What are Living Learning Communities?
Living and Learning Communities (LLC's) are residential floors developed by the Office of Housing and Residence Life in conjuction with University academic departments to expand learning beyond the classroom.Students who participate in LLC live on the same floor and generally attend atleast one class together.They tend to be involved in their communities, be academically successful, and adapt quickly to the academic and social demands of living at a large university.
Faculty Involvement
Set yourself up for success! LLCs bring faculty into the residence halls throughout the year to provide a full calendar of educational and entertaining events.Research shows that students who take advantage of these opportunities tend to achieve at higher levels (Pascarella and Terenzini, 1991) and be more satisfied with the overall college experience (Austin 1985). Attend a Cinema and Supper Night; watch a movie, have a dinner, and be part of a discussion lead by a Mason Professor.Join a Fireside Chat; in the spirit of talks made famous by Franklin D. Roosevelt, meet at the fireplace where professors choose current topics within their expertise such as Foreign Policies or the History of Middle East and spark conversations. Prepare for the mid-terms and finals in a Study Session; join your hall-mates and faculty to review the challenging courses.
Living and Learning Communities (LLC's) are residential floors developed by the Office of Housing and Residence Life in conjuction with University academic departments to expand learning beyond the classroom.Students who participate in LLC live on the same floor and generally attend atleast one class together.They tend to be involved in their communities, be academically successful, and adapt quickly to the academic and social demands of living at a large university.
Faculty Involvement
Set yourself up for success! LLCs bring faculty into the residence halls throughout the year to provide a full calendar of educational and entertaining events.Research shows that students who take advantage of these opportunities tend to achieve at higher levels (Pascarella and Terenzini, 1991) and be more satisfied with the overall college experience (Austin 1985). Attend a Cinema and Supper Night; watch a movie, have a dinner, and be part of a discussion lead by a Mason Professor.Join a Fireside Chat; in the spirit of talks made famous by Franklin D. Roosevelt, meet at the fireplace where professors choose current topics within their expertise such as Foreign Policies or the History of Middle East and spark conversations. Prepare for the mid-terms and finals in a Study Session; join your hall-mates and faculty to review the challenging courses.