Living-Learning Communities

Dr. Joe Berthiaume, DirectorMere Maddox, Assistant Director for Student Development & Family Services

Department of University Housing

Living-Learning Communities 450 participants UNIV 1231:

1 credit class Students attend class together as a community

Living - Learning Communities: Neighbors Educated Together (NET)

Honors Scholars, Pre-Nursing, Health Professions, Psychology Majors, Commuter

First Year Connections (FYC) TWU Serves, Global Connections, SUCCESS

Sophomore Year Community Arts Community

Scholar Communities: Honors Scholars Terry Scholars

Faculty & Staff Involvement

University Housing’s Assistant Director for Student Development and Family Services supervises and provides leadership for the program

40 full professors, graduate teaching assistants, and adjunct faculty provide academic support for the program

Student Leaders (Peer Advisors) in every community In and out of class experiences:

Dinner with a professor at home Lectures & course material review sessions outside of

class time Museum trips Field trips to the TWU T. Boone Pickens Institute of

Health Sciences – Dallas Center Theatrical productions

What Students Gain Improved grades

Enhanced potential for reaching academic goals

Sense of community & academic support

Participate in organized activities as a community

Wonderful memories & friendships

Stronger connection to campus after they graduate

Overall satisfaction with their college experience

Recognition

2008, ACPA (American College Personnel Association) – Outstanding Collaboration for Commuter NET

2000, SWACUHO (Southwest Association of College and University Housing Officers) – Frank Cloud Award of Excellence for Innovative Academic Initiatives in Residence Life