Facilities
The Center for the Built Environment and Infrastructure Studies (CBEIS), a LEED certified building, is a 126,000 GSF shared facility for academic engineering and design programs at Morgan State University. The Center houses research and instructional programs for the School of Architecture and Planning and School of Engineering's Civil Engineering, Transportation Studies, and National Transportation Center (NTC).
As stewards of the built environment, it is important that we set an example and share the responsibility of taking care of our building. Keeping a well maintained environment is healthy - physically, mentally, and socially.
Below is information and guidelines for the building:
BUILDING ACCESS
FALL & SPRING
During the Fall and Spring term, the building will be open to the public Mon-Fri 8 am - 8 pm. The building will be closed to the public on the weekends. For members of the School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) and School of Engineering's (SOE) Civil Engineering, Transportation Studies, and NTC, the building will be accessible:
Sun - Thu: 7 am - 2 am
Fri - Sat: 7 am - 12 pm
WINTER & SUMMER
During winter and summer break, the building will be open to the public Mon-Fri 8 am - 6 pm. The building will be closed to the public on the weekends. For members of SA+P and SOE's Civil Engineering and Transportation Systems, the building will be accessible:
Mon - Fri: 7 am - 10 pm
Sat - Sun: 7 am - 6 pm
For access to the building outside of hours of operations, any person or persons not a member of SA+P and SOE's Civil Engineering, Transportation Studies, and NTC must request approval from the Dean of School of Architecture and Planning.
It is important that all adhere to the times set for the building. The building's alarm system is activated 2:15 am, Sundays - Thursdays, and 12:15 am, on Fridays - Saturdays. If any person is caught in the building without proper approval is considered trespassing.
HOUSEKEEPING
The University is committed to developing a "green cleaning" program for all housekeeping practices in CBEIS. Cleaning methods established in the University's housekeeping policy emphasize the removal of indoor pollutants while maintaining a safe, healthy environment for all workers and building occupants.
Keeping CBEIS and its surrounding's clean is everyone's responsibility. Students, faculty, and staff are expected to clean up after themselves at all times. To help keep the spaces clean, eating and drinking is prohibited in the classrooms, labs, and seminar rooms. There are numerous trash cans and recycle bins strategically located throughout the building for trash disposal. Please report any need for trash pickup or cleaning needs to the Dean's Office (CBEIS 104).
MAINTENANCE
Please report any building maintenance issues (lighting, heating/cooling, jammed locker, card swipe access, etc.) to the Dean's Office (CBEIS 104) or email sap@morgan.edu.
SECURITY
The safety of the students, faculty, and staff is the highest priority for the School of Architecture and Planning. With Morgan State University being an open campus, it is imperative for the health, welfare and safety of students, faculty, and staff that everyone complies with the building's hour of operations.
For any emergencies, there will be an on-duty security guard Sunday - Thursday from 6:00 pm - 2:00 am at the information desk or contact University Police at 443-885-3103. Please report any suspicious behavior throughout the building to the Dean's Office (CBEIS 104) or email at sap@morgan.edu.
SCHEDULE MEETINGS
All shared and SA+P space requests for events and meetings must be submitted to the Dean's Office for the School of Architecture and Planning for approval. Please do not occupy a space without formally requesting availability in the Dean's Office. Please contact sap@morgan.edu for more information about requesting space.
MESSAGE BOARDS
School information will be disseminated on a regular basis. There will be designated message boards "SA+P FYI: BOARD" for official school communication only. If students, faculty, or staff want to post information on the official boards, he/she must submit information to sap@morgan.edu. Students and faculty should check these boards on a regular basis. There will be informal message boards for posting in various locations.
The monitor screens located in the atrium and second floor outside the COIN Lab (CBEIS 235) will provide additional information about the school including announcements, news, and events.
NOISE MANAGEMENT
Students and faculty are to be respectful of other educational activities within the core learning environment. Please keep noise to a minimum in the atrium, studio, and seating areas while classes are in session.
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is strictly prohibited in CBEIS and the CBEIS parking garage. Smoking is only permitted at the south entrance. Buildings that are certified with the USGBC as LEED Buildings, smoking is strictly prohibited outside the building within 25 feet of any window, door or intake louver.
