PHYSICAL PLANT CRAFTS ASSOCIATION

OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

WELCOME TO

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

NOVEMBER 4 & 5, 1999

The Facilities Operations Department at Stanford University cordially invites you to attend the Fall meeting of the Physical Plant Crafts Association of Colleges and Universities (PPCA). We have designed and developed an extensive program to acquaint our guests with our beautiful campus and introduce them to our talented facilities staff. Join us and other colleges and universities, in the spirit of the association, to share and exchange ideas, concepts, programs and attend training sessions on a variety of topics. We have also arranged tours of our great campus and the surrounding Bay Area and will be proud to extend an invitation to anyone who wishes to join us.

Enclosed you will find the registration form which list the sessions we are currently offering. Please feel free to write in any area of interest that is not addressed, we will be more than happy to answer any and all questions relating to our campus and the way we conduct business here at Stanford. Please register as soon as possible, we have a lot of ground to cover and are extremely anxious to host this event. Also enclosed you will find the agenda of our two day event, and general information about our great institution and the surrounding San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley. There is a great deal of attractions in our area, you may want to set aside a few extra days to take in beautiful Northern California.

We look forward to meeting and having you as our guests.

Sincerely,

The PPCA Training Committee @ Stanford University

PS. Please visit our web site to familiarize yourself more with our wonderful institution at: http://www.stanford.edu/index.html

Stanford University Facts in Brief

Stanford University is located in the foothills of the San Francisco peninsula. Enrollment in 1998 totaled 14,084, of whom 6,591 were undergraduates and 7,553 were graduate students. The 1,606 freshmen entering in the fall of 1998 were selected from 18,885 applicants. Eighty-seven percent of those offered admission were in the top 10 percent of their high school class. Almost half held straight-A records, and almost all (99.8 percent) held a grade-point average of 3.0 and above. Stanford awarded 4,437 degrees in 1992-93, of which 1,730 were baccalaureate and 2,707 were advanced degrees. The University includes the Schools of Business, Earth Sciences, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Sciences, Law, and Medicine, as well as numerous centers, institutes, programs and laboratories.

Among the 1,455 faculty, there are 12 Nobel laureates, 108 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 191 members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 69 members of the National Academy of Engineering, 19 members of the National Academy of Education, 20 winners of the National Medal of Science, 35 members of the American Philosophical Society, 4 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 14 MacArthur Prize winners.

Stanford promotes excellence in both academics and athletics. For freshmen entering in 1992, the graduation rate was 90 percent within five years for all undergraduates and 93 percent for varsity athletes. Stanford has won the Sears Directors Cup, which honors the all-around champion in NCAA Division I sports, the last four years. In 1997—98, men’s cross country, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, synchronized swimming and men’s tennis all won NCAA championships.

The Department of Athletics offers 33 varsity sports–17 for women, 15 for men and one coed–plus 19 club sports. In addition, more than 9,000 students, faculty and staff participate each year in one of 37 intramural sports. Each quarter, approximately 2,000 students enroll in 85 physical education courses, which include 20 different activities.

The Building Maintenance Shops are a core component of Facilities Operations. The shops deliver a range of services to the University including emergency response, routine maintenance, repairs and minor alterations to academic, research, library and special University facilities. The department is comprised of eight trade shops (Carpentry/Lock, Electric, Fire Protection, Garage, HVAC, Painting, Plumbing, and Preventive Maintenance) which are responsible for maintaining over seven million square feet of building space and 700 University vehicles and small equipment. The craft shops function as the stewards of the University building systems. No one knows the buildings and systems better than the individuals that provide service to them daily.

The department's professional standards apply to quality work processes and promote professional working relationships with the Stanford community. The shop workers and supervisors are committed to providing quality service and support to the campus environment in a cost effective manner to:

- Meet academic and research program needs of the students, faculty and administrative staff.

- Preserve the University's physical resources.

- Help assure the safety and well-being of all who use campus facilities.

Directions to Stanford

From Highway 101 North (from San Jose) & South (from SFO):

Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero turns into Galvez Road as it enters the university. Turn right onto Campus Drive and enter the dirt lot on the Campus Drive side. Parking there will be free if you display the enclosed notice on your dashboard. We will have a shuttle pick you up (on the half-hour) and deliver you to the registration area. If you intend to park elsewhere, there is a $2.00 parking fee per day.

From Highway 280 North (FROM San Jose) & South (from SFO):

Exit Sand Hill Road east toward Stanford. Continue east, turning right at the traffic light on Santa Cruz Avenue. Make an immediate left onto Junipero Serra Boulevard. Turn left at the second stoplight, Campus Drive East. Continue around Campus Drive East, when you reach the gas station, you’ve only got two more stop signs to go through. Just past the stop sign at Galvez, enter the dirt lot on the Campus Drive side. Parking there will be free if you display the enclosed notice on your dashboard. We will have a shuttle pick you up (on the half-hour) and deliver you to the registration area. If you intend to park elsewhere, there is a $2.00 parking fee per day.

Transportation

From either (SFO or SJO) Airport you can easily rent a car (prior reservations are STRONGLY recommended) or a Cal Train shuttle is available to transport you free to the Cal-train station for a short commuter train ride to Palo Alto (cost is about $5.00). If you’re staying at the Sheraton, disembark the train at the Palo Alto Station (you can walk across the parking lot to the hotel). We’ll have the Stanford Marguerite Shuttle take you right into campus for the morning’s events (if you’re driving, see maps at the end of this mailing). We’ll pick you up from either the Sheraton or The Creekside hotel. If you’re staying elsewhere, please let us know where and if you need transportation, we’ll make every effort to get you on campus. The drive from either airport is a leisurely 45 minutes or less (depending on what time you arrive of course, this IS California). Taxi’s and Limo’s are available as well, but will be a bit pricey.

Weather and Clothing

California weather during November should be pleasant during the day, showers are not uncommon so bring an umbrella and the evenings are a bit on the brisk side (but still above 50). Shorts and comfortable attire is also recommended.

Recreation

San Francisco…Pacific Ocean…Silicon Valley…do we need to say anymore? We will have brochures available for the surrounding area and Northern California for your perusal.

Meeting Locations

Please refer to your final agenda registration (pick it up at the check-in desk on the morning of November 4^th) for classroom locations.

Health

Stanford Hospital is rather close…but if you prefer, there are other hospitals available.

HOTEL SPACE IN THE AREA IS EXTREMELY LIMITED, RESERVE EARLY! ! !

Available Lodging

Miles to Address (650) Price Codes

Campus Area Code Range

1.0 The Cardinal Hotel 323-5101 $$ KSW

235 Hamilton Avenue

1.2 Stanford Terrace Inn 857-0333 $$$ PKSBT

531 Stanford Avenue

1.7 Coronet Motel 326-1081 $ PKSW

2455 El Camino

1.7 Hotel California 322-7666 $ KSWB

2431 Ash Street

2.1 Super 8 Inn 493-9085 $$ PKSB

3200 El Camino

A Block of rooms have been reserved at these hotels….please reserve 30 days in advance.

3. Creekside Inn (Best Western) 493-2411 $155.00 PKST

3400 El Camino

0.8 Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel 328-2800 $159.00 PKST

625 El Camino

(This hotel is right across the street from Stanford University)

KEY Codes: P = Pool; K = Kitchenette; S = Stanford discount; W = Weekly rates available;

B = Breakfast included; T = Transportation available

Price Codes: $ = $50-75; $$ = $76-120; $$$ = $121-170; $$$$ = $171+

DISCLAIMER: Stanford University makes no representation regarding the hotels/motels listed. Some establishments may offer reduced rates to AARP and/or AAA members. Amenities will vary from room to room. Updated August 1998.

For more hotel choices, please visit our website at: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/hds/chs/general/hotel.html

Training Sessions: (Please note: Availability of these classes depends solely upon sign ups and class sizes are limited so register early!)

PPCA Fall meeting Agenda

Thursday, November 4^th

8am to 12 - Pick up your registration packets at the Sheraton Hotel lobby.

- Executive Board meeting in the Conference room at 315 Bonair Siding

12 to 1:30pm- Welcome luncheon – Chris Christofferson, Associate Vice Provost (location TBA)

1:30pm-4pm- Campus Tours

5pm-8pm- Reception Dinner at the Sheraton Hotel

Friday, November 5th

8am to 12- Classroom sessions as per registration (locations TBA)

12 to 1pm- Keynote luncheon and farewell (location TBA)

Conference Registration

To register for the conference and training sessions, please complete the following registration form as soon as possible and return it to the address shown on the form. Confirmations will be sent out as quickly as possible. These will include the classes you are assigned, tours you are assigned, maps of the campus and surrounding area, transportation options, and parking information.

On-Site registration will be held the morning of November 4^th. (location to be determined). But to ensure the class that you wish to attend is still being offered, sign up now and avoid the rush.

Return this completed registration form to:

Stanford University

Facilities Operations

315 Bonair Siding Rd.

Stanford, CA 94305-7270

ATTN: PPCA Registration

Or EMAIL/FAX YOUR REGISTRATION TO:

maryf@bonair.stanford.edu

FAX 650-723-8178

Info 650-725-3172

Name_______________________________________________________________________

Trade______________________________________Title_____________________________

Institution____________________________________________________________________

Street Address________________________________________________________________

City__________________________________State____________ZIP____________________

Phone#: _________________________________Emergency Contact: ____________________

Emergency Phone: _____________________

Fax#: ____________________________________ Email: ______________________________

Training Session Choices:

1)______________________________________________ Class #______________________

2)______________________________________________ Class #______________________

3)_______________________________________________Class #______________________

4)______________________________________________ Class #______________________

Tour Choice:

1)________________________________________________Tour #_________

2)________________________________________________ Tour#_________

Will you be staying at the Sheraton Hotel?___________ If not, where?____________________________

Will you be driving to the campus?_________________

Will your spouse or significant other be attending with you?______________

Will you be attending the Reception Dinner on the evening of the 4^th?_____________

Do you have any special dietary needs?_____________if yes, could you explain those needs?_______________________________________________________________

Do you have any special physical needs we can plan for?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(One form per attendee and return to Stanford University no later than 10/8/99)