Guiding Principles
LCOM must manage space to effectively support its mission. Our space management life cycle maximizes the value of existing space while minimizing the need for new space.
Space is owned by the university and assigned to and managed by colleges. LCOM space is managed by the Dean in collaboration with the Senior Associate Dean for Research.
Space management objectives:
- Set parameters for objective evaluation using equitable distribution guidelines and methodologies
- Track and assess current uses and future needs to recommend changes in quality and quantity of space
- Promote team-based, inter/intra departmental collaboration
- Provide flexibility to respond to growths or shifts in funding, enrollment, and programming
Space management starts at the program level with the annual space/equipment inventory (a federal/university asset reconciliation requirement). These survey data provide a benchmark for assessing programmatic requirements and capabilities.
Space designs for new construction and renovations will focus on dynamic assignments and modularity:
- Lab space will adopt open, shared layouts with programming to support modularity to move our research culture in the direction of collaborative, shared space
- Office space designs will support shared office and/or workstation assignments and smaller offices to support a greater number of personnel and adopt teleworking as a space resource
Space management is a dynamic process requiring open and constant lines of communication.