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Andrea Nixon, Director of Curricular and Research Support Learning Environment Research: Institutional Conversations and Data-Driven Decisions Linda Jorn, Director, Office of Information Technology, Collaborative for Academic Technology Innovation Andrea Nixon, Director of Curricular and Research Support

Institutional Comparison Carleton College University of Minnesota Number of Students 1,991 67,364 Number of Faculty 239 4,105 Undergrad. Degrees per Year 507 6,686 Building Square Footage 1,909,890 16,800,000* Number of classrooms 60 >300** 2 Min Combined * All Campuses assignable Square Footage ** Centrally scheduled classrooms (not collegiate classrooms)

Learning Environments: Where Space, Technology, and Culture Converge “If we are successful at measuring the impact of specific decisions about the learning environment, we can investigate alternatives and make appropriate, effective adjustments that will, over time, improve education at our institutions.” Warger, T. & Dobbin, G. (2009, p. 12) 3 Min Linda

Bohlman and Deal’s Four Frames (2008) Structural Restructuring Human Resource Human Development Interpersonal Dynamics Political Symbolic Cultural Elements 3 Min Andrea

Data-Driven Research Conversations Theory Data Critical Conversations 2 Minutes

University of Minnesota Insert pictures of our campuses here.  We can use this slide during as we tell our stories 15 Minutes Combined University of Minnesota

Discussion Questions – 10 Minutes Who will be part of your learning environment team? What learning environment research will inform your current projects? What data will you collect to research the interplay between learning environments, student learning, and effective teaching/learning practices? 15 Min

Institutional Learning Environment Research (LER): Lessons Learned Align learning space design with curriculum needs, strategic institutional priorities, and institutionally specific data Engage students and faculty in LER as researchers and research subjects Know that research questions, design, and data collection tools will evolve Involve learning environment researchers in all stages of the learning space design process 5 Min

Institutional Learning Environment Research (LER): Lessons Learned Encourage learning environment researchers to partner with other researchers Use institutional LER data to elevate campus conversations about learning environments and foster transformative conversations in faculty development programs and the delivery of student services 5 Min

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