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2013 - 2014 LEARNING COMMUNITIES
COLLEGE BASED LEARNING COMMUNITIES

Agriculture Learning Community

The College of Agriculture Learning Communities offer Agriculture students an easy transition to both the College of Agriculture and Auburn University as a whole.  Students in each Learning Community will be exposed to different resources and opportunities available to them in the college and will get to meet faculty and administrators who will support them throughout their undergraduate career.  The College of Agriculture believes participating in their Learning Communities is an important step in being successful at Auburn.

Coordinators of the Agriculture Learning Communities:
Dr. Paul Patterson, Associate Dean in the College of Agriculture
Dr. Dave Williams, Department Head in Horticulture
Suzanne Shaw, Academic Advisor in the College of Agriculture
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Agriculture Pre-Vet Learning Community

The College of Agriculture Learning Communities offer Agriculture students an easy transition to both the College of Agriculture and Auburn University as a whole. Students in each Learning Community will be exposed to different resources and opportunities available to them in the college and will get to meet faculty and administrators who will support them throughout their undergraduate career.  The College of Agriculture believes participating in their Learning Communities is an important step in being successful at Auburn.

Students in this Learning Community will concentrate on preparation for graduate studies in the field of veterinary medicine. Students will learn about expectations and processes of applying for veterinary school and will meet faculty and upperclassmen in the pre-veterinary major.

Coordinators of the Agriculture Learning Communities:
Dr. Paul Patterson, Associate Dean in the College of Agriculture
Dr. Wayne Greene, Faculty in Animal Sciences
Suzanne Shaw, Academic Advisor in the College of Agriculture
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Architecture, Design and Construction Learning Community

The College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) Learning Community is for all incoming students in the college.  Students will be exposed to different resources and opportunities available to them in the college and will get to meet faculty and administrators who will support them throughout their undergraduate careers. 

Coordinators of the Architecture, Design, and Construction Learning Communities:
Rebecca O’Neal Dagg, Associate Dean in the College of Architecture Design, & Construction
Joyce Griffin, Director of Student Services in the College of Architecture, Design, & Construction
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Business Learning Community

The Business Learning Community provides all entering Pre-Business students with exposure to a multitude of degree paths and resources within the College. This Learning Community will offer students an introduction to the foundations of a business education and prepare students to excel in a global society. 

Coordinators of the Business Learning Communities:
Dr. Norman Godwin, Associate Dean of College of Business
Jake Williamson, Student Services Coordinator College of Business

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Education Learning Community

Students in teacher education programs including early education, special education, elementary education, music education, physical education, and secondary education are encouraged to join this community.  Members of this community will engage in organized activities to enhance and promote collaboration, advocacy, and diversity – all of the necessary building blocks to becoming a successful educator.

Coordinators of the Education Learning Communities:
Lori McLean, Academic Advisor in the College of Education
Dr. Susan Villaume, Associate Dean in the College of Education
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Education: Kinesiology Learning Community

Students in Kinesiology programs and Rehabilitation Counseling are encouraged to join this community.  Members of this community will become familiar with their faculty and labs, be exposed to career opportunities and requirements, and learn success strategies for their freshman year.

Coordinators of the Kinesiology Learning Community:
Tina Gootesman, Academic Advisor, Kinesiology Department
Robin Martin, Academic Advisor, Kinesiology Department
Dr. Mary Rudisill, Deparment Head, Kinesiology Department
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Engineering Learning Community

The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering has a long and superior reputation for providing Auburn students with a firm grounding in an engineering education, dating back to the 1870s. The Engineering Learning Community welcomes freshmen into this tradition and provides them with a supportive environment to meet others who are enrolled in their curriculum and facing the challenges of pre-engineering. Math placement will be determined prior to students coming to Camp War Eagle and placement in Chemistry or Physics will be determined by the Engineering Advising Office. Students participating in the Alabama Power Academic Excellence Program or the Honors College are discouraged from applying due to scheduling conflicts.

Coordinators of the Engineering Learning Communities:
Jennifer Harris, Academic Advisor in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Rob Kulick, Academic Advisor in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Dr. Bob Karcher, Associate Dean in the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
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Scientific Computing Learning Community

In order to maintain its competitive economic, scientific, and strategic edge, the United States needs to continue to advance computational science and train a greater number of mathematicians, scientists, and engineers who are versed in scientific computing and who are able to collaborate and develop new efficient simulation tools and the needed mathematical theory. Students in this learning community will be introduced to basic skills and technology utilized in the exciting field of scientific computing. This learning community is an interdisciplinary learning community for students in any major.

Coordinator of the Scientific Computing Learning Community:
Dr. A.J. Meir, Faculty in Mathematics

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Women in Science and Engineering Learning Community

The WISE Learning Community, coordinated by the Women's Center in the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, seeks to create a healthy and supportive community of learners and friends, provide opportunities for leadership development, and improve the retention of women in Science, Technology, and Engineering Majors (STEM) and to create long-term personal and professional relationships between students. This learning community is an interdisciplinary learning community for students in any major. Coordinated by the Women's Resource Center in the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs.

Coordinators of the Women in Sciences and Engineering Learning Community:
Bonnie Wilson, WISE Coordinator
Dr. Donna Sollie, Assistant Provost in Women's Advancement

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Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Learning Community

The Forestry and Wildlife Learning Community is a fellowship of students who share a common interest in our natural resources, and who are new to Auburn University’s School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. They are united by their love of the outdoors and a passion for studying techniques to protect, understand and utilize the wilder lands in our world.  Whether majoring in wildlife, forestry, forest engineering, natural resource management, or wildlife pre-veterinary medicine, students benefit from their time together in common courses, sharing space and time with people of similar interests.

Coordinator of the Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Learning Community:
Dale Dickens, Director of Student Services in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences
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Human Sciences Learning Community

The Human Sciences Learning Community is made up of freshmen in different majors in the College of Human Sciences. All incoming freshmen in this college are eligible to participate. The students in this Learning Community will have opportunities to connect with other students, faculty, and administration within the College of Human Sciences through taking classes together and participating in events organized by the College such as specialized academic advising sessions; college wide initiatives for student learning and student development; opportunities to learn more about study abroad opportunities to broaden world views for personal and professional development. 

Coordinators of the Human Sciences Learning Communities:
Kim Parker, Academic Advisor in the College of Human Sciences
Katie Lackey, Academic Advisor in the College of Human Sciences
Dr. Susan Hubbard, Associate Dean in the College of Human Sciences

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Liberal Arts Learning Community

Interested in a Liberal Arts degree? Graduates in the Liberal Arts go on to be outstanding leaders in their professions and in their communities. The Liberal Arts Learning Community will orient its members to the College of Liberal Arts and explore major and career choices available to them. Biology courses included are for non-science majors. Some majors in Liberal Arts require alternative science classes. The Learning Community Office and your academic advisors will check to see which courses are appropriate for you.

Coordinators of the Liberal Arts Learning Community:
Dr. Giovanna Summerfield, Director of Arts and Faculty Initiatives in College of Liberal Arts
Dr. Ruthie Spiers, Learning Communities Program Coordinator

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Nursing Learning Community

The Nursing Learning Community is made up of freshmen in Auburn's Pre-Nursing program. Students in this community will get to know upperclassmen who have been successfully admitted into the Nursing program and faculty who will assist them in their path towards completing a Nursing degree.

Coordinator of the Nursing Learning Community:
Pam Hennessey, Academic Advisor in the School of Nursing

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Science and Mathematics: Conservation Biology LC

The Conservation Biology Learning Communityexposes students to Conservation Biology. Students will explore conservation biology through guest lectures by conservation professionals and researchers, readings, and experiential learning.

Coordinator of the Conservation Biology Learning Community:
Dr. Bob Boyd, Faculty in Conservation Biology
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Science and Mathematics: Disease Hunters LC

We live in an age in which new diseases appear and old diseases change with frightening frequency.  In the Disease Hunters Learning Community, College of Sciences and Mathematics freshmen  interested in the study of diseases, both in people and animals, will have the opportunity to investigate a number of emerging diseases and gain an introduction  to the science of epidemiology.  This experience will give students a strong introduction to the study of disease

s, giving them an advantage in their upper level classes.  Students will also learn about careers in epidemiology, how to get involved in research as an undergraduate student and have the opportunity to meet Auburn faculty who work on infectious diseases. 

Coordinator of the Disease Hunters Learning Community:
Dr. Sharon Roberts, Faculty in Biological Sciences
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Science and Mathematics: Marine Biology LC

The Marine Biology Learning Community is an opportunity to explore various topics in marine biology, such as marine conservation, animal behavior, biotechnology, sustainability and career options. If you've been considering marine biology, here's a great chance to get your feet wet early!

Coordinator of the Marine Biology Learning Community:
Dr. Anthony Moss, Faculty in Marine Biology
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Science and Mathematics: Microbiology Learning Community

The Microbiology Learning Community will explore such topics as microbes and disease, biotechnology, agriculture,and career opportunities. With access to our Microbiology faculty members, students in this learning community develop successful learning and study skills that enhance all aspects of the AU experience and the opportunity to explore the microbes in the world around us.

Coordinator of the Microbiology Biology Learning Community:
Dr. Paul Cobine, Faculty in Microbiology
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Science and Mathematics: Pre-Health Learning Community

The Pre-Health Learning Community is made up of College of Sciences and Mathematics freshman interested in a health career such as Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Pharmacy or Physical Therapy. Interactions with health care professionals and trips to the medical clinic and hospital help students confirm their career choice. Community service projects demonstrate what it means to be in a "helping profession" while strengthening the Auburn community. Students will develop study and learning skills critical to becoming a competitive professional school applicant. If you've been diagnosed with "health care fever" then the Pre-Health Learning Community is your "prescription" for success. Students will have the opportunity to live in the same residence hall in the Village, making it easier to get together and form study groups.

Coordinators of the Pre-Health Learning Community:
Krysta Diehl, Academic Advisor in the College of Sciences and Mathematics
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INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING COMMUNITIES

 

Campus Life

 

Discover Auburn!

The Discover Auburn! Learning Community is an interdisciplinary Learning Community open to all incoming freshmen and specifically built for students who are looking to discover all that Auburn has to offer including its traditions and teh surrounding community through meeting campus leaders and learning about resources and opportunities for involvement at Auburn.

 

Community Engagement

 

Community and Civic Engagement Learning Community

The Community and Civic Engagement Learning Community explores how liberal arts disciplines impact society and enrich the human experience. Students will learn the foundation of becoming an active member in the Auburn community both in the classroom and by partnering with local non-profit organizations and schools. This learning community is an interdisciplinary learning community for students in any major.

Coordinators of the Community and Civic Engagement Learning Community:
Dr. Giovanna Summerfield, Director of Arts and Faculty Initiatives in College of Liberal Arts
Dr. Mark Wilson, Director of Civic Learning Initiatives, College of Liberal Arts

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Global Perspectives Learning Community

The Global Perspectives Learning Community is for students who are interested in exploring other cultures, examining global current events, traveling abroad, or pursuing a career that will place them around the world.  All Auburn students are encouraged to have a global experience during their time at Auburn and this learning community can both offer you that experience and prepare you for other opportunities such as study abroad, alternative breaks, and related academic minors. This learning community is an interdisciplinary learning community for students in any major.

Coordinators of the Global Community Learning Community:
Dr. Giovanna Summerfield, Director of Arts and Faculty Initiatives in College of Liberal Arts
Valerie Bagley, Auburn Connects! and Learning Communities Program Coordinator

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Live Green, Save Green Learning Community

It is possible to be “green” and save “green” – both in the monetary AND environmental senses.  Students who participate in this learning community will finish the year with an awareness of the broad scope of issues that are involved in the sustainability movement and their impact on modern society and the environment. This learning community is an interdisciplinary learning community for students in any major.

Coordinator of the Live Green Learning Community:
Chris Wyckoff, First Year Seminars Coordinator

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Health & Fitness

 

Be Well Learning Community

Are you interested in health and wellness? Interested in learning how to create a healthier Auburn University for all members of the Auburn Family? Then the Wellness Learning Community is for you! Students in this learning community will gain necessary skills to promote all aspects of health and wellness for college students, including physical, mental, emotional, and nutritional health. This experience provides students the opportunity to connect with students who share health interests across departments and disciplines. This learning community is an interdisciplinary learning community for students in any major.

Coordinator of the Wellness Learning Community:
Eric Smith, Director of Health Promotion and Wellness Initiatves

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Leadership

 

Leadership Learning Community

The Leadership Learning Community is primarily designed for students with previous leadership, work, or service experience. Aspire to be a leader on Auburn's campus? Plan to be a future leader in your community? The Leadership Learning Community is designed to promote active involvement in the Auburn University community and to provide opportunities for students to build upon skills developed in high school through their leadership, athletics, work, church or service projects. Students will be provided with interactive and practical tools for students to emerge as leaders at Auburn and beyond. This learning community is an interdisciplinary learning community for students in any major.

Coordinators of the Leadership Learning Community:
Melissa Sparrow Dunn, Program Advisor in First Year Experience
Ella Weaver, Program Advisor in First Year Experience

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Provost Leadership Undergraduate Scholars Learning Community

The Provost Leadership Undergraduate Scholarship (PLUS) Learning Community is a cross-disciplinary Learning Community sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. PLUS is a program predominantly for first generation students and students from diverse backgrounds. The program assists students in academic and social success. Students must be recipients of the PLUS Scholarship to be a part of this community. Visit www.auburn.edu/odma for more information.

Coordinators of the PLUS Learning Communities:
Charria Campbell, Coordinator of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
Dr. Florence Holland, Associate Provost of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

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Science & Engineering

 

Conservation Biology Learning Community

The Conservation Biology Learning Communityexposes students to Conservation Biology. Students will explore conservation biology through guest lectures by conservation professionals and researchers, readings, and experiential learning. This learning community is sponsored by the College of Sciences and Mathematics but is an interdisciplinary learning community for students in any major.

Coordinator of the Conservation Biology Learning Community:
Dr. Bob Boyd, Faculty in Conservation Biology

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Marine Biology Learning Community