Classroom Scheduling is responsible for the scheduling and management of 312 university classrooms within 33 academic buildings across campus. During the 2023/2024 academic year, Classroom Scheduling was given the opportunity to improve the environments of the university classrooms in terms of seating, safety, and accessibility.
Improvements include the addition of accessible seating, height-adjustable furniture, and additional safety features. The updated student seating allows for easy reconfigurations for group or individual activities, creating inclusive, active learning environments that foster greater student engagement and collaboration. These enhancements ensure that more students, regardless of physical abilities, have opportunities to participate actively in class.
These improvements will have a significant impact on student success and align with the University’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan priorities of enhancing excellence in teaching and learning, providing a welcoming and inclusive environment, and promoting holistic well-being and success.
77
full classroom furniture upgrades
1,804
new student tablet arm chairs
737
new student tables and chairs
158
classrooms with new accessible seating
![image of classroom 23 Phillips Hall](/sites/classrooms.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-08/PH%2023_08.jpg?h=0dca3afc&itok=YvPAZlY7)
Tablet Arm Chairs
Considerations included comfort, flexibility, mobility, and accessibility.
![image of classroom n104 lindquist center](/sites/classrooms.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-08/LC_N104_04.jpg?h=0dca3afc&itok=-MrUCBtj)
Tables and Chairs
Considerations included flexibility of use and layout, mobility, and visual appeal.
![image of classroom 65 Van Allen Hall](/sites/classrooms.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-09/VAN%2065%2010.jpg?h=0dca3afc&itok=hrQZXCuk)
Accessible Furniture
Considerations included height adjustability, ease of use, mobility, and comfort.
66
instructor chair upgrades
85
instructor table upgrades
60
height adjustable instructor technology stations
![image of classroom 140 Schaeffer Hall](/sites/classrooms.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-08/SH%20140%2014.jpg?h=0dca3afc&itok=cQJaTqwh)
Task Chairs and Stools
Considerations included comfort, mobility, and accessibility.
![image of classroom 23 Phillips Hall](/sites/classrooms.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-08/PH%2023_05.jpg?h=0dca3afc&itok=CKvXaP5v)
Tables with Lecterns
Considerations included size and flexibility of use.
![Image of instructor station with technology](/sites/classrooms.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-06/Instructor%20Technology%20Station.jpg?h=b4c7294f&itok=ydwpycXc)
Technology Stations
Considerations included accessibility, size, and flexibility of use.