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Karla Thoennes and Rebecca Loney North Dakota State University

Karla Thoennes and Rebecca Loney North Dakota State University ACUHO-I Living Learning Program Conference October 16-18, 2009. A Living-Learning Program Journey…Don’t Stop Believing. Session Overview. Historical Perspective Living-Learning Program Foundation

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Karla Thoennes and Rebecca Loney North Dakota State University

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  1. Karla Thoennes and Rebecca Loney North Dakota State University ACUHO-I Living Learning Program Conference October 16-18, 2009 A Living-Learning Program Journey…Don’t Stop Believing

  2. Session Overview Historical Perspective Living-Learning Program Foundation The Living-Learning Program Today Impact on Learning Lessons Learned Along the Journey

  3. About NDSU… • In past 7 years, student population has grown from 11,623 to 14,189 students • Largest growth in graduate and international student populations • In 2008, first-year class increased by 23% • Land-grant, research university • Located in Fargo, North Dakota

  4. About NDSU Residence Life… • 12 residence halls and 4 apartment complexes • House approximately 4,000 students (28% of student population) • First-year students are required to live on campus

  5. Living-Learning Program History • 1997 • Living Learning Program in twohalls • First-year students only • Engineering and Architecture Communities already in existence, expanded later • 2002 • Caring Community of Leaders and Problem Solvers (CCLP) • Select first-year students

  6. Living-Learning Program History • 2005 • Wellness Community begins • 2006 • Living-Learning Program expanded for all students at all levels • Pharmacy House created • 2008 • An educational curriculum developed and implemented

  7. Living-Learning Program History 2009 • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Learning Community begins • College of Business Learning Community begins • First-Year Experience expands

  8. Living-Learning ProgramPhilosophical and Theoretical Foundations University and Department Missions What is one word that would sum up your Department and University Mission Statements?

  9. North Dakota State University Mission With energy and momentum, North Dakota State University addresses the needs and aspirations of people in a changing world by building on our land-grant foundation.

  10. Residence Life Mission The Department of Residence Life supports students by providing a vibrant, healthy place to live and learn.

  11. Living-Learning ProgramPhilosophical and Theoretical Foundations • Student Affairs Learning Agenda • Teach students to… • Lead • Serve • Negotiate and Resolve Conflict • Execute Tasks to Completion • Function Collaboratively • Participate as Committed Citizens of the Community • What we know about… • Our NDSU students • Student development • The potential impact on students

  12. Think about your student population • Demographics • Breakdown by classification of on-campus residents • Predominant Majors/Colleges

  13. SOCIAL AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY PURPOSEFUL – OPEN – JUST – DISCIPLINED – CARING – CELEBRATIVE* LAW CURRICULUM ACADEMICS WELLNESS LEADERSHIP *Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Campus Life: In Search of Community (1990)

  14. Leadership Skill Sets

  15. How do students best learn and where do we as student affairs professionals intersect?

  16. LIVING-LEARNING PROGRAM • First Year Experience • Welcome Week • Learning Teams • Taking Personal Stories • Academic Skills/Tutoring • Learning Communities • Wellness • Engineering and Architecture • Pharmacy • Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences • Business • Faculty In Residence Education • Faculty Greeters • Faculty Mentors • Faculty in Residence • Leadership and Involvement Opportunities • Hall Government • RHA • NRHH • Programming Council FOUNDATION: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND LAW CURRICULUM

  17. Resources Staffing • Sr. Associate Director • Assistant Director • 12 Full Time HD’s • 108 RA’s Development • Workshops • 1:1 Follow-up • RA Engagement

  18. Program Advocates • Student Leadership • Student Affairs Collaborations • Academic Collaborations

  19. Who Would You Bring To The Table?

  20. Opportunities for Connection and Collaboration • University 189 Curriculum Revision • Advising Group • Sophomore Year Experience Initiative

  21. Budget

  22. Academic Impact Comparative Grade-Point-Averages (Spring 2009) SOURCE: NDSU Registration and Records and Residence Life databases, 2008

  23. Educational Benchmarking Survey

  24. Lessons Along the Journey Be Persistent Be Disciplined Balance Development of New Ideas with Management of Current Program Designate Time for Development Retreats In-services Focus Groups Find Partnerships and Collaborations to Help Navigate Institutional Culture Advisory Group Faculty Incorporate Assessment (any assessment) into Your Plan

  25. The Next Part of the Journey Strategic Plan Assessment

  26. For more information… www.ndsu.edu/reslife/living_learning_program QUESTIONS?

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