Items That Require University Space Committee Approval

The following require approval from the University Space Committee:

  • Request for new space
  • Changes for the use of the room (i.e. office to conference; class lab to research lab)
  • Construction that's needed in a space that changes the floorplan (i.e. moving doors, adding/removing walls)

Updated Request Process

Effective May 24, 2024, the University Space Committee (USC) request process will start transitioning out of Smartsheet in phases.

Phase 1

Requests (except those for the School of Medicine and Vice President for Research (VPR) managed space) will be submitted by the department with the chair and dean/director copied in an email to space.mgmt@unlv.edu with the following information:

  • A detailed description of the project or request.
  • Detailed space requirements – occupants, power, data, fume hood, etc. (i.e. two offices for full-time staff, one office for a director, two workstations for five students/GAs, etc.)
  • If this space is for a new hire, was the need for the space included in the hiring request?
  • Location requirements/preferences. Please explain if the project, activity or service function must be located in a specific building/area.
  • When is the space needed?
  • Where the project is currently located and why it needs to move, change classification, or renovations?
  • What options have been considered within the Division and Department’s current allocated space? Explain in detail why these are not suitable for this request.
  • What will happen to the current space?
  • If renovations and/or furniture are needed, how will this be funded?
  • Any additional information that is applicable to the request.

Requests with missing information or CCs to the department chair and dean/director will not be considered until all details are provided. The committee will review the requests and either ask for more information or send a recommendation to the appropriate vice president for final approval. Once initial approvals are received, the USC process should not take any longer than three weeks.

The University Space Committee does not recommend or approve funding.

If you have any questions about the USC process, please contact Space Management or one of the representatives on the University Space Committee.

School of Medicine Requests

Requests for the School of Medicine (academic, clinical and research) space will continue to be submitted through the .

View our Requesting Lab Space in VPR Facilities announcement for more Information about requesting VPR-managed space.

Purpose

The University Space Committee serves as an advisory committee to the Executive Vice President and Provost and makes recommendations on the best use of campus facilities and space to attain the mission and goals of the university. The committee oversees major facility projects on the UNLV campus as they relate to changes in the assignment of space, how the space is used, or modifications that will alter the current use or occupancy of the area. All UNLV facilities, whether owned or leased, are assigned and their use monitored by the University Space Committee. These facilities are subject to reassignment by the committee in order to best serve the needs of the university. The committee tries to review and make recommendations on all requests electronically. However, when needed, the committee meets to review more complex requests.

University Space Committee members and the units they represent include:

  • Heidi Albrecht (chair), Space Management
  • Kate Korgan, Academic Affairs
  • John Treston, Planning, Construction and Real Estate
  • Jennifer Drennan, Enrollment and Student Services
  • Musa Pam, Facilities Management
  • Neil Opfer, Faculty Senate
  • Paul Trinidad, Information Technology
  • Erik Schwarz, Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Laina Gleason, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine
  • Kris Davidson, Research
  • Eric Knight, Research
  • Abigail Wood, Student Affairs