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A Learning Community Revisited

There are many factors that play a role
in a student's decision to attend a particular
university, and living on campus is a part of
that decision process. The ability to combine
their academic experience (academic affairs)
with their living experience (student affairs)
is enhanced by the opportunity for students
to participate in a learning community. In the
case of this learning community, the changes
made had a positive impact on the students'
overall experience.

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