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TLCs PDQA Brief Overview of 2009
Themed Learning CommunitiesLauren Chism, Director, Themed Learning Communities
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The following information has been collected through TLC paperwork submitted. Percentages may increase as planning for 2009 TLCs is still in progress.
In most instances (Service Learning excluded) the TLCs aim to provide a foundation for RISE experiences; the 2009 TLCs listed may not fully qualify for RISE transcript notations.
DISCLAIMERS
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Bigger AND Better
Bigger: 33 TLCs in 2009
10% increase from 2008 371% increase from 2003 Capacity to serve 825 entering students
(approximately 1/3 anticipated FTFT)
Better: Exciting new themes & descriptions Wide participation in a number of campus
initiatives.
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TLCs + Bridge
11 TLC + Bridge Sections
33% of 2009 TLCs include Bridge
58% of 2009 Bridge sections include a TLC
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PDP in 2009 TLCs
We anticipate that ALL 2009 TLCs will include a Personal Development Plan
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Undergraduate Research in 2009 TLCs
University College: Our Chemical World Freshmen will be paired with science faculty
conducting research.
University College: “It’s Not Easy Being Green” Students will conduct research project on
environmental issue in Indianapolis under the guidance of faculty researchers.
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Global Crossroads in 2009 TLCs
15% Plan on Using Global Crossroads
2 Liberal Arts TLCs 2 SPEA TLCs 1 Nursing TLC
*2 other TLCs are still
considering possibilities
for Global Crossroads.
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Service Learning in 2009 TLCs
24% Include One Time Service
Projects
2 Engineering TLCs 2 Liberal Arts TLCs 2 Psychology TLCs 2 University College
TLCs
33% Include
Service Learning
3 Education TLCs 3 Nursing TLCs 2 SPEA TLCs 2 University College
TLCs 1 Liberal Arts TLC
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Experiential Learning in 2009 TLCs
36% Plan on Incorporating Experiential Learning Events or Opportunities
4 University College TLCs 2 Liberal Arts TLCs 2 Engineering TLCs 2 SPEA TLCs 2 Psychology TLCs
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Common Theme in 2009 TLCs
33% Plan on Incorporating IUPUI’s Common Theme
3 Nursing TLCs 2 Psychology TLCs 2 University College TLCs 2 Liberal Arts TLCs 1 Education TLC 1 Physical Education TLC
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2007 First Semester GPA Adjusted GPA* TLC Participants Non-Participants
2.79 2.55
2007 First Year Retention
Adjusted Retention*
TLC Participants 76%
Non-Participants 67%
Comparison group – students who participated in a
freshman seminar or learning community.
*adjusted to control for significant covariates including: course load, gender, ethnicity, SAT
scores, high school percentile ranks, units of high school math, and first-generation students.
GPA and First Year Retention in the TLCs
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Fall 2007 Impact of Participation in a First-Year Seminar on One-Year Retention
N Retention Rate
Seminar 1683 68%
Seminar-TLC
565 76%
No Seminar 308 65%
Chart Prepared by Michele J. Hansen, PhD.