Philosophy
Learning communities enable students to live and learn together in a more inclusive and supportive atmosphere that addresses each student?s academic and personal needs during the crucial period of transition from high school to college. - Inside Kent State, March 4, 2002, Vol.21, No.24
"The learning community initiative focuses on shared knowledge and shared knowing. Students are not only sharing similar course content in their co-enrolled courses, but also sharing the experiences of trying to master the course content as a community." - Terri Capellman, Assistant Director for Residence Services; Inside Kent State, March 4, 2002, Vol. 21, No.24
Many studies at a variety of colleges and universities have shown that learning communities increase student involvement, improve student performance and positively improve student retention in conjunction with helping students form social networks among their peers. - Love, A.G. (1999), "What Are Learning Communities?" in J.H. Levine (Ed.) Learning Communities: New Structures, New Partnerships for Learning, (Monograph No.26), 1-7. Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina, National Resource Center for the First Year Experience and Students in Transition.