1. Living-Learning Communities Dr. Joe Berthiaume, Director Mere Maddox, Assistant Director for Student Development & Family Services Department of University Housing

2. Living-Learning Communities  450 participants  UNIV 1231:  1 credit class  Students attend class together as a community Living - Learning Communities:  Neighbors Educated Together (NET)  Honors Scholars, Pre-Nursing, Health Professions, Psychology Majors, Commuter  First Year Connections (FYC)  TWU Serves, Global Connections, SUCCESS  Sophomore Year Community  Arts Community Scholar Communities:  Honors Scholars  Terry Scholars

3. Faculty & Staff Involvement  University Housing’s Assistant Director for Student Development and Family Services supervises and provides leadership for the program  40 full professors, graduate teaching assistants, and adjunct faculty provide academic support for the program  Student Leaders (Peer Advisors) in every community  In and out of class experiences:  Dinner with a professor at home  Lectures & course material review sessions outside of class time  Museum trips  Field trips to the TWU T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences – Dallas Center  Theatrical productions

4. What Students Gain  Improved grades  Enhanced potential for reaching academic goals  Sense of community & academic support  Participate in organized activities as a community  Wonderful memories & friendships  Stronger connection to campus after they graduate  Overall satisfaction with their college experience

8. Recognition  2008, ACPA (American College Personnel Association) – Outstanding Collaboration for Commuter NET  2000, SWACUHO (Southwest Association of College and University Housing Officers) – Frank Cloud Award of Excellence for Innovative Academic Initiatives in Residence Life