Charge to the Committee
The University Space Planning Committee charge is to act as an advisory body regarding
the development and management of the physical environment of the campus where function,
aesthetic quality and physical character are intermixed to create a desirable and
inspirational atmosphere for students, faculty and staff. This includes, but may not
be limited to, the assignment and/or reassignment of space, review and recommendations
for space requests and the prioritization of minor capital requests.
Space Requests
When a department determines a space modification or additional space need is required, a formal space request is prepared and submitted to the Committee Chair for initial review for completeness. Completed space requests are then calendared for the next available committee meeting for review and recommendation for further action. Incomplete request forms shall be returned to the requester for edits or additional content.
See the following documents for process flowchart, guidelines and formal request form:
Committee Reporting
The committee reports to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs. When required, committee recommendations are forwarded to the VP-BFA for action by the President's Cabinet.
Committee Membership
The committee is comprised of the following members from across all campus divisions:
- Director of Planning, Design and Construction (chair)
- Information Technology Services (ITS) representative
- Academic Affairs representative
- Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) representative
- Student Affairs representative
- Disability Accommodations and Support (DASS) Services representative
- Office of the President representative
- University Advancement representative