Our hourly standard was slightly under the 30 hours, however seating capacities were above the standard. The first report in this section shows classroom utilization by building. This information allows us to consider strategies for better space use by making classroom improvements through remodeling of smaller classrooms into larger lecture rooms or reallocating classrooms to other uses when space needs cannot be satisfied in other ways. The second report in this section is a list of all classrooms showing them in order of the least number of hours scheduled to those with the most hours scheduled. Although this list can show us which rooms are most heavily used and which are poorly used, it cannot tell us why.
Individual analysis can help determine why a room is located in a particular position on the list.
Those rooms on the list with low utilization have comments added as to why we think they may be poorly used. A room's condition, capacity and location are primary factors that influence how well a room is used. Another major factor influencing how well a room is used is the available technology in a room. Our large auditoriums and classrooms with enhanced media capabilities are in great demand. Many departments have added presentation technology to their curriculum plans, but the quality of the rooms has not kept pace with technological advances.