Baylor University
Engineering & Computer Science Living-Learning Center
Address: One Bear Place #97356
City: Waco
State: TX
Zip or Postal Code: 76798-7356
Country: USA
Program Director (or best person to contact): Adam P. Ecklund
Email: Adam_Ecklund@Baylor.edu
Phone: 254-710-3890
Fax: 254-710-3839
Web Address: http://www.ecs.baylor.edu/llc/
Brief Program Summary
Baylor Universities Engineering and Computer Science Living-Learning Center seeks to enrich the lives of students by providing an atmosphere that fosters serious intellectual pursuits and social interaction both in the classroom and living room, as well as encourage close interaction with classmates and professors.
The Living-Learning Center strives to provide each student the opportunity to develop holistically through spiritual growth, academic success, and social interactions.
Sources of funding
Baylor University, private donors, and student fees.
Program Reports To:
Dean of the School of Engineering & Computer Science
Campus Living & Learning Staff
Are students charged an additional fee: Yes
The number of persons in each of the following categories are teaching academic credit bearing courses
Fulltime Tenured Faculty: 2
Fulltime Probationary Faculty:
Fulltime Instructors: 2
Fulltime Retired Faculty:
Fulltime Adjunct Faculty:
Fulltime Graduate Students: 1
Fulltime Residence Hall Staff: 1
Parttime Tenured Faculty: 8+
Parttime Probationary Faculty:
Parttime Instructors: 5+
Parttime Retired Faculty:
Parttime Adjunct Faculty:
Parttime Graduate Students:
Parttime Residence Hall Staff: 3+
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: 2
Parttime Academic Staff:
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: 1
Parttime Non-Academic Staff:
Number of faculty offices in the residence hall: 3
The approximate percentage of students in each grade level
First Year: 75
Second Year: 75
Third Year: 50
Fourth Year and above: 25
Graduate Students: 1
Total Number of Students: 226
Year the Program Began:2004
Academic Courses Offered In The Community
All students are engineering or computer science majors. Therefore, they take all their classes together. In fact, we offer university 1000 courses and additional leadership courses to our students in the LLC.
Other Academic Offerings
Classrooms in hall
1
Summary of Facilities and Facilities Budget Top notch facility. Large academic commons in the residence hall, a detached community center, classroom, and several study rooms.
Computer Resources in the Residence Hall
Wireless access and printing access. Laptops are available to be checked out at the front desk.
The Role of Community Partnerships
The Role of Leadership Development
Leadership is key to the success of the program. We have an incredible Delta Leader Program (big brother/ big sister program), where upperclassmen are paired with incoming students.
The Role of Research
Summary of Assessment Activities
Summary of Extracurricular Activities Formally Associated with the Program
Community Dinners, Weekly Gatherings with Faculty, Paintball, Intramurals, Game Nights, Gaming Nights, Dessert with Faculty, and more!
The Role of Interdisciplinary Studies
How Diversity Issues are Addressed in the Program and in Courses
Diversity is an important part of our program. Issues of diversity are addressed through programming and the commitment to valuing each person within our community.
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: Yes
Description of Other Rewards
Housing
Disciplines Represented by the Faculty
Engineering and Computer Science
Willing to Serve as a Consultant:
No
Greatest Challenges for this Learning Community:
Space!
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