At the SCUP Annual 2021 conference, Kelly Sanford (brightspot) and David Schnee (Group 4 Architecture) shared the approach and process we used for Chabot College and College of Marin's Blended Learning Centers.
5. AGENDA
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2 min Objectives
10 min Introducing Blended Learning Centers
5 min Results from Services Challenges Poll
10 min Inclusive Planning and Design
12 min Results from Strategies Poll & Discussion
8 min Architectural Design
8 min Q & A
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OBJECTIVES
Disrupt the narrative of what ”traditional” means in terms of the student experience
and embrace blended learning centers to help all students succeed
Evaluate issues in student services at your institution using experience design tools
Design effective and inclusive outreach and engagement strategies for facility vision,
program, and design
Identify ways that the library can function as the “steward” of a blended learning center
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California Community College
Approx. 14,000+/- students
Hayward, CA
Founded in 1961
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)
Academic Offerings include:
Degrees
Transfer Programs
Certificates
Learning Communities
CHABOT COLLEGE
CHABOT COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF MARIN
SAN FRANCISCO
OAKLAND
SAN MATEO
RICHMOND
DALY CITY
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CHABOT COLLEGE STUDENT
10% 16% 8%
40%
1%
16%
0%
1,450 2,320 1,160
5,800
145 2,320
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
African
American
Asian Filipino Latinx Pacific
Islander
White Native
American
Students n = 14,501
Disrupt the narrative of what ”traditional” means in terms of student
Need to provide beyond core services
Options for managing college costs (financial literacy)
Assistance in academic preparedness (tutoring; FYE, Guided Pathways)
Assistance in navigating college life (learning communities)
Access to social services (food pantry, clothes pantry, mental health, children center, children’s collection)
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COLLEGE OF MARIN
California Community College located in
Kentfield, CA
Founded in 1926
Offerings include: degrees, certificates,
transfer programs, learning communities, and
significant dual (high-school) enrollment and
community partnerships
Actively working to create a coherent,
integrated student experience with
educational equity at the core and connections
between the classroom experience and
programs/services
CHABOT COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF MARIN
SAN FRANCISCO
OAKLAND
SAN MATEO
RICHMOND
DALY CITY
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INTEGRATED LEARNING CENTER
The Library—and information literacy—is at the core of our
approach to the coherent, integrated student learning
experience, with tutoring, writing support, learning
communities, transfer/career, academic counseling, student
government, health/wellness, and other learning support
structures all connected to (and via) the core.
The Integrated Learning Center is the embodiment of this
vision.
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MARIN INTEGRATED LEARNING CENTER
CREEK
GLADE
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STUD
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LIBRARY
POD
CREEK
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COUNSELING, EOPS,
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WELLNESS
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MEETING +
LOUNGES
FOOD SERVICE +
SEATING
MEETING +
LOUNGES
LARGE
CLASSROOM/
DIVISIBLE 2
CLASSROOMS
EVENT SPACE/
DIVISIBLE 2
CLASSROOMS
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WELLNESS
CHECK-IN
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WELCOME +
CHECK-IN
*
WELCOME
MAIN
ENTRIES
SECONDA
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1
2
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MEET +
ENGAGE
LEARN +
FOCUS
GATHER
+
SUPPORT
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REF + IT
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ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS
• Through this process we were able to:
• Validate and refine planning work-to-date
• Engage campus stakeholders
• Identify potential academic service partners and
services
• Learning Connection Tutoring Services
• Learning Communities (e.g., Umoja, Puente,
Rise, Change it Now!)
• Create a space program and service strategy
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ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS
• Campus Engagement Activities
• Student Intercept Interviews
• Student Town Hall
• Student Senate
• Architecture Students
• Building and Site Walkthrough and Observations
• President and Chabot Leadership Lunch
• Visioning Workshop (Needs Assessment Retreat)
• Learning Connection Focus Group
• Library Focus Group
• Chabot Employee Intercepts/Pop-ups
• Campus-wide Survey
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ACCESS + AWARENESS
IMPROVING AWARENESS
• MARKETING: Are students pro-actively notified
of the help that is available?
• VISIBILITY: Do students see service providers
and service centers as they go about their day?
Can they see other students getting help?
• EXPECTATIONS: Do students know that services
are free of charge, and know what paperwork
or permissions they'll need?
IMPROVING ACCESS
• OPEN HOURS: Are services available when
students need them?
• SELF SERVICE: Can students help themselves
through an online portal?
• LOCATION: Are services easy to find? Are
they located together for easy
coordination?
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ACCESS-AWARENESS + MOTIVATION
IMPROVING MOTIVATION
• ACCEPTANCE: Do students feel confident that they
will be treated fairly with empathy and respect?
• ALIGNMENT: Are services aligned to the current
challenges students are facing? Will they
genuinely help?
• BASELINE NEEDS: Are students basic needs met?
Do they have the personal capacity to seek help
for more complex issues?
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STRATEGIES
AWARENESS:
SHOWCASE SERVICES FRONT
AND CENTER
• Locate services where
students already are
• Ensure services are visible and
approachable from the
moment students walk in
• Co-locate staff across units
ACCESS:
EMBRACE PEER-TO-PEER HELP
• Employ student staff who can
help with basic service
requests and guide fellow
students through self-service
options outside of regular
business hours
MOTIVATION:
LISTEN AND RESPOND
• Reach out to students, faculty
and staff to understand their
current challenges
• Test your assumptions and re-
evaluate processes
47. Q&A
How to overcome possible
obstacles?
I’m glad that…
I was surprised
that…
Potential concerns
and responses
I’m looking forward
to
I was struck
by…
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