A Learning Community: Is It For Me?
Your place in the world. Your place on the campus.
Writing and Literature Learning Community
The Writing and Literature Learning Community offers a distinctive campus experience for first-year students declaring English as their major or minor. As one of the most active and enthusiastic majors at Loyola, this LC provides an enriching environment for those with interests in creative writing, journalism, film, critical analysis, and all that is literary. The Writing and Literature LC collaborates on a group publication that chronicles the first-year experience at Loyola with images and words.
Literary activities on campus include Open Mic Nights, Revisions literary journal, Reader Response academic journal, film screenings, and guest lectures by faculty and national scholars. Off-campus trips are geared toward New Orleans’ rich literary tradition and vibrant contemporary literary scene, which includes our own 1718 Reading Series.
For more information, contact Reagan Sidney, Assistant Director of Residential Life, at rgsidney@loyno.edu or call 504.864.7098.
Faith-Justice Learning Community
The Faith/Justice Learning Community was created to explore “a faith that does justice.” Our diverse student population makes room for interfaith dialogue about spirituality, service, and purpose beyond self. Members of this community can expect to have close interactions with Residential Life staff, resident chaplains, Mission and Ministry staff, and a wide variety of community service organizations.
For more information, contact Reagan Sidney, Assistant Director of Residential Life, at rgsidney@loyno.edu or call 504.864.7098.
International Experience Learning Community
The International Experience Learning Community brings together students from around the world in a community designed to facilitate intercultural understanding and communication. International students and U.S. students, of all ages and class standings will explore different cultures and gain cross-cultural communication skills through a variety of academic, cultural, and social programs.
For more information, contact Reagan Sidney, Assistant Director of Residential Life, at rgsidney@loyno.edu or call 504.864.7098.
Psychology Learning Community
Students who are interested in the field of psychology live together in the Psychology Learning Community. These students need not have declared psychology as their major but should have an interest in the field. Those declaring psychology as their major will also attend the Learning Community class together. Some of the benefits of living in the Psychology LC include exposure to career opportunities in psychology, living in a community with other students who take the same type of classes, and participating in programs centered on psychology and issues within the field.
For more information, contact Reagan Sidney, Assistant Director of Residential Life, at rgsidney@loyno.edu or call 504.864.7098.
"Living in an LC will help to provide a group of people that will work as your support system for staying healthy, lifelong friends, or even just someone to chill with and learn from."
– Monica Muñoz, RA Wellness Floor
Wellness Learning Community
The Wellness Learning Community attracts students who choose to live lifestyles free of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. These students enjoy seeking balance between school, family, work, and social life, and are committed to living well. Students in this community will sign the Wellness Community Contract to commit to keeping their community substance free, and will learn the skills needed to hold themselves and each other accountable to that commitment.
For more information, contact Reagan Sidney, Assistant Director of Residential Life, at rgsidney@loyno.edu or call 504.864.7098.
Women’s Initiatives for Learning and Leading
The Women’s Initiatives for Learning and Leading Learning Community provides young women with an opportunity to have meaningful dialogue which will turn into action. This LC allows women to explore, define, and express their identities with the ultimate goal of fostering a positive connection with others living and working in surrounding communities in which they live. Discussions involve topics such as gender, sex-role stereotypes, college success, leadership, and identity.
For more information, contact Reagan Sidney, Assistant Director of Residential Life, at rgsidney@loyno.edu or call 504.864.7098.
“Not only is it a wonderful leadership opportunity, but it is a chance for a group of hard working first-year students to enact change.”
– Sean Hood, 2008 first-year student
Cardoner Fellows (Leadership) Learning Community
Cardoner Fellows are selected through a competitive application process that is managed by the Cardoner Fellows Program Coordinator and the Office of Admissions.
Cardoner Fellows Learning Community is for scholar-students who attend class together, live together, plan and attend programs in the residence halls and surrounding New Orleans community that support their academic pursuits, and support each other through their first year of college. This LC requires a 3-credit hour class that must be taken in order to live on the floor. If you would like to learn more about the Cardoner Fellows program, please contact Jessica Murphy, Assistant Director of Co-Curricular Programs, at jdmurphy@loyno.edu or call 504.865.3622.
Honors Learning Community
Honors students are selected through their application to the Honors Program. Therefore, non-Honors students are not eligible to live on the Honors Floor. Availability is limited to 40 residents.
Honors students have the privilege of living in a community where their peers from the Honors program surround them. Students work closely with Honors faculty to design programs and social interactions that support and expand on their Honors coursework.
Study groups are formed and maintained through the student and staff’s academic commitment. Further information about the Honors Program can be found here. If you would like to learn more about the Honors Learning Community, please contact Dr. John Sebastian, Assistant Professor, Deputy Director, University Honors Program, at jtsebast@loyno.edu or call 504.865.2277.
