Matthew Broderick and Susanne Angarano Present "A Whole Systems Approach to Post-Pandemic Visioning" at SUNY PPAA Conference

On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Matthew Broderick, President of Ashley McGraw Architects, and Susanne Angarano, Principal of Vaysen Studio, presented “A Whole Systems Approach to Post-Pandemic Visioning” during the 2021 SUNY PPAA & NYAPPA Winter Conference (held virtually).

The intent of the session was to provide space for and facilitate a guided discussion around Post-Pandemic Visioning for higher education institutions. Using a framework of the Living System of a University, they explored the challenges and considerations of various aspects of attendees’ institutions. From physical facilities and infrastructure, to educational Delivery and academic goals, to student wellness and operations, they zeroed in on what the key areas of concern are and worked together to find connections and opportunities to help move forward, in service not only to a safe and healthy Campus after the Pandemic, but also for future planning.

The goal were to hear from fellow Campus stakeholders on how they are addressing these various aspects, such as hybrid teaching and work-from-home, heightened issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and financial strain and enrollment. Through these facilitated discussions, various opportunities such as new collaborations, multi-purpose solutions, and cost and space optimizing strategies rose to the top.

Embracing the disruption as an opportunity to take a fresh look at traditional models will open the door for innovative and co-created thinking that will secure the health and vitality of higher education institutions well into the future.