A study was conducted at Southwest Texas Junior College (STJC) to assess current management practices used by the physical plant maintenance department (PPMD) and to develop a strategic plan for physical plant management. Procedures included an analysis of current management practices and systems that affect physical resources, and periodic and preventive maintenance, and the development of recommendations for the design of a system for expansion and modification of existing facilities and construction of new facilities. A survey designed to determine the adequacy of facilities and services was sent to 141 administrators. Study findings, based on an 88.65% response rate, indicated that STJC needed: (1) a fire safety training program; (2) a hazardous substance training program; (3) a maintenance personnel training program; (4) a space management program; (5) an adequate heating and cooling system; (6) proper application of janitorial services; (7) review of PPMD staffing; (8) better lighting; (9) plans for handicapped personnel; (10) improvement of groundskeeping; (11) improvement of general campus maintenance; (12) a computerized control system; (13) better enforcement of parking policies; (14) coordination between committees; and (15) plans for increased enrollment. Based on survey results and interviews with the PPMD personnel, a master plan for future facilities planning, maintenance, and energy management was developed. The study report contains 92 references, interview questions, campus survey, a control chart for procedural elements of the plan, and current and proposed organizational charts. (KP)