Every year there is a conference that many Universities
and Colleges get together and talk about their elevators called Elevator
U. This year it is at University of
Virginia 6/19/17-6/22/17. If you are a college or university I would recommend getting
involved. I have taken some information from their website for a quick preview. An institution should be aware of some of the
pit falls of maintenance, modernization, proprietary equipment, new equipment design[MRLs], these items are discussed at their conference.
www.elevatoru.org
Elevator U's Mission/Purpose
Statement
“There is a need for
colleges, universities, government agencies and public institutions to have an
organized vehicle to promote excellence in design, construction and maintenance
of all forms of vertical transportation. ELEVATOR U is a voluntary association
of individuals the purposes of which are exclusively charitable and educational.
As technologies,
materials and business practices continually change, we need to ensure we have
an organization to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and technical expertise
to properly build and maintain vertical transportation that is safe, durable
and efficient.
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To create a forum
where stewards of vertical transportation systems can exchange ideas and
information.
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To accumulate
technical information and make it easily accessible to members.
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To provide information
and education for the benefit of the elevator industry.
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To provide a regular
opportunity for gathering to share fellowship, information and education.
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To acquire means to
reinvest in the charitable and educational interest of ELEVATOR U.
The purpose of
ELEVATOR U is to provide a medium at the national level for advancement of the
objectives of the Organization, to promote closer relations and cooperation
among the professions, contractors, manufacturers, trade associations and
societies which are engaged in, or directly connected with, the vertical
transportation industry.”
Our History
At the 2006 VTCCU
(Vertical Transportation Conference for Colleges and Universities) the decision
was made to formally organize and operate as a nonprofit corporation chartered
in the state of Georgia. The group voted to change the name of the organization
to Elevator U. The elected officers and directors are: Terri Flint
(University of Michigan) president, Ed Jaskowak (Penn State University), vice
president; Marty Waterfill (Georgia State University), secretary/treasurer;
Patty Erickson (University of Minnesota), director; John Blatt (John W. Blatt
Elevator Consulting, Inc.), director; and Glenn Duncan (Parts Specialists,
Inc.), director.
We recognized a need
for colleges, universities, government agencies and public institutions to have
an organized vehicle to promote excellence in design, construction and
maintenance for all forms of vertical transportation.
We believe working
with all sectors of the elevator industry is the best way to accomplish the
objectives and goals of Elevator U. We all bring different experiences and
knowledge to the industry and must share it for the sake of the safety of the
riding public.
Many times
universities and government agencies are unable to take advantage of the other
vehicles that exist in our industry for the exchange of information due to
strict and tight budgets; many being required to choose only one convention or
conference to attend annually. In the interest of providing the most diverse
and widely experienced individuals possible; Membership to Elevator U is open
to all sectors of the industry; including consultants, manufactures and
contractors.
Location History for
Past Conferences
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2016 – Illinois State
University
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2015 – The Ohio State
University
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2014 – University of
Nebraska
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2013 – Iowa State
University
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2012 – Michigan State
University
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2011 – Penn State
University
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2010 – Purdue
University
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2009 – University of
Illinois – Champaign, Urbana – Quincy, IL
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2008 – Arizona State
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2007 – University of
Maryland
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2006 – Georgia State
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2005 – Georgia State
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2004 – University of
Michigan
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2003 – University of
Michigan
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2002 – Purdue
University
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2001 – University of
Michigan
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2000 – University of
Michigan
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1999 – Purdue
University
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1998 – Purdue
University
While
Colley Elevator is not a part of ElevatorU I am a big proponent of the organization
and can put you in touch with one of the directors if you want more
information. You can also get the
contact information off their website.
As always feel free to contact us at www.colleyelevator.com, email Craigz@colleyelevator.com or call 630-766-7230.
