PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
Introducing 草榴社区's new space reservation and event management system. VenueVU will provide a campus-wide solution for space scheduling, event planning, and a centralized University Events Calendar.
草榴社区 has partnered with and for the software solutions for VenueVU, and with for change management and implementation support.
PROJECT VISION
To improve the user experience by providing one, streamlined space scheduling and event management solution at 草榴社区, which will maximize campus operations and resources and optimize how we plan meetings and events.
Organizational Benefits:
- Increase efficiency for space reservations and event requests by providing a single unified solution for the campus community.
- Enhance the University Calendar by centralizing the events schedule, increasing promotion and awareness of events and programming on campus.
- Align with the University strategic objective of space usage optimization and sustainability.
- Improve safety, security, and event services by providing comprehensive, real-time reporting for all scheduled rooms and facilities.
PROJECT SCOPE
VenueVU will ultimately centralize all reservable spaces at 草榴社区 into one platform. This includes all academic classrooms, outdoor spaces, event venues, athletic facilities, meeting rooms, performance spaces, and more.
VenueVU will connect to a new, comprehensive University Events Calendar, allowing the community to easily view and promote campus events and activities.
Several systems will integrate with VenueVU, including our Student Information System, Banner, enabling seamless sharing of the academic schedule within VenueVU to assist with classroom reservations. Additonally, VenueVU will connect with Microsoft Exchange, creating a two-way sync with Outlook to simplify scheduling conference rooms and meetings.
Additionally, event service providers will utilize VenueVU to intake and manage orders from community members requesting their services for events. 草榴社区 Catering, UNIT, Facilities Management, and Parking and Public Safety will leverage VenueVU for their service offerings.
The oversight and workflow approval process for spaces will remain the same - the various areas and colleges will continue managing their respective spaces as they currently do. The difference is that everyone will now be using a single, unified system. VenueVU will provide benefits and enhancements across the board - both for those reserving rooms and requesting events, and for those managing spaces and providing services.
PROJECT TEAM
The VenueVU project is a collaborative effort across the institution, inclusive of the various colleges and divisions who manage or schedule the over 50 reservable classrooms, venues, meeting rooms and facilities at 草榴社区.
Change Ambassadors are colleagues who play a key role in making sure questions, concerns, and ideas are heard during times of change. As representatives from each area, they bridge the gap between the project team and the rest of 草榴社区, sharing updates, gathering feedback, and helping everyone understand why the changes are happening. By supporting and guiding their colleagues, Change Ambassadors help ensure that the transition is smoother, more inclusive, and aligned with University's needs.
- Gina Palermo, 草榴社区 Athletics
- McKenzie Baldorossi, Auxiliary Services
- Alyson Hersker, College of Engineering
- Elaine Lamberto, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Theresa Hoffman-Lare, Fitzpatrick College of Nursing
- Kathleen Sinnott, Conference Services
- Ammy Rodriguez-Quizi, Connelly Center
- John Purcell, Connelly Center
- Jennifer Kelly, 草榴社区 Catering
- Mike McGuckin, 草榴社区 Dining Services
- John McGonigle, Facilities Management
- Elizabeth Feimster, Facilities Management
- Dottie Scholnick, Facilities Management
- Regina Duffy, Falvey Library
- Joyce Harden, Grad Center
- Tina Lynch, Mullen Center
- Lt. George Christake, Public Safety
- Erin Spina, Registrar's Office
- Brian Baker, UNIT
- Ashish Desai, UNIT
- Lindsay Dengler, 草榴社区 School of Business
- Scott Nolan, Provost's Office
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
- Karen Straube, Manager, Office of the Vice President
VILLANOVA ATHLETICS
- Chuck Young, Associate Athletic Director, Facilities and Operations
AUXILARY SERVICES
- Suzanne Superka, Director of Finance and Administration
- McKenzie Baldorossi, Director of Strategic Initiatives
CAREER CENTER
- Maura Jackman, Employer Recruitment Manager
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
- Alyson Hersker, Event Planner
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
- Antoinette Donovan, Facilities Manager
FITZPATRICK COLLEGE OF NURSING
- Theresa Hoffman-Lare, Dean's Office Administrator
CONFERENCE SERVICES
- Kathleen Sinnott, Director of Conference Services
CONNELLY CENTER
- John Purcell, Connelly Center Director
VILLANOVA DINING & CATERING
- Mike McGuckin, Senior Director of Dining Services Operations
- Michelle Capobianchi, Director of Catering
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICE
- Elizabeth Feimster, Facilities Financial Manager
- Dottie Scholnick, CMMS Administrator
FALVEY LIBRARY
- Gina Duffy, Communications & Marketing Program Manager
GRAD CENTER
- Joyce Harden, Assistant Director, Grad Student Experience
MISSION AND MINISTRY
- Mat Verghese, Director of Liturgy
- Maureen Fitton, Senior Administrative Assistant
- Genevieve Lynch, Manager, Office of the Vice President
MULLEN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
- Parris Bradley, Director, Mullen Center
PUBLIC SAFETY AND PARKING
- George Christake, Lieutenant
- Linda Lindley, Director of Parking and Transportation
REGISTRAR
- Erin Spina, Associate Registrar
- Carolyn Bruce, Senior Assistant Registrar
RESIDENCE LIFE
- Skylor Morton, Director of Residence Life Housing Operations
UNIT (Implementation)
- Jonathan Hardy, Executive Sponsor
- Kevin Dietzler, Manager, Application Development & Identity Management
- Leslie Sharp, Manager Enterprise Web Application Development
UNIT (IT/AV Event Services)
- Ashish Desai, Assistant Director, Multimedia Technologies
- Brian Baker, Manager, Classroom Technologies
VILLANOVA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
- Lindsay Dengler, Event Planner
INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENUERSHIP (IDEA LAB)
- TBD
HEALTH PROMOTION
- TBD
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
- JJ Brown, Director of Student Involvement
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
Chrissy Quisenberry
Assistant Vice President, Presidential Events and University Initiatives
Nick Tumolo
Director, University Events and Initiatives
Caroline Levine
Coordinator, University Events and Initiatives
UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
Katherine (Kasia) David
Senior Enterprise Project Manager
Martin Fox
Senior Business Systems Analyst