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Learning Communities

What is a Learning Community?

After completing a Seminar (CLC120), students will register for a Learning Community. An FYE Learning Community links multiple courses by weaving together concepts, readings and assignments from each of the courses. This arrangement eliminates the need for "jumping" between different classes that don't appear to relate. One of the courses, a one-credit CLC 130 course, provides space to make these connections and completes your GEM 7 institutionally designated requirement.

Why should you enroll in a Learning Community?

  • To develop and practice habits for college success in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
  • To make meaningful connections with faculty and fellow students who will support you as you continue your academic journey.
  • To actively engage with your own learning and develop the habits needed to succeed in college and in your future career.
  • To connect with campus resources that will help you succeed in your coursework.
  • To develop plans to help you to achieve your college and career goals.

Learning Community Options for Spring 2025

Instructor Master Class Day and Time Learning Community Day Time
Geoff Carr COMJ 140 - 185
Mass Media in a Free Society
LEC T TH 1:00-2:15 PM CLC 130-185 Th LEC 2:30-3:20 pm
Jo Lien ENGL 102-171
Writing & Rhetoric II
HYB M 8:30-9:45 AM CLC 130-171 M LEC 9:45 - 10:35 AM
Jo Lien ENGL 102P-171
Writing & Rhetoric II
HYB M 8:30-9:45 AM
M 10:35-11:25 AM
CLC 130-171 M LEC 9:45 - 10:35 AM
Kat Gilmore ENGL 102-173
Writing & Rhetoric II
LEC MW 2:30-3:45 PM CLC 130-173 M LEC 1:40-2:30 PM
Kat Gilmore ENGL 102P-173
Writing & Rhetoric II
LEC MW 2:30-3:45 PM
W 1:40-2:30 PM
CLC 130-173 M LEC 1:40-2:30 PM
Jo Lien ENGL 102-175
Writing & Rhetoric II
LEC T TH 10:00-11:15 AM CLC 130-175 T LEC 9:10-10:00 AM
Liza Wilcox ENGL 102-178
Writing & Rhetoric II
HYB T 1:00-2:15 pM CLC 130-178 T LEC 2:15-3:05 PM
Karla Mitchell Math 123-177
Math in Modern Society
HYB T 10:00-11:10 AM CLC 130-177 T LEC 11:10-12:00 PM
Travis Hagner POLS 275-176
State & Local Govt.
HYB T 10:00-11:15 am CLC 130-176 T LEC 11:30-12:20 PM