Roles
of Advisors
Learning Communities
@ Elon University
Where Living
and Learning Meet
A collaborative project of Residence Life and Academic
Affairs
Listed below are primary responsibilities for LC
advisors. These guidelines should help you navigate the
ambiguities of being an advisor to a Learning Community.
1. Consider unique methods for connecting
residents with the discipline, curriculum, department,
learning outcomes, etc.
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Serve as primary connector between Learning Community &
curriculum/major/department
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Create LC “syllabus” (or goals/plan) and
learning objectives
2. Help develop events and projects that
enhance community, encourage collaborative learning and
connect in-class learning with out-of-class
experiences.
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Meet with RAs, ADs to ensure at least 3 connected events
occur each semester
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Communicate with Residence Life student/professional staff
about concerns, planing, etc.
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Communicate with and recruit support departmental faculty
3. Participate in the life and events of the
Learning Community
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Plan to Interact with residents at least once per
month
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Get to know students in the community
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Attend opening floor meeting and possibly other community
meetings
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Attend 3 events per semester
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Recruit residents to be involved in your department
4. Fulfill administrative
responsibilities
o Workshop during boot camp & monthly LC Lunches
o Planning Meetings with AD, RA and LC
o Meetings with LC
o Open Houses for Selection
o Promote LC to students during selection (College
Coffee & Admissions events)
o Work with residents, faculty and department to
publicize LC to students
o Select residents (returning in February, incoming in
May/June)
Serve two years and assist to find a replacement within your
department
