Rickes Associates (RA) provided a detailed analysis of classroom utilization patterns as well as recommendations for a proposed campus-wide distribution of classrooms by capacity. Tasks involved in the study included meetings with key administrators, a walk-through of all classrooms, and a faculty survey. As part of this analysis, RA reviewed weekly room use hours, seat occupancy rates, and student station size.

These findings were then synthesized to help determine the sufficiency of classroom space, the availability of desired technology and amenities, the impact of deferred maintenance, and the role of current space allocation and utilization practices. Recommendations included a future array of classrooms by capacity as well as potential changes in facilities and scheduling methods.

The Utilization Study was updated in 2009 with a Demand Analysis to determine the number, capacities, and sizes of classrooms needed. Additionally, a focused analysis was performed on Nursing and Social Work courses to address their primary classroom needs in a planned new academic building. Data was collected and reviewed, and meetings were held with key administrators and staff to discuss perceived space inadequacies or concerns. The resulting report identified overall need, reviewed specific scenarios, and provided targeted recommendations.