To get the word out about the CLAW, we need to start considering how we can let students know about the services offered. This goes for both incoming students (who should be the easiest to reach) through commuting graduate assistants. … Continue reading
Within the Student Advisory Committee, there has been a strong contingent of people focused on branding the Learning Commons with a name and visual identity that will be recognizable and interesting to students while still emphasizing the Commons’ purpose as … Continue reading
Herman Miller, a leading provider of office furniture in the United States, gave a presentation on what was possible in regards to furniture, lighting, and color in a learning commons. Some of their more interesting ideas involved creating adaptable spaces … Continue reading
Another contingent of people on the various Learning Common’s committees had an opportunity to visit MU’s Learning Commons. Again, there’s doesn’t have the services integrated yet, but they’re planning to incorporate those elements in the near future.
Some of the committee members were fortunate enough to UMKC where they have built a Learning Commons of their own. They even managed to take some pictures while they were there. Continue reading