THE MANUAL PRESENTS THE FIRST COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENTATION OF THE FUNCTIONS AND METHODOLOGY FOR PERFORMING A SPACE INVENTORY AND UTILIZATION STUDY AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. THE INCLUSION OF SAMPLE FORMS AND NORMATIVE DATA FROM 101 INSTITUTIONS COLLECTED DURING 1951 THROUGH 1955 WOULD ENABLE AN INSTITUTION TO--(1) PERFORM A SELF STUDY,…

A method by which accurate accounting by computer might be made of apace and room use by regularly scheduled classes in institutions of higher learning is furnished. Based on well-defined terms, a master room schedule and a master course schedule are prepared on computer cards. This information is then compared with the reported individual room…

The planning of educational facilities is viewed as a function of the educational objectives of the institution. A physical facilities survey must be related to the type of program, enrollment trends and projections, and availability of faculty. Three basic planning study procedures described are a survey of present facilities, a facilities…

A study examined the feasibility of developing a cost effective sampling technique which would estimate the mean number of patrons using the Purdue University General Library during one semester. The technique employed, called random sampling without replacement, meant that, from the total population of days in the Fall Semester, particular days…

THIS MANUAL SETS FORTH PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETING SURVEY FORMS TO COLLECT DATA NECESSARY FOR AN INVENTORY OF SPACE THAT CONFORMS TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF EACH INSTITUTION. THE AREAS DISCUSSED ARE GENERAL SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE A SURVEY, BUILDING INVENTORY PROCEDURES, ROOM INVENTORY PROCEDURES, AND UPDATE PROCEDURES. THE APPENDICES DISCUSS ROOM…

A survey of the amount and utilization of non-residential state university campus space available for potential higher education classroom usage is presented for all of the public colleges and universities in Illinois. The survey categorizes the space--(1) by an inventory of net assignable space, and (2) by the utilization of net assignable space…

Possible procedures and statistical analyses which may be employed in carrying out utilization studies are suggested. All types of facilities are grouped into two categories, instructional and non-instructional. Inventory, analysis, and planning are suggested as phases for a facilities utilization study. Facilities survey forms are included for…

Instructions for completing the Georgia Higher Education Inventory forms titled "Building Inventory" and "Instructional Space Inventory" are explained. Definitions of terms and the coding system used are included, as well as the relevant inventory forms. (HH)

The space analysis process, designed by facilities planners at the University of Toronto to address the gap between macro standards and the way they are used at the micro level, is described. Institutional space policies and guidelines, space inventory, and procedures for collecting space utilization data from users are discussed. (MLW)

EFFECTIVELY PLANNING THE BUILDINGS NECESSARY FOR AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO ACHIEVE ITS DESIRED GOALS REQUIRES SYSTEMATIC METHODOLOGY FOR GATHERING ACCURATE INFORMATION ON WHAT FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE AND HOW THE FACILITIES ARE PRESENTLY BEING USED BY A GIVEN NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN A PARTICULAR COURSE OF STUDY. THIS MANUAL PRESENTS SUCH…

TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION FOR AN OVERALL DIRECTION IN EXPANDING THE PUBLIC, HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA, THIS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY IS CONDUCTED TO--(1) COMPILE FACTUAL DATA WHICH MAY BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR USE IN EVALUATING APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CONSTRUCT ACADEMIC FACILITIES AT ELIGIBLE…

Procedures necessary for conducting facility inventories and space utilization studies for Idaho's higher education institutions are directed towards establishing a coordinated, comprehensive planning system. The specific objectives are to provide data necessary to plan intelligently for future facilities construction needs, and to provide some of…

The study establishes a university-wide space inventory system for the University of Guelph, Ontario which provides data about the utilization of available space. The inventory data establishes space requirements for instructional and related research needs, identifies amounts and location of space available for academic units needing interim…

Describes an effort to quantify annual collection expansion and shelf space capacities with a computer spreadsheet program. Methods used to quantify the space taken at the beginning of the project; to estimate annual rate of collection growth; and to plot stack space and usage, volume equivalents and usage, and growth capacity are covered.…

As a supplement to the various program documentation manuals issued by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), this three-part guide presents general procedures to be followed by the Illinois community colleges in implementing state policies concerning the submission of required data to the ICCB's Management Information System (MIS). Part I…