Welcome to the Learning Communities Information Page!

	New Learning Community: International Bridge Learning Community - College Success for English Language Learners Important Registration Tip: When registering for classes online you must register for all the classes within the learning community at the same time. For example, if registering for BioBonds enter the CRNs for both CH 112 and BI 112 on the same screen, then click "submit".

If you are a student looking into Learning Communities, click on the "Course Offerings" link to find out what you can register for next term.

Learning Communities are a great way to learn! They help you stay engaged and motivated while you pursue your college and life goals.

Learning Communities classes can be linked in several ways:

• Around a theme , such as African American and Native American Experiences,
• Around a question , such as, "How do we approach the environment in a sustainable way?"
• Or around a goal , such as, "How can I successfully make a life transition?"

Students enroll in two or more classes together, creating a common cohort or "community." Faculty also work together, often attending the different classes too. Your learning experiences are enhanced by this sense of community and common understanding across disciplines. National research shows that students who take learning communities succeed at higher rates than students who take stand-alone courses. And learning communities classes fulfill the same degree and certificate requirements as stand-alones!

The actual structure of Lane's learning communities vary among classes and instructors. Some learning communities have very closely integrated curricula, so that the classes seem to "talk" to one another throughout the term. Other learning communities are more loosely organized, and the "community feel" comes from getting to know classmates well and investigating a theme across disciplines.

Learning Communities help students to:

• learn more deeply
• get to know peers
• fully engage in the learning process
• achieve college and life goals
• fulfill the same degree and certificate requirements as stand-alones!