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Considering Students’ Neurodiversity
The Next Imperative When Designing Active Learning Environments
Published 2020
Active learning environments are being designed and implemented across college and university campuses to support a range of collaborative, evidence-based pedagogies. Given the continuum of human neurodiversity, these environments may optimize the learning experience for some students, while creating new challenges for others. When designing active learning spaces, it is imperative to consider student neurodiversity.
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Permeability by Design
Fostering flow, creating connectivity, promoting creative solutions.
Published 2019
Permeable spaces invite people in, encourage use, are flexible and memorable, and allow coming and going. You can infuse permeability into almost any learning space. Read how three campuses (Texas A&M University Campus, Clemson University, and University of Calgary) are using permeability in their emerging design elements.
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The Traveling Mother
Navigating, visualizing and utilizing lactation spaces in U.S. airports
Published 2019
An analysis of lactation spaces in US airports, led by one of the authors of the
SCUP–Penn Nursing joint study of lactation policy and facilities in higher education. Originally published by
Building and Environment journal.
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An Intersection of College and Community: Transforming Unused Facilities Into Vibrant Learning Centers can be a Win-Win
Published 2019
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) collaborated with SCUP for an article in this issue of
Learning By Design. Read how Austin Community College repurposed facilities in an abandoned mall into a high-tech center for developmental math instruction.
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Creating a Perfect Union
Published 2018
John Taylor, CEO of the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) collaborated with SCUP for an article in this issue of
Learning By Design. A more perfect student union is possible when planners understand students and their campus environments, enabling more intentional design for creating and enhancing community building.
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Not Just Student Housing: The Next Step to Private-Public Partnerships
Published 2018
With [P3s] potential to provide greater financial options to universities and, in some instances, social and economic revitalization to their surrounding communities, public-private partnerships will continue to gain greater acceptance.
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How the Built Environment Can Support Mental Health on Campus
Published 2018
The built environment has a powerful impact on the mental health and wellness of students. Mental well-being can be supported throughout the campus by incorporating many thoughtful planning and design approaches.
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2018 SCUP Excellence Awards
Published 2018
Read about the winning projects and teams from SCUP’s 2018 Excellence Awards program.
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