= Advice for Leading a Living Learning Community =
Living Learning Communities (sometimes called Residential Learning Communities, Themed Housing, or Theme Communities) focused on innovation and entrepreneurship are available at many universities. Leading a Living Learning Community requires a great deal of creativity, passion, community building, and patience. [[Bradley_DiceBradley Dice|Bradley Dice]] conducted interviews with University Innovation Fellows [[Jillian_JacquesJillian Jacques|Jillian Jacques]], [[Corey_BrughCorey Brugh|Corey Brugh]], [[Asya_SergoyanAsya Sergoyan|Asya Sergoyan]], and [[Nicole_ParkerNicole Parker|Nicole Parker]] to crowdsource ideas. Their expertise in leading residential communities themed around innovation and entrepreneurship included the following pieces of advice:
*'''Build in mentorship and support from older students''' (whether a Resident Assistant or other community leader). This makes experiences memorable and establishes a lasting sense of connection to the campus.
= Examples of Living Learning Communities =
Living Learning Communities (sometimes called Residential Learning CommunitiesFor a good primer on the range of Innovation & Entrepreneurship LLCs in the United States, Themed Housing, or Theme Communities) focused on innovation there is a useful report by Epicenter in collaboration with the University of Maryland and entrepreneurship are available the University of Illinois at many universitiesUrbana-Champaign: [http://epicenter.stanford. The communities listed edu/resource/innovation-entrepreneurship-living-learning-programs Survey Results: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Communities] Listed below are a small sample, of Living Learning Communities focused on innovation and may entrepreneurship. This list is intended to provide ideas for forming a living-learning community at your college or university. Because these communities combine housing (living) with academic or extracurricular opportunities (learning), they provide a social environment and access to resources that can catalyze creativity and innovation among residents.
The list below documents features, events, opportunities, and requirements listed by the websites located for each community.