Facilities Design and Operations
The division of Facilities Design and Operations serves the University by developing, maintaining, and renewing excellent campus environments for teaching and learning, research and discovery, working and living, and spiritual growth consistent with Notre Dame's heritage and responsibilities as the world's preeminent Catholic university. The offices and departments of Facilities Design and Operations include the following:
- Building Services
- Landscape Services
- Utilities and Maintenance Department
- Planning, Design and Construction
- University Facilities Information
- Campus Work Control Center
The Vice President for Facilities Design and Operations and University Architect is Dan Cook, who joined the University in January 2025. Previously, Dan worked in planning, design, and construction at the University of Texas at Austin and served in the U.S. Navy as a Civil Engineer Corps Officer. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Science degree in Construction Engineering and Management from Purdue University.
