We are excited to share the schedule of meetings for the informal group on learning spaces! We have varied experiences planned for the semester, including discussions about the future of learning spaces, tours of our favorite campus places, a Special Tour of the “ugliest” places on our campus nominated by our group members, and collecting examples of average and exceptional spaces at our peer institutions. Check out the schedule below and mark your calendar. And remember, meeting notes and other details are available on the Reports page for the Informal Group on Learning Spaces.

Spring 2012 Topic Schedule:

• Feb 9: Re-Introductions and Setting Topics [Meeting Notes] [Study Compiled for Vet Med on Collaborative Learning Spaces]
• Feb 23: Doris Reeser and her student Al Ochsner will present information they compiled about general assignment classroom components from peer institutions and give an overview of the $60M Instructional Space Improvement.
• March 8: “Learning Spaces of the Future” Discussion
• March 22: SDRP tour and discussion of Participatory Design Process In Planning Learning Spaces
• April 5: The UGLY Tour
• April 19: Reflection and Review of Big 10 Best Practices
• May 3: Special Lincoln Hall tour