The purpose of this policy is to establish a clear and structured approach to how the University allocates and manages the University’s physical spaces. The goal is a data-informed, equitable, and transparent process that empowers the University to achieve its strategic objectives.
This procedure explains the following:
• How University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (“UNC-Chapel Hill” or “University”) units can request space assignments;
• How the University’s Space Management Committee, Provost, and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations evaluate space assignment requests; and
• How the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations communicate their space assignment decisions to the University units affected by those decisions.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to promoting energy efficiency and conservation to benefit students, faculty, staff and the campus community. Beyond reducing utility bills, careful energy management helps protect the environment and extends the life of equipment while also maintaining a comfortable setting in which to learn, teach and work.
The "Facilities Use Policy" at UNC-Chapel Hill outlines guidelines for using University facilities, focusing on prioritizing university-affiliated groups, ensuring safety, and minimizing disruptions. It also details the scheduling process and responsibilities of users.
The "Facilities Use Standard" at UNC-Chapel Hill provides guidelines for using university spaces, ensuring activities align with the University's mission and maintain campus order. It emphasizes the need for administrative approval for events and outlines specific rules for space usage.