Date Approved
5-24-2019
Embargo Period
6-4-2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. Higher Education
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Tinnin, Andrew S.
Committee Member 1
McCombs, Tyrone
Committee Member 2
Walpole, MaryBeth
Keywords
College Union, Community, Physical Space
Subject(s)
Student unions; Rowan University--Buildings
Disciplines
Higher Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact that physical spaces in The Chamberlain Student Center had on participants' sense of community on campus. A survey was distributed to 600 undergraduate students to determine the extent to which participants believed various locations within the facility either enhanced or diminished their sense of community on campus. Of the 600 surveys distributed, 73 responses were collected, yielding a response rate of 12%. Results show that there is no statistically significant relationship between any specific space in The Chamberlain Student Center. However, data showed that there is a relationship between students that are enrolled in more credit hours, students that report having a positive experience in The Chamberlain Student Center, and students that believe Rowan University does promote building campus community, and whether or not The Chamberlain Student Center plays a major role in building campus community.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Erik A., "The impact of physical space in the College Union and students' sense of community on campus" (2019). Theses and Dissertations. 2672.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/2672
