PBAF24: Reimagining Instructional Space Utilization to Align Resource Allocation and Demand

Recorded On: 10/07/2024

To address a range of scheduling constraints including day and time distribution, room capacity to course enrollment, priority scheduling, evolution of traditional class period times, and the concern of reduction of seat capacity due to classroom renovations focusing on flexible and accommodating furniture, one university’s institutional space planning and management office partnered with institutional research to create an instructional space utilization dashboard. This dashboard provides a robust analysis that serves to optimize course scheduling by rightsizing courses to classrooms, facilitate targeted conversations with academic partners, and to inform decision making for future classroom renovations and new construction. Explore the varied metrics that were developed to assist in developing a similar tool at your institution.

CPE Available: 1 Credit in Management Services

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Event Information

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a professional in higher education or a related private industry.
Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Mode: Group internet based
Field of Study: Management Services
Length: 60 minutes

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Susan Richter

Data Scientist, Institutional Research

Michigan State University

Susan M. Richter holds a PhD in agricultural and resource economics from University of California-Davis. Richter taught economics and worked for the International Food Policy Institute before transferring to institutional research in 2016. Since 2016, Richter has supported university wide initiatives that promote student success initiatives, by conducting data analysis, providing data informed insights, and supporting data requests. Richter generates reports, tableau workbooks, and presentations to provide support at multiple levels of the university.

Krysta Vincent

Space Data Manager, Institutional Space Planning and Management

Michigan State University

Krysta Vincent has worked at Michigan State University for two years in space planning and management. She manages MSU's space inventory and develops tools to assist with planning and reporting.