Much of a student’s college experience happens outside of the classroom, in the informal spaces where they study, write papers, work on projects, and collaborate with peers. These informal learning spaces are an essential component of the student experience and warrant the same kind of strategic planning that is evolving around classroom spaces. This session will review the steps St. Edward’s University has taken to work toward an intentional ecosystem of informal learning spaces that complement each other in order to meet the current and evolving needs of students. Strategies for needs assessment, engaging with the campus community, and post-occupancy evaluation will also be discussed.
Note: This session is presented by FLEXspace, a UBTech program partner.