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community to that seminal piece in an effort to
recognize how those key principles are changing in contemporary work. From this historical
consideration, we learn that Beamer's notions
of community are still relevant today, albeit expanded in scope. We must continue to address
the needs of diverse student populations in
order to foster a sense of community and thus
a sense of belonging.

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