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Maximizing space efficiency: BU's journey to shared offices and seamless room scheduling

Jenny Moebius
Jenny Moebius
Senior Vice President
 
Becky DiMattia
Becky DiMattia
Assoc Dir, System Administration & Operations
 

Space management technology has become a pivotal tool as universities expand faculty and student populations or compress programs --- competition for space is becoming increasingly complex. In this session, you’ll see how Boston University's Questrom School of Business has effectively tackled this issue, transitioning from outdated room reservation systems to a streamlined, self-governed scheduling solution that empowers faculty and teaching assistants to book shared office spaces efficiently. Session leaders delve into common hurdles faced by universities including balancing faculty needs with limited space and ensuring compliance with university policies. They profile the use of office hoteling, space use culture change, and how to remove organizational bottlenecks.