Location:  Grand Hall, Floors #4

Faculty

• Faculty Associate: Dr. James (JD) Bowen | Associate Professor of Political Science | jbowen5@slu.edu

• Faculty Collaborator: Susan Imbeach | International Services Advisor, Office of International Services | susan.imbeah@slu.edu

Peer Mentor: 

• Ashley Tran

• Nikoletta Zarkos

RHC Staff: Measha Ferguson-Smith

Description: The Diversity and Global Citizenship Learning Community (DGC) helps students to answer what it means to live in a global society by exploring the human experience. The students and faculty in DGC are passionate about social justice and inclusion on a local and global scale. The community participates in dialogues about identity, dinner with faculty, and workshops to further their understanding of diversity.

Recommended for: Students majoring in women's and gender studies, African American studies, American studies, sociology, anthropology, communication, economics, environmental studies, international studies, political science, and other arts and sciences majors. Open to all students.

Location:  Grand Hall, Floors #5 & 6

Faculty

• Faculty Associate: Dr. Skirkanth Gururajan | Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering | srikanth.gururajan@slu.edu

Peer Mentors

• Jose Crespo Cuellar

• Alexis Lehmann

RHC Staff: Measha Ferguson-Smith

Description: The Engineering and Innovation Learning Community (E&I) provides students with an opportunity to with others who share a commitment to the fields of engineering, technology, and flight science. This community is popular with first-year Parks College students and has a dedicated Maker Space on the residence hall floor, which includes tools such as a 3D printer, laser engraver, and robotics kits. This community also has a sophomore component for active participants who wish to continue in the community for a second year.

Recommended for: All students in the Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology.

Location:  Grand Hall, Floors # 7

Faculty

• Faculty Associate: Dr. Rob Boyle  | Associate Professor of Management | boylera@slu.edu

Peer Mentor: 

• Rachel Heath

• Faith Kennedy

RHC Staff: Measha Ferguson-Smith

Description: The Ethical Leaders in Business Learning Community (ELIB) focuses on the relationship between business and leadership characteristics. Students have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers, get hands-on experience through field trips, and take courses that connect personal interests and strengths with career goals. The community also utilizes a business Incubator space on the residence hall floor that assists students with entrepreneurial networking and mentoring.

Recommended for: All students in the Richard. A Chaifetz School of Business

Location:  Reinert Hall, Floors #8 & 9

Faculty

• Faculty Associate: Dr. Anthony (Tony) Breitbach  | Professor & Program Director of Athletic Training | breitbap@slu.edu 

• Faculty Fellow: Dr. Tim Randolph  | Professor of Clinical Health Sciences | tim.randolph@health.slu.edu

Peer Mentor: Mary Gogola

RHC Staff: Jozie Castillo

Description: The Health Sciences LC provides students the opportunity to further their understanding and connection to the interdisciplinary world of health sciences. Students in the Doisy College of Health Sciences and the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing can join the Health Sciences LC to live and learn with future colleagues in health care.

Recommended for: Students majoring in physical therapy, athletic training, nursing, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics, communication sciences and disorders, health information management, or other Doisy health science programs.

Location:  Spring Hall, Floors #7 & 8

Faculty

Honors Department Administrator: Annie Henning | annie.henning@slu.edu 

Peer Mentors

• Emma Morrisey

• Nicholas Ladan

RHC Staff: Garrett Dohlke

Description: The University Honors program is known for its commitment to integrative and interdisciplinary learning. The Honors LC community provides students an additional opportunity for faculty engagement and student collaboration. Honors faculty spend time in the residence  halls, facilitating discussions about self, SLU, and the St. Louis community. This community also has a sophomore component for active participants who wish to continue in the community for a second year.

Recommended for: Students must be accepted into the University Honors Program to live in the Honors LC.

Location:  Spring Hall, Floors #6

Faculty

• Faculty Associate: Dr. Emily Lutenski | Associate Professor & Chair, American Studies| emily.lutenski@slu.edu

• Faculty Fellow: Luella Loseille| Assistant Director for Diversity & Inclusion, Cross Cultural Center for Global Action| luella.loseille@slu.edu

• Faculty Fellow : Jessica Trout| Assistant Director for Advocacy & Civic Engagement, Center for Social Action| jessica.trout@slu.edu

Peer Mentor

• Niav Maloney

• Brianna Thomas

RHC Staff: Garrett Dohlke

Description: For students who are interested in becoming a leader and making a difference in the world. The Leadership for Social Change LC (LSoC) challenges students to learn about social advocacy through relationship building, creative action, and the social sciences. Students learn how to identify, critique, and innovatively address underlying issues within community structures as a result of this learning community experience. Being involved in LSoC is a great way to build significant connections, meet passionate faculty, and become active in the city of St. Louis.

Recommended for: Students majoring in English, philosophy, theology, theatre, music, art history, studio art, foreign language, education, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and other programs in the Arts and Sciences. Open to all students.

Location:  Reinert Hall, Floors #6 & 7

Faculty

• Faculty Associate: Dr. Ashley Milam | Assistant Professor of Biology

• Faculty Fellow: Cordell Billups | Program Coordinator, Biology

Peer Mentor:  

RHC Staff: Jozie Castillo 

Description: The Life Sciences LC gives students the opportunity to live and study with others who share their major. The community helps students develop and explore interests within the medical sciences, public health, sustainability, and technology in science. One of the main goals of this community is to provide the optimal environment for studying, learning, and building community with other science and pre-medical students. 

Recommended for: Students majoring in biology, chemistry, pre-professional health studies, or environmental science. Open to all students.

Location:  Marguerite Hall, Floors #6 & 7

Faculty

• Faculty Associate: Emily Komos  | Program Coordinator for Arts & Sciences | emily.komos@slu.edu

• Faculty Fellow: Shannon Cooper-Sadlo | Associate Clinical Professor, Social Work

Peer Mentors

RHC Staff: Dan Witlock

Description: The Micah Program brings together faith, service, community, and academics. Working among people from many racial and ethnic backgrounds who live in neighborhoods near the University, Micah community members will perform three hours of service a week together at one of 13 sites. Micah students will also gather in small groups to support one another, reflect on experiences in class and at service, and share their faith. Many older student stay involved throughout their college careers, continuing their service, serving as mentors, leading retreats and small-group gatherings, and organizing Micah large-group service days and social events. The program offers an optional minor in urban poverty studies and has a sophomore component for students who wish to continue in the community for a second year.

Recommended for: Students must be accepted into the Micah Program to live in the Micah LC.

Location:  Walsh Hall, Floor 2

Faculty

• Faculty Associate:  

• Faculty Fellow: Dr. Richard Marks  | Vice President of Diversity and Global Engagement | marksrb@slu.edu 

• Faculty Collaborator: Ryan Wilson  | Program Coordinator for the School of Education | rwilso47@slu.edu 

Peer Mentor: 

RHC Staff: Ben Grapperhaus

Description: The THRIVE: Black and Talented Learning Community is designed to support the successful transition of first-year participants to SLU. Students will deepen their cultural understanding and awareness of the black diasporic experience and develop the skills and tools to address institutional and societal change. The community engages in common courses and activities, as well as frequent dialogue with faculty, staff, and alumni to foster student learning and development. 

Recommended for: This LC is open to students of all majors.