The IWG utilizes a hierarchy of criteria to evaluate and prioritize major capital projects.  All projects must be in alignment with the OSU’s strategic, operating and enrollment plans, and consider the Higher Education Coordinating Commission criteria.  The hierarchy of criteria consists of four primary criteria, each further defined by secondary criteria as summarized below:

  • Criticality of Project
    • Life Safety and Seismic Resilience
    • Sustainability
  • Physical Quality of Facility
    • Building condition
    • Accessibility
    • Building efficiency 
    • Operating life span
  • Impact of Facility
    • Student success
    • Employee success
    • Revenue generation
    • Reputation 
    • Scholarship
    • Outreach
  • Leverage Potential of Project
    • Cost
    • Collateral advantages
    • Space quality, efficiency and quantity