About Us
The Classroom Design Committee is tasked with reviewing current classroom standards and making recommendations on future designs in order to engage students, modernize spaces, and enhance the learning experience for all.
Classroom Types
There are currently 6 classroom types defined by the committee. Each room type is meant to identify standards and guidelines for classroom learning spaces at Pace. Please see the Classroom Learning Space Standards and Guidelines (PDF) for a complete overview of room types and baseline technology requirements.
Active Learning Classroom Gallery























New York City W511 - Corner
New York City W511 - Side 1
New York City W511 - Side 2
New York City W511 - Monitors Down
New York City W511 - Monitors Up
Wilcox Lecture Hall - Front Corner
Wilcox Lecture Hall - Side
Wilcox Lecture Hall - Chairs
Wilcox Lecture Hall - Wide View
Wilcox Lecture Hall - Multipurpose Room
Pleasantville Miller 21 - Instructor View
Pleasantville Miller 21 - Left Corner
Pleasantville Miller 21 - Chair 2
Pleasantville Miller 21 - Chair 3
Pleasantville Miller 21 - Middle
Pleasantville Miller 21 - Control Panel
Pleasantville Miller 21 - Charging Stations
Pleasantville Miller 16 VC - Right Rear
Pleasantville Miller 16 VC - Participant View
Pleasantville Miller 16 VC - Left Rear
Pleasantville Miller 22 - Left Corner
Pleasantville Miller 21 - Right Corner
Membership
The Classroom Design Committee is chair is Beth Gordon (ITS). The committee is composed of members including faculty representatives (Pleasantville/New York City) as well as staff from Buildings and Grounds, ITS, and Scheduling.
New York City
- Martina Blackwood
- Luke Cantarella
- William Carey
- Marja Fumo
- Richard Kline
- Fallon Saratovsky
- Gina Scutelnicu
- Jason Slyer
- Ibi Yolas
Pleasantville/White Plains
- Jessica Allbee
- Karen Berger
- Daniel Buffone
- George Chacko
- Bridget Crawford
- Karen Haghenbeck
- Jared Manasek
- Hillary Knepper
- Vlad Kowalyk
- Rich Miller III
- Aisha Moyla
- Antonio Soares
Goals
- Ensure that there are a variety of classroom spaces to fit the range of disciplines and teaching/learning styles of the Pace community.
- Collaborate with B&G, ITS and Scheduling Office and faculty representatives from each school/college to ensure coordination and effective planning for holistic classroom design, including all elements such as furniture, lighting, technology, and design.
- Make recommendations about faculty development for Active Learning Classrooms.
- Perform regular assessments of existing and new classrooms to determine usefulness and incorporate feedback into annual review and upgrade cycles, working with the university’s budget process.
- Communicate progress on classroom design to the Pace Community and seek student input.