Freshman College
 

 Learning Communities

On Tuesday, December 4, 2007, Dr. Phyllis Worthy Dawkins facilitated a very successful Learning Communities Planning Workshop for established and forming Learning Community members. Faculty and staff excitedly planned for a creative 2007-2008 school year. Dr. Dawkins is the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at Johnson C. Smith University and a national expert on the concept of learning communities.

LC's @ Freshman College

All first semester freshmen are placed into cohorts with block schedules, which facilitate small study groups, team teaching, enrichment activities and an interdisciplinary approach to learning.

Some of these cohorts have been formed into Learning Communities by teams of teachers collaborating and constructing cross-curricular activities with the cohorts. Learning Communities create an environment where students engage in relevant, in-depth, real-world experiences.

 

For more information contact:

Karen Porter
Director of Learning Communities
386-481-2323 • porterk@cookman.edu

Len Quatrella
Asst. Director of Learning Communities
386-481-2333 • quatrellal@cookman.edu

 

Learning Communities at B-CU for Fall 2008 and Team Leaders

Brother-to-Brother (All Male) - The Brother-to-Brother LC engages young men in issues relevant to taking their place in society as men. Team Leader: Hubert Brown

Citizens of the Computer Age (CIS) - The Citizens of the Knowledge Age LC is for students who are entering or are considering entering any of the computer science related majors. The LC engages students in thinking about what comes next after the Information Age. Team Leader: Candy Hodges

Environmental Issues (Honors) - In the Environmental Issues LC, honors students grapple with the challenging issues of our time concerning the ecological balance of nature and the future of human life. Team Leader: Gloria Markette

Foundations Academy (College Prep) - The Foundations Academy LC is designed specifically for students who are enrolled in college prep courses for reading, writing and mathematics. The Academy promotes cognitive and affective growth with respect for individual differences and special needs among learners. Team Leaders: Len Quatrella, Lawrence Fausti

From Africa to the Americas - The From Africa to the Americas LC engages students in the cultural history of African-Americans and leads students to think critically about how past issues are relevant to the issues of today. Team Leader: Linda McClanahan

From Personal to Global – Primarily intended for business majors, the Personal to Global LC is a journey that begins with gaining an understanding of personal finances and then exploring the business world on local, national and international levels. Team Leader Needed – If you would like to be a team leader for this LC, please contact Ms. Karen Porter.

From the Physical to the Metaphysical – Primarily intended for nursing majors, the From the Physical to the Metaphysical LC integrates studies in physical science with religion and philosophy. Team Leader Needed – If you would like to be a team leader for this LC, please contact Ms. Karen Porter.

Languages Enable Global Communication – The Languages Enable Global Communication LC integrates the study of a foreign language with studies in other areas of the culture associated with the language such as religion, sociology and anthropology. Team Leader: Joyce Nki or Mary Roper

Psychology & Culture - The Psychology & Culture LC engages students in religious and psychology issues relevant to solving current societal questions. Team Leader: Davita Bonner

Sister-to-Sister (All Female) - The Sister-to-Sister LC engages young women in issues relevant to taking their place in society as women. Team Leader: Jontoinette White