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Agriculture Learning Community

The Agriculture Learning Community is made up of freshmen in different majors in the College of Agriculture.  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 Agriculture through taking classes together and participating in events organized by the College and the Learning Community Activities Board.

Students will also have the option to live together on the Hill, making it easy to get together and form study groups. 

The coordinators of the Agriculture Learning Community are Suzanne Shaw and Dr. Don Mulvaney. Ms. Shaw is an Academic Advisor in the College of Agriculture and Dr. Mulvaney is a professor in Animal Sciences.

Agriculture Pre-Vet Learning Community

The Agriculture Pre-Vet Learning Community is made up of freshmen in the College of Agriculture who are interested in pursuing Veterinary Medicine.  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 Agriculture through taking classes together and participating in events organized by the College and the Learning Community Activities Board. 

Students will also have the option to live in on the Hill, making it easy to get together and form study groups.

The coordinators of the Agriculture Pre-Vet Learning Community are Suzanne Shaw and Dr. Don Mulvaney. Ms. Shaw is an Academic Advisor in the College of Agriculture and Dr. Mulvaney is a professor in Animal Sciences.

Architecture, Design, & Construction Longview Learning Community:
Exploring Environmental Longevity in Construction and Design

The CADC Longview Learning Community is made up of freshmen in different majors in the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction.  All incoming freshmen in this college and freshmen in Pre-Graphic Design are eligible to participate.  These students will take several classes together focused around the theme of keeping environmental longevity in mind in construction and design.  Opportunities will be presented both in and out of class for students to connect with other students, faculty, and administrators in the college. 
Students will also have the option to live together in Village, making it easy to get together and form study groups. 

The coordinator of the Longview Learning Community is Joyce Griffin, Director of Student Services in the College of Architecture, Design, & Construction.

Architecture, Design, & Construction GreenHouse Learning Community:
Green Practices in Construction & Design

The CADC GreenHouse Learning Community is made up of freshmen in different majors in the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction.  All incoming freshmen in this college and freshmen in Pre-Graphic Design are eligible to participate.  These students will take several classes together focused on using green practices in construction and design.  Opportunities will be presented both in and out of class for students to connect with other students, faculty, and administrators in the college. 

Students will also have the option to live together on the Hill, making it easy to get together and form study groups. 

The coordinator of the GreenHouse Learning Community is Joyce Griffin, Director of Student Services in the College of Architecture, Design, & Construction.

AU Gives Back Learning Community

The AU Gives Back Learning Community is a themed Learning Community co-coordinated by the College of Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts.  All incoming freshmen are eligible to participate.  It offers a unique opportunity to meet other students, faculty, and administrators at Auburn who are passionate about service to their communities.  This community will take several classes together that focus on community engagement and have out of class service learning opportunities. 

Students will also have the option to live together on the Hill, making it easy to get together and form study groups.

The coordinators of the AU Gives Back Learning Community are Dr. Don Mulvaney, Megan Ross, and Deborah Solie.  Dr. Mulvaney is a professor in Animal Sciences.  Ms. Ross is an Administrator in the College of Agriculture, and Ms. Solie is a Student Services Coordinator in the College.

Business Learning Community

The Business Learning Community is made up of freshmen in Pre-Business.  All incoming freshmen in the College of Business are eligible to participate.  These students will take several classes together and have the opportunity to participate in different activities coordinated by the college and the Learning Communities Activities Board. 
Students will also have the option to live together in the Village or one of the residence halls in the Lower Quad, making it easy to get together and form study groups. 
 

The coordinator of the Business Learning Community is Dr. Gary Waters, Associate Dean of the College Business.

Conservation Biology Learning Community

The Conservation Biology Learning Community is made up of freshmen in different majors in the College of Science and Math.  This community exposes students to Conservation Biology, the study of biodiversity and how humans can coexist with nature. Students will explore conservation biology through guest lectures by conservation professionals and researchers, readings, and experiential learning (participation in conservation events, attending meetings of conservation-oriented student groups, a hands-on group conservation project, etc.). We will also discuss student strategies for success in the University environment. Students will also have the option to live together in the Village, creating the security of a small community while still reaping the benefits of a large research university.

The coordinator of the Conservation Biology Learning Community is Dr. Robert Boyd, Professor in Biological Sciences.

Earthsmart Learning Community

The Earthsmart Learning Community provides students the opportunity to learn about environmental issues and redesign the future!  Students calculate their environmental footprint and explore alternative ways to reduce our impact on the earth.  Topics may include alternative energies, transportation, community development, food, responsible consumption and green careers.  This is a unique opportunity to live in a green environment and take classes that focus on improving our environment.

Students will also have the option to live together in the Lower Quad, making it easy to get together and form study groups.

The coordinators of the Earthsmart Learning Community are Dr. Gisela Buschle-diller, Professor in Polymer and Fiber Engineering, and Dr. Sharon Roberts, Professor in Biological Sciences.

Education Learning Community

The Education Learning Community is made up of students in the College of Education. All incoming freshmen in the College of Education are eligible to participate. Our community will offer incoming students opportunities to connect with other Education students, faculty and administration within the College of Education. Members of the community will also engage in organized activities to enhance and promote collaboration, advocacy and diversity within our college. 

Students will have the option to live together in the Village or the Lower Quad.

The coordinators of the Education Learning Community are Becca Grace and Lori McLean.  Ms. Grace is the Student Services Coordinator in the College of Education, and Ms. McLean is an Academic Advisor in the College.

Engineering Living-Learning Community

The Engineering Living-Learning Community will be composed of freshmen male and female pre-engineering students. All incoming students in the College of Engineering are eligible to participate.  Entering college presents a new set of challenges. The purpose of this Living-Learning Community is to provide a supportive environment for new freshman students to meet others who are enrolled in their curriculum and facing the challenges of pre-engineering.  This community will take several classes together and live together in the Village.  

The coordinators of the Engineering Learning Community are Dr. Bob Karcher and John Raines.  Dr. Karcher is the Director of Student Services in the College of Engineering, and Mr. Raines is an Academic Advisor in the College.

Fighting Against Hunger Learning Community

The Stomp Out Hunger Learning Community is a themed Learning Community co-coordinated by the College of Agriculture and the College of Human Sciences.  All incoming freshmen are eligible to participate.  This community is an opportunity for students to get proactively involved in stomping out hunger around the world through being introduces to the initiatives of the War on Hunger partnership between Auburn University and the United Nations World Food Programme in the UNIV 1100 course.  Study skills for being successful in college will also be covered in this course.  In the spring semester students will have the option to continue into a leadership track by taking AGRI 3800: Introduction to Leadership.  This class is an optional elective class that will begin students who choose to participate in working towards a leadership minor.   This community will take several classes together and have the option to live together in the Hill, making it easy to get together and form study groups.

The coordinators of the Fighting Against Hunger Learning Community are Dr. Don Mulvaney, Professor in Animal Sciences, and Dr. Susan Hubbard, Associate Dean in the College of Human Sciences. 

Forestry and Wildlife 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, or wildlife pre-veterinary medicine, students benefit from their time together in common courses, sharing space and time with people of similar interests.  Students in the community have the option of living together in the same residence hall on the hill.  Other benefits include early registration into key courses, greater contact with committed faculty from their major, and a smoother transition into collegiate life.  Students are encouraged to attend Forestry Club meetings, Wildlife Society meetings, and activities of their own design.  If you are looking for the fastest way to make connections on the wilder side of campus, this is your ticket! Contact Dale Dickens at (334) 844-1050 or Mrs. Lane Messer at (334) 844-1001 for more information on joining our unique family.   

Students in this community will have the option to live together on the Hill.

The coordinator of the Forestry and Wildlife Learning Community is Dale Dickens, Director of Student Services in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences.

Franklin Society Learning Community

The Franklin Society Learning Community is a cross-disciplinary Learning Community sponsored by the Dean of Students Office.  Howard Franklin, the first African American student at Auburn, is a role model for all students in paving the way for your own success.  This community is open to all incoming freshman and will explore how to make the most of your college experience through career exploration and leadership development.  The students in this community will take several classes together and have the option to live together in the Village or the Lower Quad, making it easy to see the members of your community and form study groups.

The coordinators of the Franklin Learning Community are Dean Johnny Green, Paul Kittle, and Jamie Mantooth.  Dean Green is the Dean of Students.  Paul Kittle is the Director of Greek Life, and Jamie Mantooth is the Director of Student Development at Auburn. 

Healthy Living Learning Community

The Healthy Living Learning Community is a cross-disciplinary Learning Community open to all incoming freshmen who were involved in competitive athletics during high school.  This community is an opportunity for students to maintain and learn more about living a healthy life.  Through taking classes together and having the option to live together in the Village, students will gain a better understanding of their body and learn practical information about healthy eating choices, exercising, and maintaining positive relationships for a lifetime. After selecting this Learning Community online, students will be asked to submit a vision statement to be reviewed by the Healthy Living Learning Community Committee.  Submissions will be taken into consideration in choosing members of this community.

The coordinator of the Healthy Living Learning Community is Kirsten Perkins, Academic Counselor in Athletic Support Services.

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. 

Students will also have the option to live together in Dowdell Hall in the Quad, making it easy to get together and form study groups.

The coordinators of the Human Sciences Learning Community are Dr. Susan Hubbard, Katie Lackey, and Kim Parker.  Dr. Hubbard is an Associate Dean in the College of Human Sciences.  Ms. Lackey and Ms. Parker are Academic Advisors in the College.

Liberal Arts Learning Community

The Liberal Arts Learning Community is made up of freshmen in different majors and undeclared freshmen in the College of Liberal Arts.  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 Liberal Arts through taking classes together and participating in events organized by the College and the Learning Community Activities Board. 

Students will also have the option to live together in the Hill or in the Village. 

 
The coordinator of the Liberal Arts Learning Community is Dr. Christa Slaton, Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts.

Liberal Arts and the Public Good Learning Community

The Liberal Arts and the Public Good Learning Community is a group of students in the College of Liberal Arts. All incoming freshmen in the College of Liberal Arts are eligible to participate. The community will take several classes together that will explore how liberal arts disciplines impact society and enrich the human experience.  Students also have the option to live together in the same residence hall in the Lower Quad.  This is a unique opportunity to not only get to know other students but also faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and to create your own activities in your residence hall.  If you are looking for a way to immediately get connected on campus this could be it! 

The coordinators of the Liberal Arts Learning Community are Dr. Christa Slaton and Dr. Mark Wilson.  Dr. Slaton is an Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts, and Dr. Wilson is the Assistant Director of the Carolyn Draughon Center for Arts and Humanities.

Marine Biology Learning Community

The Marine Biology Learning Community is made up of freshmen in different majors in the College of Science and Math.  The community provides freshmen an opportunity to explore various topics in marine biology, such as marine conservation, animal behavior, biotechnology, sustainability and career options.  The class may include field trips and other outside experiences.  In UNIV 1100, the community will also receive support for developing organizational, planning and learning skills for success in college.  If you’ve been considering marine biology, here’s a great chance to get your feet wet early! 

Students will also have the option to live together in the Village, making it easy to get together and form study groups.

The coordinator of the Marine Biology Learning Community is Dr. Kenneth Halanych, Professor in Biological Sciences.

 Microbiology Learning Community

The Microbiology Learning Community is made up of freshmen in different majors in the College of Science and Math.  Perfect spiral passes, boiled peanuts, and the roar of Jordan-Hare Stadium are easy to SEE, TASTE and HEAR around AU campus. However, none of that would be possible without the activity of microscopic organisms in the soil, in the oceans and in our bodies.  Students in the MICROBIOLOGY LEARNING COMMUNITY 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. 

Students will also have the option to live together in the Village, making it easy to get together and form study groups.

The coordinator of the Microbiology Learning Community is Dr. James Barbaree, Professor in Biological Sciences.

Nursing Learning Community

The Nursing Learning Community is made up of freshmen in Pre-Nursing.  All incoming freshmen in the School of Nursing are eligible to participate.  These students will take several classes together and have the opportunity to participate in different activities coordinated by the college and the Learning Communities Activities Board.  Through these experiences the community will get to know other freshmen in Nursing and make connections with faculty who will assist them in their path towards graduation. 

Students will also have the option to live together in the same residence hall in the Lower Quad, making it easy to get together and form study groups. 
 

The coordinator of the Nursing Learning Community is Pam Hennessey, Academic Advisor in the School of Nursing.

 Provost Leadership Undergraduate Scholarship (PLUS) Learning Community

The 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 and offers financial support for students who are selected and maintain the required grade point average.  The students in this community will take classes together and have the option to live together in the Hill, thus forming study groups and opportunities for social networking and community engagement.  Students must apply for this program through the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/odma/finaid.html.

The coordinators of the PLUS Learning Community are Dr. Florence Holland, Special Assistant to the Associate Provost of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, and Charria Campbell, Administrator in the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs.

Women in Engineering Living-Learning Community

The Women in Engineering Living-Learning Community will be composed of female freshmen pre-engineering students.  All incoming students in the College of Engineering are eligible to participate.  Entering college presents a new set of challenges. The purpose of this Living-Learning Community is to provide a supportive environment for new freshman female students to meet others who are enrolled in their curriculum and facing the unique challenges of being a female pre-engineering student.  This community will take several classes together and live together in the Village. 

The coordinators of the Engineering Learning Community are Dr. Bob Karcher and Julia Freeman.  Dr. Karcher is the Director of Student Services in the College of Engineering, and Ms. Freeman is an Academic Advisor in the College.