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