Sample Proposal and Annotated Bibliography

Bruininks Hall and its Role on a Historic Campus

College campuses around the country face a challenge of blending traditional and modern

approaches to education in their campus design and classrooms. Those who favor the modern

style of building and classroom design like Tracy Carbasho, modern teachings replace the old-

fashioned lecture format with an environment that offers hands-on learning (1). This idea is

also reflected in the new, more innovative designs found on campuses that Jeanna Norum

describes as signals [of the] critical role that facilities play in the education of the 21st century

student [by] providing ongoing opportunities for hands-on experiences (10). However, others,

like Stefanos Polyzoides, feel that new campus designs are merely a clearance, sprawl, and the

random juxtaposition of buildings (Riera Ojeda, et al. 3). This belief also applies to the

classroom which many feel should be the focal point of upper level academic experience moving

into the future (Neuman 139). Colleges in todays society work to create a balance between these

two ideals and views.

This paper focuses on how Bruininks Hall at the University of Minnesota is an example

of balance between these two ideals. The design of Bruininks Hall utilizes its location and space

to demonstrate the modern ideas and concepts that encapsulate the University of Minnesota as a

whole. The University of Minnesota is one of the many campuses around the country that is

finding a balance between traditional and modern. Bruininks Hall is an example of a compromise

between both ideals that maximizes new modern classroom ideals, yet still connects to the

campus design as a whole. This paper focuses on the use of location and space within the

building encapsulate both ideas for the benefit of the students and academic culture created in the

building.
 Annotated Bibliography
Baepler, Paul, et al. A Guide to Teaching in the Active Learning Classroom: History, Research
and Practice. Stylus Publishing, 2016.
This book provides a great overall look at how teachers teach within an active learning
classroom. It discusses a little about the history of active learning classrooms and how they are
being implemented in upper level education. It also evaluates the current understanding of how
active learning classrooms affect students. I can use this book in my paper to help me gain a
better idea of how modern techniques are being used in Bruininks Hall. This information can
specifically be used when I discuss the use of space inside of Bruininks.
Carbasho, Tracy. University of Minnesota Embraces Experiential Science Teaching Paradigms.
Tradeline. 8 Mar. 2010.
The main purpose of this article is to discuss the creation of the Science Teaching and Student
Services (now Bruininks Hall) building at the University of Minnesota and its features. It
discusses at length the new active learning classrooms the building will have and how these class
rooms are supposed to influence learning in the classroom. The article discusses how the new
building differs from the one it was replacing and the key features of the new building. This
article provides useful insight into how the new building was received. It also gives important
information about what the building was expected to achieve before it was officially completed.
Narum, Jeanne L. Science Spaces for Students of the 21st Century. Change, vol. 3.6, no. 5,
2004, pp. 8-21.
In this article, Ms. Narum discusses the role the classrooms play in the STEM program at
colleges. Narum provides background on the topic including some legislature details. The Project
Kaleidoscope is discussed particularly its goal on building community through collaborative
space. The paper wraps up my discussing the future of science classrooms and the need for them
to be more flexible and open for collaborations. In my paper this will be a useful source for when
I discuss how the space inside of Bruininks Hall is being used in the way the author of this paper
describes.
Neuman, David J. Building Type Basics for College and University Facilities. John Wiley &
Sons, Inc, 2003.
In his book, Mr. Neuman gives a very comprehensive overview of architecture on college
campuses. He touches on a variety of subjects like campus planning, the role of technology in a
college setting, and the various roles of buildings found on a college campus. The chapters on
campus planning and academic buildings will be of the most importance to me. This source will
provide me with background on the role and architecture associated with academic buildings on
campus and I can base me evaluation of Bruininks off of this information.
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