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Our Mission


ÌýCentralizeÌý Ìý ÌýÌý

Centralize space data, understanding, analyses and requests.

ÌýLiberate

Liberate spatial data, understanding and utilization measures. Facilitate a fair, transparent and logical space request and allocation process.

ÌýOptimize

Optimize space utilization through reviews and recommendations. Create and applyÌýbenchmarks andÌýguidelines.

ÌýPredict

Capture and predict space needs of campus units. Use flexible,Ìýindicative space model to develop growth or contraction scenarios.

How we work with our colleagues

As a part of Planning, Design & Construction, we have the opportunity to work with our colleagues on a daily basis to improve the university.Ìý A few ways that we interact with them are below:

  • Our space allocation guidelinesÌýare being used to assist with new capital projects and renovations on campus to help decide size, quantity and types of rooms that will be put into these new and updated spaces.
  • We work daily with our campus planners on gathering space use data and information, as well as providing input on our long term campus planning and capital development efforts.
  • The GIS, CAD & Document Management team are a group we work closely with to update layouts and building information, review and create room numbering schematics, and to develop tools to bring our space information to more groups and individuals on campus.
  • Space information is crucial for what most of Facilities Managment does on a daily basis.Ìý Many different groups track different information from phone jacks to locks based on room numbers and buildings, which is vital for us to keep up to date to support these uses.

What We Do


  • Maintain accurate space database of university owned andÌýoccupied space.
  • Administer aÌýfair and equitable process forÌýrequesting and allocating campus space.
  • Provide insightful space and space use analyses to make informed decisions.

Reporting Structure

The reporting structure for our office can be seen in the figure below:

Office of Space optimization reporting hierarchy

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