What Defines a Learning Community?

• Linked courses (two or more) with common assignments and projects
• Supportive classroom environments that encourage study groups
• Classes that are typically scheduled on the same day, back-to-back
• Simultaneous enrollment in all classes making up a particular learning community

How Do Learning Communities Help?

• By establishing a sense of community with classmates and instructors
• By increasing student learning as a result of connecting courses
• By promoting more active learning through collaboration

Why be in a Learning Community?

• To have a better chance for success in college courses
• To have more instructor support
• To increase the likelihood of getting accepted into a competitive-entry program