What's White, Brown and Green All Over?

What's White, Brown and Green All Over?

The new plants at the ALC!

Did you know that having plants in the classroom and learning environment can boost test scores, reduce sick leave hours, increase creativity and improve mental wellbeing? #PlantsDoThat

“When plants are around, students are just smarter and pay more attention,” says Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair, Texas A&M.

A recent study found that students in a classroom where plants were introduced had significantly higher scores than the regular classroom in terms of preference, comfort, and friendliness. Han found that students in the experimental classroom where the plants were introduced had significantly higher scores than the regular classroom in terms of preference, comfort, and friendliness. The primary benefits were tied to mental health and behavior. - Childandnature.org

"There is growing evidence to support the notion that contact with nature is helpful for emotional states, attention, mental fatigue, behavior, and personal health. One study investigated the effects of limitedly visible indoor plants on students' psychology, physiology, and behavior and uses a control-series design covering one semester.  Also, the experimental group had significantly fewer hours of sick leave." - SageJournal

Over the weekend the ALC transformed some of our commons areas to include lush green plantlife.  We love our students and strive to support them in any way we can.  The next time you're in the area come check out the changes happening at the ALC.