There are various configurations that are suited to the purpose of different meetings. Most of the rooms in the Dana Conference Center can be set to the style and amount of furniture that is appropriate to the size of the group and its needs. The styles shown are illustrations of the most commonly used arrangements, although variations to these arrangements may be needed to provide for improved "fit" and "flow" within a room.
Theatre Style | Classroom Style | U-Shaped Style
Conference Style | Banquet Style
| To download diagrams of different setup styles, click here. (785k Excel Spreadsheet) |
| Theatre Style |
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This setup, using chairs only, provides the maximum capacity for each room and focuses the group on the presentation. |
| Classroom Style |
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This setup with tables and chairs provides a comfortable setting for longer periods of time and provides a better work surface for participant note taking. |
| U-Shaped Style |
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This style works well for a session that combines both presentation and some group interaction or discussion. |
| Conference Style |
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This style provides the maximum work space and an excellent setting for group discussion. Larger groups may require a hollow square version of this table setting. |
| Banquet Style |
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Most often appropriate for meals, this setting can also be used for small work groups. |
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