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greater student comfort. Another
nod to student comfort involves the
placement of a single-occupancy
bathroom on each floor of a residence
hall, adjacent to the common lounge
space. This arrangement keeps visitors
from entering the students’ semiprivate realm. Furthermore, students
who desire complete privacy can use
this self-contained bathroom. The
compartmentalized approach and
the inclusion of single-occupancy
bathrooms address practical concerns
as well as psychological ones, namely
the need for privacy and comfort.
strategIc
coMMoN spaces
proMote studeNt
success
The traditional residence hall satisfied
students’ basic physical needs, but
today’s residence halls address their
psychological needs as well. Strategic
common space plays a key role in these
efforts. Core lounge space, common
space modified for class standing,
flexible and activity-specific spaces, and
compartmentalized bathroom facilities
combine to create a supportive student
environment. These well-considered
common spaces promote socialization,
facilitate learning opportunities,
encourage relationships, and contribute
to high levels of student satisfaction.
Student satisfaction benefits
both students and administration.
Student satisfaction not only positively
correlates to student retention, but
it also impacts the attachments that
students form to their institutions.
Students with high levels of satisfaction
tend to feel a greater allegiance to their
school during their years on campus
and after graduation, a sense of loyalty
that strengthens student and alumni
communities, working to everyone’s
advantage.
In the competition to attract new
students, newly upgraded residence
halls work as a selling point. By creating
activity-specific places for events,
strategic common spaces both reflect
and help shape a school’s cultural
identity. Finally, strategic common
space facilitates a school’s academic
mission. Housing classroom space,
faculty quarters, and study areas
alongside other living spaces, today’s
residence halls provide physical and
psychological support for students
throughout their college experiences. tS
Emily Cotter
is a public relations coordinator
for CBT Architects in Boston,
Massachusetts.
Christopher Hill
is a principal with CBT
Architects.
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Contents
New Member Highlight
Vision
Just In
Your ACUHO-I
Transitions
Res Life
Business Operations
Facilities
Calendar
Common Space for the Common Good
Marketing the Residential Experience
Conversations
First Takes
Reporting Out
New Members
Snapshot
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Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - Cover2
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - 1
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - 2
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - Contents
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - New Member Highlight
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - 5
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - Vision
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - 7
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - Just In
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Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - 10
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - 11
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - 12
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - Your ACUHO-I
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Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - Transitions
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - Res Life
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Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - 21
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - Business Operations
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Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - Facilities
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Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - Calendar
Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - Common Space for the Common Good
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Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - Conversations
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Talking Stick - July/August 2013 - First Takes
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