Case Study:
ABOUT US
St. Charles Community College
CREATING SPACE FOR OPPORTUNITY AT ST. CHARLES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
St. Charles Community College saw an opportunity to turn underutilized campus space into one of its greatest strategic assets. By partnering with Dreamscape Learn, the college created a destination for immersive learning that engages students, supports faculty innovation, and helps SCCC stand out in an increasingly competitive higher education landscape.
Key FACTS
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Located in St. Charles County, Missouri.
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10,000+ credit students annually.
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25,000+ non-credit learners annually.
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First community college in the Midwest to implement Dreamscape Learn.
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Center for Immersive Learning opened August 2025.
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Faculty building immersive experiences with the Dreamscape Developer Kit.
We wanted this to be a space people would talk about after they left. A place where students could experience learning differently, where faculty could try new approaches and where our community could see the direction SCC is moving.
Michael M Crow, President,
Arizona State University
Dr. Barbara Kavalier, President and CEO, St. Charles Community College
THE CHALLENGE: MAKING EVERY SQUARE FOOT COUNT
Campus space is one of St. Charles Community College’s most valuable assets. When college leaders identified underutilized space on campus, they saw an opportunity to create something that could advance student success, strengthen teaching and help SCC stand out.
The opportunity prompted college leaders to rethink the role campus space could play in the college’s future. Rather than starting with the facility itself, leaders focused on what they wanted the space to make possible for students, faculty and the broader community.
The smart use of space is not simply a facilities issue; it is an essential part of student success and engagement. Thoughtfully designed spaces bring students back to campus by creating innovative and exciting environments that encourage connection, collaboration, and learning. When we created our Center for Immersive Learning, we transformed a traditional learning environment into an innovative destination where students feel inspired, excited, and connected.
Michael M Crow, President,
Arizona State University
Amy Koehler, Provost and Chief Academic Officer, St. Charles Community College
SOLUTION: USING DREAMSCAPE LEARN TO CREATE A NEW KIND OF CAMPUS DESTINATION
SCC set out to transform the underused campus space into a destination that reflected the college’s commitment to innovation.
As part of that effort, college leaders visited institutions across the country to explore new approaches to campus design and instruction. A visit to Arizona State University introduced them to Dreamscape Learn and a new way to think about what campus space could become.
SCC set out to transform the underused campus space into a destination that reflected the college’s commitment to innovation.
As part of that effort, college leaders visited institutions across the country to explore new approaches to campus design and instruction. A visit to Arizona State University introduced them to Dreamscape Learn and a new way to think about what campus space could become.
College leaders saw Dreamscape Learn as an opportunity to engage students in challenging subjects through immersive,
story-driven experiences while giving SCC the ability to expand immersive learning across disciplines over time.
In 2024, SCC announced a partnership with Dreamscape Learn, becoming the first community college in the Midwest to bring the company’s cinematic immersive learning experiences to students.
The partnership aligned with SCC’s priorities around student success, innovation and workforce readiness while establishing the Center for Immersive Learning as a cornerstone of the college’s long-term academic strategy.
OUTCOME: A NEW DESTINATION FOR LEARNING
The Center for Immersive Learning opened in August 2025, bringing together free-roam virtual reality experiences, immersive classrooms and collaborative spaces in a destination designed around active, experiential learning.
Students step into immersive experiences that help them see, test and understand complex concepts in ways traditional instruction alone often cannot provide.
The investment is expanding opportunities for faculty. Using the Dreamscape Developer Kit, instructors are developing immersive learning experiences across programs and disciplines. Faculty from X and Y departments are already working with the immersive learning team to identify where Dreamscape can have the greatest impact on student learning.
Beyond the classroom, the Center for Immersive Learning has become a place where prospective students, K-12 partners, employers and the broader community can experience SCC’s vision for the future of teaching and learning.
By transforming underutilized campus space into a center for immersive learning, SCC established a long-term foundation for teaching and learning, giving the college new ways to engage students, support faculty and create immersive experiences that will continue to grow with the institution.
Bringing Dreamscape Learn to SCC is just the beginning. We’re already working alongside faculty to identify where immersive learning can have the greatest impact. At the same time, we’re building the capacity to create experiences that reflect our curriculum and the needs of our students.
Michael M Crow, President,
Arizona State University
Andrea Compton, Assistant Vice President, St. Charles Community College
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LEADERSHIP TEAM
Josh Reibel
CEO
Lisa Flesher is the Chief of Realm 4, Project Acceleration at Arizona State University where she helps guide unique, technology-enhanced projects to advance initiatives in Realm 4 - Education Through Exploration. An example of this work includes Dreamscape Learn which empowers learners through fully immersive and interactive VR learning experiences. Her background includes developing technical tools and solutions focused on student support and success, including Starbucks, Global Freshman Academy, me3, and our partnership with the...
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Aaron Grosky
President and COO
Lisa Flesher is the Chief of Realm 4, Project Acceleration at Arizona State University where she helps guide unique, technology-enhanced projects to advance initiatives in Realm 4 - Education Through Exploration. An example of this work includes Dreamscape Learn which empowers learners through fully immersive and interactive VR learning experiences. Her background includes developing technical tools and solutions focused on student support and success, including Starbucks, Global Freshman Academy, me3, and our partnership with the...
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Agatha Ladd
Chief Financial Officer
Lisa Flesher is the Chief of Realm 4, Project Acceleration at Arizona State University where she helps guide unique, technology-enhanced projects to advance initiatives in Realm 4 - Education Through Exploration. An example of this work includes Dreamscape Learn which empowers learners through fully immersive and interactive VR learning experiences. Her background includes developing technical tools and solutions focused on student support and success, including Starbucks, Global Freshman Academy, me3, and our partnership with the...
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Amit Kumar
General Counsel
Lisa Flesher is the Chief of Realm 4, Project Acceleration at Arizona State University where she helps guide unique, technology-enhanced projects to advance initiatives in Realm 4 - Education Through Exploration. An example of this work includes Dreamscape Learn which empowers learners through fully immersive and interactive VR learning experiences. Her background includes developing technical tools and solutions focused on student support and success, including Starbucks, Global Freshman Academy, me3, and our partnership with the...
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Fiona Quinn
Chief People Officer
Lisa Flesher is the Chief of Realm 4, Project Acceleration at Arizona State University where she helps guide unique, technology-enhanced projects to advance initiatives in Realm 4 - Education Through Exploration. An example of this work includes Dreamscape Learn which empowers learners through fully immersive and interactive VR learning experiences. Her background includes developing technical tools and solutions focused on student support and success, including Starbucks, Global Freshman Academy, me3, and our partnership with the...
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Chris Huff
SVP, Academic Partnerships, Dreamscape Learn
Lisa Flesher is the Chief of Realm 4, Project Acceleration at Arizona State University where she helps guide unique, technology-enhanced projects to advance initiatives in Realm 4 - Education Through Exploration. An example of this work includes Dreamscape Learn which empowers learners through fully immersive and interactive VR learning experiences. Her background includes developing technical tools and solutions focused on student support and success, including Starbucks, Global Freshman Academy, me3, and our partnership with the...
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Michael Crow
President, Arizona State University
Lisa Flesher is the Chief of Realm 4, Project Acceleration at Arizona State University where she helps guide unique, technology-enhanced projects to advance initiatives in Realm 4 - Education Through Exploration. An example of this work includes Dreamscape Learn which empowers learners through fully immersive and interactive VR learning experiences. Her background includes developing technical tools and solutions focused on student support and success, including Starbucks, Global Freshman Academy, me3, and our partnership with the...
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Walter Parkes
CEO & Co-Founder, Dreamscape Immersive
Lisa Flesher is the Chief of Realm 4, Project Acceleration at Arizona State University where she helps guide unique, technology-enhanced projects to advance initiatives in Realm 4 - Education Through Exploration. An example of this work includes Dreamscape Learn which empowers learners through fully immersive and interactive VR learning experiences. Her background includes developing technical tools and solutions focused on student support and success, including Starbucks, Global Freshman Academy, me3, and our partnership with the...