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Capital Projects Create a New Service/Project Request Fleet Services Housekeeping Services Logistical Services Recycling & Waste Management Photography Services Renovation Projects Signs & Graphics Snow Command Center Request Service Special Services Terrapin Trader Warehouse
Arboretum and Botanical Garden Campus Facilities Plan Current Construction Map NextGen Energy Program SHIFT Student Facilities Fund Sustainability
ADA Transition Plan Building Inventory Design Criteria/Facilities Standards Facilities Archival Library Facility Quick Facts Glossary of Abbreviations & Acronyms OM&U Facility Managers On-Call General Contractor Specs Service Impacts Space Use Change Form UMD Office Standards UMD Spaces
Appreciation & Recognition Calendar Human Resources Tools & Resources Life@FM

Pillar 2: Communication

The communication pillar will focus on establishing standards and consistency in the way FM communicates with customers. Setting expectations and establishing communication channels and protocols will ensure a transparent process with our campus community. 

Activities In Progress/Completed

Activities to Implement

Implement signage standards
● Door hangers
● Project signage
● Fleet vehicle walkway signage (WOW)

Create FM Service Guide

Recognize staff for excellence in customer service
● FM Shines awards shared on website and in FM-All meetings
● Customer service award category at Appreciation Luncheon

Establish regular AFO/FM Leadership meetings

Continue AVP/Dean’s meetings
● Staff regularly meet with customer to provide updates, discuss new projects, and answer questions

Share FM progress through an annual report

Update website
● FM’s website has completed a relaunch that includes a customer-centric focus, enhanced navigation and improved accessibility

Develop customer-focused newsletter

Develop SHIFT Customer Service Portal
● Easy navigation and transparent processing of work tickets are a central focus of the ReADY Request customer service portal

Establish social media channels to quickly share outages and other notifications and to share good news stories

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