scholarly journals Freshman Engineering Living Learning Communities At Virginia Tech

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Kampe ◽  
Whitney Edmister ◽  
Matthew Stimpson ◽  
Brad Matanin ◽  
Amanda Martin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Communities ◽  
Virginia Tech ◽  
Living Learning Communities

Validation and Living Learning Communities: An Evaluation Case Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 152102512097093
Author(s):  
Sophia Gehlhausen Anderson ◽  
Bob Blankenberger
Keyword(s):  
Learning Communities ◽  
Low Income ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Student Assessment ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Matched Pair ◽  
Living Learning Communities ◽  
Validation Score ◽  
The Impact

In this program evaluation study, we analyzed the impact of interpersonal validation and participation in living-learning communities (LLC) on retention and GPA via regression and propensity score matching. The LLCs were designed to improve outcomes for underrepresented, low-income and first-generation students at a Midwestern regional public university. Employing data from the widely used Mid-Year Student Assessment™, we created a validation score. This student validation score was significantly associated with retention in semester three, and third semester and sixth semester GPA. In the matched pair analyses, we found mixed results with significantly improved retention for participants in just one LLC compared to their matched peers, and significantly improved GPA for a combined group of LLC participants.

scholarly journals The Global Neighborhood: Programming Initiatives with International Living-Learning Communities

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-195
Author(s):  
Sarah McClanahan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United States ◽  
International Students ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
International Education ◽  
The United States ◽  
Global Knowledge ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
Living Learning Communities ◽  
The U.S

The United States is currently enrolling more international students than any other country in the world. In 2011, approximately 764,000 international students were enrolled in higher education in the U.S., comprising 19% of the world’s total students studying internationally (Institute of International Education, 2012). This rise, as well as the rapid globalization occurring within the United States, has brought about a need for students and staff in higher education to be equipped to communicate cross-culturally and have an understanding of global issues. International living-learning communities (I-LLCs) are a way for universities to provide opportunities for domestic students and international students to live together and gain global knowledge through first-hand experiences and programs directed at international issues. While I-LLCs are not necessarily common across the U.S., many institutions are in the process of creating such programs in order to expand the global focus of their institutions. 

scholarly journals Academic Degree Programs And Living-Learning Communities

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane H. Jackman ◽  
Margaret Myles
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Learning Communities ◽  
Undergraduate Student ◽  
Student Experience ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Academic Degree ◽  
Successful Program ◽  
Living Learning Communities

Living-learning communities can be effective in enhancing academic programs at universities and the undergraduate student experience. Information on a successful program focused on teacher education will be shared.

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