More than 1,600 employees work together throughout five units of Facilities and Operations to help the University community provide world-class opportunities for education, research and public service. We have primary responsibility for the stewardship of the University's physical properties valued in excess of $2.6 billion, including more than 28 million square feet of building space, as well as associated environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance. Our units include:

Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) - planning and management of the design and construction of new facilities, additions, renovations, utility and infrastructure improvements.
Department of Public Safety (DPS) - a full-service law enforcement agency that provides for the safety and security of all persons on the U-M campus.
Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (OSEH) - specialized program areas that support the University community through partnership, guidance, and education to promote health, safety, protection and enhancement of the environment, as well as regulatory compliance.
Parking and Transportation Services (P&TS) - management of the University's parking system and transit fleet, including all University vehicles, while transporting more than 4.5 million passengers annually.
Plant Operations (PO) - trained teams that provide the services of building and grounds maintenance, construction, waste management, utilities, building custodial and operations for more than 26 million square feet of campus.

The Associate Vice President for Facilities and Operations has been delegated authority by the President to schedule and coordinate all outdoor events held on University property, except the diag areas on North and Central campuses.

In total, the F&O staff strives to contribute to and promote a safe and secure community while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons utilizing facilities and programs of the University of Michigan.