RESLIFE AT INDIANA STATE Communities 2018
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A living-learning community is home to a group of students with similar interests and offers social activities, academic mentoring and greater exposure to professors. INDSTATE.EDU/RESLIFE
A strong start. Indiana State’s living-learning communities are a great way to get off to a good start in college. Learn more about what living-learning communities are, the kinds of communities we offer, and why you might consider joining one. Let’s start with the top three things you should know about our livinglearning communities:
They’re a slightly more intentional version of hanging out with your friends. In high school, you probably ran around with a group who shared your enthusiasm for (insert your high-school obsession here). Since a college campus is bigger, we’ve found that it helps to place students with the same interests close together in our residence halls. Themed living speeds up the process of making friends and moving forward on your big college journey.
They help you succeed in a way that feels easy and natural. Living in a living-learning community will not increase your college workload, or force you to attend a whole slew of meetings and events. While it’s true that some communities expect participation in group retreats and service projects, others are more loosely organized, and let you choose your level of involvement.
They’re not just for the studious and scholarly. Don’t let the word “learning” throw you off. While living in a living-learning community is proven to help you be successful academically, it’s mostly about enjoying the learning process while forming lasting friendships, and getting the help you need.
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Benefits of Living-Learning Communities. Lowers the stress of challenging coursework. With every major at Indiana State there are big hurdles students must face— whether it’s human anatomy, statistics, or life drawing class. Join a group that is pursuing the same degree, and you’ll all get through it together. Easy access to people invested in your success. Find help from professors who teach your classes. Get study tips from Academic Success Educators (ASEs) who’ve been there. Natural friendships now, awesome professional network later. Self-explanatory, right? Good times, better grades. Living in an LLC will help you make it through your first year, smiling. Research shows students in shared-interest groups tend to earn better grades, enjoy their classes, and come back for another year. Here at ResLife, we do much more than give you a place to sleep. It’s our mission to give you an ideal place to learn, grow, make friends, and discover new interests.
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Living-Learning Communities Integr8 The Integr8 Living-Learning Community delivers a powerful, transitional experience for students with various backgrounds centered around 8 pillars of success: 1. Self-Awareness 2. Academic Excellence 3. Professional Success 4. Inclusive Excellence 5. Leadership 6. Community 7. Identity Development 8. Social Equity Participation in a UC110 Course and a social justice course or workshop series, as well as living together in community, serve as foundational requirements. Students come together and support each other as they navigate academic challenges, develop relationships, explore topics of difference, and prepare for success.
Aviation Majors Aviation LLC students will take a major-related course together in the Fall Semester, and either a math course or another major related course in the Spring Semester. Students will have more access to Aviation faculty and advisors in and out of the classroom. Aviation LLC Students will have exclusive events in their community including guest speakers, study sessions, and professional development sessions.
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Health Professions This Living-Learning Community is for students with majors relating to the health professions, including the College of Health and Human Services, but also Pre-Dental and Pre-Medicine, among others. Students in this community will have intentional learning opportunities centered around development in the health professions and beyond. Learn from the pros at invite-only events about new technologies and ideas in healthcare and participate in discussions with faculty and staff. College of Health and Human Services students not selected to the Health Professions LLC are still able to request the Health and Human Services Community, a more general community of Health and Human Services majors still living in Sandison Hall, with access to the McKee Nursing Lounge on the first floor.
Gender Inclusive The Gender Inclusive community provides and inclusive, safe environment for students who are looking for a gender-neutral housing option. Students who agree to live in the community must sign a second community contract with Residential Life pledging to help provide a safe and inclusive environment for all in the community. The community will focus on Ally development to support LGBTQ students and unique partnerships with similar offices and students on campus.
Global Living Community The Global Living Community will immerse students in the cultures of other countries, including the cultures of the international students living on the floor. Learn about international cultures through unique experiences like food expos, international garment exhibitions, and personalized heritage nights hosted by international and domestic students in the community. Students in the Global Living community can expect international students as roommates or floor mates, interesting stories, and experiences supported by the Center for Global Engagement, as well as student-run clubs and organizations. Students will also get to travel to nearby areas to explore local cultures with their international community members.
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Lead Lead is dedicated to developing students into future leaders on our campus and beyond. Student leadership skills will be sharpened through community service, inclusiveness, effective communication, self-discovery, personal growth and involvement. Members strive for excellence while keeping a positive attitude, being responsible, compassionate, and serving as a positive role model for others. Lead will give students the skills they need to step up and succeed in leadership positions.
College of Technology Can you make a canoe float? What if it was made of cement? Ever thought about building your professor their very own desk made out of corrugate? This is the community for you. Students in the College of Technology LLC will take their classroom studies and apply them in unique ways with events on their floor and in their residence halls. Students participating in this community will take a major related course together in the fall semester and either a major related course or general studies math course together in the spring semester. Students will have direct contact with College of Technology faculty and staff both inside and outside of their classroom setting and be a part of the Math Refresher Program.
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Project Success Project Success is a semester long program for students who want to enhance their academic performance and get a head start on the collegiate experience. All participants will engage in a five-day workshop prior to the semester (Aug 12 – 16th) to help them acclimate to campus, start building social and academic networks, and learn about the various resources and people at State who can help them on their academic journey.
University Honors It’s hard to know what’s most enticing to University Honors College LLC applicants: the chance to take classes like “Science Fiction as Social Criticism” or the opportunity to live in Pickerl or Burford Hall, two of our coolest residence halls. Boasting open lounges and study spaces with technology in Pickerl, and spacious meeting/classrooms in Burford, these buildings are perfect for Honors students. The University Honors College offers a rich social and intellectual experience to high-achieving students, and was among the first to unite students in a residential learning community at State. Honors students come from all majors and backgrounds. Once admitted to the program, they examine far-flung topics in an honors-only curriculum that replaces standard foundational classes. They also work closely with an honors advisor to invent brand-new learning experiences within their major. Participants and faculty become like family as they share small classes, discussion groups, field trips and study abroad. It’s easy to stay in touch, because the Honors College Office is right on-site at Pickerl, along with a dedicated honors classroom and plenty of room to socialize.
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It’s good to mix it up. Fun and friendship isn’t the sole domain of the residence hall. And certainly, education isn’t just for the lecture hall. Some of your best learning moments—the times when it all “clicks”— happen outside of class, when you chat with a professor over dinner, ask your roommate what they’re reading, or get caught up in a grad student’s enthusiasm. Living and learning with intention. A Living Learning Community is a chance to live next to, and study with, the students and faculty who can help you the most—not just your first year, but through graduation day, and beyond. We’re here to answer all your questions about this more focused approach to campus living. Find the links you’re looking for at indstate.edu/reslife. You can call us during office hours; we love to chat. The numbers here are 812-237-3993 or toll-free 888-824-3920. Once you decide on an LLC, select it in your housing application. You’ll be offered a spot once your application is reviewed. Communities are extremely popular, and space is limited so get your application in early! If you don’t get into your first choice, you can pick another community any time before June 1st. You must complete your housing application by June 1 for best consideration of LLCs.
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For best consideration, complete your application by June 1, 2018. Indiana State University Residential Life Office 218 N. 6th St. Terre Haute, IN Â 47809 indstate.edu/reslife 812-237-3993 or toll-free 888-824-3920 reslife@indstate.edu Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.