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Conference Presentations

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July 14, 2019

2019 Annual Conference | July 2019

How to Create a Welcoming Campus

People, Processes, and Possibilities

Abstract: FLEXSpace—The Flexible Learning Environments eXchange—and the Learning Space Rating System (LSRS) are tools that can help you plan, design, assess, and improve learning spaces on your campus. In this session, you will learn about the newly released FLEXspace 2.0 along with the LSRS. We'll cover the features and benefits of both tools and how they can be incorporated into the planning process. Come learn how to use these tools to inform designs and support end users from planning through post occupancy.

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Conference Presentations

Published
July 14, 2019

2019 Annual Conference | July 2019

Apply Design Thinking to Strategic and Academic Plan Development

Abstract: Applying design thinking to strategic and academic plan development can help identify innovative priorities and create a sense of ownership at the individual level, establishing buy-in through the planning process. In this session, we'll explore how a regional comprehensive university incorporated design thinking throughout the development of its strategic and academic plans. Come learn how to employ design thinking to actively engage diverse stakeholders in the planning process, creating alignment and laying the groundwork for an integrated approach to implementation.

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Conference Presentations

Published
July 14, 2019

2019 Annual Conference | July 2019

How to Get Collaboration, Not Just Cooperation

Abstract: Many professionals have specialized degrees that allow them to solve problems within their disciplines, but their lack of collaboration training can be a roadblock to success. In this session, we will equip you with the tools you need to facilitate and encourage collaboration in your projects. You will learn how to recognize and prevent obstacles to collaboration—both internal and external—to help your coworkers and institution move from simply cooperating to collaborating.

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Conference Presentations

Published
July 14, 2019

2019 Annual Conference | July 2019

Align, Support, and Measure Your Institution’s Community Engagement

Abstract: FLEXSpace—The Flexible Learning Environments eXchange—and the Learning Space Rating System (LSRS) are tools that can help you plan, design, assess, and improve learning spaces on your campus. In this session, you will learn about the newly released FLEXspace 2.0 along with the LSRS. We'll cover the features and benefits of both tools and how they can be incorporated into the planning process. Come learn how to use these tools to inform designs and support end users from planning through post occupancy.

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Free

Non-Member Price:
Free

Conference Presentations

Published
June 17, 2019

2019 Mid-Atlantic Symposium | June 2019

Informal Learning Spaces

Research, Design, and Advocacy on Urban Campuses

This session will bring insights from multi-year multidisciplinary research in a large university system regarding planning and designing informal learning spaces on multiple college campuses.
Abstract: As we recognize the importance of informal learning spaces, there are still unanswered questions. How should informal learning spaces impact students? How can we understand the potential of informal spaces? How can design optimize this potential? This session will bring insights from multi-year multidisciplinary research in a large university system regarding planning and designing informal learning spaces on multiple college campuses. Come learn how to apply research methods to enhance understanding and support of design goals on your campus.

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Conference Presentations

Published
June 17, 2019

2019 Mid-Atlantic Symposium | June 2019

Designing for Academic Success

A Collaborative Research Model Between Architects and Environmental Psychologists

Discovery, assessment, and scholarship all play a role in how we can shape spaces to meet educational goals.

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Conference Presentations

Published
June 17, 2019

2019 Mid-Atlantic Symposium | June 2019

What Does it Mean to Relate Learning With Space, Behaviors, and Outcomes?

Session participants will learn how to recognize and assess informal learning spaces that enable self-directed active learning.
Abstract: After participating in this session, you will be able to identify and distinguish formal from informal learning spaces, recognize active learning behaviors and describe elements of space and design that enable such behaviors, and identify and choose appropriate assessment methods to generate evidence of specific informal environments for self-directed active learning.

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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 Elizabeth Mahon)

One of three presentations in a collection of informal learning environment imagery presented in twelve minutes or less by campus design leaders. Topic: Community College of Philadelphia’s Library Learning Commons.

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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)

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

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Conference Presentations

Published
June 17, 2019

2019 Mid-Atlantic Symposium | June 2019

Designing Libraries for Learning

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

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Free