Belonging and Why It Matters: Elevating Student Voices for Success
As colleges face declining enrollments, and a diverse student body grappling with rising depression, anxiety, and academic challenges, fostering a sense of belonging is more critical than ever.
Join MillerKnoll and a panel of social scientists and educators to explore the why and how of designing inclusive, student-centered environments that:
- Support multimodal learning and academic achievement
- Build connection and belonging
- Enhance well-being and engagement
- Drive success on campus and beyond
Panelists:
-Melissa Fisher PhD, cultural anthropologist, is a senior advisor focused on workplace culture and design at CFAR Consulting Services and Chief Cultural Anthropologist at Workathon, a new consultancy/think tank/network. She is on the faculty at the Parsons School of Design at The New School.
-Eve Klein, PhD, environmental psychologist, architect, planner and design researcher, specializes in the social and psychological impact of the built environment. Her doctoral research investigated informal learning environments in higher education, highlighting their role in fostering inclusion and promoting social equity. She is an instructor at the Pratt Institute.
-Chris Morett, PhD, MPP, president of Co|Here Campus and Workplace, works with organizations in academia and elsewhere to bring a pragmatic, data-informed approach to space optimization. Formerly the Director of Academic Scheduling and Space Management at Rutgers University, he hosts the EdUp Campus Planning podcast and is the organizer of the Faculty Approachability Project.
Moderator:
Carolyn Cirillo, MBA, leads workplace and higher education research for the Global Research and Planning team at MillerKnoll where she studies macro trends, the future of work and the impact of inspiring workplaces on the user experience and organizational outcomes. She writes and speaks frequently on education and workplace topics.
Lobby entrance is located between 20th & 21st Street, New York, NY 10010
Agenda:
9:00 Light Breakfast
10:00 Presentation + Expert Panel Discussion
11:30 Showroom Tour
12:00 Box Lunch
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