Capital Planning
Capital planning at the University of Minnesota is a system-wide effort that is coordinated through the Office of Planning in cooperation with several other units.
Capital Oversight Group
The Capital Oversight Group (COG) is a cross-functional team that manages staff activities for the University's capital planning, financing, communications, and construction activities. Additionally, the COG is responsible for the systematic internal review of major University projects as well as external projects with impact on the University.
COG membership:
Kathleen O'Brien, Vice President for University Services
Richard Pfutzenreuter, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Bob Kvavik, Associate Vice President for Planning
Supporting staff:
Mike Berthelsen, CFO, University Services
Raymond Voelker, Director, Space Management
Orlyn Miller, Director, Capital Planning and Project Management
Michael Perkins, Associate Vice President, Capital Planning and Project Management
Gary Summerville, Director, Project Delivery Services
Brian Swanson, Budget and Finance Officer
Susan Weinberg, Director of Real Estate
Capital Planning Documents
President's 2005 Recommended Six-Year Capital Plan (download PDF)
Approved 2005 Capital Budget (download PDF)
Instructions for 2005 All-Funds Capital Budget (download PDF)
Predesign Outline for Capital Projects (download PDF)