The Campus Planning Committee (CPC) is established by the President as an advisory group that represents the NMSU campus community to review proposed projects that impact the visual, physical appearance of the campus.

The CPC is also NMSU’s heritage preservation (historic preservation) committee and reviews all issues related to historic preservation and implementation of the Heritage Preservation Plan.

The CPC also hears appeals to the Wayfinding/Signage policy (9.60).

For purposes of CPC actions taken under this charge, the term “review” refers to presentation and discussion of items that do not require a vote. The term “approve” is used in relation to actions requiring a vote; these items are subsequently forwarded to the president in the form of a recommendation.

For clarification, this review should be for all NMSU projects within the triangle of I25 / I10 and University Avenue, including ADI and Arrowhead projects and would not apply to ADI projects outside the triangle, although it is requested that the University Architect review any proposed design.

The CPC makes recommendations to the Chancellor/President, and while this formalizes the process a little, final approval is unchanged and still resides with the Chancellor/President.

Established by the Board of Regents and included in Board Policy.

Facilities and Services/ Senior Administrative Assistant

The voting membership includes one representative from each college and one from the Library one representative designated by each Vice President and one designated by the President one member of the staff (elected by the NMSU Employee Council); one faculty member elected by the Faculty Senate; two student representatives recommended for appointment by the President of ASNMSU to serve a one year term; one member from the Athletic Department; and one member from Special Events.

Ex-officio members of the committee include a representative of the City of Las Cruces (recommended by the Mayor for appointment by the President) and a representative of Dona Ana County (recommended by the County Manager for appointment by the President).

Members designated by Deans, seated in September and serving two year term (consecutive terms not permitted):
College of ACES (even numbered years)
College of Arts and Sciences (odd numbered years)
College of Business (even numbered years)
Doña Ana Community College (odd numbered years)
College of Engineering (even numbered years)
College of Education (odd numbered years)
College of Health and Social Services (even numbered years)
Library (odd numbered years)

Members serving one year terms (consecutive terms not permitted):
2 students, one undergraduate and one graduate (appointed by the President at the recommendation of the ASNMSU President, term begins in September)

Members serving two year terms (consecutive terms not permitted):
Faculty Senate (elected by Faculty Senate to begin in September of odd numbered years)

Members serving three year terms (consecutive terms not permitted):
NMSU Employee Council (elected by Employee Council to begin in September in accordance with their bylaws)

The voting membership includes one representative from each college and one from the Library one representative designated by each Vice President and one designated by the President one member of the staff (elected by the NMSU Employee Council); one faculty member elected by the Faculty Senate; two student representatives recommended for appointment by the President of ASNMSU to serve a one year term; one member from the Athletic Department; and one member from Special Events.

Ex-officio members of the committee include a representative of the City of Las Cruces (recommended by the Mayor for appointment by the President) and a representative of Dona Ana County (recommended by the County Manager for appointment by the President).

Only the Dean determines that a member should be reappointed.

Chair contacts the appointing party in the summer prior to the coming school year (fall semester).

Chair is permanent and statutory: University Architect (Facilities & Services)

Facilities & Services/ Senior Administrative Assistant

Meetings are normally held on the first Wednesday of each month except summer (June, July, August). Meetings are only held when there are agenda items to consider. There is a shortened, electronic process for interim decisions on minor matters if needed between regular meetings.

September 7, 2016
November 2, 2016
December 7, 2016
April 5, 2017 (electronic communication/vote)

-The Campus Master Plan 2017-2027 process initiated with Campus Planning Committee feedback.
-A clear description of the Campus Planning Committee role for guiding development was established to include real estate (Aggie Uptown- East Campus) and research areas (Arrowhead Park)
-Campus Planning Committee reviewed significant projects from capital projects, to the landscape improvements, and proposed signage.