The only thing constant is change. There is no exception to this rule when it comes to higher education. Technology, curriculum, student demographics, student expectations, campus policies and procedures — all of these are constantly evolving to respond to the challenges and needs of the time.
Physical space, however, has often been slow to change. Even as research into educational psychology and adult education has been highlighting the need for new types of learning environments for decades, many academic institutions have been unable to keep up. Today, more than ever, these institutions need to embrace innovative responses to existing and emerging pedagogies while also enhancing their overall mission and vision.