Space Management
The Space Management module, which is part of the M-Pathways Physical
Resources System, simplifies the annual process of collecting space
data for the University space survey. The system allows units to submit
the survey electronically and track space data throughout the year.
The space survey is used by the
Office of Space Analysis for Federal
and State reporting purposes. The electronic survey eliminates the expense
of distributing and storing paper forms and reduces errors.
The Space Management module is used in several ways:
- It is used to collect and maintain data for reporting purposes.
The Office of Space Analysis uses the data for U-M, state, and federal
reporting. The Office of Cost Reimbursement uses this data as a key
component in the Indirect Cost recovery negotiations with the federal
government. Other departments, such as ITCom, Plant Operations and
Maintenance Services, and the Key Office depend on the space data
to perform their tasks.
- The space data ties square footage and room numbers to key plans
produced by the Facilities Planning and Design Key Plan Office.
- The Space Management module provides the authoritative source of
data for locations within the University. The Procurement module,
Asset Management module, Human Resources module in HRMS, and others
use the building and room location data stored in the Space Management
module in their transactions.
- Some units use the module to help manage their space by collecting
data such as room elements.
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