The University of Missouri conducts an annual space utilization survey to maintain a comprehensive and accurate inventory of all university-managed spaces. This survey plays a critical role in meeting federal reporting requirements, supporting institutional planning, and ensuring responsible management of campus resources. Information gathered is used in the National Science Foundation’s Survey of Research Facilities, federal compliance reporting—including the Facilities & Administration (F&A) Proposal—and in disclosures to our Bond Council for bond-funded spaces.
Although the survey system remains open throughout the year for departments to make updates as needed, the annual reporting period occurs each year from August through October. During this time, all departments are required to review and confirm the accuracy of their space data to ensure it meets the standards necessary for annual reporting and potential federal audits.
Frequently Used Room Types:
Classroom: A room used for and classes that is also not tied to a specific subject or discipline by
equipment in the room or the configuration of the room.
Class Laboratory: A room used primarily for formally or regularly scheduled classes that require special
purpose equipment or specific room configuration for student participation, experimentation,
observation, or practice in an academic discipline.
Office: A room housing faculty, staff, or students working at one or more desks, tables, or
workstations.
Conference Room: A room serving an office complex and used primarily for staff meetings and
departmental activities.
Study Room: A room or area used by individuals to study at their convenience, which is not
restricted to a particular subject or discipline by contained equipment.
Full list of room definitions, descriptions, and limitations.