CAMPUS GOING KEYLESS
Effective January, 2007, a schedule to change from keyed to keyless after-hours access to the exterior doors of main buildings on Edwardsville campus will be implemented.  Approximately two buildings will be activated each month through the spring semester.  Below is the activation schedule for Edwardsville campus buildings and the exterior doors planned for keyless access.  The SIUE I.D. card is used to gain entrance by swiping the card through a hardware unit attached adjacent to the door.  FM and OIT are working together to ensure a smooth transition for the SIUE community.  In fact, the Science Building transitioned to exterior keyless after-hours access Spring, 2004.

Keyless access for exterior doors will be granted to all employees currently issued exterior door keys.  Key Control is coordinating keyless access implementation with departmental contacts that will assist employees with any required paperwork.  Prior to keyless activation of a building, Key Control will request that department contacts collect exterior keys from employees.  Employees who have questions or problems with access may contact Key Control at 650-3201/650-3200 or email jlesick@siue.edu or kmurphy@siue.edu.

Graduate or other students requiring after-hours building access because of assigned job or class duties require approval from the appropriate administrative dean or director.  Student access is limited to one semester and requires renewal each semester.  The approval form is available at www.siue.edu/FORMS.

It is recommended that employees who still have the original (red and white) SIUE I.D. card obtain the new I.D. card at no charge from the SIUE Service Center located in Rendleman Hall.  If the magnetic stripe is worn on a new I.D. card, a reissued SIUE I.D. may be required to work with the swipe units.

Rendleman Hall-Active January 8, 2007:
ADA door facing Peck Hall
ADA door facing Morris University Center

Lovejoy Library-Active January 22, 2007:
Rear employee door by loading dock

Peck Hall-Active February 5, 2007:
ADA door on first floor facing Founders Hall and Lot A
Employee door by loading dock and trash

Dunham Hall-Active February 19, 2007:
ADA door on first floor by loading dock
First floor north door by Theater Department

Founders Hall-Active March 5, 2007:
ADA door on north end of building
ADA door on south end of building

Alumni Hall-Active March 5, 2007:
ADA door on north end of building
Door on south end of building

Vadalabene Center-Active March 19, 2007:
ADA door near Gymnastics room
ADA door by concession stand

Engineering Building-Active April 9, 2007:
Basement door in Mechanical wing on west side facing Lot E
Door facing Circle Drive

Art & Design Building-Active April 23, 2007:
ADA door on north end of building
ADA door on south end of building

SNOW ROUTES
When the weather turns bad and the university gets snow and ice on campus walkways, FM’s first priority is clearing entrances marked as "SNOW ROUTES." Campus maps identifying snow route entrances are available at: http://www.siue.edu/FACILITIES/campmap/snow.htm "Snow Route" signs are posted at each of these building entrances.

Main building entrances, especially the ADA accessible entrances, are the first to be cleared and receive more frequent attention. They are generally the flattest entries to the buildings and foot traffic helps keep them clear. Because Facilities must prioritize snow and ice removal, a favorite shortcut in and out of the building may NOT be the safest route to take during inclement weather. All building occupants are encouraged to used Snow Route entrances.

Call ext. 3711 to report problems at snow route entrances or any dangerous road or walkway conditions and crews will be dispatched as soon as possible.

KUDOS TO FM WORKERS
Mark Toennies and Dan Hubbard recently completed a training course to become certified Building Operators.  They have been qualified by the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance as Certified Building Operators, Level 1.  The certificate is awarded to individuals who demonstrate knowledge and skill in energy efficient operations and maintenance of buildings and equipment.  Building Operator Certification (BOC) is recognized as a standard of professional competence in twenty states across the country.

CAN’T WAIT FOR SPRING…
Looking at the new plantings as one enters campus from Highway 270, just imagine how beautiful this spring and the next two or three springs will be!  Information on the new plants will begin in the next ClipBoard.

KEY PIECE OF INFORMATION…
Union Station in Morris University Center is the headquarters for Lost & Found on campus; currently it looks like the place keys go to die!  Anyone who has lost keys recently (or maybe not so recently) may find them there. 

IN MEMORY
Campus flags fly at half-staff beginning Wednesday, December 27, 2006 for thirty days in memory of Gerald R. Ford, 38th President of the United States.

Flags fly at half-staff on Monday, January 15, 2007, to also honor Pfc. William R. Newgard, 20, United States Army, of Arlington Heights, IL, killed in the war in Iraq on December 29, 2006.

Flags flew at half-staff on Friday, January 5, 2007, also in memory of Army Sgt. Jason C. Denfrund, 24, United States Army, killed in the war in Iraq on December 25, 2006.

DOOR REPLACEMENT
Update January 14, 2007:  The project to replace doors in Founders and Alumni Halls is well underway.  Work began in Founders Hall; so far, thirty-nine doors have been replaced.  Only office doors are currently included; a work pattern is being developed to help expedite removal and replacement of the fire doors.  Key replacement will not be necessary; crews are moving old lock cylinders into the new doors.

MASS RELAMP
Update January 14, 2007:  The mass re-lamp began on the third floor of Alumni Hall and will move to Founders Hall next.  Naturally, since the re-lamp is approximately 18 months behind schedule, there will be “hot spots” where lamps have already burned out.  Electricians will continue to address these problems; report any dark spaces to Customer Service at 3711.

ADA PROJECT
Update January 14, 2006: Some potentially good news was received regarding the work and bids on this project.  Recognizing that the budget was set in 2001, and considering how inflation and Hurricane Katrina affected costs, CDB is reviewing the possibility of completing this project as it was bid.
    
MASONRY RENOVATION
Update January 14, 2006:FM thought the contractor had just a few clean up issues, but numerous areas (including the brick work and left over debris) remain to be cleaned.  FM is finalizing all the costs to determine if money remains for some additional work; however, clean up and one small area of brick needing infill must be addressed first.

MISCELLANEOUS GIR/MOD PROJECTS
Update January 14, 2006: The sheet metal contractor is adding hood and exhaust duct work to complete hood installation in the old vending machine room at Art & Design.  The work is slowly moving forward and the patience of the MetalSmithing Department is greatly appreciated.

Another ongoing repair project is the installation of new stone steps and landings at the main entrance to the Science Building on the Alton campus.  Unfortunately, the work is currently hidden by black plastic and cannot be seen, but the contractor showed FM the first set of steps and they were very attractive.  Installation work should be complete; now the project needs two consecutive days of dry weather to allow the contractor to clean the mortar and stones correctly.

SERVICE NUMBERS