Learning Commons Re-envisioning the UCSF Library Building March 6, 2012 Student Academic Affairs and UCSF Library

UCSF's Education Plan 2 Goal Strategy Tactic Attract & support the most talented & diverse health science students Create a learning environment in which students thrive Develop a business plan for Parnassus and Mission Bay Learning Commons by Fall 2012

Learning Commons: Making the Case 3 Competition for the most talented and diverse students is keen Current quality of education space is uneven Consistent, high quality education space at Parnassus and Mission Bay is essential

Elements of the Learning Commons Space for Learning Quiet study, space for contemplation Faculty work space Technologically enhanced education spaces Informal meeting/study rooms for students and faculty Small group classrooms Simulation labs 4

Elements of the Learning Commons Space for Service Educational Technology “sandbox” Web- and tele- conferencing support Access to specialized software and resources Support for faculty-led innovations in teaching and learning Inspiring knowledge discovery 5

Elements of the Learning Commons Space for the UCSF Community Interprofessional and interdisciplinary neighborhoods for scholarship Center for Innovation in Interprofessional Health Education Multicultural Center Café 6 Photo credit: University of California, Berkeley

Social learning space pilot Fall 2012 UCSF LEARNING COMMONS Engage architects for preliminary design & cost estimation (June-Dec.) Preliminary study completed Conduct site visit to Facebook Identify Library materials for transition Consult with Development Office Presentations to campus stakeholders August 2011 December 2011 March-June 2011 Fall 2011 Develop business plan Fall 2012 STATUS UPDATE

Next Steps Complete Business Plan for all education space needs (Parnassus and Mission Bay) Meet with Vice/Associate Deans to ensure that the program meets future needs Request design and planning funds (~$400,000) 8

Educating the Next Generation of Leaders 9 Photo credit: Pfeiffer Partners Architects

Thank you. 10 Joseph Castro, PhD, MPP Vice Chancellor Student Academic Affairs Karen Butter University Librarian Assistant Vice Chancellor, Instructional Technology

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