Transforming Spaces

Residence Halls

The facilities — from the classrooms and labs to the sweeping view up Library Lawn — all play a role in new student enrollment and creating the atmosphere that makes students want to stay. With buildings on campus constructed from 1892 to those under construction today, Facilities Management coordinates intricate plans that involve upkeep, renovation and updating.

Construction and Contract Services’ in-house construction teams have breathed new life into dated building interiors, like the updates to the first floor of the Village, a residential life hall constructed in 2005.

Classroom Experience

Renovation of the first floor of the Classroom Building was completed in the summer of 2022 for $1.3 million. New revitalization of the outdated finishes and furniture provides the “wow factor” for returning and incoming students. Updated finishes and equipment extend the life of the building and improves the atmosphere for students, faculty and staff.

Bathrooms

Every space on campus matters. While some areas have held up well, replacing or repairing worn fixtures and ensuring Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance in restrooms are necessary to create the environment needed for attracting and retaining students.

Rain or Shine

Crews battle elements year-round to maintain campus buildings

OSU is one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation with its modified Georgian architecture and manicured grounds.

Maintaining each building is key. The Operations and Maintenance structural trades staff power wash, seal and paint the exterior of the buildings to keep them protected and beautiful. Recent exterior building restorations include Physical Sciences, Central Dining, Willard Hall and Math Sciences.

A Range of Services

Operations and Maintenance is made up of unit teams to provide preventative, corrective, and small project services that keep the university running from plumbing and paint to electrical and carpentry.

Nancy Randolph Davis

Facilities Management, in conjunction with the university planner, Office of the Provost and the Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence (ITLE), upgraded classrooms to enrich the student experience for increased retention. Classrooms upgraded in Fiscal Year 2023 included four basement general university classrooms in the Nancy Randolph Davis Building. Ceiling tiles, lights, paint, flooring, boards and technology were updated in each one.