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Space Management

 The Office of Space Management plays a critical role in advancing Virginia Tech’s mission by ensuring the strategic, equitable, and efficient use of existing university space resources in support of the university’s strategic plan. 

The University Space official oversees the policies, processes, and data that guide how university space is allocated and used across campus. 

KEITH HAYES

University Space Official | Director of Office of Space Management

Will Walsh

Deputy Director of Space Management
wwalsh1@vt.edu

(540) 231-1495

Daniella Miller

Space Operations Coordinator
daniellamiller@vt.edu

(540) 231-0550

Joshua Akanmu

Space Assessment Analyst
ajoshua@vt.edu

(540) 577-9065

Chandra Fultz

Project Analyst   cfultz@vt.edu

(540)231-5078

Our team centralizes space management processes, promotes transparency, and provides data-driven solutions to address both immediate and long-term space needs. 

Our responsibilities include: 

  • Implementing and maintaining University Policy 5400 
  • Conducting comprehensive space assessments to evaluate current utilization and identify opportunities for improvement 
  • Managing space requests 
  • Developing space standards and guidelines 
  • Coordinating data and fostering collaboration among colleges and departments to maintain accurate space inventories and support campus-wide planning