100 Classroom Facilities


General Comments on Classrooms: Please note that Classroom Facilities Room Codes can only be used by I&R Units and only if the conditions (as reported under the room code definitions below) are met. The exception is General Academic Classrooms, which may use these definitions.

Classroom facilities are institution-wide resources and the need for this type of space is evaluated on a campus-wide level even though these areas may fall under different levels of organizational control (i.e., general assignment versus departmental control). The use of a room, rather than "ownership," is more important in determining the appropriate room use code to be assigned for instructional facilities. The term "classroom facility" includes not only general purpose classrooms, but also lecture halls, recitation rooms, seminar rooms, and other rooms used primarily for scheduled non-laboratory instruction.

For departmentally controlled classrooms, the rooms must be predominantly used for instruction. "Predominant use" is defined as "30 hours or more per week." Thus, for a room to be classified as a classroom or seminar room it must be in use as a classroom (and appear in the class schedule as "in use") 30 hours or more a week. If it is used for scheduled classes for fewer than 30 hours a week it may be classified as a conference room (340).


110 CLASSROOM
Data Value Name: CLASSROOM

Definition: A room used for classes, not tied to a specific subject or discipline by equipment in the room or the configuration of the room, and which is predominantly used for regularly or formally scheduled instructional activities such as lectures, discussions, and televised instruction.

Description: Includes rooms predominantly used for scheduled instruction which require no special, restrictive equipment or configuration. These rooms may be lecture rooms, lecture-demonstration rooms, science demonstration rooms, and general purpose classrooms. A classroom may be equipped with tablet arm chairs (fixed to the floor, joined in groups, or flexible in arrangement) or similar types of seating. These rooms may contain computer, multi-media, telecommunications, or other equipment. A classroom may be furnished with special equipment (e.g., globes, maps, pianos) appropriate to a specific area of study, if this equipment does not render the room unsuitable for use by classes in other areas of study. The room may have a bench or podium area where demonstrations are made to supplement the lecture activity.

Exclusions: A teaching laboratory (class or open laboratory) is distinguished from a classroom based on the type of activity for which it is used. A teaching lab is used for student participation and generally has equipment for student use or observation, requires set-up time to provide materials and equipment for student use or observation, and/or has a room configuration or special equipment that restricts the room to a single or closely related group of disciplines (260, 261, 270). This category is distinguished from conference rooms (340) in that conference rooms are predominantly used for meetings, assembly facilities, or other departmental uses (650). Auditoria are distinguished from lecture rooms based on predominant use. A large room with seating oriented toward some focal point which is used for dramatic or musical productions is an assembly facility (650); e.g., an auditorium normally used for purposes other than scheduled classes. A tutorial or training room (470) is distinguished from a seminar room by its primary use for staff training or individualized tutorial activities not tied to departments in instructional programs.

Stations to be reported: Student stations only or maximum seating capacity allowed by Fire Marshal.


125 CLASSROOM SERVICE
Data Value Name: CLASSRM SV

Definition: A room that directly serves one or more classrooms (110) or seminar rooms (130) as an extension of the activities in such a room.

Description: Includes projection rooms, telecommunications control booths, preparation rooms, coat rooms, closets, storage areas, etc., if they serve classrooms (110) or seminar rooms (130).

Exclusions: Does not include rooms that serve laboratories, conference rooms, assembly facilities, etc. A projection booth in an auditorium (not used primarily for scheduled classes) is classified as Assembly Service (655). A special room used for preparation of lab-type demonstrations in instructional space is classified as Class Lab Service (265).


130 SEMINAR
Data Value Name: SEMINAR

Definition: A room used primarily for scheduled instructional activities (e.g., typically of the small group discussion type) and which is used for classes that are not tied to a specific subject or discipline solely by virtue of the equipment in the room or the configuration of the room. The room is predominantly used for regularly or formally scheduled instructional activities such as lectures and discussions.

Description: Includes rooms predominately used for scheduled instruction which require no special, restrictive equipment or configuration. The distinction between a classroom and seminar room is that a seminar room typically is equipped with a large table surrounded by chairs or the equivalent. A seminar room may contain computer, multi-media, telecommunications, or other equipment, or be furnished with special equipment (e.g., globes, maps, pianos) appropriate to a specific area of study, if this equipment does not render the room unsuitable for use by classes in other areas of study.

For departmentally controlled seminar rooms, the rooms must be predominantly used for instruction. "Predominant use" is defined as "30 hours or more per week." Thus, for a room to be classified as a classroom or seminar room it must be in use as a classroom (and appear in the class schedule as "in use") 30 hours or more a week. If it is used for scheduled classes for fewer than 30 hours a week it may be classified as a conference room (340).

Exclusions: This category does not include classrooms (110), conference rooms (340), assembly (650), teaching laboratories (260, 261, 270), tutorial or training rooms (470), or scholarly activity rooms (250). A scholarly activity room (250) is distinguished from a seminar room by its primary use for unscheduled study or discussion activities, often adjacent to research laboratories or studios. Conference rooms are distinguished from seminar rooms according to primary use; rooms with chairs and tables that are used primarily for meetings (as opposed to classes) are conference rooms (340). A tutorial or training room (470) is distinguished from a seminar room by its primary use for staff training or individualized tutorial activities not tied to departments in instructional programs.

Stations to be reported: Student stations only or maximum seating capacity allowed by Fire Marshal.