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Student life at the college has been defined by two primary challenges in recent
years: striking a balance between the small-scale intensity of the residential houses
and participation in the broader campus community and building more integration between
curricular and co-curricular experiences. Efforts to address the first of these
challenges include the dining reconfiguration, the new campus center, reorganization
of the residential life staff, and enhanced student activities programming. The
college has made efforts to link student life with educational experiences through
a wide range of programs, including pre-orientation activities, internships and community
service, and interterm and leadership program opportunities.
In general, students report high levels of satisfaction with student services and
campus life. Students identify areas of strength in student government, campus
events, and a sense of community in the houses. Students report lower levels
of satisfaction relative to their peers at other colleges, including women’s
colleges, with social life on campus, the climate for diversity, and opportunities
for extracurricular activities. There was an upswing in the proportion of students
identifying a highly politicized climate on campus as a significant problem area
in 2005.
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Setting
the Context
External trends
Admission &
financial aid
Academic program
Student
life
Diversity
Financial & other resources
Important Issues
Facing Smith
Next Steps in the
Planning Process
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