How Faculty can be involved with Learning Communities
One of our goals is to have students interact with faculty members on a regular basis. Learning Communities try to bridge the gap between students and faculty by holding events where they can interact together.
If you have Learning Community students in your classes...
Each semester you have a Learning Community in your class, you will have a Learning Community Coordinator (LCC) reach out to you at the beginning of the semester. We encourage you to communicate with the LCC on a regular basis throughout the semester. They can fill you in on when activities and study sessions are during the week if you are interested in attending.
LCC’s will often host specific study sessions for upcoming tests that they would love the professor (and the rest of the students in the class) to attend as well. They would also love to hear any ideas you may have for events or interactions with the students.
If you are an LC Lead or teach a Learning Community class...
Every year each Learning Community volunteers in the community, either on campus or in the Mankato area. They choose a volunteer opportunity that is of fitting interest for the Learning Community and “Make a Difference” in the community with their meaningful activity. Not only does this event mean something to the greater community, but it also impacts each Learning Community knowing they made a difference. If you have any ideas for volunteer opportunities, please let the LCC know!
One of our goals is to have students interact with faculty members on a regular basis. Learning Communities try to bridge the gap between students and faculty by holding events where they can interact together.
Having student/faculty interaction is a key component to our Learning Communities program. Interaction between students and faculty is an important factor in a student’s development, learning, engagement, and satisfaction during college. We encourage you to aid in your students’ success by interacting with them during the semester.
There are many ways to get involved with students in a Learning Community outside of the classroom. Here are some ideas that have been successful in the past:
- Study sessions
- Dinner in the Dining Center
- Q&A Session about your field/discipline
- Attending a game night
- These are just a few ideas and any others you have would be great!
