SUNY's space projection process is based primarily on its Physical Space Inventory (PSI) and Course and Section Analysis (CASA) databases. The former records net square feet (NSF) assigned to departments and functions while the latter depicts student contact hours. These information sources are maintained by campus personnel. Additionally, a substantial file of department level instructional space factors and the standard models for academic support space are the foundation to the process.
SUNY's space projection techniques introduce dynamic adjustments based on campus' actual inventory and station utilization for instruction space. Although the campus-wide impact is not significant, individual departmental space needs are recognized. The space requirements resulting from SUNY's projection techniques are used in conjunction with campus space assignments, campus planning issues, and operational considerations.
Projected required space is determined using three (3) approaches: 1) Departmental space factors; 2) FTE based models; and 3) Existing space.
Space factor, station utilization and existing space
| Instruction & Departmental Research |
Models using student FTE ranges, library volumes and net square feet.
| Student Health Services | |
| Student Activities | |
| Central Services | |
| General Administration | |
| Building Services | |
| Libraries | |
| Instructional Resources | |
| Electronic Data Processing | |
| Physical Education | |
| Assembly & Exhibition |
Existing space as currently reported.
| Organized Research | |
| Organized Activities | |
| Public Service |