Under the direction of Vice President and University Architect David C. Schulz, AIA, PP, AUA Planning, Development, and Design, a department within Institutional Planning and Operations, integrates the areas of planning, development, real estate, design, environmental graphics, space management, and design and construction technology to promote a more holistic approach to planning at Rutgers University. The overall goal is to balance efficient programming with thoughtful design to create an evolving, safe, functional, and inviting environment that advances the university's institutional mission.