Learning
Communities
Learning Communities
The first year experience at UW-Milwaukee is defined by connecting students both inside and outside of the classroom. Through the Access to Success initiative, interventions such as Peer Mentoring, Tutoring, First Year Seminars,
Supplemental Instruction, and Undergraduate Research have led to greater student success and retention. It is the
goal of the Learning Communities (LC) to develop a learning environment that combines effective instructional
methods, co-curricular learning and events, and High Impact Practices to lead to academic success and stronger
connections to campus for first semester students. Once a course has been deemed a LC, it will be marketed to
incoming first year students at New Student Orientation with the recommendation that all students enroll in at least
one LC. Due to the rich diversity of the UWM students, it is the goal to offer a variety of LC options. If you have any
questions about Learning Communities, please contact the Student Success Center in Bolton 120 at [email protected]
or 414-229-5385.
Types of Learning Communities
First Year Seminars (FYS)
First Year Seminars are smaller in size and broader in scope and intended to enhance student skills (inquiry and
analysis, critical and creative thinking, oral and written communication) and engage you in reflection about the
process of learning at the college level. More information can be found at
http://www4.uwm.edu/letsci/freshmanseminars/.
First Year Impact Section (FYIS)
First Year Impact Sections are first-year only sections or labs that are part of a larger lecture class.
A FYIS may also be a course that is denoted as freshmen only in the schedule of classes.
Transition Courses
Transition courses help students transition to college life by learning more about study skills,
career exploration, financial literacy, information literacy, and pathways to success.
Living Learning Communities (LLC)
Students in Living Learning Communities take one or more courses together and live in a residence
hall together. A separate process occurs for LLCs and you should indicate your LLC preference on
your housing contract. More information can be found at llc.uwm.edu.
Intro to Profession
Intro to Profession courses are courses in which all students in a specific major or school/college are
required to take during their first semester. It may introduce student to the discipline as well as
the school/college expectations.
Paired Courses
Paired courses are two different courses with the same students and shared content.
learningcommunity.uwm.edu
[email protected]
414-229-5385
Learning
Communities
First Year Seminar
Section
Scndvst 192-001
Topic
Trolls, Gnomes & Goblins: Scandinavian Myth & Legend
Days and Times
MW 2:00-3:15pm
Intro to the Professions
Section
Bus Adm 100-401-601
Bus Adm 100-401-602
Bus Adm 100-401-603
Bus Adm 100-401-604
Bus Adm 100-401-605
Topic
Introduction to Business (Discussion)
Introduction to Business (Discussion)
Introduction to Business (Discussion)
Introduction to Business (Discussion)
Introduction to Business (Discussion)
Days and Times
R 9:00-9:50am
R 10:00-10:50am
R 11:00-11:50am
R 12:00-12:50pm
R 1:00-1:50pm
Paired Courses
Section
Art 291-803
Art 253-803
Topic
Intro to Print & Narrative Forms
Introduction to Photography
Days and Times
F 9:00am-2:30pm
F 9:00am-2:30pm
Transition Courses
Section
Ed Psych 104-001
Ed Psych 104-002
Ed Psych 104-003
Ed Psych 104-004
Ed Psych 104-005
Ed Psych 104-006
Ed Psych 105-001
Ed Psych 105-002
Ed Psych 105-003
Ed Psych 110-001
Ed Psych 110-002
Ed Psych 110-003
Ed Psych 110-004
Ed Psych 212-001
Ed Psych 212-002
Ed Psych 212-003
Ed Psych 212-004
Topic
Pathways to Success at UWM Open to Math 094 Students Only
Pathways to Success at UWM Open to Math 094 Students Only
Pathways to Success at UWM Open to Math 094 Students Only
Pathways to Success at UWM Open to Math 094 Students Only
Pathways to Success at UWM Open to Math 094 Students Only
Pathways to Success at UWM Open to Math 094 Students Only
Motivation Strategies
Motivation Strategies
Motivation Strategies
Planning Your Major/Career
Planning Your Major/Career
Planning Your Major/Career
Planning Your Major/Career
Career Planning and Development
Career Planning and Development
Career Planning and Development
Career Planning and Development
Days and Times
T 1:00-1:50pm
M 10:00-10:50am
T 1:00-1:50pm
T 3:00-3:50pm
M 10:00-10:50am
M 11:00-11:50am
MW 11:00-11:50am
MW 12:00-12:50pm
TR 3:00-3:50pm
M 10:00-10:50am
M 10:00-10:50am
T 1:00-1:50pm
T 1:00-1:50pm
M 11:00-11:50am
M 11:00-11:50am
T 1:00-1:50pm
T 1:00-1:50pm
Living Learning Communities
You must live within the LLC in University Housing to be granted permission to register for the LLC course(s) below.
LLC Section
Arch 190-001
Arch 190-002
Art 108-804
Art 109-802
Bus Adm 295-001
Currins 312-003
English 150-006
Exceduc 302-001
Exceduc 330-001
Film 117-801
Film 222-002
Film 222-003
Spanish 277-601
Section
Architecture Sustainability
Architecture Sustainability
Art & Design
Art & Design
Business Panthers
Education and Leadership
Local to Global
American Sign Language
American Sign Language
Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres
Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres
Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres
Spanish Language House
Topic
Creating Spatial Organization
Developing Architectural Ideas
2D Concepts
3D Concepts
Business Ethics
Intro to Early Childhood Education
Multicultural America
American Sign Language II
American Deaf History
Filmmaking Technologies and Techniques
Introduction to Digital Filmmaking
Introduction to Digital Filmmaking
Spanish Discussion Section
learningcommunity.uwm.edu
[email protected]
414-229-5385
Days and Times
TR 9:30-10:45am
WF 12:00-1:15pm
MW 12:30-3:15pm
MW 12:30-3:15pm
MW 3:30-4:45pm
TR 9:30-10:45am
TR 2:00-3:15pm
MW 9:30-10:45am
TR 2:00-3:15pm
MW 5:00-6:50pm
TR 11:00-12:50pm
TR 3:00-4:50pm
F 12:00-12:50pm