Grogan College Learning Communities
Courses
Bringing the Campus Together
UNS 105: The Learning Community Experience Course
The Grogan College Learning Communities Program is modeled after similar programs across the nation inspired by The National Learning Communities Project http://www.evergreen.edu/washcenter/project.asp?pid=73
University Studies 105: The Learning Community Experience Course
In order to bring everyone together in a common learning experience, every Grogan learning community has its own section of our 2 credit UNS 105: The Learning College Community Experience Course. In UNS 105, faculty, peer academic leaders, and LC students undertake a variety of activities, workshops, field trips and projects that aim to accomplish the following main objectives:
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COMMUNITY BUILDING AMONG THE LC MEMBERS, MEETING INTERESTING PEOPLE AND FORMING MEANING FUL FRIENDSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS
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DEVELOPING STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN EDUCATION & LIFE DECISIONS
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CRITICAL REFLECTION ON THE VALUES, GOALS AND MISSION
OF HIGHER EDUCATION—WHY AM I HERE AND WHAT DO I WANT TO ACHIEVE? -
COLLABORATION ACROSS DISCIPLINES—LEARNING HOW TO DRAW ON SEVERAL FILEDS OF STUDY TO SOLVE OR SHED LIGHT ON A PROBLEM OR ISSUE
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FACULTY MENTORING AND ACADEMIC ADVISING
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ENHANCING ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS
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WELLNESS—HOW TO CARE FOR OURSELVES PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY AND SOCIALLY
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DIVERSITY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS—BECOMING A RESPONSIBLE AND INFORMED CITIZEN OF THE WORLD
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DEVELOPING ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS
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DEVELOPING TEAM WORK AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
Sample Activities in UNS 105
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GROUP PRESENTATIONS
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WRITING CENTER WORKSHOP
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SPEAKING CENTER WORKSHOP
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LIBRARY WORKSHOP
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CAREER SERVICES WORKSHOP
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WELLNESS CENTER WORKSHO P
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TEAM QUEST OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE