Living and Learning Community Center
Bloomsburg University
400 East Second Street, 121 CRH
Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1301
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by way of providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all
persons without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual
orientation, disability or veteran status.
www.bloomu.edu/LLC
Living & Learning
Communities
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Major
Admission
Criteria
Focus
Typical
Trip
Typical
Activities
Typical
Service
Activities
Business
Civic Engagement
Open to Business majors only
Open to any major, including
Business, Education, and Science
and Health Sciences
Open to all incoming freshmen
based on availability
Education
Fine Arts and Humanities
Frederick Douglass
International Studies
Science & Health Sciences
Social Justice & Sustainability
Helping Professions
Honors
Presidential Leadership
Open to Education majors only
Open to any major, including
Business, Education, and Science
and Health Sciences
Open to any major, including
Business, Education, and Science
and Health Sciences
Open to any major, including
Business, Education, and Science
and Health Sciences
Open to Science and
Health Sciences majors only
Open to any major, including
Business, Education, and Science
and Health Sciences
Open to any major, including
Business, Education, and Science
and Health Sciences
Open to any major, including
Business, Education, and Science
and Health Sciences
Open to any major, including
Business, Education, and Science
and Health Sciences
Open to all incoming freshmen
based on availability
Open to all incoming freshmen
based on availability
Open to all incoming freshmen
based on availability
Open to all incoming freshmen
based on availability
Open to all incoming freshmen
based on availability
Open to all incoming freshmen
based on availability
Open to all incoming freshmen
based on availability
Selected from Act 101/EOP program.
Go to http://reslife.bloomu.edu/llc/
helping.php
1150 minimum SAT score. Go to
http://departments.bloomu.edu/
honors
1050 minimum SAT score. Go to
http://orgs.bloomu.edu/plp
Expands the range and
impact of a major in business
Helps students participate actively in
political and community-wide change
Connects students with other
education majors and education
faculty
Emphasizes the arts and humanities
and adopts an interdisciplinary
approach to exploring the role of the
arts and humanities in our society
Stresses cross-cultural relationship
building, promoting diversity, and
breaking down social barriers across
cultural differences
Embraces an international vision of
both academic and daily life
Provides an environment where
students can focus on academics
in order to succeed in the sciences
Creates discussion and action around
the cultural implications of global
climate change
Exposes students to mindful
practices in public service
Offers academically challenging
small classes, service opportunities,
and community
Develops leadership potential,
challenges students to think critically
about real-world problems, engages
students through meaningful service
The United Nations in NYC
The Capitol and Monument Mall
in Washington, D.C.
Baltimore Aquarium to learn how to
conduct field trips
Museums, galleries, and theatre
performances in NYC
Historical sites in New York
and Maryland associated with
Frederick Douglass’ life
Foreign embassies and United
Nations in NYC
Bodies: The Exhibition in NYC
Weekend trip to Overlook farms
in Massachusetts to learn the
effects of world hunger
Day trip to NYC to visit museums
and Harlem Civil Rights sites
Day trip to NYC to explore,
see a play, or visit museums
Day trip to NYC for museums,
historical sites and live theatre
Participate in workshops preparing
students for the classroom
Attend films, concerts, study groups,
and local theatre productions
Present papers at annual conference,
participate in monthly workshops on
diversity and teambuilding
Attend foreign movie nights and
international coffee hours
Lunch with the Dean(s),
visit science and research labs,
attend faculty/guest lectures
Create green movie and lecture
series, participate in social
movements on/off campus
Develop and host fundrasier to bring
running water to rural schools in
South Africa, attend guest lectures
Present Honors independent research
projects to the university community
and at national conferences
Participate in educational, social,
service & professional development
activities and events with the
University President
Support the local Women’s Shelter
Mentor middle school students in a
photography project, engage in local
environmental projects
Raise funds to build a well
in South Africa; participate
in annual BU service projects
Spearhead campus recycling analysis
Volunteer in weekly food recovery
program and at local elder care home,
participate in Breast Cancer Walk
Relay for Life, Balanced Care visits,
Breast Cancer Walk
Volunteer at CCM Dollar Dinner,
Animal Shelter, Food Kitchens and
EOS Therapeutic Riding Center
Connect with local and regional
business leaders
Meet politicians and legislators
Selected by students each semester
Volunteer with the disabled at EOS
Therapeutic Riding Center and many
other civic organizations
Help organize international fair
Support the American Cancer Society
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The Living and
Learning Community’s
(LLC) mission is
shaped by the
collective mission of
the University and
the Residence Life Office. A LLC is a group of students who
share common academic interests, live together in a residence
hall, participate in activities together, and are also enrolled
in a cluster of related courses. By integrating faculty with
the undergraduate residential experience, faculty, staff, and
students develop a sense of interconnectedness and a mutual
concern for the enrichment of their collegiate experience. In
addition, LLCs provide students with quality studying, meeting,
and lecture/discussion space within the residence halls.
Since their inception in 1996, LLCs have been a forum for the
exchange of ideas and information within a residential setting,
providing out-of-class interaction between students and their
faculty and supporting academic endeavors.
Discover who you want to be.
In a LLC, students who share common
interests live together in a residence hall,
participate in trips and activities, and take a
cluster of general education courses, all under
the direction of a faculty member. Students
and faculty develop close relationships
in and out of the classroom that lead to
greater academic success, a broader view
of education, a livelier and more integrated
university experience, and a greater sense of
commitment.
Become that person.
Business
The Business LLC welcomes only freshmen who have declared a business major. This community
enhances business acumen, fosters community and interdisciplinary awareness, helps students
make a successful transition to higher education, and provides a collaborative learning experience
where students quickly get to know fellow students and faculty.
n Take courses that fulfill requirements for your business major
n Receive direction to help determine the right business track
n Establish connections that help start your business career
succeed
n Attend seminars with local business leaders
n Make trips to local businesses
All the LLCs are close. Every LLC is like one big
family. You are assigned mentors who are also
students who help you if you have any questions. If
they cannot answer your questions, they strive to find
you a tutor. They will do anything they can to help
you.
­— Rachel Conley
serve
Civic Engagement
The Civic Engagement LLC welcomes all freshmen who are pursuing any
major or are presently undeclared. This community focuses on making a
difference in our society through engagement in civic life and stresses the
importance of being involved in political and community-wide change.
n Take a university seminar that stresses the importance of the link
between education and community activism and courses in Political
Science, History, and English that fulfill your general education
requirements
n Participate in local and national political campaigns
n Visit national government monuments and sites
n Volunteer with local aid groups
n Become involved with campus action groups
All through high school
I had always wanted to
help others but could
never find a good outlet
for doing so. When I
found out about the
Civic Engagement
LLC, I thought,
“Perfect.” I got to meet
others who wanted to
help out and make a
difference as much as I
did, all within the first
few weeks of school.
­— Dan Interrante
Education
The Education LLC welcomes freshmen who are Education majors. This LLC is
a wonderful conglomerate of all education majors and provides great support
for those pursuing a teaching career.
n Connect with education students
n Receive guidance from educational faculty
n Become acquainted with professional groups such
as SCEC, SLED, SPSEA, ACEI, and MENC
teach
n Attend Praxis training and teaching seminars
I joined the
Education LLC
because I liked the
idea of living with
people I could study
with. It has made the
transition into college
much easier because
I have connections
with professors and
the students I attend
class with.
­ Carolyn —
Mitchell
Fine Arts & Humanities
The Fine Arts and Humanities LLC welcomes freshmen who are pursuing any major or are presently
undeclared. This community emphasizes and embraces the fine arts and humanities and explores the
role of the fine arts and humanities in an era of an ever-broadening emphasis on science, technology,
and professional studies.
n Take a university seminar that relates education to aesthetics and technology
and general education classes in Art History and English
n Attend local theater productions and concerts
create
n Participate in on-campus cultural events
n Visit national museums and galleries
I really think it makes
that much more of a
difference to know you
find a place to belong.
And the best part is —
you join a LLC for your
interest, not because you
think you have to for your
major.
­— Liz Nugent
Frederick Douglass
The Frederick Douglass LLC welcomes freshmen who are pursuing any major or who
are presently undeclared. This LLC intertwines with the Frederick Douglass Institute
for Academic Excellence to promote academic excellence in a racially and ethnically
diverse setting. The institute is part of a State System of Higher Education collaborative
established to enhance the academic life of participating universities and to enrich
campus climate by promoting diversity.
n Take a university seminar that focuses on the way the educational experience is
enhanced by racial and ethnic diversity and general education classes in Anthropology,
History, Psychology, and English
achieve
n Participate in the spring Frederick Douglass Undergraduate Interdisciplinary
Conference as organizers, volunteers, and presenters
n Attend achievement dinners, banquets, dances, and social events
n Experience educational trips to the Frederick Douglass National
Historic Site, Harlem or Ellis Island
I have loved the Frederick Douglass LLC. It
is everything I hoped for and more. I have a
lot of fun with a diverse group of people and
we are very close knit. Everything we have
done has been a blast, even just the small bits
of community service. I’ve had all sorts of
experiences I never would have had.
­— Kyle Romanowski
give
Helping Professions
The Helping Professions LLCs draws from ACT 101/EOP freshmen with an interest in
Education, Social Work, Sociology, and other helping professions. For more information, go to
http://reslife.bloomu.edu/llc/helping.php
n Become exposed to the consequences of mindsets
for personality, motivation and development
n Develop mindfulness practice as a habit
n Extend current understandings of mind as both a limit
and a possibility
n Practice skills that promote learning-oriented habits
I knew this LLC would help me stay on top
of my school work. I help other students in
Math and they help me in other things. The
LLC has helped me understand how to use
my time and help myself while helping other
people.
­— Shanna Scott
excel
Honors
The Honors LLC draws from freshmen with a minimum of 1150 SAT combined
score (above 550 on both verbal and math). For more information, go to
http://departments.bloomu.edu/honors.
n Be challenged to perform at the highest level of excellence and encourage
independent thinking and learning
n Engage in a rigorous, coherent, integrated academic experience with
a high degree of student-faculty interaction
n Develop creativity, intellectual independence, analytical thinking
and problem solving and the growth of communication skills through a
strong emphasis on reading, writing, and research
n Participate in symposia, experiential
learning and independent study
The Honors Program has
given me a tight-knit group
of friends who take the same
classes I’m taking. It’s been
a great experience where
I’ve met a lot of friends.
­— Bryce Shaffer
International Studies
The International Studies LLC welcomes students who are pursuing any major or are
presently undeclared and either know a foreign language or plan to
take a course during their first semester.
This community embraces an international vision of both academic and daily life. The
LLC welcomes both U.S. citizens whose interests have an international component and
international students looking for a global perspective. The international scope of this
community will enable you to form connections among the academic disciplines while
guiding you toward an international perspective.
n Attend international coffee hours, book fairs, and art and music festivals
n Watch foreign films and read international publications
n Attend workshops for study abroad programs and international internships
n Visit consulates and embassies
explore
I joined the LLC because
I took Spanish in high
school and it helps me with
my desire to go to Spain. I
love the sociology class that
is part of the LLC. The
professor is great!
­— Marci Mantegna
Presidential Leadership
The Presidential Leadership LLC draws from freshmen with a minimum of a 1050 SAT combined score,
a 3.0 G.P.A. and a background in extracurricular activities. PLP proves an integrated, sequenced set
of programs to assist you in a continuing your leadership development. Each role or activity builds on
the previous year, so you can anticipate new, exciting, and more challenging opportunities for personal
growth. For more information, go to http://orgs.bloomu.edu/plp
n Develop leadership potential
n Connect learning with community participation
aspire
n Engage students on campus and in the community
through meaningful service
If you want to be
among a nice group
of friendly people
who share similar
academic and social
standards, then this is
the group for you.
­ Bryan —
Poepperling
Science & Health Sciences
The Science and Health Science LLC is open to freshmen who are majoring in Audiology and Speech Pathology,
Biology and Allied Health, Chemistry, Exercise Science, Nursing, and Physics. There are no designated classes
for this LLC. However, this LLC works to provide an environment wherein students can interface with faculty,
administration, and each other in order to succeed in the sciences’ disciplines.
The SHS LLC
helps me because
I live near people
who have the same
interests and it makes
it easier to ask for
help. It helps make
connections with
other students, and
it’s great to have
tutors who are more
than willing to help
you study.
n Have tutors available to help you with your science classes.
n Lunch with the college deans and faculty
n Attend educational sessions
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n Participate in health science symposium each spring
­— Andrea Miller
lead
Social Justice &
Sustainability
The Social Justice LLC welcomes freshmen who are pursuing any major or are presently
undeclared. This community focuses on creating discussion and action around
issues central to the 21st century: climate change, discrimination based on gender,
race, or sexual preference, and poverty.
n Take a university seminar that connects education to social change and
general education classes in the Sociology and English departments that
help to identify the causes of poverty and injustice
n Participate on panels about diversity
n Spearhead projects that work to minimize our carbon footprint
n Participate in social movements on and off campus
n Connect to international programs such as Heifer International, ACLU,
and the Southern Poverty Law Center
Social Justice and
Sustainability allowed
us to all open our eyes
to the consequences of
our living standards, and
on how our life affects
the lives of everything
and everyone else on
Earth. The Social Justice
and Sustainability LLC
allows the student to
become more involved in
helping our planet earth,
along with helping our
fellow man and looking
at everyone as equals,
instead of racial profiles.
­— Eli Tome