Glossary


Glossary
TermDefinition
Fully Remote WorkA work designation where all work duties are done from remote locations excluding rare occurrences such as device pick-up, on-boarding, occasional in-person meetings, etc.
Gross Square FootageThe sum of all areas on all floors of a building included within the outside faces of its exterior walls, including all vertical penetration areas, for circulation and shaft areas that connect one floor to another.
Hybrid WorkA work designation where official work duties are completed both on KU campuses and from a remote location over the course of a semester or year. This does not include official travel for work duties such as attending conferences, meetings, etc.
NASFNet Assignable Square Footage: The sum of all areas on all floors of a building assigned to, or available for assignment to, an occupant or specific use.
On-site WorkA work designation where all work duties are done at KU campuses, excluding official travel for work duties such as attending conferences, meetings, etc.
Shared Desk/CubicleA desk or cubical that is not assigned to one specific individual, but is used by multiple individuals at different times. Sometimes referred to as "hoteling space."
Shared Office SpaceAn office space that contains more than one desk or cubical that are not separated by permanent walls.
Space AssessmentProcess used by Space Management to assess the details (e.g., occupancy, utilization, efficiency, etc.) of campus spaces. This often involves visual verification of use and condition of spaces.
Space SurveyQuestionnaires distributed to individuals or departments that request information about the use and occupancy of spaces.