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Planning Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Campus Environments

Published June 1, 2022

By Shannon Dowling

Planning Types: Campus Planning

Tags: Accessibility, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Facilities Design, Facilities Planning, Health and Wellness, Informal Learning Environments, Learning Environments, Original Research, Space Assessment, Student Experience, Underserved Students

Institutions referenced in this resource:
Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Union University

Student-centered insights on the design of formal learning environments and informal study and lounge spaces can help campuses increase the sense of belonging and improve learning outcomes for underrepresented students.

Shannon Dowling is a SCUP Fellow for the 2020–2021 program. Read her full research project final report which infuses student-centered research into a playbook that can guide universities and design teams through key DEI strategies for planning, designing, and assessing physical campus space.

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