Facilities Management

The Facilities Management organization is committed to enhancing our attractive campus, representing DePauw University in a professional manner as we strive to provide quality services in a timely, yet safe environment. 

Our organization is responsible for providing the following…

…perform custodial services

…repair and maintain the exterior and interior buildings (including mechanical/electrical systems)

…maintain grounds and landscaping areas

…logistics for special events

…operate and maintain all campus utilities

In addition to Custodial, Operational and Maintenance/Repair activities described above, we manage major Capital projects, for both renovation and new construction, when funded by the University.

Through the efforts of approximately 90 dedicated employees, the department maintains 600 acres of grounds as well as approximately 140 facilities, totaling nearly 2 million square feet of building area utilized daily by 2,400 students and 750 faculty/staff. Also included in our around the clock effort are approximately 2000 trees, 450 pedestrian lights, 10 athletic fields, 6 acres of parking area, and 32 miles of walks and trails.

Our Mission ...

… to enhance the educational experience by focusing on the important elements that collectively create a “sense of place” that provides students, faculty, staff and guests an enjoyable and memorable experience.  

Facilities Management has the following key objectives, focused on performance improvement to help fulfill our mission:

Customer Service 
Strengthen our focus on providing better service for students, faculty, staff and visitors

Communication
Become more effective at sharing our intentions both internally and externally

Proactive Management 
Embrace best practice as we improve our ability to manage our assets

Benchmarking  
Better understand the facility operations and capabilities of other comparable institutions

Investing in People  
Ensure that opportunities for lifelong learning are offered