Under the direction and guidance of President G. Gabrielle Starr, the College has initiated a study to review the current state of space allocation and usage throughout all areas of our community. A committee consisting of a cross-section of the college community was formed as a core planning group for the project. To support this initiative, the College has contracted the architectural firm of Anderson Brulé (ABA). ABA has the required experience and track record in space planning studies that will enhance the process, engage stakeholders and infuse industry best practices. Read ABA’s final Pomona College Space Planning report (Pomona College login required).
Project Objectives
The objectives of the study are to:
- Create an interactive data set on Pomona College spaces, conditions, functions and utilization that can inform decision-making on current and future space allocation and use.
- Establish criteria for space prioritization decisions.
- Design cost-effective solutions or options to known current and future space challenges, including but not limited to:
- Addressing equitable use of space by student affinity groups.
- Addressing shortages or poor conditions for faculty office space.
- Assessing classroom utilization while taking into consideration evolving teaching and learning styles.
- Laying the groundwork to assess opportunities and constraints in support of the work of the ad-hoc committee on Access and Enrollment.
- Determining staff space needs and identifying opportunities to rethink space allocation for units with hybrid work models.
- Build campus trust through a transparent and inclusive process.
The College undertakes fulfillment of these objectives while acknowledging the current limitations of available space on campus. The information gathered through this study is intended to inform future planning and policy development related to space utilization.