FCC Research Guides: Bess & Frank Gladhill Learning Commons: Planning Documents/Reports

Planning Presentations

FCC Learning Commons Final Board Presentation
Final presentation given to the Board in March 2015 for design and construction approval.

FCC Learning Commons Preliminary Presentation
First presentation given to the Board and LLC for approval to move forward with design and implementation phases

Important Dates in the Planning Process

Thursday, December 4th: Design presented to CTL, the Learning Common's Planning Committee, and President Burmaster
Wednesday, October 29th: Preliminary furniture and space design meeting with design team.
Wednesday, June 25th: Meeting to discuss site visits and finalize goals and mission.
Tuesday, June 24th: Visit to Hagerstown Community College Learning Support Center and HACC-Gettysburg Learning Commons.
Wednesday, June 18th: Visit to Anne Arundel Community College Learning Commons.
Thursday, June 12th: Visit to NOVA Loundon Learning Commons and Library.
Wednesday, June 11th: Site Visit to UMD Terrapins Learning Commons.
Friday, June 6th: Draft of Mission and Goals completed and sent out for comment to Steering Committee.
Monday, June 2nd: Student Survey Results calculated and sent out to Steering Committee.

Planning Documents

Learning Commons Zone Planning Breakdown
Created very early in the design process, a thorough explanation and breakdown of each area of the Learning Commons.
Learning Commons Space Capacities
Changes in types and amount of space available for student work in each area.

FCC Learning Commons Faculty Survey Results
Results of the Learning Commons Faculty Survey.
FCC Learning Commons Student Survey Results
Results of the student survey conducted in May 2014
FCC Learning Tactical Plan
Goal #4 is the most relevant to the learning commons
FCC Learning Commons Stakeholders
Graphic representation of the stakeholders involved in the creation of the Learning Commons.

Learning Commons Design Concept

Our Learning Commons will be a flexible and ever-evolving space for learning and students. The use of modular walls like the ones from DIRTT, shown in the video below, will allow us to build a space for both the present and the future: