Living and Learning: ESF’s Learning Community
Part of “Evolutions” (ESF’s First Year Experience Program)
“Having classes and living with the people in my learning community allowed me to get to know them on a whole new level. Relationships that took four years to develop in high school took mere months on my learning community. These people are some of the best friends I will ever have.”- First Year Student
What is the ESF college experience? It’s more than books, lectures, and living in a residence hall. Learning does not happen in a vacuum, nor do the four walls of a classroom limit it.
An ESF student’s education is defined by top-notch academic experiences and rich personal development. Residential communities are one way that an integrated focus on in- and out-of-classroom learning is achieved. As a part of ESF’s first year program (Evolutions), students’ residential experiences are characterized by a living-learning environment: ESF’s Learning Community. In collaboration with Syracuse University’s Office of Residence Life, first-year ESF students live on common floors in SU Residence Halls while taking common sections of lower-division courses. This living-learning program is a great asset to our students and college. Through their involvement, students, faculty, and staff build more meaningful relationships with each other and develop a deeper sense of pride in the community. ESF’s Evolutions Program of which the living learning: ESF Learning Community is a part, establishes an academic and social integration, and creates a positive environment where students are able to build community among their peers and develop a sense of independence.
"Evolutions" Contract
As a first year student at ESF, you are automatically enrolled in ESF's First Year Experience Program, "Evolutions". There are many opportunities for you in this program, and you have some responsibilities, too!
If you are interested in learning more about the ESF Learning Community and EVOLUTIONS please contact:
Mr. John E. Turbeville
Coordinator of Experiential Learning and Academic Success Center
109 Moon Library
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY 13210
jturbev@esf.edu