A Sense of Community

Now that the writer has addressed the counterargument, he can go on to develop his position—that school uniforms will create a sense of community. 

What about a sense of community Would it be strengthened by uniforms ... 

I am very fortunate to teach at Boston College for several reasons. First, the Sociology Department provides a sense of community that nourishes scholarship. Second, the university has consistently supported my work through grants to cover the cost of tape transcription. 

There was a sense of community among the women as they could meet in the Ladies Common Room, as was described in 1899 The liveliest time in the Common Room is between the... 

Hocking noted also that Campbell provided students with a sense of community ... 

Foster a sense of community through frequent contact with employees. Show interest in employees as human beings, beyond their roles as employees. 

Students who pursue Joint degrees are often required to take a heavier course load and may or may not find the experience isolating as it is can be difficult to establish a home department. For this reason, it is important that schools work to develop a critical mass of students pursuing the Joint degree to ensure a sense of community for their students. At the same time, this path may... 

Having like-minded friends to be with can build a sense of community "When you have friends you don t have to be alone."... 

The North Face brand s commitment to a sustainability journey involves serving the larger community and enriching people s lives in a way that draws upon the company s passions and capabilities. The North Face enables access to outdoor activities to educate the community on the benefits of personal and enviromnental health and to build a sustainable connection between people and the planet. A sense of community is intended to encompass company associates, suppliers, consumers, the industry, and is extend to communities and organisations that share the company s interests (www.thenorthface.eu). 

At meetings when I saw people from different stores I had floated in and they asked how it s been and where I am at... I felt included because It makes you realize that it is a tight group that cares how you are doing and a sense of community. 

In recruiting faculty it would create a more cohesive climate if the administration could offer faculty incentives to live within a 75 mile radious of the university. In this manner the student body and the faculty could be more accesible. It makes it difficult for students and colleagues to feel connected or to have a sense of community when the members are distant physically or geographically... 

Student self-report data indicate high student satisfaction with the design-implement experiences and workspaces that promote a sense of community among learners. 

Caring-. Caring leaders develop a sense of community where people support each other. Caring is a foundation that provides meaning to the actions safety coaches take to prevent injuries. 

A sense of community simply means don t reinvent the wheel Many others have gone before us. How did they do it Cross-functional teams are a great way of accelerating the learning process. Having access to the Internet or to intranet web sites is another great way of... 

Anderson, T. Getting the mix right again An updated and theoretical rationale for Interaction. International Review of Research in Open, and Distance Learning 4(2) (2003) Mclnnemey, J.M. Online learning Social interaction and the creation of a sense of community. Educational Technology Society 7(3), 73-81 (2004)... 

It seems intuitive that building a sense of community or belonging among our coworkers will improve organizational safety. Safety improvement requires interpersonal observation and feedback and, for this to happen, people need to adopt a collective win-win perspective instead of the individualistic win-lose orientation common in many work settings. A sense of belonging and interdependency leads to interpersonal trust and caring—essential features of a Total Safety Culture. 

On civic boosterism in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century America, see III, Boorstin, 1965, 113-168. Sinclair Lewis Babbitt presents a satirical view of an enterprising booster. The shift from island communities to a national urban culture in the early twentieth century, and the associated importance of professional groups in preserving a sense of community (see III, Wiebe, 1967), suggest the concept of chemical boosterism discussed below. 

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