Learning Communities
Learning Communities offer an opportunity for connecting knowledge between disciplines and for enhanced interaction between students and faculty . They are centered on a theme and are usually restricted to a limited number of students (20-30). Students enroll in several of the same core classes and move through their course schedule as a cohort. Learning Communities foster a deeper understanding, integrate diverse classes with each other, and contain a social element that link classroom experiences with rewarding activities.
Learning Communities have been proven to provide a positive impact on student success. Students who participate in Learning Communities benefit in many ways. Students in Learning Communities have:
• Higher grade point averages (G.P.A.).
• Greater satisfaction with overall quality of instruction and overall experience.
• More knowledge of university services and career options.
• Greater connection to the University.
• Increased graduation rates.
• Less likelihood of dropping out of college.
• Positive intellectual and social development.
• Gained deeper learning.
