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Department of Facilities Planning

WHAT WE DO

We provide support in coordinating planning, design and construction of facilities that enrich the goals of the University of Mississippi in the areas of teaching, research and service.

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Enhancing the University Experience Through Construction and Design

The Department of Facilities Planning works across the University of Mississippi to plan, design and construct spaces on campus to enrich all aspects of university life.

We manage construction projects for over 200 campus buildings and strive to embrace our university's unique history and boldly create new possibilities.

On our pages you'll find information on interior design, moves and space management.

Interested in our plans for the future? Check out the Master Plan.

Mission and Goals

Corner view of the Duff Center building in sunlight

Mission

Our mission is to provide support in coordinating planning, design and construction of facilities that enrich the goals of the University of Mississippi in the areas of teaching, research and service.

The Grove sign with flowers in front

Goals

Our goals are to provide planning and resources to those involved in the growth and care of the campus and its built environment in order to promote efficiency in the delivery of the educational process; to work with architects and designers to ensure that each project exceeds the needs of the occupants; and to oversee the construction process so that designs are fully translated into reality.

Meet Our Team

We’re united by a shared commitment to innovation, integrity, and excellence, all dedicated to the university.
Chad Hunter

Chad Hunter

  • Director Facilities Planning, University Architect
Virginia Pence-Waddell

Virginia Pence-Waddell

  • Associate University Architect
Rayce Belton

Rayce Belton

  • Assistant University Architect
Lorre Puryear-Barrett

Lorre Puryear-Barrett

  • Interior Designer
Ashlyn Adams

Ashlyn Adams

  • Assistant Interior Designer
Heather Applewhite

Heather Applewhite

  • Architectural Project Coordinator
Lindsey Davis

Lindsey Davis

  • Assistant Interior Designer
Amy Goolsby

Amy Goolsby

  • Business Analyst
Rita Hawley

Rita Hawley

  • Architectural Project Assistant
Stacy Haynes

Stacy Haynes

  • Graphic Artist I
Raquel Liles

Raquel Liles

  • Administrative Assistant
Polly Lovelace

Polly Lovelace

  • Space Management Analyst
Alison McKenzie

Alison McKenzie

  • Architectural Project Coordinator
Brad Potts

Brad Potts

  • Special Projects Coordinator
Fay Reaves

Fay Reaves

  • Administrative Assistant
Jacob Warren

Jacob Warren

  • Architectural Project Coordinator
Emily Wheeler

Emily Wheeler

  • Assistant Interior Designer

Resources

Assets, materials, and support related to Facilities Planning.

Browse our forms below and find what you need.

Facilities Planning has created these design standards to familiarize architects and engineers retained by the university with the present sources of energy available on campus, utility operating characteristics, standard university design requirements and procedures, and preferred (and prohibited) systems and materials. All projects must be reviewed and approved by Facilities Planning and the university architect.

The design manual is currently being revised to reflect current standards. Please check back soon, or contact the Department of Facilities Planning with any specific questions.

These seven university policies govern Facilities Planning’s involvement with the campus environment and property.