College of Health & Human Services
Living Learning Community
Hello and welcome to the WKU family! I would like to personally welcome you to the College of Health
and Human Services (CHHS) at Western Kentucky University. The mission of the college is to provide
diverse educational opportunities leading to excellence in Health and Human Services for a global
community.
Your first year as a Hilltopper will set the tone and foundation of your ongoing success the next four
years. The College of Health & Human Services wants to assist you in any way that we can to better
prepare you and help you succeed during your first year on the hill. One way we do this is through our
Living Learning Community (LLC).
SO WHAT EXACTLY IS AN LLC?
1. A group of 25 students come together because of shared academic interests. The CHHS LLC
students live on the same floor of their single gender residence hall.
2. Students who sign up for the LLC have one full year of linked courses together to help develop
strong relationships with peers, faculty, and professionals in areas of interests.
3. During this opportunity, members will be able to gain leadership and teamwork skills through
LLC projects, volunteer opportunities, and campus activities.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
You will have the opportunity to:
1. Build a network of peers that have similar interests and experiences.
2. Have a reserved seat in popular courses for registration.
3. Host evening study sessions with peers in the same classes.
4. Be in a supportive atmosphere to enhance the academic performance.
If you are interested in being a part of this great group of students, please fill out and submit the
enclosed application for CHHS Living Learning Community.
Once again, welcome to WKU and the College of Health and Human Services. I am looking forward to
hearing from you soon! Go TOPS!
Sara Pitts
Academic Advisor
CHHS LLC Coordinator
sara.pitts@wku.edu
(270) 745-3085
@wkuace4chhs
Courses Offered For
CHHS Living Learning Community Members
FALL
CHHS 175: University Experience—Health and Human Services
Transition to university experience. Topics include study skills, critical thinking skills,
library education, campus resources, and personal development. Special emphasis on
careers and degree programs related to the fields of health and human services. Field
trips may be required; students responsible for own transportation.
COMM 145: Fundamentals of Public Speaking and Communication *
Focuses on the preparation and delivery of public speeches (informative and
persuasive), with skill development in listening, teamwork, and interpersonal
communication contexts.
SPRING
THEA 151: Theatre Appreciation *
A study of the literary, historical, and creative aspects of the theatre. It is designed to
develop an understanding and appreciation of the art of theatre from the point of view of
the audience.
HIST 101: World History 1 *
A comparative historical, survey of the major political, religious, and cultural
developments in Asia, Africa, and the Mediterranean basin, Europe, and the Americas
from ca. 3000 BCE to 1500 CE.
* These courses help fulfill Colonnade General Education Requirements
Residence Hall Living For
CHHS Living Learning Community Members
WHY LIVE ON CAMPUS?
Aside from it being a University requirements for first-year students to live on
campus, there are other great reasons to live on, and more specifically to live
within a Living Learning Community, including:

Build a unique community of peers for both social and academic support

Participate in LLC events, hosted by the College of Health and Human
Services, your Resident Assistant (RA), the Office of Housing and
Residence Life and that broaden your academic and social experiences

Build professional relationships with faculty and staff members and
professionals in their field