Clough Commons Research Study

Abstract

For many students, the undergraduate experience has become less transformative and more transactional. The integrated planning goals for Georgia Institute of Technology's Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons, based on pilot spaces at the library, were aimed at increasing engagement between students, faculty, and academic support units to enrich the learning experience. To determine if goals were achieved, researchers from the institution and the design team partnered to assess the commons, identify improvements, and contribute to a continuous improvement process for future projects.