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October 27, 2021

2021 North Central Regional Conference | October 2021

Keynote | STEM Continuum

Education to Industry

By: Kris Burfitt, Direct Supply Innovation & Technology Center | Nestor DeOcampo, Michigan State University | Scott Ramlow, RAMLOW/STEIN Architecture + Interiors | Elizabeth Taylor, Milwaukee School of Engineering

This keynote panel is a collaborative exploration of forward-thinking strategies for STEM outreach, education, and application.

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This keynote panel is a collaborative exploration of forward-thinking strategies for STEM outreach, education, and application. Come join the panelists for an engaging discussion about their current experience in building and running facilities in K-12 schools, higher education, and industry as well as how their strategies for flexibility are bridging these different phases in the STEM continuum.

Institutions Mentioned: Michigan State University, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Planning Types: Campus Planning
Tags: Facilities Planning, Science / Engineering Facility, SCUP 2021 North Central Regional Conference

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Conference Recordings

Published
March 18, 2021

2021 North Atlantic Regional Conference | March 2021

The Future Campus

A Dialogue with Three Institutions and Learning Technologist

A panel of three institutions and a learning technologist will offer their diverse perspectives on these issues and how they're influencing the physical and virtual campus environment: an unprecedented pandemic; rapidly-accelerating climate change; a mobile technology-enabled society; and critical issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Abstract: Higher education will shape its future through its response to this critical moment: an unprecedented pandemic; rapidly-accelerating climate change; a mobile technology-enabled society; and critical issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As new values, core issues, and questions continue to emerge, institutions must face these challenges by weighing different impacts and shifting priorities. A panel of three institutions and a learning technologist will offer their diverse perspectives on these issues and how they're influencing the physical and virtual campus environment. Come join the dialogue and adopt an inquiry-based mindset to proactively plan for a more agile and resilient future campus.

Institutions Mentioned: Cornell University, Princeton University, Wellesley College
Planning Types: Campus Planning
Tags: Environmental Scanning, Facilities Planning, Higher Ed Trends, Learning Environments, Learning Technology, Online Learning, SCUP 2021 North Atlantic Regional Conference

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Webinar Recordings

Published
August 20, 2020

Creating a More Adaptive Institution in the Wake of COVID-19

By: Moderators: Elliot Felix, Founder & CEO, brightspot; Adam Griff, Managing Director, brightspot | Presenters: Shawna Dark, Chief Academic Technology Officer & Executive Director, Research, Teaching, and Learning, University of California, Berkeley; Cedric Howard, Vice President for Enrollment & Student Services, SUNY Fredonia; Marla Love, Senior Associate Dean of Students, Diversity and Equity, Cornell University; Rick Straka, Vice President of Finance and Administration, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Lora Strigens, Vice-President for Planning and Facilities Management, Marquette University

This interactive panel discussion will bring together different institutions’ perspectives from facilities, technology, student services, and finance to understand the impact of COVID-19 on institutions and their student experience. The discussion will be organized in three parts, each with a prompt to inform the discussion, a poll to take the pulse of the audience, and an open discussion among panelists.

Abstract: How can colleges and universities become more adaptive in the wake of COVID-19? This interactive panel discussion will bring together different institutions’ perspectives from facilities, technology, student services, and finance to understand the impact of COVID-19 on institutions and their student experience.

Institutions Mentioned: University of California-Berkeley, SUNY at Fredonia, Cornell University, Minnesota State University-Mankato, Marquette University
Planning Types: Campus Planning, Academic Planning, Resource Planning, Student Affairs Planning
Tags: Adaptable Plans, Budget / Finance, COVID-19, Learning Technology, Online Learning, Response Planning, Student Services

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Blog Post

Published
February 28, 2020

Planning for: Allergen-Free Dining

Nearly half of all college students today avoid at least one food allergen, according to a report listed in our Spring 2020 issue of Trends in Higher Education. As the number of students with disclosed food allergies continues to rise, allergen-free dining has become a key consideration in creating a healthy and inclusive campus—as well as in recruitment and retention efforts. Recently, Michigan State University opened an allergen-free dining hall on its campus called Thrive. We caught up with Gina Keilen, Registered Dietitian, Culinary Services, at Michigan State to learn more about the planning process and how her team’s efforts are positively impacting the campus community.

Institutions Mentioned: Michigan State University
Planning Types: Student Affairs Planning
Tags: Dining Facility, Health and Wellness, Student Life / Student Affairs

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Conference Presentations

Published
October 28, 2019

2019 North Central Regional Conference | October 2019

The University as Neighborhood Builder

Leading an Integrated Process

By: Andrew Broderick, Erin Carter, Stephen F. Troost

We will show you how to see your institution's land from a new perspective, apply fresh ideas about mixed-use campus space, and use an integrated planning process to build consensus in times of change.

Abstract: This session will discuss how Michigan State University re-envisioned 140 acres through an integrated planning and exploratory design process that required continual adaptation. When building a vision for large land parcel redevelopment as a mixed-use, vibrant district, it is important to have an adaptive planning process with strong leadership and inclusive dialogue. We will show you how to see your institution's land from a new perspective, apply fresh ideas about mixed-use campus space, and use an integrated planning process to build consensus in times of change.

Institutions Mentioned: Michigan State University
Planning Types: Campus Planning
Tags: Campus Master Planning, Mixed-Use, Public-Private Partnerships (P3)

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Conference Presentations

Published
July 14, 2019

2019 Annual Conference | July 2019

Ensuring Research Resilience Through Programmatic and Facilities Alignment

By: Eric Boatman, Barbara J. Kranz, Andrew Labov, Avery Miller, James W. Simeo

Abstract: Interdisciplinary scientific research is the new normal in academia. Campus planning for interdisciplinary research requires special tools and analytics that align the needs of increasingly diverse research environments with existing facilities capabilities and new characterizations of research neighborhoods. To remain relevant within the world-wide scientific community, campuses must free research space planning from traditional boundaries in order to promote collaborative synergies. This session will introduce new analytical assessment tools, organizational principles, and planning strategies supporting interdisciplinary research. Come learn how to create an open-ended, actionable, and living planning document that ensures long-term relevance and viability.

Institutions Mentioned: Michigan State University
Planning Types: Campus Planning
Tags: Facilities Assessment, Facilities Planning, Interdisciplinary Learning Environments, Laboratory Facility, Science / Engineering Facility, SCUP 2019 Annual Conference

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Conference Presentations

Published
June 17, 2019

2019 Mid-Atlantic Symposium | June 2019

The Informal Learning Environment

What’s It Look Like? (by Michael Schade)

By: Michael Schade

One of three presentations in a collection of informal learning environment imagery presented in twelve minutes or less by campus design leaders.

Institutions Mentioned: Bryn Mawr College, Cornell University, Lehigh University, University of Pennsylvania
Planning Types: Campus Planning, Library Planning
Tags: Facilities Design, Informal Learning Environments, Laboratory Facility, Learning Commons, Learning Environments, Library, Mixed-Use, Student Housing

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Solving Campus Parking Shortages: New Solutions for an Old Problem

By: Adam Millard-Ball, Patrick Siegman, Jeffrey Tumlin

Recent major enrollment and construction trends on campus mean that, once again, the demand for parking is increasing at the same time as supply is being eroded. Universities and colleges, however, are able to achieve more integrated parking and transportation policies than are other large institutions.

From Volume 33 Number 1 | September–November 2004

Abstract: Universities and colleges across the country are faced with growth in the campus population and the loss of surface parking lots for new buildings. The response of many institutions is to build new garages with the assumption that parking demand ratios will remain the same. Such an approach, however, can be extremely expensive—upwards of $2,000 per net new space annually. In many cases, a mix of parking and demand reduction programs—such as shuttles, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and financial incentives not to drive—can accommodate growth at a lower cost per trip. A balanced approach will also tend to support other goals, from improving town-gown relations to maintaining debt capacity. Demand management strategies have been employed by institutions for many years. However, it is less common for a cost-benefit analysis to be undertaken comparing them with new parking construction. Using examples from universities in California and Colorado, this article demonstrates a methodology to inform basic decisions on the amount of parking required to cater to campus growth, which can be incorporated into campus master planning.

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Cornell’s Commitment to Housing for Freshmen

By: Charles E. Dagit

Cornell's blending of a physical master plan and a social master plan brought about the decision that a modern, cohesive freshmen housing complex would be located on its North Campus.

From Volume 32 Number 1 | September–November 2003

Abstract: This article explains the various steps taken by Cornell University to create a Freshmen Campus on their North Campus. It first explores the reasoning about the decision to create a Freshmen Campus and then explains the process whereby the plan was developed. It compares the developed new physical plan to other campuses as well. Within the article are planning guidelines for designing new freshmen residence halls and dining facilities.

Institutions Mentioned: Cornell University, Yale University, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College, Duke University, University of Virginia-Main Campus, Tulane University, Barnard College, Harvard University, Carnegie Mellon University
Planning Types: Campus Planning

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The Road Less Traveled: Sustainable Transportation for Campuses

By: Will Toor

The high costs of parking expansion have propelled many institutions toward a transportation demand management strategy to shift many trips from single occupant automobiles to other modes of travel.

From Volume 31 Number 3 | March–May 2003

Abstract: This article provides a survey of innovative approaches to campus transportation in the United States. The high costs of parking expansion have propelled many institutions toward a transportation demand management strategy, using parking pricing, transit passes for students and employees, and investment in bicycle infrastructure to shift many trips from single-occupant automobiles to other modes of travel. These institutions have experienced multiple benefits, including lower transportation costs, lower environmental impacts, and improved community relations.

Institutions Mentioned: University of Colorado Boulder, University of Maryland-College Park, Stanford University, University of California-Davis, University of California-Santa Barbara, The University of Montana, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Vermont, Cornell University, University of Washington-Seattle Campus, University of California-San Diego

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