They will find community affirmed in every way. I believe the other projects will help to make this happen in other places as well. One of the phrases that resonated with many of us involved in planning the renovations is the notion that no one is left out. Every voice can be heard. As the impetus for choices we are making campuswide, this is very hopeful.
Nothing distinguishes Exeter more than our teaching philosophy.
Behind this philosophy is the effort to teach students that what they think and what they say is important. The value of this approach rises as they talk to each other and teach each other. We need to take every opportunity we can to reinforce this idea, to help students remember they are collaborators with everyone else in their education.