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Facilities Management
Facilities Management has switched to Maximo
WKU Facilities Management has switched from Insite to Maximo! This switch will allow Facilities Management to better track our labor and serve WKU's campus more effectively. Check out the links below to learn more about Maximo.
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For the 5th year, the Department of Facilities Management coordinated the Stadium Recycling Program - the program that reduces waste through recycling while investing in student organizations. In 2021/2022, DFM worked with 821 student volunteers completing 1,423 hours of service. Volunteers poured out 3,660 pounds of liquid, gathered 1,850 pounds of recycling, and disposed of 1,680 pounds of trash. Check out the full2021/2022 Stadium Recycling Program impact!
Learn about Patsy Perkins, the Winner of the WKU Affiliate Staff Excellence Award for 2021!
Grounds Crew Campus Improvements 2020
The Facilities Management Grounds Crew has completed several projects in 2020 to improve the ascetic appearance of campus. Check out a description of the projects to understand the energy dedicated to improving campus.
WKU is an AASHE Silver Rated Campus!
Every 3 years, WKU Facilities Management collaborates with the Office of Sustainability to complete the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Report. This report comprehensively evaluates WKU's sustainability practices from multiple angles to award a final score. Facilities Management helps WKU be more sustainable with our green cleaning program, our recycling program and our energy management efforts. In 2019, WKU maintained it's score of being a silver rated campus. In the next report, we are going for gold!
2019 Employee Appreciation Efforts
Our employees are our best asset! Facilities Management hosts several appreciation events throughout the year to reward their hard work.
Each year, DFM stuffs backpacks for the children of employees. Education matters from kindergarten to college.
HR Staff Member, Teresa Gil, distributes backpacks to employees.
Each summer, DFM sponsors an ice cream day for employees.
Chief Facilities Officer, Bryan Russel, and Campus Services Manager, Kyle Davenport, grill steaks at the annual Employee Appreciation Lunch.
DFM Managers serve each employee to honor their hard work.
Front office and HR staff pass out fresh fruit, granola bars and juice to WKU's custodial staff.
DFM employees wait in line to receive their free breakfast.
At the Employee Appreciation Breakfast, Facilities Management Director, Ken Branch, recognizes outstanding employees.
DFM Staff spend the morning socializing and enjoying their breakfast.
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