Over the last two decades, a large number of studies focusing on self-reported reasons for leaving college have concluded that “belonging” — or rather feelings of not belonging — were to blame. Policymakers pounced on the idea. Belonging became a problem that higher-ed consultants portrayed themselves as ready to solve. Practices to be introduced include fostering friendships and saving seats for classmates. Paper after paper gets written recommending stuff like this.
https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-classroom-is-not-your-living-room
