Learning Communities

Our learning communities are designed to deliver linked courses that create communities of learners who develop a deeper commitment to learning and achieve greater academic success than students who enroll in “stand-alone” courses. In addition, because linked faculty teach the same students, they are able to maximize student achievement by sharing course goals, content, and activities.  While learning communities have resulted in greater student achievement, they have also proved essential in retaining students who might otherwise drop out of college after a semester or two. Learning community students enjoy the connection made with their peers, feel their faculty care for them as individuals, and develop leadership, problem-solving, and strong communication skills while they continue their college studies with the confidence, optimism, and dedication they need to fulfill their academic potential.

Learning communities also provide opportunities for faculty development through collaborative teaching with other faculty members. Faculty are excited about opportunities to team-teach, plan with faculty members from other disciplines, and expand their knowledge and understanding of successful teaching styles, techniques, and methods.

Already we are hearing from the students how much they appreciate the extra tutorial help, and the sense of community they have developed among themselves is apparent.  We welcome you to partner with us as learning communities are the pathway to student success.