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Centers for Experiential Learning and InnovationInspiration, Realization, and Cross-disciplinary Success
Presenters
Charles PiperAIA, LEED AP,
Principal
Dave PfaffAcademic
Technologist
Mary-Chris Escobar
Asst Dir for Academic &Experiential Programs
Learning Outcomes1. Assess the viability of various potential on- and off-campus facilities,
locations, and partnerships for achieving authentic interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration
2. Develop operational and funding models for an interdisciplinary center that best assures student success and university progress
3. Plan a variety of programming and promotional activities to spur openness and collaboration between disciplines and to improve meaningful student, faculty, and community participation in an interdisciplinary center
4. Employ tools to break down barriers to interdisciplinary engagement on their campus and foster richer creativity and problem solving in teaching and research
• Planning and Designing• Leading and Funding • Equipping and Operating• Programming• Evolving
Success Factors
The da Vinci Center for InnovationVirginia Commonwealth University
Cross-disciplinary Degree Programs in a Cooperative, Including:• School of the Arts• School of Business• School of Engineering• The College of Humanities and Sciences
Program Space For:• Cross-disciplinary work• A “neutral” territory• A “living” space• Catalytic Program
Development
da Vinci Center work space and classroom in the Pauley Pavilion at the VCU School of Engineering
The da Vinci Center Across CampusInnovation Living / Learning Center(classroom space)
807 Cathedral Placeda Vinci Center
Pauley Pavilion at the School of Engineering(classroom space)
Slide of the exterior
807 Cathedral Place prior to da Vinci Center Renovations
Existing Conditions at 807 Cathedral Place
The School of the Arts Administrative Suite –The Pollak Building
Pre-Renovation
Post-Renovation
Project Data- da Vinci Center
Construction Budget$350,000 for construction, plus donated materials
Total Project Cost +/- $500,000 project cost
Project Area3,800 SF renovation on two floors
Cost per SF $131/ SF, renovation
Pre-renovation Post-renovation
Transformation of a Living Space
Post-Renovation- Gallery Space in the Commons Area
Pre-renovation
Post-RenovationPre-Renovation
Commons
Graduate Studio
Conference The Vault
Undergraduate Studio
Maker Space
Student Co-working / Event space
Assistant Director Suite
Workspace for Business Manager
Post-RenovationPre-Renovation
How the space and the tools have spurred innovation and engagement
• 24/7 Workspace• Key-Card Access• 3-D Printers in
“The Vault”
Access to Space
Expanded Influence Across CampusMetrics of success: • Truly cross-disciplinary
o Certificate Product Innovation (Arts: 32%, Business 26%,Engineering 23%, H&S 19%)
• 47% growth in master’s program from 2016-17 to 2017-18
• Experiential Opportunities offered to all VCU students (Pre-X, Demo Day)
• Health Innovation Consortium
Community Influence • IDEATE Speaker Series
• Increasing Diversity in Entrepreneurial And Tech Ecosystems
• Dialogue about diversity and social change as it relates to innovation and entrepreneurship
• Open to students and community members
The da Vinci Center:The cross-pollination of
disciplines (and students from across campus)
happens in real space, much more than virtual
space!
da Vinci Center Lessons Learned• Neutral Territory• Expanded Access• Independent Leadership/Governance• Alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan• Collective Funding/Support• Aggressive Promotion and Partnering• Community Outreach
The Integrative and Quantitative CenterWashington and Lee University
Genesis of the Project
John T. Perry Professor of Biology and Research Science
Helen I’AnsonProfessor of Biology and Research Science
Goals of the Project•Collaborative Inter-Disciplinary•Research space•Cutting Edge Technology•Shared Imaging Equipment•Flexible active learning classroom space
•Maintain Study Space•Visibility
Opportunities and Space
Institutional Decision-Making: Put it in the Science Library Underutilized Existing SpacesHigh VisibilityShared/Common SpacePhysical Challenges
• Institutional Decision eMaking: Put it in the eScience Library
• Underutilized Existing eSpaces
• High Visibility• Shared/Common Space• Physical Challenges
Existing Space
Commons
Design Process
Detailed Space Programming
The Design
The Floorplan
IQ Center - Design
IQ Center - Realization
Stereo 3D Lab
Stereo 3D Lab
Physical Mechanical Lab
Physical Mechanical Lab
Physical Mechanical Lab
Physical Mechanical Lab
Computer Lab
Operations• Organization• Personnel • Budget/Financial support• Booking Space• Hours and Staffing
• Organization
• Personnel
• Budget / Financial Support
• Booking Space
• Hours and Staffing
Operations• Serves Entire Campus• University-Wide
Engagement-Outreach
• Shared Resources• Equipment
Impacts• Engagement –Examples of innovative uses of technology for courses and research
•Utilization and Campus Response
•Interdisciplinary Connections
How the space, tools and support have impacted innovation and engagement
Innovative Uses of TechnologyCalculus
ResearchFaculty and Student Research
Results - UtilizationTeaching in the Center (first 3 years)
176 60 22Number of
different classes that have held sessions in the
IQ Center
Number of unique Faculty members that have taught in
the Center
Number of departments
that have taught in the
Center
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The IQ Center space was comfortable.
My instructor’s teaching was more effective in the IQ Center space than it would have been in a more traditional classroom.
The physical space allowed me to interact effectively with my peers.
Overall, the space enhanced my learning experience.
Student Response
Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
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The IQ center technology enhanced my teaching.
The technology worked.
I received sufficient support from IQ center staff.
Overall, the space enhanced my teaching experience.
Faculty Response
Strongly agree Agree Other
Project Data- IQ Center
Construction Budget$561,000 for construction
Total Project Cost $1.1 Million
Project Area4,841 SF
Cost per SF $227/ SF
IQ Center Lessons learnedFlexibilityBudget planning/Funding ModelSuccess in stimulating interdepartmental work- collaboration and innovation
What’s Next at the IQ CenterTechnology checkoutTechnology enhancements- and replacement/maintenance- next generationStreamlining processesOnline resources
• Planning and Designing• Leading and Funding • Equipping and Operating• Programming• Evolving
Discussion
Drivers for Great Cross-Disciplinary SpacesLocation- access, visibility
Neutral Territory
Neutral/shared leadership/control/funding
Flexibility of the space- furniture
Trust- Permission- help/supervision
Messy vitality
Display· Equipment · Materials· Surfaces- writable· Work product· Work in process
Access- 24/7
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