1st Edition

The Impacts of Green Space on Student Experience at an Urban Community College An Exploration of Wellbeing, Belonging, and Scholarly Identity

By Vanita Naidoo Copyright 2023
118 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

118 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

118 Pages 15 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book presents a rich case study examining physical and spatial factors of urban campus design that influence student experience and wellbeing. The text details important historical context illustrating the foundational concepts and purpose of college sites in the United States and maps economic reforms and policies which have driven the development of today’s inner-city campuses. Focusing... Read more

1. Introduction: Early Historical Context for the American Higher Education System and US Campus Design 2. The Interaction Between Learning Space and Experience: Wellbeing, Belonging, and Scholarly Identity 3. A Study on Bronx Community College: Rationale and Methodology 4. Student Perception, Use, and Wellbeing on Campus 5. Looking Forward: Outcomes and Implications for Future Campus Design and Development Afterword Appendices

 

Biography

Vanita Naidoo teaches sociology at the State University of New York (SUNY). She completed her PhD at The CUNY Graduate Center, USA.