Tag: community
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Creating space for connection
APU’s new recreation complex is almost completed, and it’s already packed with students playing soccer, basketball, and sand volleyball every night. It reminds me how important third places are for community – in cities and on college campuses. As we focus on improving the overall college experience, don’t forget those spots that aren’t the classroom…
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Creating connections – proximity vs. affinity
Take a second and think of your three closest friends. How did you meet them? How did your relationship grow? In the Residence Life world, we focus a lot on relationships and connections. It’s all about helping people feel welcome and helping them become part of a community. Most of the time, we’re focused on…
Jon Sampson 