Several buildings on campus are still only capable of being in either the heating or cooling mode at any one time. Due to the complexities of switching these buildings from heating to cooling, once we make this switch it is difficult and labor-intensive to switch back to heating if the need arises, we wait for consistently warm outdoor temperatures before making the switch.

Those buildings that must be switched from heating to cooling include the following:

• Carrington Hall
• Cheek Hall
• Craig Hall
• Plaster Stadium west grandstand
• University Bookstore
• University Hall

In the past, Facilities Management has transitioned buildings from heating to cooling mode when outdoor temperatures consistently reach highs of approximately 70 degrees and lows remain above 45 degrees.  Except for a few warm days early in the week, high temperatures are expected to remain below 70 during the week of March 28 with overnight lows forecast in the 40’s.  During the week of April 4 we are expecting more consistent high temperatures in the 70’s and plan to begin transitioning the above buildings to cooling then.  Be aware that once buildings are transitioned to cooling, temperatures in those buildings first thing in the morning may be cool but should warm up through the course of the day.  We expect to have all the above buildings switched to cooling prior to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8.

This information does not apply to facilities within Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services.  A separate process is used to determine the timeline for the transition from heating to cooling for those buildings.  If you have questions regarding the transition from heating to cooling for facilities within Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services you can contact them directly via E-mail at ResidenceLifeFacilities@MissouriState.edu.

Please keep in mind that during the transition each building may go from heating, to just forced air ventilation, and finally to cooling.  Once a building is switched from heating to cooling that information will be posted on the Administrative Services Notifications blog.

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Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we do our best to serve you.