DeskAllocationPolicy < SPL

The following policy was agreed to for allocating the quads for the future.
  
   * When a desk comes open, it is allocated by seniority, as determined by the number of months since joining the SPL.
   * In the case of a tie, the winner is determined by a coin toss.
   * Faculty members can override this policy for short-term uses (e.g. lab visitors). 

---++ FAQ

*Shouldn't !PhD students have precedence?  They're here for longer.*

As other students graduate, <nop>PhD students will eventually percolate upwards by attrition.  During the first year, they're likely taking classes and so it shouldn't matter as much anyways.

*Shouldn't we differentiate by whether the new occupants are doing research?*

The use of seniority essentially provides this.

*How long is a `short-term use'?*

Left deliberately vague for flexibility.  Generally an office can be found for longer-term visitors.  And extremely short-term visitors generally won't need much space anyways.

*When shouldn't I take a spot?*

It's expected that people will use some common sense in following this policy: if you're unlikely to be here for much longer, save yourself the hassle of packing and moving and give up your place.
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Topic revision: r2 - 2005-12-08 - JohnAnvik