1. University of West Georgia Trends and Forecasts Institutional Research and Planning

2. Topics of Discussion Current space utilization trends Trend data on freshmen who do not return to UWG Enrollment trends and forecasts

8. One Measure for Space Utilization Calculate current student/chair or student/square ft. ratio by department using semester headcount data Create an Average Departmental Ratio (ADR) by using the current calculated ratio and/or developing an aspirational ratio Compare the ADR to daily or hourly usage to determine the adequacy of departmental space

9. Example of Space Utilization Measure ADR Significantly Higher than Average (at or near capacity) Higher Than Average Lower Than Average Significantly Lower than Average (under-utilization of space)

11. 10,358 12,450

12. 10,405

13. 10,487 12,648

14. 1,807

15. Findings Classroom space is not being effectively utilized throughout the day (especially on Friday) On average, about 15 percent of all freshmen who leave UWG have a GPA of 2.0 or higher UWG fall 07 total enrollment projections average about 10,400 students. Fall 07 freshmen projections are 1,807.