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A number of comments on the SCUP–47 evaluations indicated attendees enjoyment of more active learning in conference sessions and workshops. Here’s a related piece, mentioning the conference, in University Business magazine.

At a panel discussion hosted by Steelcase, a 100-year-old Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company, following SCUP-Chicago, experts shared their experiences with the role of interactive design in higher education.

“How do we prepare the next generation to navigate this constant change?” asked Trung Le, a principal and pioneer at Cannon Design's education practice. Le advocates for incorporating multiple learning styles in the design of education environments. By breaking down walls in physical spaces, and incorporating elements that foster both interaction and individual deeper thinking, higher education institutions can strengthen the way both their students and faculty engage in learning.

Le noted the Adler School of Professional Psychology’s Chicago campus as one example (the school also has a Vancouver, British Columbia campus).