Space Assignment Procedure

Type

Procedure

Category

Facilities

Department

Facilities Management and Planning (FMP)

Phone

(541) 463-5000

Primary Contact

Jennifer Hayward

Contact Email

Responsible Executive Authority

Vice President, Finance & Administration

Purpose

Space assignment or change of space use requests will be analyzed to ensure the college's physical facilities are allocated according to the college Space Assignment Policy and in a manner that is both equitable and reflects the needs of the units and goals of the college. The objective of the process is to provide timely space assignments to maximize the utilization of college space, especially instructional space, in support of the goals of the college in alignment with Lane's vision, mission, core themes, core values, and strategic directions.

In addition to internal space use requests, requests from outside agencies to lease space also goes through this process. Requests for short-term rentals do not go through the process. The difference between a lease and a rental is defined in the “Leases vs. Rentals” section below.

Narrative

Process

The space assignment procedure consists of four distinct phases as outlined below. The procedure starts with receipt of a completed Space Assignment Request and ends, assuming no appeals, when an administrative decision is made.

  1. The Requestor completes a Space Assignment Request Form. This is a Softdocs form and login is required.
  2. The Request is routed to the direct Manager for signature, then to the overseeing VP for signature, and then to the Space Assignment Committee. The FMP Director chairs this committee.
  3. The Space Assignment Committee undertakes some, or all of following tasks and is assisted by FMP staff as needed:
    1. Meet with the requestor to understand the rationale for the request and its physical consequences. This meeting may include discussion about other ways to satisfy the needs and funds available to complete the request.
    2. Review "budget level" cost estimates and time schedules.
    3. Discuss the space request with administrators of units impacted by a potential space assignment, especially those who currently use the space to be assigned.
    4. Prepare a Recommendation Report and submit it in the comments section of the space request on Softdocs. Longer recommendation reports can also be attached to the space request in softdocs.
  4. The Liaison to the Presidential Cabinet conveys the recommendation(s) to the Cabinet for review and approval.

Leases vs. Rentals

Requests to lease LCC property go through the Space Assignment Process. Requests for short-term rentals do not. This procedure provides a definition to determine if a request is for a lease or a short term rental. If a request from an outside entity meets the following criteria, it is considered a lease that should go through the Space Assignment Process:

  • Spans more than one academic term.

  • The reservation needs to be scheduled before a term schedule is set, particularly if it requires LCC to give up a classroom during prime hours before a term schedule is set. Prime hours are 8 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday for main campus and 8 am to 9 pm Monday-Thursday for the Spilde Center.

  • It is a lease renewal.

If the request is unclear based on guidelines above, seek guidance of Lane’s Event Scheduler and Academic Scheduler to determine if it should go to the Space Assignment Committee.

Administrative Decision

The Cabinet approves, rejects or takes other action on the recommendation and returns the Report to the Director of Facilities who will notify all parties of decisions made. If the Cabinet desires to overturn a previous decision, the Space Assignment Committee has the option to submit a rebuttal.

Appeal

Appeals must be based on new and relevant information not previously known. Appellant must submit an appeal on Softdocs using the space request form. The Space Assignment Committee will verify the basis of appeal and determine if the appeal has sufficient merit. If the appeal has merit a new recommendation will be brought to the Cabinet by the Cabinet Liaison.

Implementation

The requestor submits a Work Order to FMP and/or IT requesting the work to be done. 

Date Adopted

Monday, December 1, 2003

Date Last Reviewed

Thursday, January 4, 2024