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51ĀŅĀ×ā€™s First-Year and Student Transitions Office is recruiting Learning Community Leaders to support first-year student experiences and transitions. 

Learning Communities (LC) create learning-based peer networks by enrolling groups of up to 25 students in sets of thematically linked courses. LCLs work with their LC instructor to lead a weekly core course with a LC group, plan outside activities, and hold study sessions while earning $8.95 an hour for up to ten hours a week.

Learning Community Leader Ellie Burke encourages other students to apply to serve as LCLs.

ā€œMy favorite part of being a Learning Community Leader is getting to watch my students emerge from their shells,ā€ said Burke. ā€œAs the semester goes on, they gain confidence in themselves and forge connections that will last a lifetime. As an LCL, you get to be an integral part of that journey; both as a support for them and as a trusted peer. Itā€™s an amazing feeling to watch first-year students grow and know that you were part of their first experiences with college.ā€ 

This year the application cycle has begun earlier in the year and applications to become a Learning Community Leader are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 12. Faculty and staff may nominate students to LCL positions by completing the nomination form at . The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb. 5.

ā€œLearning Community Leaders play an important role in helping first-year and transfer students with a successful transition to college life,ā€ said Director of Learning Community Programs Kris Kumfer. ā€œLCLs help inform and engage new students both in and outside the classroom as they build connections at 51ĀŅĀ× and in the greater community.ā€

For complete details and to apply, visit . Questions? Contact us at learning.communities@ohio.edu or 593-1953.