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Technology Infrastructure

Conference Presentations

Designing for the Unknown: A Framework for AV/IT in Emerging Space Typologies

 Drawing on thematic analysis of interviews with campus leaders, this panel explores how early AV/IT integration addresses the transformational pivot toward AI-enabled, adaptable space typologies like AI makerspaces. We will also detail infrastructure strategies (power, data, cooling) to future-proof spaces for unconceived AI tools.
Planning for Higher Education Journal

Flexing Beyond the Pandemic

 The IT division at Minnesota State University, Mankato— working as part of a campus-wide collaborative effort—quickly and successfully installed new tech in more than 100 classrooms within months of COVID-19 first appearing. Outcomes of the large-scale project are seen as a key attractor for incoming students, regardless of where they are learning.
Webinar Recordings

Impact of COVID-19 on Technology

 Panelists Gary David, Bentley University, and Linda Jerrett, Boston University, shared how educational technology on their campuses is adapting to the pandemic—from accommodating students and faculty now to plans for fall and beyond.

This is part of the series “Less Talk, More Action: Tactical Topics to Return to Campus.”

Webinar Recordings

Making Cyber Security Personal

 Higher education IT experts Michael Hites, CIO, and George Finney, Chief Security Officer, at Southern Methodist University, address the risk of data loss and planning for continuous business operations when working remotely.
Conference Presentations

Planners to Transformation Architects: Leading Integrated AI Strategy

 This session presents a practical roadmap for integrated AI strategy, illustrated through a Binghamton University case example and dialogue with participants about their campus initiatives.
Conference Recordings

Planning for the Future of the Smart Campus

 This session will draw from foresight analysis and interviews with campus leaders to consider the necessary adjustments to pedagogy, learning spaces, and emerging technologies and recommend appropriate planning and design approaches for navigating the year(s) ahead.
Example Plans

RELLIS Campus Master Plan

 Detailed campus master plan documentation for the institution’s innovation campus.
Planning for Higher Education Journal

The Challenge of Making Buildings Flexible

 How can buildings be both flexible and concrete? The answer is critical as institutions try to keep up with rapid changes in technology, curriculum, teaching techniques, and demographics.
Conference Presentations

The Geometry of Learning
Conference Recordings

Using Technology to Facilitate a Safe Return to Campus

 In order to facilitate a return to campus post-COVID, Penn State leveraged technology and cross-functional teams to successfully plan and implement safe social distancing measures across various rooms types using a decentralized management model.