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The Office of Capital Planning and Development was established in July 2009 to improve efficiencies and enhance transparency of the capital planning process. During October and November, the Capital Planning and Development Office and the Office of Space Administration are providing training, workshops and support related to the new process and how to complete the new Capital Project Request forms.  Below is a summary of the process followd by related documents: 

• Summary of the new Capital Process
• Capital Project Request Form
• Process Timeline -- graphic format (print on 11x17 paper)
• Process Timeline -- text format

Several critical milestones are approaching regarding submission of the 2011-13 Capital Project Request Forms. 

Nov. 3, 2009	Recommended deadline for individuals to submit request to supervisor, chair or director.
Dec. 6, 2009	Recommended deadline for supervisors, chairs and directors to forward their recommendations to their Planning Unit Leader
Jan. 15, 2010	Recommended deadline for Planning Unit Leaders to forward their recommendations to the mailbox for Capital. Planning@wwu.edu for processing and to share with the VP/Provost.

We encourage your continued participation and invite suggestions for improvements in the process. An online discussion forum where you can share your thoughts about the Capital Process can be found in the Feedback section of the Viking Village Forum.  You can also call or email Executive Director Rick Benner.

Other pages related to WWU capital projects are linked below:

• Current minor works projects   
• Facilities Management (ongoing projects)
• Capital Budget Office
• Funding history of WWU Capital Program (coming soon)

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Rick Benner, University Architect, is Executive Director of the Office of Capital Planning and Development.  The office has connections to Space Administration and Management in Academic Affairs, and Facilities Management (Facilities Design and Construction Administration – FDCA) and Capital Budget Office in Business and Financial Affairs.