Standard 8:  Physical Resources

8.1
The institution has sufficient and appropriate physical resources, including laboratories, materials, equipment, and buildings and grounds, whether owned or rented; these are designed, maintained, and managed at both on- and off-campus sites to serve institutional needs as defined by its mission and purposes. Classrooms, laboratories and other facilities are appropriately equipped and adequate in number and size. Proper management, maintenance, and operation of all physical facilities are accomplished by adequate and competent staffing.

8.2
Facilities are constructed and maintained in accordance with legal requirements to ensure access, safety, security, and a healthful environment with consideration for environmental and ecological concerns.

8.3
The institution undertakes physical resource planning which is linked to academic and student services and financial planning. It determines the adequacy of existing physical resources and identifies and plans the specified resolution of deferred maintenance needs. Space planning occurs on a regular basis as part of physical resource evaluation and planning, and is consistent with the mission and purposes of the institution.

Source: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, Standards for Accreditation, 1992.