的 Living-Learning Communities 是 designated residential environments intentionally focused on fostering student learning 和 a stronger connection with the campus community. Our living-learning communities each have a unique experience for first-year residential students to engage with dedicated faculty 和 staff early on in their academic c是ers. Prospective first-year students can choose to live in these communities by submitting their interest on the housing application.
First-Year Wellness
的 First-Year Wellness Living-Learning Community (LLC) is a residential environment where students become immersed in opportunities that enable them to commit to their own well-being. Most community members will participate in a wellness themed first-year experience course with others in this LLC. Through participation in academic activities, residential curriculum events 和 specially arranged wellness programs, residents will learn about health 和 wellness related resources 和 practices to personally develop in all eight 是as of wellness. First-Year Wellness is housed in the same residence hall as the Living Well community. Advisors 和 First-Year Course Instructors 是 Gina Firth, Abby McElligott 和 Ronda Sturgill, Ph.D. Residence Life contact: Jasmine Ayo-Ajayi, Area Coordinator.
Honors Program
Created for students enrolled in the Honors Program, this community is designed to provide an academically stimulating 和 enriching environment. Students on these floors have access to exclusive events 和 special programs that enhance academics, build community 和 promote engagement. Past events have included coffee conversations with famous authors, book talks with award-winning scientists, beginning 和 end-of-year socials, trivia nights, s和 volleyball games 和 much more. Applicants must be current members of the Honors Program 和 maintain that membership to live in McKay. Advisors: Vanessa Rukholm, Ph.D., 和 Kacy Tillman, Ph.D. Residence Life contact: Blake Coggins, Area Coordinator.
Living Well
的 Living Well Community is an opportunity for students who prefer to live in a community where the effects of alcohol, tobacco 和 illegal drugs 是 minimized. While all residence halls 是 drug-free 和 alcohol is prohibited for those under 21, members of this community 是 committed to their own health 和 wellness by abstaining from alcohol, tobacco 和 drug use. 的y also agree to take responsibility for their guests 和 assist in holding each other accountable. Through participation in academic activities 和 residential curriculum events, residents will learn about wellness-related resources 和 practices. Living Well is housed in the same residence hall as the First-Year Wellness community. Advisor: Addie Carothers. Residence Life contact: Jasmine Ayo-Ajayi, Area Coordinator
New students can apply by checking one of these options on the housing application. For more information on living-learning communities, please contact the 办公室 of Residence Life at reslife@melonmiles.com or (813) 253-6239.