living and learning with the library: outreach to campus learning communities
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Presentation slides for LAUNC-CH research forum, May 10, 2011TRANSCRIPT
Lynda Kellam McMillan & Jenny Dale
UNCG, The University Libraries
Living & Learning with the Library
Outreach to Campus Learning Communities
Setting the Stagehttp://www.flickr.com/photos/alancleaver/3405608142/
UNC Greensboro
17,500 students
14,500 undergrads
Research university with high research activity
Our strategic plan
Learning Communities
UNCG Tomorrow, Strategic Plan:
“Goal 3.3: Implement first-year learning communities for all first-time UNCG undergraduate students to encourage integration of learning across courses.”
Current Communities
Ashby Residential College
Exploratory Studies
Grogan College
Honors College
Make a Difference House
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Cornelia Strong College
First Year Experience
International House
LEAD
Live Green
Mosaic
Living-Learning Themed
The University Libraries
Student Affairs Connection
Warren Ashby Residential CollegeOldest living-learning community in NC
Core classes in dorm
In-house librarian
Library student ambassador
First Year Experience
Themed community
Focus on transition from high school
One common course for all students
Grogan CollegeSeveral learning communities (Global Awareness; Making Music; Nursing Profession)
Each community takes common courses
The Future
and Expansion
Best PracticesScalability
CollaborationInnovation
Thanks!Lynda Kellam McMillan, [email protected]
Jenny Dale, [email protected]