Living Learning Communities
Living Learning Communities create and extend student learning opportunities outside of the classroom that heighten student intellectual and personal growth. Living Learning Communities are purposeful attempts to integrate curricular and co-curricular experiences that complement and extend classroom learning. These communities foster faculty and resident interaction that enhances both intellectual and personal growth of the residents. Each community area of interest is structured so students have a high degree of involvement in its formation.
Living Learning Offerings for 2011-2012
1) Arts in Relation to the Student (ARTS) - Possible Experiences include:
• Attendance at Hett performances followed by discussion
• Access to performers before or after the show
• Workshops in the lounge (film review, art instruction, music appreciation, photography, etc.)
• Sponsored trips to local performances
• In-hall projects (murals, photo displays, poetry readings, original plays, etc.)
• Student developed theatre performance
2) Students for Social Justice (SSJ) - Possible experiences include:
• Community Service through the Center for Public Service
• Green Competition
• Key issue discussion led by faculty or staff
• St. Louis visits for issues-based events
• Campus Debates
• Urban Plunge
For more information about Students for Social Justice LLC, please contact Resident
Director Marc Glidden at mdglidden@mckendree.edu
