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.   Each Learning Community will take multiple classes together and offers the opportunity to live in the same residence hall if students choose to do so.

Coordinators of the Agriculture Learning Communities:
Dr. Paul Patterson, Associate Dean in the College of Agriculture
Dr. Dave Williams, Department Head in Horticulture
Dr. Wayne Greene, Faculty in Animal Sciences
Suzanne Shaw, Academic Advisor in the College of Agriculture

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Agriculture Pre-Vet Learning Community

Interested in exploring a career in Veterinary Medicine? 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.

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.   Each Learning Community will take multiple classes together and offers the opportunity to live in the same residence hall if students choose to do so.

Coordinators of the Agriculture Learning Communities:
Dr. Paul Patterson, Associate Dean in the College of Agriculture
Dr. Dave Williams, Department Head in Horticulture
Dr. Wayne Greene, Faculty in Animal Sciences
Suzanne Shaw, Academic Advisor in the College of Agriculture

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Architecture, Design and Construction GreenHouse Learning Community

The GreenHouse Learning Community is specifically for students in Building Sciences and will take several classes together focused around the themes of environmental longevity ideas for construction and design, civic engagement through service learning, and interdisciplinary partnerships. 

The College of Architecture, Design and Construction Learning Communities are for all incoming students in the college.  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 careers.  The College of Architecture, Design and Construction embraces the belief that to be successful in their fields, students need to collaborate across disciplines and practice their disciplines in the community through service.   Their Learning Communities accomplish these goals through hands-on experience, working in service-learning groups. 

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

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Architecture, Design and Construction Longview Learning Community

The Longview Learning Community will take several classes together focused around the themes of environmental longevity ideas for construction and design, civic engagement through service learning, and interdisciplinary partnerships. 

The College of Architecture, Design and Construction Learning Communities are for all incoming students in the college.  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 careers.  The College of Architecture, Design and Construction embraces the belief that to be successful in their fields, students need to collaborate across disciplines and practice their disciplines in the community through service.   Their Learning Communities accomplish these goals through hands-on experience, working in service-learning groups. 

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

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Business Learning Community

From marketing to accounting to finance, 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. Norm Godwin, Associate Dean of College of Business


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Education Learning Community

The Education Learning Community offers incoming students opportunities to connect with other Education students, faculty and administration within the College of Education. Members of this community will engage in organized activities to enhance and promote collaboration, advocacy and diversity—all of the necessary building blocks to be 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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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.  This community will take several classes together and have the option to live together in an on-campus residence hall. 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 Engineering 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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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.  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. 

Coordinator of the Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Learning Communities:
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.  Students will also have the option to live in the same residence hall, making it easy to get together and form study groups.

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

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Liberal Arts and Civic Engagement Learning Community

The Liberal Arts 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.

Coordinators of the Liberal Arts Learning Communities:
Dr. Giovanna Summerfield, Director of Arts and Faculty Initiatives in College of Liberal Arts
Dr. Kyes Stevens, Faculty in Outreach Programs in College of Liberal Arts

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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 Communities:
Pam Hennessey, Academic Advisor in the School of Nursing

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Science and Mathematics: Conservation Biology LC

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 in the same residence hall in the Village, creating the security of a small community while still reaping the benefits of a large research university.

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 diseases, 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.  All students interested in a better understanding the diseases impacting the people and animals of our world are encouraged to apply.

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 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 in the same residence hall in the Village, making it easy to get together and form study groups.

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 is made up of freshmen in different majors in the College of Science and Math.  Students in this 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.  Students will also have the option to live in the same residence hall, making it easy to get together and form study groups.

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 Communities:
Krysta Diehl, Academic Advisor in the College of Sciences and Mathematics

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INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING COMMUNITIES

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! This Learning Community is coordinated by Educational Support Services and provides students with opportunities to perform service learning projects and become invested in the Auburn community. 

Exploring Majors
The Exploring Majors Learning Community is an interdisciplinary Learning Community open to all incoming freshmen and specifically built for students who are still deciding on their major.  This Learning Community is coordinated by Career Development Services and offers students step by step assistance with navigating the majors at Auburn and choosing the one that is right for you.  Students will take three classes together including a Career Exploration class and have the option to live together in the Village or Quad residence halls.  They also will have unique opportunities to meet with advisors from different colleges and schools and participate in informational interviewing activities to aid them in choosing a major.

Last Updated: Aug. 22, 2010