Living-Learning Communities , by design, help to facilitate conversation and learning
far beyond the traditional classroom setting and allow students to engage in profound
discussion, dialogue, and meaningful interaction in the place where students spend
the majority of their time—in the residence halls.
Studies show that students who participate in learning communities, in general, and
in living learning communities, in particular, have more frequent interactions with
peers and faculty, higher classroom attendance rates, higher cumulative GPAs, a greater
sense of engagement with the campus community, and higher participation rates in faculty
and peer mentorship programs than their non-learning community peers. Living-Learning
Communities promote a sense of “belonging”—to the campus, to others who share similar
interests, and to the academic community of the University. Each Living-Learning Community
has a dedicated Faculty member who works closely with the Resident Assistant to develop
engaging extra- and co-curricular activities that expand and enhance learning! Within
the LLC there is a combination of residential and commuter students. The residential
students live together within the same hall and commuters are invited to join the
community as well!
Learning Through Leadership
Leadership harnesses the talents and imagination of the group to deal with the important
issues of community, nation or world. This learning community is a unique opportunity
for any student who has an interest in leadership. This learning community approaches
leadership from the standpoint that anyone can effectively lead if they genuinely
understand themselves, the situation, and the members of the group to be lead.