This collection documents the operations, services, and development of Facilities and Services (formerly the Physical Plant) at South Dakota State University. Records span a wide range of topics including campus infrastructure, departmental services, safety, sustainability initiatives, and administrative operations.

Materials include documentation related to academic buildings, the Central Farm Barn, campus maps, organizational charts, departmental profiles, annual and construction reports, service guides, work order forms, and forms related to signage, carillon performances, and parking permits. Security-related content includes multiple security reports, police department information, and campus safety pamphlets, along with historical and regulatory documentation concerning parking and traffic from 1958 to 1991.

Guidelines and procedures for central mailing services are detailed, along with newsletters, announcements, and facts about the Physical Plant’s operations. Notably, the collection contains a historic restroom hand and face dryer from Wecota Hall.

A significant portion of the collection focuses on sustainability efforts at SDSU. This includes correspondence, reports, brochures, posters, planning documents, recycling guides, committee records, and budget materials related to environmental stewardship. Topics covered include the university’s recycling and waste management initiatives, sustainability curriculum and events such as Green Fest and the Wellness Fair, and documentation of SDSU’s recognition as a STARS Silver Institution by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The collection also includes a record of outreach programs such as the Spruce Up SDSU campaign and Tiny House Tours.

The collection provides insight into the evolution of campus facilities management at SDSU, reflecting institutional priorities in infrastructure maintenance, security, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. It documents both daily operations and long-term planning, highlighting the department’s role in supporting the university’s physical and ecological footprint.