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“Picture This” Project Elicits Student Perceptions of Carroll

Pictures from “Picture This” Project

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The Advising Office got rave reviews. “Advisement people rock!” and “the goddesses of my education” and “where would I be without them?” were among the responses to this photo.

Students liked the amphitheater but wanted more student events held there. They also suggested adding a tiered, permanent seating bowl in front.

The Storm Water Management pond was considered an eyesore by students. “Can’t they landscape it or hide it with trees?” was a typical response to this photo.

The Great Hall was photographed many times. Students love this space, describing it as an “awesome place to hang out, meet people and study” and appreciating its natural light and openness. They also liked the frequent art on display, and wanted the lights in the trees to be permanent.

The east-side courtyard was thought to be a pretty cool place, but underused. One person complained that the chairs were wobbly. The photo also prompted discussion about the campus smoking policy, with split views. Some thought smoking should be banned everywhere, while others supported designated smoking areas as a compromise meeting
everyone’s needs.

The front entrance with its “Enter to Learn” engraving was frequently photographed. Many students said how inviting and welcoming the front courtyard was, with “gorgeous campus” and “my second home” typical comments. The engraving elicited pathos and humor. Samples: “Enter to learn...that you messed up and it will take you two years to get somewhere.” “Enter to learn...high school is over.” “Enter to learn...that you can never leave.” “Enter to learn...leave to experience.”
“Enter to learn...exit to serve.”

Most students hated the sled desks. “Awful, awful, awful!” and “This looks like elementary school” were typical comments. Students pleaded for more comfortable chairs and for tables in place of the sled desks.

Students were critical of hallways being used for storage. This was a temporary situation at the time of the project and the hallways are now kept clear.

Students were glad to have the Fitness Center available, though some thought it was too small, needed more bench press stations, and should always have instructional staff present.

The Green Room provoked a debate between billiards fans and foosball fans. Some wanted the pool table back, while others advocated for a big-screen TV. All agreed it was nice to have this student-run space.

Students liked having the piano in the Great Hall. “It’s nice that it’s there for students to play in impromptu moments. It adds to the cozy atmosphere of the Great Hall.” Along with the frequent art exhibits, the piano contributed a “classy and arty” feel to the campus.

Another favorite place was the LRC atrium. “Best study place on campus—I guess the secret’s out” and “love it 100%” were typical comments. Photos of the library in general elicited many positive remarks, but several said that patrons need to be reminded more often to be quiet: “People just aren’t as polite as they used to be.”

The Information Desk staff was praised as friendly and helpful. One student mimicked an inquiry to the Information Desk: “There are 12 inches of snow on the ground—are you still open?” “Yes the college is open.”