In the spring of 2006 a small group of faculty and staff
was convened by Barbara Edwards Farley to explore
current literature, thinking and research in space planning in higher
education. These spaces are widely referred to as "learning spaces" but
the group chose early on to refer to the work at Augsburg as focusing
on "teaching
and learning spaces." Such spaces are places where formal learning
occurs, such as the classroom, or where informal learning occurs, such
as the coffee shop or a student lounge.
With several building and renovation projects approaching and with
elevated interest in higher education around teaching and learning spaces
the time was right to rapidly assemble such a group. Lead by Barbara
Edwards Farley and David Warch the group approached space planning as
an aspect of the academic planning of the institution. Because budgetary
resources are limited, each decision about space planning becomes very
important.
A series of guiding design principles was developed by the group for
steering space planning decisions on campus. When teaching and learning
spaces are planned, budgeted, and outfitted these principles are recommended
for a foundation in the process. These are also foundational for the
AQIP action project around teaching and learning spaces.
On this page you will find some key resources both developed by the
group and discovered by the group. Several of these resources include photography
-- because when discussing design, visualization is key.
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Working Group Members:
| Name |
Department |
| Sheila Anderson |
Academic Advising |
| David Draus |
Facilities Management |
| Barbara Edwards Farley |
Academic Affairs |
| Ann Garvey |
Student Affairs |
| Wayne Kallestad |
Registrar's Office |
| Scott Krajewski |
Information Technology |
| Matt Linngren |
Information Technology |
| Jane Ann Nelson |
Library |
| Diane Pike |
Sociology |
| David Warch |
Information Technology |
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