Supporting Learning and Teaching
The College of Business supports an environment consistent with its learning and teaching mission. 

Learning Environment
In December 2003, the College of Business moved into a new building, the Gerdin Business Building. This facility offers state-of-the-art learning facilities to students. Every classroom is equipped with computer portals and high-tech presentation equipment. Several tiered classrooms complement the use of case pedagogy and capstone classes. Most classrooms have movable desks and chairs to facilitate several types of learning configurations. The College boasts three computer classrooms and a state-of-the-art trading lab. A behavioral learning lab is available to students and to learn behavioral research skills.

In addition to classroom facilities, the Gerdin Business Building has spaces throughout the building for students to study, relax, or visit.
For further information on the Gerdin Business Building, please go to Gerdin Business Building

Learning Communities
The College of Business has two types of learning community opportunities for business students.

Business Learning Teams (BLT’s)
The College of Business has offered Business Learning Teams to incoming freshmen and transfer students since the inception of the learning community concept at Iowa State University in 1995. Currently, the College has 10 learning teams; approximately 30% of new students join learning teams.
For more information on Business Learning Teams, go to Learning Teams

Entrepreneurship & Innovation Learning Community (EILC)
The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Learning Community was started at Iowa State University in Fall 2004 to create an environment where entrepreneurial students can be nourished. Open to all majors on campus and for all grade levels, the community is unique. A residential learning community, the EILC is housed in Buchanan Hall and currently has 50 members.
For more information about the EILC, go to Entrepreneurship & Innovation Learning Community