20 Years of University College: An LLC Case Study

9-9:50 a.m.

Location: Pollock B

Type: Informative/Panel

Audience: Living Learning Communities

Presenters: Kyrsten Novencido, American University

University College is a first-year Living-Learning Community available for students at American University. Boasting a nearly 20-year legacy as a singular Living-Learning Community, this session takes an overall retrospective view on University College's inception, year-to-year adaptation and today's practices. By delving into the program's rich history, we aim to set the stage to explore about three factors: 

Faculty Impression: What brings faculty to LLCs-and keeps them engaged?  
Student Impression: What lasting impression does an LLC leave on students?  
University Impression: What is the impact of LLCs on a university-wide level?

By addressing these varied audiences, we can celebrate and reflect on the program's successes but also identify opportunities for improvement. This session's reflection will provide contextual knowledge for those new or familiar with the creation of a Living-Learning Community.