Facilities Development Plan - The University of Nebraska Kearney
Facilities Development Plan - The University of Nebraska Kearney
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<strong>The</strong> chart below indicates that average station<br />
utilization for class labs is just under target<br />
values, at 64.7 percent. Rooms seating 20-<br />
29 and 50-59 exceed target values, as they<br />
have utilization rates <strong>of</strong> 86.5 percent and 81.7<br />
percent.<br />
Figure 6<br />
Student Station Utilization Rate<br />
100%<br />
80%<br />
60%<br />
40%<br />
20%<br />
0%<br />
Class Lab Student Station Utilization<br />
Fall 2005<br />
5-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 All Class labs<br />
While growth in student headcount may<br />
eventually require identifying additional<br />
classroom space, there is an on-going need<br />
to effi ciently and effectively manage existing<br />
space. Policies for evaluating and allocating<br />
space will require continuous monitoring<br />
to assure proper support <strong>of</strong> high quality<br />
programs.<br />
Equally important for this planning process are<br />
needs related to qualitative defi ciencies—or<br />
CHAPTER 4<br />
Class Lab Size<br />
enhancement imperatives—related to learning<br />
space, such as:<br />
suitability for new pedagogies,<br />
adaptability to technology advancements,<br />
location disadvantages with respect to<br />
collaborative requirements among faculty,<br />
students, and disciplines.<br />
Assessment <strong>of</strong> these factors has shaped several<br />
ongoing or imminent projects, including the<br />
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