Leadership and Service –
Living Learning Community Application
I.
Overview
The Leadership & Service Learning Community (LSLC) provides first-year students with an
opportunity to live together in an environment that develops and enhances their leadership
and service knowledge and practice through various components of education and
engagement. Participants connect and form relationships with others who share their common
interest in being a leader on campus and a servant in our community.
This specific Living Learning Community is coordinated by the Center the Leadership and
Service which seeks to educate and engage all students to lead and serve the global
community. The LSLC is open to any incoming freshman who has a desire to learn more about
leadership and volunteer in service to local agencies and individuals.
II.
Frequently Asked Questions
 Where will I live?
o Massey Hall, named after former Dean of Men, Felix Massey, is a traditional-style
residence hall that houses approximately 582 women and men. Massey features
air-conditioned double-occupancy rooms which are conducive to establishing a
closer community as well as a large courtyard which is a constant center of
activity. Massey has large community bathrooms on each floor which are
professionally cleaned every day. It features recently renovated rooms with new
furniture, a workout facility, computer room, kitchens, post office and study
lounges. Massey is centrally located on campus and is the closest Residence Hall to
the University Center, a hub of activity on campus.
 How many people will be in my community?
o 80: 40 men and 40 women. Massey has approximately 82-84 residents per floor,
so the LSLC will be made up of two half-floors with a same-sex RA on each floor.
 What is the Center for Leadership and Service?
o The Center the Leadership and Service is a part of the Division of Student Life and
seeks to educate and engage all students to lead and serve the global community.
The CLS provides a multitude of leadership and service opportunities to UT
students including, but not limited to, leadership classes, weekly service
opportunities, leadership certificate series and Alternative Break trips.
 What is a Living and Learning Community?
o The Living and Learning Community (LLC) experience provides first-year students
with a unique opportunity to merge academics and co-curricular involvement with
their residence hall community. Participants will live with other LLC students on a
designated floor in a residence hall, take classes together, participate in cultural
and educational programs, and become involved in community events and social
activities. This residential experience encourages students to make meaningful
connections with their peers, faculty, and university staff and will ultimately assist
students in their adjustment to college life.
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Living Learning Community Application
I.
Student Information:
Today’s Date:
Gender Identity: Male (click to edit)
Full Name:
T-shirt size: Small
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Student ID: 000Date of Birth:
Home Phone Number:
Mobile Phone Number:
Permanent Mailing Address (Street):
City/State/Zip:
UTK Email Address:
Race/Ethnicity: Alaskan Native (click to edit)
Do you have any special needs that will
If yes, please explain:
require accommodation in your living
situation? No (click to edit)
*Note about roommates*: If you have requested a roommate via your online housing contract,
the requested individual must also apply and be accepted to the LSLC in order for the two of
you to reside together within this community
**Participation in the Leadership and Service Living Learning Community
requires enrollment and satisfactory grades in BOTH a section of the Fall
“Leadership and Service- First Year Studies” course as well as a section of “Intro
to Servant Leadership and Social Justice” in the Spring. **
II.
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Supplemental Application Questions:
Please respond to each question below with up to 300 words per question.
1. Why do you want to be a part of the Leadership and Service- LLC?
2. The mission of the Center for Leadership and Service is to “educate and engage all
students to lead and serve the global community.” What does this mean to you?
3. What do you expect to contribute to the Living Learning Program? (Feel free to use
examples of past leadership, honors, awards, scholarships, co-curricular activities in
which you have participated, any volunteer, work, living experiences, international
travel, etc.)
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Living Learning Community Application
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Community Expectations and Requirements:
Enroll in a Fall First Year Studies section specifically reserved for Leadership & Service Learning
Community Students. The class will be a small seminar which includes students in your
community and focuses on introductory level leadership theory and practice, as well as campus
and community involvement.
Enroll in a Spring Leadership Seminar Course focusing specifically on the practice of Servant
Leadership & Social Justice.
Attend eight leadership programs provided through the Center for Leadership & Service
including the annual MLK Day of Service & Clifton M. Jones Leadership Conference (to be held
from 8am-5pm on Jan 18, 2014)
Attend a Fall Leadership & Service Living and Learning Community kick-off event.
Participate in a Fall and Spring group service project.
Pledge of Commitment. By signing this form, I pledge to uphold the expectations of the Leadership
& Service Living and Learning Community:
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A $50 Living and Learning Community student organization program fee is required of each
member of a community to cover the cost of most community events; this fee will be billed to
your VolXpress statement and you should be aware the fee will be deducted from your financial
aid.
I will complete and receive a satisfactory grade in the required courses for this LLC for the Fall
and Spring semesters.
I will attend LLC meetings, participate in planning and attending LLC activities, take an active
part in establishing goals for the LLC and will participate in evaluation and reflective activities.
If for any reason you disaffiliate with your selected LLC, or do not receive course credit,
University Housing reserves the right to relocate you to another residence hall on campus.
I am committed to the mission of the Living and Learning Community (LLC) program which
provides a strong community environment conducive to learning, involvement, and student
success. I understand that the foundation of any LLC is its students, and its success depends on
our ability and willingness to treat community members with respect and civility inside and
outside of the classroom.
I give my permission that any photographs taken of me participating in the LLC can be used by
the University for official University business (publications, website, etc.).
Please read and sign (by typing your name in the space provided- if submitting electronically)
the next section. The application will not be considered complete unless this last step is taken.
My name typed below and submission of my application is an indication of my commitment
to comply with all the stated program requirements.
Applicant’s Name:
Date:
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Living Learning Community Application
Important Reminders and Contact Information:
Turning in your application:
 Via email as an attachment (preferred): katekennedy@utk.edu with “LSLC Application”
as the subject line and file name updated as “YOUR NAME- LSLC Application”
or
 Via postal mail: ATTN Kate Kennedy, 305 University Center, 1502 W. Cumberland Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37996
Make sure your application is complete and thoroughly reviewed before submission.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Questions?
 About the Center for Leadership and Service or the Leadership and Service Learning
Community? Visit our website (http://leadershipandservice.utk.edu/) or contact Kate
Kennedy at (865) 974-5455 between 8am-5pm or email katekennedy@utk.edu.
 About University Housing? Visit their website (http://uthousing.utk.edu/tnliving/) or
contact Holly Rodden at (865) 974-4201 between 8am-5pm or email hrodden@utk.edu.
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