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Connecting to Place Connecting to Community Public-Private Connections Connecting to Resources Resources and References
Students’ feeling of belonging on campus Every campus has a different relationship Public-private partnerships on campus As needs evolve, students need to connect Articles:
and connection to campus life have with the community that surrounds it. allow commercial partners to meet talented to a wide range of resources that evolve.
correlated with academic success and Integrating the community into campus and motivated students and hear the next Providing centralized locations for access ECampusNews | 5 ways to help
student retention. We need to create culture provides students opportunities to generation’s new ideas and perspectives. to resources or “resource pop-ups” can Students Feel Connected to Your
campus environments that are memorable, connect with a broader audience and to These partnerships provide students with better connect students to the services and Campus
welcoming and connect students and faculty have a deeper understanding of the broader an opportunity for hands-on and applied support they need.
to the unique characteristics and culture of context they inhabit. The campus can find learning, mentorship, and access to new “Colleges can make it easier for
the places they inhabit. opportunities to leverage shared interests resources and experiences. The same approach applies to faculty students to connect with the
and resources. and staff who need to be given access to services that already exist on
The students, faculty, staff, and community Considerations: resources without spending valuable time campus.. They can also frame their
members who live, work, and learn on Considerations: searching for them. resources in inclusive, inviting
campuses every day know it best. The design Is there an opportunity on this project for a ways.”
process is an opportunity to uncover the What are the opportunities to engage in mutually-beneficial partnership? Technology integrated into resource
unique and often hidden patterns of use, a meaningful way with the surrounding kiosks can be programmed to create an
identity, and campus community culture. community? How can the students gain experience individualized services roadmap. Studies:
Listening intently to stakeholders in the through hands-on learning or internship?
design process and preparing for surprises What are the opportunities to come Considerations: Importance of Belonging
is essential to create a deep and meaningful together around shared needs or values? How can companies and institutions Freeman, T. M., Anderman, L. H. &
connection to place. benefit from the talents and curiosity of What are the new types of resources Jensen, J. M. Sense of Belonging in
the students? students and faculty need? College Freshmen at the Classroom
and Campus Levels. J. Exp. Educ.
Considerations: How can they easily be guided to those 75, 203–220 (2007).
services and amenities?
Who are the stakeholders you are serving? “We asked ourselves how well
we are serving first-generation
Will they feel welcome in this place? and transfer students -- students
who don’t have the social capital
What is unique about this campus? to understand how the university
culture works… [and we learned]
that community was important
What are the hidden opportunities? and students acknowledged
they didn’t know where to go to
find some of the services.”
- Greg Careaga, Head of
Assessment and Planning, UC
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