bring their laptops to the hands-on training. Computers will not be provided; however, the facility will have supporting power, including wireless connections. No additional software or hardware is required. Participants will work in groups.

Date:

A two-day training:
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007

Time:

8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:

LAX Crowne Plaza
Burgundy Bordeaux
5985 W. Century Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(888) 259-8696.

Registration:

Registration Closed

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Registration Deadline:

Friday, August 31, 2007

Registration Fee:

$185
A fee of $20 will be assessed for cancellations for any reason. There will be no refunds after September 7. Payment must be made prior to the event; no payment will be taken the day of training.

If paying by check, please make checks payable to the CSU FACILITIES MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE and mail to:

CSU Facilities Management Institute
Capital Planning, Design and Construction
CSU Office of the Chancellor
401 Golden Shore
Long Beach, CA 90802

Meals:

Catered continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Hotels:

A block of rooms have been reserved at the LAX Crowne Plaza for September 11 and 12. Guestroom reservations can be made by calling (310) 642-7500 and by requesting the CSU Capital Outlay Budget Change Proposal meeting rate.

Parking:

Parking will be available at the hotel for a fee of $12 per day, and $16 per day for overnight guests. Parking will not be validated.

Contact Info:

Nancy Freelander-Paice, (562) 951-4087 or Training2007_CSUFMI@calstate.edu