Strategy 13: Space
The University will make a key priority of its continued expansion of space for formal and informal study, informal gathering,
and research and teaching.
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The Student Learning Centre and Study Space -- Flexible, comfortable, informal space for students is essential, especially
when most Ryerson students live off campus. Students with one class in the morning and a lab in the afternoon and another
class or club meeting in the evening need a place to “land,” to work in teams, to read quietly, to multitask their academic
work and social engagement, and so forth. The University has made substantial gains in this area in the recent past, and is
committed to continuing to make gains, designing spaces for undergraduates and graduates in full consultation to make the
most effective decisions about the allocation of space. Over the life of this Plan it is likely that several capital projects
to build new space and renovate or repurpose existing space will unfold. These plans will be guided by the goals of the Master
Plan. Most immediately will be the photographic gallery on Gould and the new Student Learning Centre at the corner of Gould
and Yonge Streets. It is a fascinating time to build a twenty-first century learning centre, and a significant challenge to
take the best advantage of the profound impact of the digital revolution on knowledge creation and transfer; to take into
account the impact of that revolution on the way students learn and are engaged. The library will be a principal occupant
of the new Student Learning Centre, and the library will be committed to acquiring the resources, particularly electronic
resources, that students and faculty will require. The library remains at the heart of the university, and Ryerson remains
committed to continuing to strengthen its resources, its collections, and its role in the academic community beyond its physical
borders. The Ryerson library has been able to grow its collection since 1993 at a relatively faster pace than many Ontario
universities, and Ryerson is committed to sustaining that momentum. As the library expands its footprint and its role, it
will continue to pursue strategic relationships with the faculties and with student-related academic services, and will continue
its current efforts to promote a safe and congenial study environment that enhances the day-to-day experience of being on
campus.
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