Space Management

How Campus Space Is Allocated and Managed

The allocation and reallocation of space on campus is guided by the University’s Strategic Plan, Master Plan, and space utilization data. The Guidelines for the Allocation and/or Reallocation of Space Policy establishes standards to ensure the effective, efficient, and equitable allocation and reallocation of University space resources. These standards are informed by the University’s Strategic Plan, Facilities Master Plan, and space utilization data.

Space and Furniture Requests

Any member of the University wanting to allocate or reallocate a space on campus must submit a formal request to the Campus Space Working Group by submitting the Space Request Form. Requests to move furniture in a person’s space or from storage must be submitted using this form as well.

Submit Space Request Form

Space Review Working Group

The Space Review Working Group meets regularly to support the University in its allocation and reallocation of space by:

Reviewing all space requests
Submitting recommendations to the President

Members of the Working Group are determined by the President. The current Working Group members are:

President’s Chief of Staff
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President for Administration and Finance
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
Vice President for Government and Community Relations
Athletics Director
Associate Vice President of Facilities & Capital Planning (ex officio)
Associate Director of Space Management (ex officio)

Authority and Responsibility

The President of the University, or their designee, has ultimate authority over space assignments.
As the chief executive and administrative officer of the University, the President has the authority and responsibility to make all final decisions regarding space allocation and reallocation.
Management of designated spaces on campus is the responsibility of the President’s Cabinet as outlined in the Space Policy.
An inventory of spaces on campus, a record of submitted Space Request Forms, and communication regarding requests is managed by the Associate Director of Space Management.