Learning Communities are open to all full-time, degree-seeking students (additional criteria apply for each learning community) on an application basis. Applications are available early spring of each year. Applications are granted on a first-come, first served basis (space is limited). Some of Millikin's Learning Communities may be restricted to students who are enrolled in specific academic majors. Students will be removed from the Learning Community and placed in an alternate housing assignment if they do not maintain the minimum requirements for residency.

Learning Communities for Fall 2009 and Spring 2010:

First-Year Learning Community (General) in Weck Hall

The General First-Year Learning Community is housed in Weck Hall. Weck Hall housing is co-ed by floor and is smaller and more intimate, housing only 50 students. Weck Hall offer air-conditioning and suite style living with a private bathroom for every four students. TV buffs and bookworms alike will enjoy the large study and TV lounges on the ground floor of each building. If you are interested in a "family atmosphere", Weck Hall is a great place!

First-Year Learning Community (For Business Majors Only) in New Hall

The First-Year Learning Community for Business Majors is housed in New Hall. Like Weck, New Hall is also smaller and more intimate, housing only 48 students. Suite-style rooms are air conditioned and feature a private bathroom for every four students. Residents of this learning community will take advantage of classes in the hall, special business programming and networking opportunities, business field trips and more.

International Citizen Community in Hessler Hall (1st Floor)

Students living in the International Citizen Community will be immersed in a global experience. All rooms on this floor are double occupancy (singles not available) and all rooms will consist of one domestic student and one international student, serving as roommates.

Residents can expect programming centered around global awareness, modern languages, and diversity, as well as frequent interaction with the Center for International Education (CIE).

Requirements for living in the International Citizen Community:

• Be a full-time degree seeking student
• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative (or equivalent) GPA at time of application
• Submit a recommendation from a faculty member or high school teacher that speaks to the applicant's appreciation for diversity and culture.
• Applicants should also be aware that they will be living with someone who is different from them and language barriers are a possibility.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students interested in International Business, those interested in teaching language, or students interested in gaining a global perspective without studying abroad.

Advocates of Change (A Social Justice Community) in Hessler Hall (2nd Floor)

Students living in the Advocates for Change Community will be contributing to a community where topics of education and difference are the focus. This community will be linked to programs sponsored by the Center of Multicultural Student Affairs and residents will be expected to act as advocates to advance democratic citizenship and an appreciation for diversity.

Residents can expect programming centered around all aspects of difference ranging from race to religion, socioeconomic status to gender. These programs will include guest speakers, trips, and campus events.

Requirements for living in the Social Justice Community:

• Be a full time degree seeking student
• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application
• Have a desire to enhance the floor as an educator around topics of social justice

This is a wonderful opportunity for students who are interested in engaging the campus community in social justice education.

Academic Focus (a substance free learning community) in Hessler Hall (3rd floor)

Students in the Academic Focus Community can expect an environment that supports their academic success. This community promotes an atmosphere that allows students to balance their co-curricular and academic commitments while encouraging a substance free lifestyle. Study lounges allow for collaborative studying and learning. Priority for this community goes to students in the University Honors and scholarship programs.

Requirements for living in the Academic Focus Community:

• Be a full-time degree seeking student
• Have at least a 3.5 cumulative (or equivalent) GPA at time of application
• Submit a recommendation from a faculty member
• Sign the Academic Focus Code, pledging academic excellence, integrity, and a substance free lifestyles
  
  

Commitment to the Arts: A Fine Arts Community in Hessler Hall (4th Floor)

Commitment to the Arts (CttA) is a community open to both first-year and upper-class students who have been active in the arts during high school, or who are majoring in the arts at Millikin. This community option is supported by faculty and staff in the School of Fine Arts. This community is focused upon providing an environment conducive to the busy Fine Arts student while also encouraging creativity and individuality. Unlike other residential communities, Commitment to the Arts allows residents to personalize their community, as they wish- painting murals, display of student artwork, and practice of craft are encouraged.

Requirements for living in CttA:

• Be a full-time degree seeking student
• Have at least a 2.5 (or equivalent) cumulative GPA at time of application
• Have a reference from a faculty member in the College of Fine Arts (or high school teacher)
• Be majoring in the Arts, or intention to major in the Arts at Millikin

Programming for CttA will revolve around showcasing artists both within and outside of the Millikin Community. Art Galleries, Graduate Programs, Theatrical Groups, and other employment opportunities for Arts students will be connected to the community through active and passive programming.

* Upperclass Learning Communities offer single occupancy rooms (with the exception of the International Citizen Community which provides all double rooms) and offer amenities that are designed specifically for the residents in the particular community. One Resident Assistant is housed in each community and is responsible for maintaining the same requirements as the residents of the community. Faculty are involved in the communities through informal and formal programming. Residents of each community also have the privilege of creating community standards such as extended quiet hours, visitation policies, and healthy living expectation.