Learning Space Design

Several departments from across Elon actively work to support the creation and maintenance of learning spaces, aiming to reduce barriers that can impede teaching and learning. These departments play specialized roles in the design and support of learning spaces, including:

• Planning, Design, & Construction Management, who design new spaces, renovate existing spaces, and provide interior design services and room furnishings.
• Information Technology, who install and maintain technology in learning spaces, and provide training and support for effectively using and incorporating these technologies into teaching and learning.
• The Office of the University Registrar, who assigns classroom spaces for each course.
• Facilities Management staff, who maintain the physical environment of the classroom, including the temperature, cleanliness, lighting, and repairs of broken furniture.
• The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, who consult with faculty on pedagogy and best practices for engaging students.

To formalize and sustain an alliance among these departments, the Learning Spaces Workgroup (LSW) was established. The objectives of the LSW are to examine research-supported best practices for learning space design, evaluate existing spaces against those practices, use what we learn to inform future design and renovation decisions, and raise awareness around these topics among the campus community.