Kent State University
Science Learning Community
Address:
City: Kent
State: OH
Zip or Postal Code: 44242
Country: U.S.A.
Program Director (or best person to contact): Sherona Garrett-Ruffin
Email: sgarrett@kent.edu
Phone: (330) 672-1137
Fax:
Web Address: http://www.res.kent.edu/lc/
Brief Program Summary
The Science Learning Community (SLC)provides an exciting living/learning option for first-generation college bound students considering a major in the natural sciences, science education or a related field of study. Students are enrolled in linked courses and receive supplemental instruction and other tutorial services.
Sources of funding
Kent State University Provost Office
Program Reports To:
Vice President Student Affairs and Enrollent managment, Vice Provost Undergraduate Studies, Assistant Director Residence Services
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: 0
Fulltime Probationary Faculty: 0
Fulltime Instructors: 0
Fulltime Retired Faculty: 0
Fulltime Adjunct Faculty: 0
Fulltime Graduate Students: 0
Fulltime Residence Hall Staff: 1
Parttime Tenured Faculty: 1
Parttime Probationary Faculty: 0
Parttime Instructors: 1
Parttime Retired Faculty: 0
Parttime Adjunct Faculty: 0
Parttime Graduate Students: 1
Parttime Residence Hall Staff: 0
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: 1
Parttime Academic Staff: 1
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: 1
Number of faculty offices in the residence hall: 0
The approximate percentage of students in each grade level
First Year: 100
Second Year: 0
Third Year: 0
Fourth Year and above: 0
Graduate Students: 0
Total Number of Students: 20
Year the Program Began:2002
Academic Courses Offered In The Community
English 10001 (Required) Biological Diversity (Required)
University Orientation (Required)
Other Academic Offerings
Diversity in Science (Continuing Studies)
Classrooms in hall
Summary of Facilities and Facilities Budget Office space in residence hall for Project Director
Office space and supplemental instruction in Biology Department
Computer Resources in the Residence Hall
The Role of Community Partnerships
The Role of Leadership Development
The Role of Research
Summary of Assessment Activities
Summary of Extracurricular Activities Formally Associated with the Program
Leadership programs, field trips
The Role of Interdisciplinary Studies
How Diversity Issues are Addressed in the Program and in Courses
University Orientation, faculty development, Diversity in Science course
How Diversity Issues are Addressed Among Faculty and Students
An extensive selection process. Press releases in a variety of publications.
Student Demographics
Faculty Rewards for Participation in the Program
Release Time:
Salary Supplement:
Travel Funds:
Other:
Description of Other Rewards
Disciplines Represented by the Faculty
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Willing to Serve as a Consultant:
yes
Greatest Challenges for this Learning Community:
Suggested Bibliography