Student Success: Built by Design

In this inaugural episode, our panel of experts in both architecture and education delves into the multifaceted concept of Student Success, focusing on various dimensions such as personal, academic, and social achievements. Joining the discussion are Dr. Joel Peterson, Aurora Ayala, Jennifer Gibb, Andrea Stalker, and Jeff Johnson who share their unique perspectives on how built environments, facilities management, and inclusive design contribute to better educational outcomes.  Their conversation covers theoretical frameworks like Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, practical insights into maintaining and constructing effective educational spaces under San Diego’s Measure HH, and evidence-based design principles. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating safe, sustainable, and inclusive environments that foster student success. Episode Guide: 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:04 Meet the Panelists 05:35 Defining Student Success 09:57 The Role of Physical Environment in Student Success 11:43 Challenges and Considerations in Design 17:07 Maslow's Hierarchy and Student Needs 24:15 Case Studies and Real-World Applications 33:34 Success Stories and Impact 37:30 Conclusion and Closing Remarks  The Student Success: Built by Design is a production of San Diego Community College District and is produced by University FM. Episode Quotes: The launchpad for transforming generations 34:18 [Dr. Joel Peterson] We have clearly been the launchpad and the initial important trajectory that has set people to not only transform their lives, but to circle completely back and start being part of the process of transforming the next generation of student lives. And those are not apocryphal rare stories, they are quite a lot. SDCCD leading in student return on investment  36:38: [Andrea Stalker] What is so inspiring about San Diego Community College District is you guys are already doing it so well… [37:01] Your three conferences, colleges ranked second, third, and fourth in the state for return on investment for your students. On removing the architectural roadblocks to learning 20:12 [Dr. Joel Peterson] The things that we do probably do not have a direct link to student success. But the things that we do can have a direct link to stopping student success. If we don’t make it safe, if we do not make it inclusive, if we do not give it a sense of creativity, you know, then no matter what that teacher does in the classroom, no matter what the teaching tools are, how strong the microscope, you know, how good the planetarium, that we can block that learning, that success, that fulfillment and achievement from happening.   Show Links:  San Diego Community College District Measure HH | SDCCD Bond Measure HH | LinkedIn Aurora Ayala | SDCCD Article Jennifer Gibb | LinkedIn Jeff Johnson | Contact Joel Peterson | LinkedIn Andrea Stalker | LinkedIn PBK Architects Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Student Success: Built by Design - a podcast about how the built environment contributes to several aspects of academic success and what those factors look like. We will explore these topics one by one, following a framework along Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, in discussions with a panel of experts across the fields of Higher Education, Architecture, Construction, and Design. Dive deep into the issues that affect how students live and learn. Join Dr. Joel Peterson, Aurora Ayala, Andrea Stalker, Jennifer Gibb, and Jeff Johnson each episode as they discuss the issues, examine case studies, and unpack the key ingredients of Student Success. Subscribe to Student Success: Built by Design wherever you get your podcasts and don’t miss the first episode available in April, with new episodes on the third Thursday of every month! The Student Success: Built by Design is a production of San Diego Community College District and is produced by  University FM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.