Space Utilization Reports
Space Usage Efficiency (SUE) measures how effectively Texas Tech University uses its classrooms and class laboratories. These measures help the university evaluate classroom utilization, plan academic facilities and support decisions about future space needs.
Space Utilization Reports
View Space Usage Efficiency data at the campus, building or individual room level using the reports below.
Access requirement: These reports require Advisor-level access.
- Campus SUE Report
Review space usage efficiency across the university.
- Building SUE Report
Examine utilization and efficiency within individual academic buildings.
- Room SUE Report
View usage and capacity information for individual classrooms and class laboratories.
Why Space Usage Efficiency Matters
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) uses Space Usage Efficiency scores to evaluate how effectively public institutions use academic space. Scores are calculated for classrooms (110s) and class laboratories (210s), both individually and in combination.
These scores help inform:
- State-level evaluations of proposed academic construction projects.
- Scoring criteria for Tuition Revenue Bond (TRB) requests.
- Assessments of space efficiency that may influence other state funding decisions.
- Identification of additional academic space needs at the room, building and campus levels.
The Office of the Registrar and Operations Division work together to improve the university's space usage efficiency by addressing factors that affect classroom and laboratory utilization.
How SUE Scores Are Measured
Three primary factors contribute to the university's Space Usage Efficiency score: utilization rate, average percent fill and demand.
Utilization Rate
Utilization rate measures the number of hours a classroom or class laboratory is used during the week.
Average Percent Fill
Average percent fill compares actual section enrollment with the seating capacity of the assigned instructional space.
Utilization and Fill Guidelines
The following guidelines are used to evaluate classroom and laboratory efficiency:
| Space Type | Weekly Utilization | Average Percent Fill |
|---|---|---|
| Classrooms (110s) | 38 hours per week | 65% |
| Class Laboratories (210s) | 25 hours per week | 75% |
Demand
Demand compares the total instructional hours associated with classroom-type activities against the number of available classrooms. This measure accounts for the institution's overall academic load, including instructional activities that take place outside designated classrooms (110s) and class laboratories (210s).
Office of the Registrar
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Address
PO Box 45015, West Hall, Academic Records, Room 103, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-5015 -
Phone
806.742.3661 | Fax: 806.742.0355 -
Email
registrar@ttu.edu