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The Cornell Landscape Improvement Partners (CLIPers)

The Cornell Landscape Improvement Partners (CLIPers)

The Cornell Landscape Improvement Partners (CLIPers) is a multidisciplinary committee comprised of representatives from various departments on campus including Planning, Grounds, Maintenance Management, Botanic Gardens, and Development. The committee meets regularly to review the general health and viability of the landscape and miscellaneous campus landscape issues such as:

  • Potential enhancement and stewardship projects
  • Donor supported projects
  • Active construction projects
  • Collaboration with faculty and students

(planting, paving, lighting, outdoor art)

The committee directs and implements such programs as:

Committee members include:

Simon Bernnard, TDM & Safety Coordinator, Transportation & Delivery Services

David Cutter, University Landscape Architect, Campus Planning Department

Dan Decker, Maintenance Planner, Facilities Management

Emily Detrick, Director of Horticulture, Cornell Botanic Gardens

Susan Doney, Associate Director, Alumni Affairs and Development

Andrea Haenlin-Mott, Accessibility Coordinator, Office of the University Architect

Reed Huegerich, Assistant Director, Transportation & Delivery Services

Kate Kisner, Financial Analyst, Finance and Administration

Kevin McGraw, Senior Landscape Operations Manager, Facilities Management

Brett Nieves, Landscape Operations Manager, Facilities Management

Dan Schied, Grounds Director, Facilities Management

Jim Tofte, Site Civil Engineer, Facilities Engineering

Daniel Weitoish, Supervisor, Cornell Botanic Gardens

For questions or more information about CLIPers, please contact David Cutter or Dan Schied