The Ohio State University
Afrikan American Living-Learning Program
Address: 190 W. Woodruff Ave.
City: Columbus
State: OH
Zip or Postal Code: 43210
Country: USA
Program Director (or best person to contact): Ron Kochendoerfer
Email: kochendoerfer.1@osu.edu
Phone: 6142923930
Fax: 6142924442
Web Address: http://www.osuhousing.com/LLC/llc-afrikan.html
Brief Program Summary
The Afrikan American Living-Learning program is founded upon the principles of legacy, leadership, community, and academic excellence. With assistance from Office of Minority Affairs, and Residence Life, this community provides a balanced experience for students to strengthen their academic potential, achieve a sense of connectedness to a community, and further develop an cultural identity. Located in Morrill Tower, the program is designed for any student regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender.
Sources of funding
Housing & Residence Education
Program Reports To:
Office of Student Affairs
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: 0
Parttime Tenured Faculty: 0
Parttime Probationary Faculty: 0
Parttime Instructors: 0
Parttime Retired Faculty: 0
Parttime Adjunct Faculty: 0
Parttime Graduate Students: 0
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: 0
Parttime Academic Staff: 0
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: 0
Parttime Non-Academic Staff: 0
Number of faculty offices in the residence hall: 0
The approximate percentage of students in each grade level
First Year: 80
Second Year: 15
Third Year: 5
Fourth Year and above: 0
Graduate Students: 0
Total Number of Students: 0
Year the Program Began:0
Academic Courses Offered In The Community
Other Academic Offerings
Classrooms in hall
Summary of Facilities and Facilities Budget Contact Housing and Residence Education at 614-292-3930
Computer Resources in the Residence Hall
The Role of Community Partnerships
Mentoring
Problem based learning projects
Special guest lecturers
The Role of Leadership Development
Depends on the program
Involvement is a higher priority
The Role of Research
For program assessment For program planning/future design
Summary of Assessment Activities
Student satisfaction
Level of participation
Benchmark against nationally coordinated instruments
Summary of Extracurricular Activities Formally Associated with the Program
Program-Specific Activities & Opportunities
The Afrikan American Living-Learning Program gives residents the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the historical, political, and cultural experiences of the African American population through many different formats, including:
workshops, lectures, discussions, and social activities of interest to the participating community increased interaction with faculty and staff members access to a mentoring program to facilitate adjustment to the Ohio State campus opportunity to participate in travel programs related to the Black experience in the United States "linked courses" in which students can enroll with other students living in the community an Enrichment Program designed to facilitate a better understanding of the Black experience in the new millennium opportunity to develop leadership to enhance and/or refine skills in relating and motivating the community
The Role of Interdisciplinary Studies
How Diversity Issues are Addressed in the Program and in Courses
Core value of all programs
How Diversity Issues are Addressed Among Faculty and Students
Direct targeted recruitment
Student Demographics
Contact Housing and Residence Education at 614-292-3930
Faculty Rewards for Participation in the Program
Release Time:
Salary Supplement:
Travel Funds:
Other:
Description of Other Rewards
Disciplines Represented by the Faculty
College-specific for each program
Willing to Serve as a Consultant:
Yes
Greatest Challenges for this Learning Community:
Faculty involvement
Suggested Bibliography
Dewey, Pascarella, & Terenzini; Cognitive Growth and Collaboration