Campus Community

Physical environment & infrastructure · 6 ideas

Prioritize on-campus residence access for second-year and upper-year students to ease pressure from the lack of affordable housing
Develop a plan to review the design and development of campus social spaces to create a healthy, supportive, inclusive, and equitable campus environment
Promote existing social gathering spaces and identify needs and opportunities for additional gathering spaces

Leverage faculty and staff expertise on how physical environments influence well-being to shape campus improvements
Adopt appropriate building standards (e.g., WELL building standard) in all aspects of building design and/or refurbishment to promote calm and foster community gathering spaces

Secure funding to enhance campus environment (e.g., upgrade outdoor gathering areas, install indoor displays of indigenous plants) - Examples: Increase the number of designated quiet rooms and study rooms on the campuses to support focused learning and student well-being; Increase live plants and greenery throughout campus workplaces to enhance employee well-being; Install additional outdoor furniture and establish campus gardens to boost community connection and well-being