Learning Communities
At this time, we are working to form learning communities for Fall 2010. If you are a current IPFW student and are in need of the Critical Inquiry course, please click on our link to see what is offered for Fall 2010 Learning Communities. Each Learning Community features a unique combination of linked classes. Students move through these classes as a group and develop key social connections that lead to success. Research shows that students who participate in learning communities have higher grades and are more likely to stay in college. Get connected to FYE Learning Communities this fall. Your involvement in FYE is one of the first important decisions you make as you transition to college.
Community Hour
Why does IPFW and FYE have a community hour?
Dr. Richard Light, a Harvard professor and author, writes in Making the Most of College, "Students who are able to integrate the in-class and outside-of-class parts of their lives can reap great benefits..." Of course, the greatest benefit is graduating with a college degree. Since IPFW agrees with Light's research, faculty include ten activities into their learning communities (LC) through a community hour; therefore, students cannot register for classes during this hour. Faculty plan co-curricular or academic activities (going to a special lecture or watching a movie), and they plan extra-curricular or more fun activities (have a class dinner or attending an IPFW sporting event).
We look forward to seeing each of you at SOAR this summer. Be sure to check out the FYE display at the Resource Fair to learn all about FYE Learning Communities..
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