Living Learning Communities Welcome to Living and Learning at The University of Akron !What are Living-Learning Communities? Living-Learning Communities are established to provide distinctive settings where student academic success is supported through residential experiences. Living-Learning Communities bring academics into the residence halls through on-site classes, advising and referral services, tutors, and special opportunities to interact with faculty. The goal of our Living-Learning Communities is four-fold:
- Provide special attention to first-year students while offering mentoring opportunities to upperclassmen
- Focus on academic achievement in a productive and supportive setting
- Foster the joining of the scholarly and social aspects of student life
- Promote collaboration among faculty, staff and students
What are the benefits? Recent national studies have emphasized the unique potential for Living-Learning Communities to positively impact student success and retention. Not only do students perform better in class, but they feel more connected to their peers, the faculty and the University, and as a result, are more likely to return the next year. Likewise, Living-Learning Communities allow you to:
- Access an enhanced residential experience through specialized programs
- Experience increased faculty and staff contact outside the classroom
- Experience greater academic support opportunities
- Foster a greater connection to the University
- Build lifetime friendships
How can I apply? You can register for a Living-Learning Community during New Student Orientation. Talk to your academic advisor or orientation leader for more information. You may also call the Residence Life & Housing Department at (330)972-7800, or the University College Dean's Office at (330)972-7066 for more information. Space is limited, so don't delay ... call today!
- Registering for a Living-Learning Community does not guarantee a residence hall assignment. You must also obtain a Housing Contract by completing the all the necessary housing application requirements.
- Living-Learning Communities housed in Bulger Hall and the new Honors Complex are located on coed floors.
The Living Learning Communities at UA • Business Leadership Connection (BLC)
"Preparing competent and responsible business leaders" - College of Business Administration
Located on the eleventh floor of Bulger Hall, the Business Leadership Connection (BLC) Community services a population of freshmen business majors who wish to experience a Living-Learning Community of peers. During Fall semester, the students will take four courses together in an environment of leadership, communication, writing and business skills. Friendships are formed, study groups created, and business skills developed for the future. For more information, please contact Anne Jorgensen at (330) 972-6109 or ajorgen@uakron.edu
• Communication
"Preparing students for careers in communication while helping them be more valuable members of society" - School of Communication
Located on the seventh floor of Bulger Hall, the Communication Living-Learning Community students have additional opportunities to interact with other communication students and faculty outside of the classroom. Activities emphasize the relevance of their classroom learning, help students extend their education to their community, give students further insight into communication professions and details of the specific majors students can choose from. There are plans for fun and relaxing times, too. You can get more information from Dr. Dudley Turner, Director of the School of Communication at (330) 972-7600 or dbturner@uakron.edu
• Future Education Professionals
"Preparing Educators as Decision Makers " - College of Education
Located on the fourth floor of Bulger Hall, Future Educators will find a friendly and supportive living-learning environment designed especially for education majors. Be among the first to experience this new opportunity for future educators and also help to design and make available the activities from which you will especially benefit. You will find that as a member of the FEP, you are among the first to know about upcoming events and activities in the college. Enjoy affiliating with ACES, Akron Classroom Education Students, and participate in their workshops and presentations. You will also want to take advantage of the opportunity to interact with the College of Education faculty and staff at various social, program and meal functions planned especially for your living-learning community. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Eley at (330) 972-6966 or reley@uakron.edu
• Honors Emerging Leaders Community
"Supporting an enriched education for curious, high-achieving students" - Honors Program
The Honors Emerging Leadership Community is located in the newly constructed Honors Complex, a 300-bed residence hall and learning center located near the heart of campus next to Ritchie Hall. Not only will the Honors Emerging Leaders participate in the same activities as the Ritchie Emerging Leaders but they will also have access to a variety of services offered by the Honors Program. Each Honors Emerging Leader will be assigned a personal faculty advisor, have access to a career counselor for Honors students, and be offered the opportunity to participate in programs presented by the Honors Club. For more information, contact the Honors Office at (330) 972-7966 or honors@uakron.edu
• Ritchie Emerging Leaders
"Preparing the leaders of tomorrow today " - Residence Life & Housing
The Ritchie Emerging Leadership Community is located on the second and third floors in Ritchie Hall, a recently renovated residence hall located on North Quad. Ritchie Emerging Leadership Students will become part of the Major Events Committee of Residence Hall Program Board and assist in planning various activities throughout the academic year. Due to the success of the Ritchie Emerging Leadership program, which has been recognized regionally and nationally since its inception in the fall of 2001, the program has expanded to include an Honors component as well. For more information, contact Tom Faessel, Residence Life & Housing at (330) 972-6596 or faesse1@uakron.edu
• Nursing: Living, Learning and Leading - NL3
"Committed to promoting the values of Excellence, Diversity, and Unity" - College of Nursing
Located on floors seven and eight of Spanton Hall, the NL3 Community is designed to provide pre-nursing students, intended nursing majors, and students in the nursing major frequent occasions for collaboration, support and enrichment. Special sessions with study facilitators, nursing student leaders, and college faculty and staff will enrich learning opportunities, increase motivation for academic excellence, and promote participation in scholarly and leadership activities. It is our expectation that the expanded opportunity for mentoring and peer support and the special programming will increase student academic achievement and satisfaction in the nursing major. Most importantly nursing students in the living learning community will develop a close connection with the College of Nursing to enhance the skills and attitudes needed to actively participate in and shape the future of professional nursing. For more information, contact Dr. Rita Klein at (330) 972-5523 or rklein@uakron.edu
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