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*'''Partner with other groups to reduce costs and meet new people.''' Think of other Living Learning Communities and how you might be able to offer interdisciplinary experiences, share ideas, and learn from one another.
*'''Find allies within Residence Life or related academic programs.''' Having strong relationships with partners is essential to the success of the community.
*'''Motivate residents to connect with innovators outside the community.''' Encourage them to meet faculty, administrators, speakers, and other leaders who can provide support, offer advice, and boost their professional network.
= Examples of Living Learning Communities =
**1-hour course in Entrepreneurship for two semesters
**Participation in 3 Day Startup or Startup 101
= Colorado School of Mines' Grand Challenges Community =
*[http://residencelife.mines.edu/RSL-EGC http://residencelife.mines.edu/RSL-EGC]
*This Colorado School of Mines Theme Learning Community focuses on Engineering Grand Challenges and has seen rapid growth in its first few years as word about the program has spread.
*'''LLC Features:'''
**A special course for community residents focusing on Engineering Grand Challenges (such as providing clean water)
**Residents present at the Senior Design Showcase
**Access to labs and faculty working on Engineering Grand Challenges
**Residents are co-creators of the experience, and their input shapes what kinds of events are held
*'''Example Events/Opportunities:'''
**Debate about personalized learning (an Engineering Grand Challenge) in higher education
**Group attendance at campus events like leadership conferences
**Rube Goldberg machine building
**Visiting startups in Denver
**Brainstorming and prototyping activities (What would you do with $10?)
**Teatime Tuesdays
**Some students are attending a summit in Washington, D.C. about Engineering Grand Challenges
*'''Requirements:'''
**1-hour course for two semesters combining design, ethics, and problem solving
= University of Maryland's Hinman CEOs<br/> =