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Student satisfaction and involvement with third places at a university

Author

Christopher B. Frymire, University of the Pacific

Date of Award

2011

Document Type

Thesis - Pacific Access Restricted

Degree Name

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Department

Benerd School of Education

First Advisor

Sandra L. Mahoney

First Committee Member

Dan Shipp

Second Committee Member

Joanna Royce-Davis

Abstract

This study explored student understanding of third places at the University of the Pacific. As colleges and universities seek to develop the whole student, providing students places that develop a sense ofbelongingness will contribute to their social development. Research has also shown that providing this belongingness will improve student learning. The questions this study hopes to answer are how do students use spaces on campus, and how do these spaces affect student satisfaction and involvement with the University. The results provided by students showed connections between student responses and the literature researched for the study. It is the writer's hope the findings of the study will help to guide future decisions regarding space planning and development.

Pages

46

Recommended Citation

Frymire, Christopher B.. (2011). Student satisfaction and involvement with third places at a university. University of the Pacific, Thesis - Pacific Access Restricted. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/766