Integrated research + design process for agile campus and academic strategic plans

Academic institutions confronted with a diverse user group and shifting priorities -- hybrid learning, shared resources, and enhanced flexibility – will benefit from incorporating evidence-based design criteria from other sectors into campus strategy, design, and space use decisions. Session leaders illustrate the use of design-integrated post-occupancy evaluation research at Hawkeye Community College to deliver actionable insights for campus development and maximizing the impact of available funding. They examine solutions to common higher ed challenges such as engaging diverse stakeholders, navigating institutional complexities. They demonstrate models for translating findings into strategic improvements to foster innovation, align facilities with institutional goals, and position academic environments as leaders in adaptive, flexible design.