What is Space Planning

Space Planning provides support, strategic planning, and functional solutions for the university's spaces as its colleges and departments grow and change. The development of the TTU Space Model and the Space Management Usage Guide (SMUG) were derived from the methodology used by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

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SPACE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE (SAC)

The primary role of the Space Allocation Committee (SAC) is to review space requests
and identify space solutions that best suits growing and changing campus departments
with an overall campus perspective for space needs.

PROGRAM OF REQUIREMENTS (POR)

Please fill out the Program of Requirements Form (POR) below to submit
a space request and to be reviewed by SAC.

Program of Requirements (POR) Form

RELOCATION AND DESIGN

Relocation and Space Design (R&D) projects and planning are coordinated by the R&D team
to support faculty, staff, and departments on the Texas Tech University Campus.
R&D manages the day-to-day operational aspects of these projects to ensure
that they are completed on time, within budget, and with exceptional customer service.

We provide assistance and recommendations on:

Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment Floor Plans
Optimization of Space
Packing Supplies to Support Relocation
Vendor Management
Move Services Coordination

We also work closely with the Property Surplus team
to identify and recycle available resources in various spaces on campus.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: "Is the Space Allocation Committee (SAC) the governing body that allocates space on campus?"

A: Yes, the SAC is a group made up of campus deans, college chairpersons, and university leadership that evaluate and determine campus space needs.

Q: "Can I request a specific space?"

A: Yes, However space is determined based on how much an organization models, Information collected through a Program of Requirements form, and priority from a campus level perspective.

Q: "There are open offices in my building; are those allocated to anyone?"

A: Open offices, in groups or individual, fall under the President's purview via the Space Allocation Committee as Swing Space. These are strategically held vacant for temporary placement of individuals in the event of emergencies likes fire, floods, or construction/renovation.

Q: "How soon will I know if my space request has been approved?"

A: The Space Allocation Committee meets monthly and committee decisions are provided 1-5 business days after Committee meetings take place.

Q: "Who can request space?"

A: Departments can request space with Department Head approval.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

Operations Division: Planning and Administration

Address

Mail Stop: 5091, Box: 45091, Physical Plant Building, 3122 Main Street, Lubbock, TX 79409
Phone
(806) 742- 4677
Email
operations@ttu.edu