10th Anniversary of the Commons
As we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Commons this month, Time.com brings us news that other institutions around the country are giving the Hogwarts-style housing and social life a try. Check out Vanderbilt University which spent $150 Million on their Commons system…
“The goal is a living-and-learning environment that promotes both school spirit and responsibility to community among an increasingly diverse student body. Tactics include creating residential areas for first-years only, encouraging student-faculty interaction, extending orientation to full-term classes and hiring extra staff who plan activities like ice cream socials and watch out for strugglers.”
Yes, that’s exactly how it works here.
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Ryan,
Good post, and great take on the importance of this month in Commons history. I actually have a special post planned (on One Dean’s View) for this 10 year anniversary, which actually takes place at the end of the month. It will be short and evocative, or so I hope.
Stay tuned.
-Tim