New Learning Commons Provides Collaborative, Social Spaces

The new Learning Commons at Kettering University located in Flint, Michigan complements the university’s curriculum with a facility  focused on collaboration, ideation and digital technology. The new 105,000-square-foot Learning Commons incorporates building systems that speak to the permanence and longevity of the institution, while offering durability for the decades ahead. The four-story design features an open-air atrium, and a skylight that fills the entire interior space with natural light. The first and second floors feature public gathering, dining and collaborative spaces, focused on creating dynamic social spaces for students. The third and fourth floors consist of additional collaborative spaces and … Read more

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Developing Adaptability, Well-Roundedness: How Seasoned Superintendents Can Help

By Barry Thomas We all have our professional comfort zones. We can thrive in these safe havens because we’re able to settle in and perform competently with relative ease, all things considered. That said, our willingness to engage unfamiliar experiences, acquire new skills and develop new areas of knowledge and expertise is part of ongoing professional development. For younger superintendents — and the seasoned superintendents who work with them and support their long-term career success — this is worth reminding ourselves. Today’s competitive marketplace and the demand for multi-faceted leaders invite us to think more purposefully about supporting junior superintendents … Read more

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