Living Learning Communities
AV¶¶Òõ offers three exciting Living Learning Communities (LLCs) in the Lion’s Den Residence Hall. Each LLC has a floor reserved for each community.
LLCs are for first-year students who live on campus. Students accepted into an LLC will receive a $1,000 scholarship ($500 per semester) while funds are available, limit 20 per cohort. The three LLCs are The Myles Friedman Honors Program, Leadership, and Business and Entrepreneurship.
The priority deadline to sign up for an LLC is April 15 through the Fall Housing Application. Applications will still be accepted past the deadline.
- You will live in a community that bridges your academic interests to your new home.
- You will interact with like-minded peers.
- You will participate in programs, events, and initiatives specifically geared toward your LLC and only for LLC participants.
- Data shows our students who participate in an LLC are more successful academically, so you will be more likely to have a higher GPA and to persist to graduation.
- You will develop relationships through frequent contact with faculty.
- You will take a common workshop, class, or seminar with other LLC participants.
- You will enjoy study groups with students in the same classes as you.
- You will have networking and interaction opportunities with like-minded upper-class students.
- There's no extra cost!
- There are no GPA or test score requirements.
There is no additional cost to participate in an LLC. You pay the normal room and
meal plan rates, and the rest is included. Also, you will receive an additional $1,000
scholarship ($500 per semester) for your year of participation if you are accepted
to the LLC while funds are available. This is in addition to and compatible with any
other AV¶¶Òõ scholarship you may already be receiving, including housing scholarships.
Are you thinking of getting an apartment by yourself off campus? You may spend more
than you would on campus, plus there are huge benefits to living on campus:
- A nine-month academic year contract means you will not be locked into a long-term lease.
- All utilities, high-speed wired and wireless internet, laundry, and furniture are included.
- You may save time by enjoying your meal plan.
- You will have dedicated 24/7 staff for events, assistance, security, and more.
- You will have the shortest possible commute to classes and won’t spend time looking for a parking space.
- Your room and meal plan are billed to your AV¶¶Òõ student account so your financial aid may help cover the cost.
- Any AV¶¶Òõ merit scholarship covers at least 30 percent of your room cost.
We've crunched the numbers for you. Not including food, you will save about $100 per
month by living on campus. That is because our one rate includes electricity, water,
amazing internet, laundry, and all the amenities mentioned above. There are no hidden
fees and no worries about multiple bills a month.
- Apply for campus housing. The LLC application is part of the Housing Application.
- Register for AV¶¶Òõ Camp.
- If you have any questions about the LLC or living on campus, please email housing@uafs.edu.
- The AV¶¶Òõ Camp fee is waived for Honors, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Leadership LLC participants. The Business and Entrepreneurship LLC does not require AV¶¶Òõ Camp participation, but it is highly encouraged.
The College of Business and Industry is proud to offer a Living Learning Community
for students interested in business and entrepreneurship. This community supports
student engagement, recruitment, and retention. Students will complete cohort first-year-level
business classes and participate in co-curricular programming centered on themes of
entrepreneurship and economic development, career and professional development, teamwork,
and societal impact. Students should expect to engage extensively with peer and faculty
mentors as well as business alumni and community stakeholders. This engagement will
be promoted through both social activities and professional development activities
such as visits to local and regional businesses, career exploration sessions, and
campus/community forums about current business news/events.Students interested in the Business and Entrepreneurship LLC will:
- Identify themselves as effective learners and critical thinkers who are strongly committed to achieving their academic goals and life-long learning.
- Demonstrate commitment to local and global concerns by contributing time, talents, and efforts in service to the community and realize the impact of that service.
- Develop skills necessary to engage in diverse scholarly activities and creative endeavors.
- Continue their pursuit of a business degree.
- Collaborate effectively in teams, working through dissent to build consensus.
- Communicate thoughtfully and effectively with a variety of audiences.
- Engage in project-based learning when possible.
- Improve group and leadership skills that translate into a desire to become better student leaders.
- Explore ways to bring bigger audiences to programs and classrooms.
- Cultivate professional relationships with faculty, campus staff, alumni, business stakeholders, and other students.
At this time this LLC is open only to declared business administration majors. Once
participation in the Business and Entrepreneurship LLC is confirmed, your R.O.A.R.
advisor will make sure that you are enrolled in the reserved cohort LLC business section
of MGMT 1201.
This LLC is for first-year students from all majors who want to receive leadership
training and skill development to become leaders in their own community. By training
student leaders, this LLC will further support the mission of AV¶¶Òõ by preparing the
students to succeed in an ever-changing world. The experience spans the fall and spring
semesters, and students who are actively engaged in the LLC for the duration are recognized
at the end of the academic year for their participation.Students in the Leadership LLC will:
- Differentiate between leadership strengths in themselves and others in the team and how to use those strengths as a cohesive unit.
- Define characteristics of a leader and why they are important and understand the different leadership models.
- Build personal leadership skills while participating in co-curricular activities.
- Create and strengthen relationships with their LLC cohort by participating in LLC activities
- Serve their community through co-curricular involvement.
- Establish, define, and defend their own values and beliefs in the context of recognizing the importance of understanding privilege, diversity, and inclusion.
- Retain to AV¶¶Òõ for their second year of study by enrolling and attending.
- Events could consist of:
- Interaction with Fort Smith community leaders, including elected officials and military leaders.
- Service learning opportunities.
- Skills assessment.
- Presentations on the International Leadership Association (ILA).
- Diversity, equity, and Inclusion training.
- Presenting a program for peers and current residents.
- Lunch and learns, which may include discussion on a scholarly article or workshop by a community leader.
- Leadership theory exploration.
- Etiquette dinner.
- Field trips.
- Partnerships with Fraternity and Sorority Life and Leadership Programs.
- Clifton Strengths for Students assessment completion and discussion.
- AV¶¶Òõ Camp attendance (required in August).
- Freshman Leadership Retreat opportunity.
- Joining a Registered Student Organization with emphasis given to Lion Hearts, Residence Hall Association, Student Government Association, Numa Nation, and Leadership Student Association.
- Alternative Spring Break opportunity.
- Common book reads.
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The Honors International Studies Program was initiated at AV¶¶Òõ in fall 2012 and renamed in honor of its benefactor, Myles Friedman,
in 2018. The program is designed to enhance the education of students in all AV¶¶Òõ
majors by adding academic rigor and increasing focus on interdisciplinary and global
aspects of their chosen fields of study. MFHP students are expected to participate
actively in campus leadership and service opportunities as well as the mentoring and
betterment of their fellow students. They agree to abide by an honors code which they
themselves created. The Honors LLC is for those who receive the Honors Scholarship.
Applications for the scholarship are due each fall for high school seniors.Benefits of the Friedman Honors LLC include:
- Enhanced interaction with like-minded peers.
- A personal community that bridges your academics and social interaction to your new home.
- Future leadership opportunities.
- Increased contact with faculty.
- Natural study groups.
- No additional cost.
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