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A VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE, ENGAGING STUDY ENVIROMENT Visions from the Student Union

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Visions from the The Student Union at Copenhagen Business School.

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Page 1: CBS Students – for a better Study Environment

A VIBRANT,INCLUSIVE,ENGAGINGSTUDY ENVIROMENT

Visions from the Student Union

Page 2: CBS Students – for a better Study Environment

The future labour market, the increase in international competition and an ever-changing

world requires skilled, innovative and creative students. The answer to societal and

economic questions that future graduates are expected to deliver is being formulated

and improved during our time as students

A living, participatory and engaging study environment is imperative in obtaining skilled

and independent students.

During times where the student population is growing, it is decisive that CBS focuses

on the quality of the study environment, in order to prosper from the increased student

input.

The following represents CBS Students’ vision for the study environment at CBS, including

the academic, the extra curricular and the social study environment.

It is our hope and ambition that the following will not just start the necessary debate about

the future of CBS’ study environment, but also contribute to the well-being, learning and

education of students at CBS.

// CBS Students

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CBS Students vision for the academic study environment at CBS

Encountering ResearchCBS strives to deliver world-class research-based education. Research-based education is a learning form, in which the student meets the researcher during daily activities at campus, and where the interaction between teacher and students is secured and facilitated by the physical surroundings. This should, unlike today, not separate research and education.

• Grouproomsandstudyseatsclosetofacultyworkingareas. • Lessseparationbetweenstudentsandfacultyinthedifferent buildings. • ArevisionoftheincentivestructureatCBS,whichtoahigher degree should acknowledge faculty for excellent teaching and for engaging in the individual student’s learning process. • Thestudentsshouldbeincludedintheresearchbygaininginsight in the process and get the opportunity to contribute with inputs. • Morefeedbackonpapersforthestudentstodiscussandreflect upon our individual learning.

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Opportunity for Academic EngagementStudent activity at campus should be daily, feel natural and unrestrained. Students should be able to study at CBS and meet their study group in modern, inspiring and professionally challenging surroundings. A study seat and a group roomshouldbeaflexiblechoice,notoneboundbylong-termbookings.

• Aseriousstrategyonincreasingtheamountofgrouproomsper student, covering the short, medium and long-term period. • Creationofalotmorestudyseatsperstudent. • Doubletheamountofgrouproomspr.AVmodule.

Flexible surroundings An inspiring learning environment is not only secured through auditoriums, more study seats and more group rooms. The learning process is facilitated by surroundings, in which (as an example) the students can meet with the teaching assistant in minor rooms, securing dialogue and thereby allowing a more reflectiveandcriticalapproachtothedisciplines.Furthermore,brainstorming,hypothesis-building and alternative group discussions should be supported by facilities that allow for interaction and visual communication.

• Moreandsmallerroomsforclassroomactivities. • Studyzoneswitharmchairs,cafetablesandcouches. • Creativeandinspiringzoneswithwhiteboards,smartboards,art and light.

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CBS Students’ Vision for the Extra-CurricularStudy Environment at CBS

Practice meets theoryCBS should support student initiatives and dynamism alongside their studies, seeing as this is part of improving the general study environment at CBS. CBS must acknowledge that student employability is significantly increasedthrough volunteer, extra-curricular activities taking place in the CBS Network organizations.Assuch,CBShasto:

• Haveacontinuousfocusonprovidingadequateframework conditionsforthestudentorganizationalworkatCBS. • Financiallysupportactivitiesandstudentorganizationsvia initiatives like the Activity Pool. • Secureacademicconditionsthatprovidetheopportunityfor gaining practical experience in volunteer work.

Room for Volunteer WorkCBS should have the world’s most innovative and best student volunteers. In order to make this vision come try, it is necessary to create the physical surroundings that allow the student volunteer-work to unfold to the best of its abilities.

• Officespaceforallorganizationsthatneedit. • Specificconferenceroomsandmeetingroomsforstudentevents, in order to keep auditoriums free for lectures. • Visualanddigitalplatformssuchasscreens,boardsandapps where student initiatives can recommend themselves. • Possibilityofovernightstaysoncampusforconference participants. • CBSshouldencourageandappreciatethestudentvolunteer engagement, internally as well as externally.

Diversity and Professional DevelopmentCBS Students works towards the continuous development and consolidation of student activities among the students at CBS. CBS Students also helps new initiativesaslongastheydonotfillanalreadycoveredrequirement.

• Thereisalwaysroomforanotherorganizationorinitiative,inas much as it does not cover already occupied interest areas. • CBSshouldsupportthestudentunioninbeingalong-termcatalyst for the professional development and support of all student initiatives at CBS. • CBSshouldbeflexibleandwelcomingtowardsnewstudent initiativesandshouldrealizethepotentialintheseinitiatives and not the problems.

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CBS Students’ Vision for the Social Study Environment at CBS

A University is more than Just EducationThe social study environment is imperative for student cohesion and the single student’s well-being and relation to the study program and to CBS. It is important that the social study environment is developed as more students are admitted.

• Moresocialroomsandloungeswherestudentsacrosscoursesand years can meet each other. • ThebarinDalgasHaveandNexusshouldberenovatedand thereby support the opportunity to arrange parties. • Relaxingandwelcomingrooms,whereinthestudentsthemselves candefinethecontentandreside. • Betterutilizationofoutdoorareaswithfurniture. • PoliticalandpracticalsupporttoNexus’activitiesandespecially thefirstsemesterparty.

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The active and creative day at CBSThe social study environment should provide the best opportunities for learning. As such, there should be focus on healthy, creative, fun and active lifestyle, where you can move around in-between lectures or group meetings, andbecomeinspired.Assuch,CBSshouldhave:

• Sportsfacilities:Fitnesscenter,gymnasiumetc.oncampus.

• Roomsthatcreativelychallengesandinspiresthestudents.

• Gamingroomswithfoosballtables,boardgamesetc.

• Rehearsalroomsformusic,danceandtheatre.

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Student well being and inclusionCBS should have an explicit focus on improving student well-being, both for Danish and for international students. This should be done to ensure optimal conditionsforlearningandengagingstudents.Assuch,CBSshould:

• Develop an explicit strategy for the continuous improvement of student well-being by including the study environment when evaluating student satisfaction. • Secureintegrationofallstudentsinthestudyenvironment,witha specificfocusonintegrationofinternationalstudents. • Activelyworktosolveobstacleslikestressandotherpsychological pressures, through improved study environment, counselling and information. • Secureamoreparticipatoryprocessinrelationtothepreparation of the study environment evaluations and portfolio management.

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Visions from the Student Union