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Community Group Observation

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Introduction
On August 17, 2015, I had the opportunity to attend Fayetteville Technical Community College’s (FTCC) ribbon cutting of their campus cafeteria. Not only was the ribbon cutting taking place, but the revealing of the campus cafeteria name was designated for this event as well. Trojan Eatery, symbolic of the campus mascot, was derived from Michael Morrison a student who submitted the winning name of the new cafeteria. This paper discusses my reflection of a community group visit as it relates to the purpose of the group, the theory underpinning the group, a discussion of the leadership, and other dynamics of the group that are relevant. In addition, five questions are displayed that I now have about group work because of the group …show more content…

Keen the president of FTCC gave a speech, but while he was giving the speech campus security was visible making sure participants could hear Dr. Keen and that everyone was safe. Campus security was also awaiting the arrival of participants such as FTCC campus board members, saving parking spaces for these individuals, and guiding them to the main event location. In addition, other staff members assisted with ensuring students and individuals within the community had appropriate directions to the event. Customer service is an imperative part of any group, and there was a photo booth set up that allowed participants the opportunity to receive a free portrait keychain that would assist as a discount ticket when utilized at the Trojan Eatery. It was enjoyable watching the different dynamics that the group had to offer, the culinary department served fruit, cake, and water free of charge, campus security had the responsibility of ensuring the safety of the participants and providing directions, students enjoyed the free food and taking portraits, and staff enjoyed the event as well.
Five Questions
After having the opportunity to complete my community group reflection visit, there were questions that needed attention, those being:
1) Where were the contractors, interior designers, and architect? Why were they not included in the opening of the Trojan Eatery? Were they not invited?
2) How effective has the opening of the Trojan Eatery been in assisting with providing a community environment for students, faculty, staff, and the residing community?
3) Why are there food trucks such as The Wing Company on campus directly across from the Trojan

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