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requirements of flexible active learning environments is approximately $7.3
30,000 net square feet of classroom space and 30,000 net square feet of
The cost of renovating the existing classroom inventory to meet the
instructional lab required in the near future.
million. This amount only tracks space that will be used for classrooms. Any space that was taken off line is not considered within this construction New classroom space was optimized as 1,250 square feet classrooms accommodating 50 students in an active learning environment. In all instances pairing rooms with accordion walls similar to the new classrooms at CoorsTek would facilitate larger sections and group te
CLASSROOM SPACE NEEDS
sum.
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In order to understand the impact of improvements to existing classrooms
and to accommodate future classroom space within the framework of the
Facilities Master Plan, Anderson Mason Dale developed a Classroom
Assessment Report. The report builds on the findings of the JBA program plan and analyzes those findings within the context of the President’s goals There are two defining philosophies that drive the recommendations outlined All educational environments at Mines should have the same quality and the same educational delivery infrastructure so that faculty and students can expect a state-of-the-art learning environment in every
and mission for all academic space at Mines.
in the Classroom Assessment Report. ratio and a smaller classroom size.
The Classrooms Assessment Report found and recommends: Colorado School of Mines Facilities Master Plan
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