Professor Lakshmi Chilukuri is the Provost of Sixth College, UC San Diego and takes a keen interest in understanding factors that promote student wellbeing and success. A marine molecular biologist and biochemist, Professor Chilukuri previously coordinated the undergraduate Microbiology Teaching Labs.

September 25, 2020
Adapting the Campus: Thoughtful Planning + Re-Shaping Physical Space in Real-Time
Presented at the SCUP 2020 Pacific Regional Conference
By Lakshmi Chilukuri, University of California, San Diego | Walt Kanzler, University of California, San Diego | Robert Clossin, University of California, San Diego | Thom Greving, HKS | Upali Nanda, HKS

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is implementing its Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) to transform the physical environment into a premier destination for students, patients, faculty, staff, and the community. While this vision remains intact, the pandemic has tested campus resiliency. We will share how UCSD is navigating the fall semester and its overall vision for the campus, including opening a living and learning neighborhood to enhance student life and success in the midst of the pandemic. Come learn about this project’s guiding principles, research-based design, lessons learned, and best practices for adapting to a changing environment.