Space Management Policy

Share your feedback as the Space Management Policy undergoes an update.

The Space Management Policy defines university space and outlines responsibilities for space management and administration at the University of Alberta. It is a Board of Governors approved policy, originally approved in 2008 with the most recent updates completed in 2019.

The introduction of the One University model and college structure necessitates an update to the policy to bring it into alignment with the current operating model and institutional strategic initiatives. The model creates the opportunity for greater consistency and improved financial and environmental sustainability of how we allocate and use infrastructure resources across the institution.

Key items that will be addressed in the revised policy include:

• Space management and administration authority, roles and responsibilities
• Space management principles
• Scope and application of the policy
• Acquisition and disposition of space
• Modifications to space
• Use of space

An updated Space Management Policy will prepare the university for projected growth while considering how to best optimize space in support of One University and the university's strategic plan Shape.

While this initiative is focused on the Space Management Policy review, it will also inform future work to update or develop additional policies and procedures as appropriate.

Space Management Policy (2019)

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POLICY DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

The need for a revised space management policy was recognized in response to the introduction of the One University operating model and to enable us to support the growth objectives outlined in Shape: A Strategic Plan of Impact.

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Space Management Policy Working Group

The Space Management Policy Working Group will help direct the review and revision of the Space Management Policy by providing guidance, recommendations, and input. The Working Group is comprised of members from various administrative and academic areas across the university to ensure a comprehensive approach is taken.