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Department of Student Housing

Education LLC

Application Info

The application for 2013-14 is OPEN. Limited spaces are available. Apply in the housing application in MyOleMiss.

Essay Questions

(250 word maximum for each essay question)

 

Statement of Purpose

The School of Education Living-Learning Community provides a residential environment that fosters academic and social success for female students interested in elementary education. Regular contact with education faculty and formal activities, such as tutoring and study groups in core subjects, will offer students the tools to succeed in this field.  Social events will enrich the atmosphere in the residential community and nurture the development of life-long relationships with peers.

 

Residence Hall Assignment

Students in the Education LLC will live on the second floor in Minor Hall (formerly Ridge West).

 

Desired Program Outcomes

  • Enjoy positive first-year experiences as Education LLC members
  • Develop relationships with students, staff, faculty, and mentors that facilitate learning beyond the classroom
  • Foster study groups and discussions among students regarding common class work, reading, and events
  • Become engaged in campus activities and community events
  • Enhance study skills and time management skills

 

Community Structure

Membership in the Education LLC is contingent upon registration as a freshman in the School of Education as well as continued membership in the school throughout the given academic year. 

 

Community Activities 
Activities will be determined by the students who choose to live in the Education LLC in conjunction with the faculty mentor, who will facilitate activities and serve as a resource to the community. These activities may include (but are not limited to):

  • Small group meetings with School of Education faculty and distinguished visitors
  • Career events and opportunities to meet and monitor educators currently in the field
  • Seminars to learn more about teacher certification requirements
  • Bulletin board competitions
  • Lesson plan workshops
  • Unit By Design workshops
  • Mentoring program pairing freshman LLC students with upperclassmen
  • Programming designed to enhance academic success (e.g., time management, lesson plan management, study skills, academic advising)

For more information on the Education LLC, please contact the office of Student Advising and Field Experience at (662) 915-7382.
For more information on the School of Education, please go to 
education.olemiss.edu.