Results are presented from a study of classroom and class laboratory space utilization at the University of Washington. The report is limited to space used for direct instruction in regularly scheduled classes in all disciplines except medicine, dentistry, and nursing; classes given during the day and evening are included. It does not include…

Recommendations pertaining to auxiliary services and physical plant are presented for implementation in the development of a master plan for higher education in Utah. The following topics are considered regarding auxiliary services: establishment, organization, accounting and financial control, and charges. Overall policies for physical plant…

Findings are presented of inventory and space utilization studies encompassing the facilities at 105 of the institutions of higher education in North Carolina. Information is given regarding--(1) building characteristics, (2) interior space characteristics, and (3) utilization of instructional space. The majority of the data is presented in…

This report describes the proceedings of a Conference on Internal Pricing for University Resource Allocation held in Berkeley, California, July 7-9, 1971. The conference was attended by approximately 25 economists and university administrators, who were organized into panels to discuss the theory and implementation of internal pricing. The report…

This report provides board policy samples and other policy resources on the community use of school facilities. The intent in providing policy samples is to encourage thinking in policy terms and to provide working papers that can be edited, modified, or adapted to meet local requirements. The report discusses briefly the use of school facilities…

In this speech, the author traces the development of the community school movement in the U. S. Examples of successful programs in various areas are presented and the role of the local community and the local school district in the community education movement is stressed. The author addresses himself to the role that the department of Health,…

This manual contains procedures for evaluating and projecting the requirements for classroom and class laboratory facilities. Some of the limitations of typical utilization studies are discussed, suggestions made for their improvement, and basic factors related to the establishment of utilization criteria are presented. (For related documents, see…

Examines the differential effects of spatial density of five-year-old children. Generally, normal children motorically adjusted to a high-density condition to a greater degree than children with behavior problems. Anxious and impulsive children were especially distressed by a high-density condition, compared to normals. (Author/MA)

A reference on current methods and procedures for managing space in academic medical centers is provided. Focus is on elements of space management systems that can enhance the effectiveness of space allocation decisions. These include: space inventory, space standards, evaluation of space utilization, and space allocation. A bibliography is…

The arrangement and use of space are parts of the nonverbal communications system of the class and, as such, have effects on the performance and behavior of both students and teachers. (MJB)

Describes an early childhood classroom rotation system which maximizes use of space and equipment and encourages teachers to further develop specific areas of teaching expertise. (NH)

Describes a pilot project in automated storage and retrieval of library materials which uses miniload cranes to retrieve bins of materials, and an interface with an online catalog that patrons use to request materials. Savings in space and money and potential problems with the system are discussed. (CLB)

Discusses ideas for using various kinds of storage facilities that can maximize material as well as human resources, thus improving day care programs. Closed and open storage units and facilities are discussed. (BB)

Presents detailed look at University of Michigan Law, Folger Shakespeare, Vail Public, San Francisco University High School, and New York University Graduate School of Business Libraries, winners of 11th Library Buildings Award Program which included two renovations, two additions, and one new facility. Other notable library design projects are…

Proposes an accounting system that uses students' time in class as a basis for allocating space. A printout of information about an English department is used as an example. (MLF)