When Space is a Place Inspiration. Information. Innovation. Integration. Linda Chamberlain, Ph.D., Endowed Chair Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Fredrik Meijer Honors College, Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, GVSU

My Perspective Design Thinking to Meet Real World Needs Systems Thinking Customer Discovery Technology Transfer My Perspective Must enable the 4C’s: Communication Collaboration Critical and creative thinking

My Thesis For “Space = Place” Inspiration Information Innovation Integration My Thesis To meet the 4 C’s and be Place, University “space” must deliver the 4 I’s.

Inspiration Finding your muse.

Traditional university environments define why, how, and where people learn, work, play, and live Identity is found and developed Long-term relationship is an objective Critical to provide stability and security Inspiration An environment designed for: 24/7 Exploration World-view Personal Growth

Information Getting the basics.

Information Traditional Learning models Project-based Learning models Research and scholarship 24/7 Access Information An environment designed for: Knowledge transfer Active learning Knowledge Creation Archiving

Innovation Evolving information.

Innovation Civic Engagement Creativity focused on a Common Cause Realizing Creative Confidence Networking An environment designed for: Creative thought Big, impactful ideas Little impactful ideas Making a bold difference

Integration Putting it all together .

Integration Whole person Whole university Whole community “Empathy building” Maximum flexibility Integration An environment designed for: Collaboration Communication

“Educating students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies.” Space = Place Inspiration Integrate Information Innovation 4 Cs *SEE what we did there.