The future of higher ed space: Ending continuous expansion, ivory towers, and tradition?

Organizations of all sizes, global regions, and industry verticals are prioritizing three key areas of impact within their place design strategies: wellbeing, connection, and change. To stay competitive, higher education institutions must take three actions now: 1) move from continuous expansion to compressed and enriched space, 2) change space use culture from “ivory tower” to “career catalyst”, and 3) shift from traditional to active learning pedagogies. Session leaders illustrate how leading institutions are implementing needed changes with place-based design strategies, and the hurdles being encountered, results, and next steps.