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Welcome…
Enroll in a Learning Community
and take a step towards success.
Why Learning Communities are important!
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2009 Board of Governor's
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Introduction
San Diego City College Learning Communities - also known as
Student Success Pathways, are an extraordinary
learning experience!
Learning Communities combine classes that complement each other and offer
students an opportunity for a richer learning experience. The Learning
Community classes are linked with a common theme, shared goals and
activities. With the same group of students enrolled in the Learning
Community classes, students and professors enjoy closer relationships and
learning experiences. Learning Community Programs are also offered with an
emphasis on first-year students, Chicano/Latina literature and culture, and
African-American culture and experience.
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In a Learning Community the same group of students enroll
together in two or more classes. Although these classes are often from
different disciplines, they are taught by a team of innovative and dedicated
professors who plan their courses around a common theme. In addition,
community projects and group experiences focus on an understanding of
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Counselors visit the Learning Community classroom and offer
individualized career planning and other types of quality academic advising
and support. Learning Community students receive PRIORITY
counseling appointments. (Learning Community Counseling Resources)
Tutors also attend the courses with the Learning Community
students and conduct workshops and study groups outside of the classroom.
City College has many unique Student Success Pathways -
Learning Communities to choose from:
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City Links - Learning Communities
from Basics to Transfer.
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FYE -
First Year Experience
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Honors
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learning with an emphasis on writing and critical thinking skills.
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Puente - emphasis on Chicano/Latina
literature and themes.
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Umoja -
emphasis on
African-American culture and experience.
Statistics show that Learning Community participants achieve
higher grades and are better prepared for transfer to four-year
universities.
Join a Learning Community and be a part of a
FUN and rewarding learning experience!
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Mission
The mission of the Learning Communities is to
create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes the
highest educational, intellectual and social development for students.
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Goals
Learning Community students will achieve the following goals:
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Success: Persist at
San Diego City College, achieve academic success and accomplish their
educational goals.
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Responsibility:
Effectively transition to college level learning by becoming actively
involved and taking responsibility for their own learning.
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Relationships:
Develop closer social and intellectual relationships with other Learning
Community faculty and students from different cultures and majors.
This is the foundation of the Learning Community.
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Critical Thinking:
Gain knowledge and develop critical thinking skills by connecting ideas
from different disciplines.
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Personal Experience:
Achieve learning that is deeper and more personally relevant through
service learning and experiential activities.
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Individuality:
Exercise their creativity, develop their identity and discover their
voice. Learning becomes a part of who the student is, not just
something the student does.
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Global Perspective:
Evolve into life-long scholars, conscious citizens and ethical leaders
by integrating what they learn into their world view and other academic
and social experiences.
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*Quote
by Benjamin Franklin
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