This document is developed to guide the process of space allocation in the department. The
\ndocument defines a set of general expectations for efficient usage of space in these classifications:
\nresearch space, teaching space, faculty offices, staff space, administrative space, and multi-use
\nspace. These expectations, stated as guidelines, establish a common initial framework for the
\nFaculty and the Department Chair to use in space discussions. The guidelines, in short, are
\nadvisory to the Faculty and to the Department Chair, and are not intended to impose any rigid
\nconstraint on the Faculty or the Chair in specific space assignments.<\/p>\n
The University Handbook, Vol. II, Section 12.22 (with heading “The Provost”) states these
\npolicies and procedures involving space:<\/p>\n
The Handbook states clearly that “space management and allocation” is part of the Capital and
\nSpace Planning Office, which reports directly to the Provost. The Provost is the final decision
\nmaker. An informal re-statement of these policies, commonly used in space decision-making and
\nspace request processes, is that space is not “owned” by any college, department or individual in a
\ndepartment.<\/p>\n
All University requirements regarding safety, health, disabilities accommodations, fire
\nregulations, security, etc., automatically apply to all space allocation guidelines and decisions,
\neven if some guidelines below do not explicitly specify these requirements.<\/p>\n
While it may be tempting to project research growth by speculating which areas are growing in
\npopularity, we will resist this temptation and instead go with these tendencies regarding research
\ngrowth:<\/p>\n
We thus feel that the safest course for projection of growth over a two-year period is to simply
\nplan to provide more space in the research areas of our newest faculty.<\/p>\n
Adequate space must be provided for teaching laboratory facilities for EE courses. As much as
\npossible, laboratory space should be shared by different courses, so that these rooms are used
\nefficiently (all day, most days, each quarter). Safety issues (electrical, mechanical hazards,
\nchemical) must be addressed by infrastructure, safety procedures and training.<\/p>\n
Administrative decisions regarding the balance of space allocation between educational and
\nresearch purposes are beyond the mandate of this committee.<\/p>\n
General web site: http:\/\/www.ehs.washington.edu<\/p>\n
An extensive document describing space is found at the following UW university site:
\nhttp:\/\/puff.opb.washington.edu\/pnbdb\/sims2\/general_info\/fepg.pdf<\/p>\n
When contemplating the merits of possible space assignments, the College has requested that the
\nfollowing be considered:<\/p>\n
Accurate construction of some of these metrics may be quite time consuming, and in some cases
\nquite subjective, and not particularly clear. Thus, the metrics are to be taken as advisory, rather
\nindicative of compulsory action.<\/p>\n