Space Management

MAKE A SPACE REQUEST

The process to request and obtain new space is as follows: 

• School or department representative to review the request with an associate dean or VP to assure the need cannot be readily met within their existing space; complete a Space Request form or email: Campus.Planning@dartmouth.edu
• Space Management team conducts analysis of how space needs align with available space, and makes recommendation to the Provost.
• Provost makes final decision about space requests. 

UTILIZATION AND FIT STUDIES 

To assure efficient and effective space use, space management is available to help departments:

• Assess their current space utilization, and consider improvements to layout or space assignment.
• Figure out whether a potential space will fit the department’s needs.
• Identify strategies for sequencing space moves. 

These studies offer a preliminary understanding of how the space might accommodate a group.  The department or school may need to retain a professional architect to finalize drawings.

SPACE GUIDELINES

These assist with making sound decisions about space allocation and planning. These guidelines: 

• Apply to both new construction and renovations.
• Are rooted in the principles of equity, efficiency, flexibility, environmental sustainability, and synergy.
• Provide workspace size standards for offices, cubicles, and open desk spaces. 

ANNUAL SPACE SURVEY 

All campus-owned properties are surveyed annually to keep our Integrated Work Management System up to date. 

• Department allocations, space usage, and employee locations are reviewed.
• The survey helps to bridge the gap and avoid missing any data from minor moves and renovations.
• The space data gathered here is the base upon which Dartmouth's work orders, assets management, classroom reservations, space allocation, etc, are built.