The Learning Environment Committee (LEC) is an advisory committee to the vice provost for strategic and fiscal planning. Membership is composed of representatives from each school and several University departments. The LEC's mission is to advocate for Binghamton University's classrooms and other learning spaces.
Objectives
- Develop a strategic plan for the most effective use of Binghamton's classrooms and learning spaces
- Enhance all classroom and learning environment standards, including physical characteristics such as acoustics, HVAC, blackboard sizes, etc.
- Serve as conduit for faculty concerns regarding the campus' learning environments and instructional technologies
- Evaluate classroom scheduling and utilization policies
- Compare and monitor classroom stock and course offerings
- Evaluate the ability of courses to meet their maximum enrollment limits
- Investigate alternative modes of course delivery
Steering Committee
- Monika Furch, Facilities Management
- Jesenko Muftic, Facilities Management
- Michelle Ponczek, Course Building and Academic Space Management
- James Pitarresi, Center for Learning and Teaching
- Casey Slocum, Course Building and Academic Space Management
- Andrew Tucci, Educational Communications Center
Michelle Ponczek
Director, Course Building and Academic Space Management
Academic Affairs, Office of the Executive VP and Provost; Course Building and Academic Space Management, Office of
