Living-Learning Communities in Practice

“This book provides an important update for best practices in living-learning communities. ACUHO-I is pleased to support resources like these that demonstrably improve the experiences of college and university students.” Association of College and University Housing Officers – International “With their skillful re-envisioning of the Living-Learning Communities Best Practices Model, rich typologies for each model element, and illustrative examples from multiple campuses, Inkelas, Benjamin, and Jessup-Anger offer an indispensable roadmap for creating, assessing, and sustaining 'high-impact' living-learning experiences for students.” Jessie L. Moore, Author of Key Practices for Fostering Engaged Learning, Director, Center for Engaged Learning, Elon University, USA. “Living-Learning Communities in Practice is essential for organizations that want to evaluate and improve the quality of their LLC programs. The authors revised the best practices model to reflect practitioner feedback and posed thought-provoking questions and practical suggestions for deepening quality.” Kirsten Kennedy, Associate Vice President, the Residential Experience, University of South Carolina, USA. “In this edition of Living-Learning Communities in Practice, the authors have provided a valuable tool, pathway and guidebook for academics and practitioners alike. Their real-world approach to evolving previous thought processes is a testament to the ongoing importance of LLCs as a High Impact Practice.” Kathy Bush Hobgood, Associate Vice-President for Auxiliary Enterprises, Clemson University, USA.