Normandale Community College Policies and Procedures

6.8 Space Management

Related MnSCU Board Policy: None

Related MnSCU Board Procedure: None

Purpose: The use of college facilities and space should further the mission, purpose and goals of the college. This policy serves as a guide for such use.

Part 1: Guiding Principles - Classrooms

Subpart A: No individual or group owns space on campus. Access to spaces with specialized equipment may require permission from a designated person.

Subpart B: Credit classes have highest priority in scheduling classrooms. Noncredit classes have the next highest priority.

Subpart C: Classrooms will be scheduled to optimize their use.

Part 2: Guiding Principles – Other Facilities

Subpart A: Facilities that are funded through student fees exist primarily to support the student life program of the college but also to meet the college’s interest in fostering a healthy sense of community.

Subpart B: Organized student activities have the highest priority for scheduling student fee-funded facilities. Other campus functions have the next highest priority following by use by outside groups.

Part 3: Space Utilization

Subpart A: To assure an orderly and thoughtful method through which space is allocated, the college will establish a process for evaluating space needs, prioritizing needs in alignment with the goals of the college, and endeavoring to meet those needs in a fiscally responsible manner.

Subpart B: Space planning will involve consultation and input from the college community.

Policy History:

Date of Adoption: Established prior to 2011

Date of Implementation:

Date and Subject of Revisions:

Next Review Date: 2015-16