Planning + Design
The Planning + Design team works collaboratively within the Operations department with a focus on space assignment, the planning of non-capital projects, the development and maintenance of HGSE furniture standards, graphic design projects, ADA and campus signage standards, rent management, programming, consultant management for capital projects, and strategic master planning for the broader HGSE community. The team works under the general guidance of the Director of Planning + Design, who directly reports to the Chief Operating Officer (COO).
In all its assignments and projects, the Planning + Design team seeks to reinforce the critical platform of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging central to the broader missions of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard University through thoughtful and impactful design.
Project Descriptions and Processes
Construction projects include office space assignments, moves and office improvements including furniture needs. Please review our detailed project descriptions in this section.
| Type of Project | Examples | Time Estimates |
|---|---|---|
Move up to eight people (phones, office contents, computers, furniture) | Office reorganization, moving from one building to another, swapping offices within existing space. | Planning time, up to four weeks from the time of final sign off on plan (HUIT coordination) |
Move nine or more people (phones, office contents, computers, furniture) | Office reorganization, moving from one building to another, swapping offices within existing space. | Planning time, up to eight weeks from the time of final sign off on plan (HUIT coordination) |
New Furniture | Office renovation/update, refreshing old furniture with new furniture, round table or file cabinet request. | Coordination with the end user up to eight weeks from the time of sign off. |
Construction Project | Office modification, moving/adding walls, infrastructure, etc. | Coordination and planning, bidding out the project. TBD based on scope. |
All space planning, design, construction, and moves at HGSE are managed by the Operations Department.
- Proposed/requested projects are prioritized based on alignment with the campus master plan, budget constraints, and overall need.
- Submit this form if you have an improvement or project that you would like completed.
- A project manager will work with you to develop a scope, schedule, and budget for your proposed project.
- From there, the project manager will work with you on the next steps in seeking approval for your proposed project.
- If a project is not approved in the current fiscal year, it will be reviewed and considered for the next fiscal year.
- All project requests must be submitted by a department head or faculty member (a faculty assistant can submit on behalf of faculty members).