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Alterations and Improvements

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Alterations and Improvements

Capital Planning and Space Administration administers the annual budget processes for Alterations and Improvements (A&I) and Teaching and Learning Environment (TLE) on behalf of the Provost. Colleges, academic units, and academic support units may request budget allocations from these funds each year and can submit those requests through the Spartan Financial Navigator tool in EBS.
 

 

Alterations and Improvements (A&I)

Alterations and Improvement funds are designated for smaller-scale changes or enhancements supporting teaching and learning, research and outreach ranging from classroom renovations to lab and office improvements. Requests may include furnishings and equipment necessary to support the space's intended use. These alterations and improvements might be necessary due to changes in teaching methods, evolving space functions, regular wear and tear, etc.

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Criteria for A&I Allocation
  • Programmatic Impact: Projects that enhance the ability of campus units to achieve institutional missions such as teaching, research, and service.
    • Priority Designation: Endorsement as high-priority by the college or institution.
    • Student Experience: Enhancements that benefit student learning and engagement.
    • Research Enhancement: Initiatives that foster positive research outcomes.
    • Capacity Increase: Projects that expand space utility.
  • Health and Safety: Addressing safety and health concerns.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Projects ensuring compliance with standards like AAALAC and accessibility requirements.
  • Improving Work Environments: functionality and condition of space for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
  • Funding Opportunity: Projects with proposed matching funds from the college or department.
  • Cost Details: Projects with available cost estimates.
  • Coordination Opportunities: Projects that offer savings when combined with other initiatives or meet broader infrastructure needs.
Tips for Submitting A&I Requests
  • Include quotes and estimates obtained within the last year.
  • Clearly define the scope of your request and provide a detailed rationale.
  • Contact Capital Planning and Space Administration at capitalspace@msu.edu for guidance, advice on request content, or to arrange a meeting with Capital Planning and Space Administration staff to review a potential request.
After Receiving an Allocation
  • Contact Capital Planning and Space Administration following the instructions provided in your allocation letter when ready to begin your project. Capital Planning and Space Administration will disburse funding upon project readiness.
  • Given that facility project timelines do not always align with fiscal year start and end dates, A&I funding allocations do not expire at the end of the fiscal year in which they are allocated.
    • Capital Planning and Space Administration monitors A&I allocations and projects funded through A&I allocations for progress and reserves the right to sweep funding if the project does not progress or the need for the project is resolved through alternative means.