Research Proposal on Building Interactive Study Spaces in Kamloops Campus

Running head: RESEARCH PROPOSAL 1
Research Proposal on building of interactive study spaces in Kamloops Campus

RESEARCH PROPOSAL 2
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Background......................................................................................................................................3
Findings...........................................................................................................................................4
Conclusions......................................................................................................................................5
Recommendations............................................................................................................................5
References........................................................................................................................................7

RESEARCH PROPOSAL 3
Introduction
The research proposal aims to identify physical spaces on the Kamloops campus that can be
utilized for students for multiple activities. The research will focus on identifying the usability
and benefits of such spaces that includes studying as well as recreational activities. The existence
of student interactive spaces in college campuses are very important nowadays since it helps
students to gather, interact and socialize. An interactive environment has been recognized as a
positive driver for student motivation and wellbeing. Such social interaction spaces allows
students to connect with other students, interact, and share opinions which not only creates a
healthy and positive environment but tries shaping the overall personality of students. Spaces
like these are hard to find within college campuses since the focus lies on building academic
excellence of students. It is nothing wrong to say that lack of interactive spaces gets reflected in
student lifestyles. On the other hand, it has an impact on student wellbeing (Dogra et al. 2018).
Thompson River University in Kamloops, has been serving the students since 1970 and the
environment prevailing in the university has been quite in favor of the students (Dogra et al.
2018). The university has been known for transforming itself with the changing world and the
new developments which have helped students in building their career and overall personality.
On building the physical space for learning and interaction at the Kamloops campus could
provide students with a broad scope of creating a healthy and interactive environment.
Background
Thompson Rivers University has been acknowledging the need and demand of study space by
students. This acknowledgement has helped the university to gain multiple positive results as the
demand was fulfilled by way of minor projects in the Arts and Education Building as well as in
the International Buildings. Building up of stress is an additional factor impacting student
performance which needs to be addressed (Writers, 2019). Since such purpose-based spaces are
in demand by students, therefore, there can be dedicated spaces built for group activities
specifically related to studying. The concern has been acknowledged by the TRU Student Union.
Some of the students have been seeking the Union’s assistance in order to gain some solution
which could actually help them in creating more of a learning environment in the campus. The
university could be provided with multiple recommendations as per the research of the TRU