Living-learning communities: the role they play in first year retention efforts in higher education
Year: 2012
Type: report
Abstract: Living-learning communities in higher education play a critical role in the success of our student population.Having the option of living-learning communities on campus is a sought after option for students and parents of students beginning college.For student retention efforts, it is important that our student affairs professionals understand the impact that living-learning communities have on the first-year student population.It is additionally important that professionals understand the different types of living-learning communities and determine which is best to implement on their campus.This report takes a deeper look into living-learning communities across the country and the impacts on living-learning communities have on campus.Taking into consideration the diversity of varying living-learning communities, three specific types were examined and their success was determined based on a national study calledThe National Study of Living-Learning Programs (2007).This report communicates the depth and necessity of living-learning communities in higher education for students, parents, and student affairs professionals.
Author: Plattner, Allyson Karene
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W174967263