The Space Allocation Committee (SAC) shall consider the present and future space needs of the University community, including new projects falling below the State’s Capital Improvement Plan project threshold. The committee will provide recommendations regarding space allocations requested to meet the programmatic needs of the University’s colleges and divisions. In making its recommendations, SAC shall consider future priorities of the University with respect to space, take into account the University’s academic priorities and strategic initiatives, and communicate with the Division of Research and Economic Development, the Campus Master Plan Review Team (5.40.10-5.40-13), the Joint Classroom Steering Committee (5.85.10-5.85.12), and the Strategic Budget and Planning Council (5.55.10 – 5.55.14) as needed. The Vice President of Administration and Finance shall review and approve space allocation recommendations prior to implementation.
Membership 2024-2025
| Julie Coiro, CoEDU, FS Appointee |
| Christine Clarkin, CHS, FS Appointee |
| Clinton Chichester, COP, FS Appointee |
| Leon Thiem, COE, FS Appointee |
| Susan Hannel, COB, FS Appointee |
| Matthew Kiesewetter, A&S, FS Appointee |
| Hollie Putnam, CELS, FS Appointee |
| Kate Healy, CON, FS Appointee |
| Ryan Carrillo, Director of Planning & Real Estate Development, SAC Chair |
| Dean Libutti, Assoc. Vice Provost for Enrollment Management |
| Karl Calvo, Assistant Vice President for Facilities |
| Dan Cartier, Interim Director of Facilities Operations |
| Jeanne Hruska, representative from Academic Planning |
| Sanjay Mupparapu, representative from the Division of Research and Economic Development |
| Maureen McDermott, representative from the Division of Student Affairs |
| Meng Wei, Chair of the Narragansett Bay Campus Space Committee |
| Ken Sission, Enrollment Services representative |