ISUB Board Bi-Annual Proposal Timeline & Process

The ISUB Board is a body composed of students, faculty and staff that oversees the allocation of spaces, strives to make improvements within our ISUB spaces and promotes fostering a healthy and functional culture of the building for all Vandals. 

Bi-Annual Requirements:

1. Establish meeting time and place of ISUB Board
2. Review Constitution and Bylaws
3. Review current ISUB space utilization
4. Review current ISUB budget
5. Collect student feedback- desires and value grading from a scale of 1-5 (Values: Engagement, Growth, Support and Belonging)

Proposal Timeline*:

*The bi-annual timeline is strictly for the proposal process. Projects will have their own timeline entirely.

FALL

September: Bi-Annual requirements are completed by the board.

October: Proposal Periods open, Board is accepting proposals from student groups, student or other relevant and recognized parties. Finished proposals can be sent to isub@uidaho.edu.

November: Proposal Period closes for specifically Renovations Proposals; Board is no longer accepting these types of proposals for Fall. Utilization Proposal Period remains open until February. Board begins Proposal Review Process.

December: Board creates Official Recommendation Report to distribute to the University of Idaho President and Vice-President for Finance and Administration.

SPRING

January: Bi-Annual requirements are completed by the board.

February: Proposal Period opens, Board is accepting proposals from student groups, student or other relevant and recognized parties. Finished proposals can be sent to isub@uidaho.edu.

March: Proposal Periods close, Board is no longer accepting proposals for the Spring.

March: Board begins Proposal Review Process.

April: Board creates Official Recommendation Report to distribute to the University of Idaho President and Vice-President for Finance and Administration.

OTHER

Utilization Proposals deadline: March 8, 2024 (Spring)

Renovation Proposals deadlines: November 9, 2024 (Fall) and March 8, 2024 (Spring)

Proposal Process: October/February

Must complete ISUB Space Renovation-Utilization Proposal Form and submit with information on:

1. Utilization or Renovation Proposal?
• UTILIZATION
  Changing the purposed use of vendor, office or common space where there is alteration of vendor contracts or financial impact greater than $1000.
• RENOVATION
  Consist of aesthetic changes, structural changes, furnishing additions/remodels with impacts greater than $1000 for public spaces.
2. The proposal itself.
• If your proposals will displace another space, what is your proposed resolution for the displaced office?
3. Relevant background information describing the need behind the proposal.
4. Estimated financial impact.
• Estimated budget required for project.
5. Estimated financial contribution.
6. Complete a scheduled presentation at one of the board’s regularly scheduled meetings during the review period.

*If your office/department is wanting to make very minimal changes (i.e. painting, light changes, etc.) you will be responsible for covering the costs if applicable. The ISUB Board may be able to provide costs in addition upon approval.*

(November/March)

1. Board votes on which proposals to review
• Ensure we move forward with proposals that do not conflict one another.
• Two categories of proposals: Utilization and Renovation.
2. Presentation on proposal by the office/department/student

Proposal Review Process Markers:

1. Space/Financial Impact Review (How will this impact space and finances of ISUB?)
2. Reorganization Possibility (How will this impact space elsewhere on campus?)
3. Legal Review (Is this legal? Are there policies in place that prevent this?)
4. Feasibility Review (Is this actually feasible?)
5. Student Feedback Cross-Check (Does this proposal fit in with student needs found on survey?)

Color Coding:

GRAY — Proposal was submitted, but the board decided not to go through full review.

GREEN — Clears all Markers, we recommend this proposal.

YELLOW — Clears some markers-may need to hold on internally and re-review later or send back to proposer for more information.

RED — Does not clear markers, we do not recommend this proposal.

(December/April)

Full ISUB Board Recommendation Report:

1. Current Space Overview
2. Current Financial Overview
3. Student Feedback Summary
4. Summary of Proposals
5. Recommendation Section (Gray, Green, Yellow and Red Recommendations)

This report is approved by majority vote of the ISUB Board at quorum. Pending approval, this report is then distributed to the University of Idaho President and Vice-President for Finance and Administration.

ISUB Renovation Utilization Proposal Form

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