abstract

This paper is about the varying degrees of public space around Kutztown University. The three spaces discussed are the dorms, the Student Union Building, and the fountain. The fountain is the most public space of all, any one can congregate there, at any time, this differs from the Student Union Building, where people can only gather during certain hours, when it is open. The dorms are the least public of all, open only to students who live there, and students who have an escort who lives there, and only during visitation hours.
Also discussed in the paper is how the University portrays itself to be a working environment where people can study and learn, but that its reputation among students is of a party school. And how the public space is utilized by the public
This paper also references the Kutztown University mission statement, which outlines the goals of the University. The rules implemented by the University are meant to help accomplish the goals of the University, but through subtle resistance, some of the population are not following the rules. This can lead to the goals not being fulfilled.