In the career college setting, it can be more difficult for students to get acquainted with one another. Many students have multiple commitments, and there just isn't time for much socializing on campus. I think it's vitally important for students to form friendships with one another. This is an important part of an education, in my view. With respect to retention, I suspect that students who feel more "attached" to their classmates are more likely to persist in their studies. When students study full-time and live on campus, many of these bonds develop without any real effort on the part of the instructor. Not so in the career college world. I'd welcome any thoughts on how instructors can serve as catalysts in this area.