A Chicagoland Perspective: Design Drivers for Expanding Student Engagement

Overview

Come visit Chicago’s western suburbs to learn about the higher education drivers that are improving inclusivity of student life spaces and expanding learning environments for Career and Technical Education (CTE) centers at College of Lake County and Waubonsee Community College. We’ll tour a new mission-built residence facility at Aurora University for autistic students and upperclassman and then continue the conversation in downtown Aurora where we’ll explore campus projects from College of Lake County and Waubonsee Community College. As an additional learning opportunity, we also invite you to attend an exhibit viewing of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning 2050.

If interested, please join us after the event in Downtown Aurora for some networking.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss how the new residential learning environment of Aurora Tower can improve engagement for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
2. Identify design drivers for the new Aurora Tower residential building typology.
3. Outline the safety, security, and planning issues involved in designing and building CTE facilities.
4. Describe the design drivers, financial metrics, and trends for CTE center projects.

AIA LU 3.5 Unit (SCUPC23M1)
AICP CM 3.5 Unit

Presenters

Ali O’Brien

Vice President of Community & Workforce PartnershipsCollege of Lake County

Clint Rhodes

Assistant Vice President for OperationsAurora University

Ne’Keisha Stepney

Executive Dean for Business, Technology and Workforce EducationWaubonsee Community College

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**Cancellations must be made in writing and may be submitted by email to your registration team registration@scup.org by 5/25/2023. Refunds are subject to a processing fee – 10% of the total purchase. No-shows are not eligible for a refund, and funds committed by purchase order must be paid in full by the first day of the event. Refunds will be issued within 30 days of received written notification.

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Travel Information

Aurora University, Downtown Campus
The Don and Betty Tucker Hall
347 S. Gladstone Ave. Aurora, IL 60506
Directions to Aurora University
Aurora Campus Map

Wauboneese Community College – Downtown 160AC, Events Space, Floor 1
Directions and Parking | Waubonsee Community College
12:00 PM arrival for lunch and the afternoon panel presentation.