1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. Inspiration
Finding your muse.

5. 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

6. Information
Getting the basics.

7. 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

8. Innovation
Evolving information.

9. 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

10. Integration
Putting it all together .

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

12. “Educating students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies.”
Space = Place
Inspiration
Integrate
Information
Innovation 4 Cs
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