Florida Atlantic University
Explore Living Learning Community for "deciding" majors
Address: 777 Glades Road
City: Boca Raton
State: FL
Zip or Postal Code: 33431
Country: US
Program Director (or best person to contact): Jennifer Bebergal
Email: bebergal@fau.edu
Phone: 561-297-2432
Fax: 561-297-2151
Web Address: www.fau.edu/retention
Brief Program Summary
The Explore LLC is a residential experience which brings together what happens inside the classroom and outside the classroom. Students live on the same floor and take courses with others in their community, while receiving additional programming and support related to exploring their major and career options at FAU. Students participate in extensive self-exploration and examine career opportunities. Tutoring and other support services are provided directly in the residence hall.
Sources of funding
Program Reports To:
Are students charged an additional fee: No
The number of persons in each of the following categories are teaching academic credit bearing courses
Fulltime Tenured Faculty:
Fulltime Probationary Faculty:
Fulltime Instructors:
Fulltime Retired Faculty:
Fulltime Adjunct Faculty:
Fulltime Graduate Students:
Fulltime Residence Hall Staff:
Parttime Tenured Faculty:
Parttime Probationary Faculty:
Parttime Instructors:
Parttime Retired Faculty:
Parttime Adjunct Faculty:
Parttime Graduate Students:
Parttime Residence Hall Staff:
Academic staff involved in the program that weren't included as faculty above
(Academic staff are personnel who are involved in providing academic services to students such as advising.)
Fulltime Academic Staff:
Parttime Academic Staff: 5
Non-academic staff involved in the program
(Non-academic staff are personnel who are involved in providing services that do not directly involve academics such as residence hall staff or staff who organize social activities that are not tied to academics.)
Fulltime Non-Academic Staff:
Parttime Non-Academic Staff: 3
Number of faculty offices in the residence hall: 1
The approximate percentage of students in each grade level
First Year: 100
Second Year:
Third Year:
Fourth Year and above:
Graduate Students:
Total Number of Students: 18
Year the Program Began:2005
Academic Courses Offered In The Community
REQUIRED: "College Success" course (Learning Strategies and Human Development/SLS 1503, 1 credit); Career and Life Planning (SLS 1301, 1 credit) - ENC 1101 (English Composition, 3 credits). Students then select approximately 3 other courses from a list of 8-10 courses.
Other Academic Offerings
Classrooms in hall
1
Summary of Facilities and Facilities Budget Students share a floor in the newest residence hall on campus. There is a floor lounge and general programming space (a multipurpose room and conference room). A "Support Center" on the floor houses satellite offices for Freshman Academic Advising, Career Center advising, tutoring, Writing Center support, etc. Each department pays to provide staffing int he center.
Computer Resources in the Residence Hall
Computer lab in the hall.
The Role of Community Partnerships
Huge partnerships with Retention office, advising, career development, housing, orientation, etc. They all work together to provide services and programs that help build community
The Role of Leadership Development
The Role of Research
Summary of Assessment Activities
Surveys on student satisfaction and experiences; outcomes assessment in terms of credit hours attempted vs. completed, 1st semester and 1st year GPA and retention.
Summary of Extracurricular Activities Formally Associated with the Program
Each Tuesday afternoon, students participate in a "common hour" with various activities ranging from workshops and community service projects to study groups and recreation events!
The Role of Interdisciplinary Studies
How Diversity Issues are Addressed in the Program and in Courses
How Diversity Issues are Addressed Among Faculty and Students
Student Demographics
Faculty Rewards for Participation in the Program
Release Time:
Salary Supplement: Yes
Travel Funds:
Other:
Description of Other Rewards
Disciplines Represented by the Faculty
Willing to Serve as a Consultant:
Yes
Greatest Challenges for this Learning Community:
Students who are undecided about their majors are at greater risk and are often less likely to connect to a community just based on "undecided" status. It DOES give them suppport (they arent' the only ones who don't have a major!)
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