Learning Communities

Learning Communities in the Office of Multicultural Development are comprised of structured learning experiences of approximately 25 students who take two to four classes together promoting the academic and social integration of students of color into the university. By participating, students get to know their classmates, establish relationships with their professors, receive personalized advising and have the opportunity to lease a lap top during their first academic year. Students will also participate in a number of activities inside and outside of the classroom positively promoting academic success. Below are a list of Learning Communities offered by OMD:

1. The PASSAGE Program: helps students develop a strong connection with the academic culture of the university. Students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree on a full-time basis (any majors, including undecided students) are welcome to participate. After their first year, students have completed nearly 70 percent of their general education requirements. Click here to learn more about PASSAGE.

2. Interact: is a Learning Community available to all incoming first-year students seeking to strengthen their academic foundations and make connections on campus. Students pursuing either a Bachelor’s or an Associate’s degree on a full-time basis (any majors, including undecided students) are welcome to participate.

3. The African American Male Learning Community: is a structured learning community experience targeting incoming first year male students through a year-long experience focusing on leadership, responsibility and academic achievement. Students pursuing either a Bachelor’s Degree on a full-time basis (any majors, including undecided students) are welcome to participate. To learn more about African American Male initiatives and/or to apply for the AAMLC click here. 

For more information about the Office of Multicultural Development Learning Communities, please contact:

Phone: 330-972-6769
Email: omd@uakron.edu