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Building community in student unions

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Overview History of the student union

Overview of literature

Elements of a good community

History of the college union

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History of the College Union •  Debating Societies

•  Need for physical space

•  Ever changing student population – Military Affiliated students

– Women and minority students

•  Millennial Generation

Summary of Literature

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Theoretical Model •  Strange & Banning (2000) •  Parallel to Maslow’s

Theory

•  Hierarchy –  Safety & Inclusion

–  Involvement –  Community

third Place •  First & Second Places

•  “Variety of public places that host the regular, voluntary, informal and happily anticipated gatherings of individuals beyond the realms of home and work” – Oldenburg, 1999, p. 16

•  Union as a Living Room

Elements of Community

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Elements of Community •  Driven By Conversation

•  Hearthstone & Warmth

•  Accessibility & Transparency

•  Dining & Food Service

•  Place of Information Gathering

Kirby Student Center

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