Governance and Authority
Decisions regarding the allocation of all occupied and unoccupied space are based on campus and program priorities, Academic and Strategic Plans, and the campus Master Plan.
The Space Management Committee shall review all space or facility requests and recommend actions to the President.
The President shall consider the Committee's recommendations before making any final decision regarding space or facility allocations.
Each Vice President is responsible for managing and allocating the spaces occupied by the units under their control, consistent with decisions made under this policy.
Annual Space Review and Inventory
The Director of Capital Planning and Facilities, in coordination with the Facilities team, shall conduct an annual review of all facilities to ensure KSU has an accurate inventory of all available classroom, lab, office, residential, and utility space.
This review will include listing the occupants of each location and noting how each space is used.
Following the review, the Director of Capital Planning and Facilities shall draft a summative report for the Space Management Committee containing recommendations for facility and space allocations, modifications, and enhancements.
Requesting Changes in Space Allocation
Any recommendations from university units for modifications, enhancements, or relocations should be sent to the Director of Capital Planning and Facilities for consideration by the Space Management Committee.
Renovations
Any renovations to university space must adhere to all applicable state statutes and regulations.
REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:
KSU Capital Assets and Capital Planning Policy
CONTACTS:
SubjectOfficeTelephoneE-mail
Policy QuestionsFacilities(502) 597-6494Wayne.Cowan@kysu.edu
HISTORY:
Revision TypeDate of Issuance/RevisionDrafter(s)/Editor(s)
Issued (New Policy)November 2023Michael DeCourcy and Zach Atwell
Substantive RevisionsJune 2025Zach Atwell