Leadership & Creative Communications Living Learning Community​
The art of communication is essential for students who want to excel in communications, business, marketing, management, and legal careers. Strong leaders are creative communicators! in COMM 100, you will learn to express yourself creatively, build a personal brand, and present your ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences. You will learn to pitch your story as an entrepreneur, creative artist, or manager in a way that is compelling and persuasive to potential clients. COMM 100 is an allied requirement in most Business programs, as well as in Data Analytics, Actuarial Science, Public Health, and Pre-Law. It is also the gateway course to a Communication Studies major or minor.
In spring semester, you will enroll in two 2-credit courses, COMM 246/248: Improvisation, which will teach you strategies for extemporaneous communication and for establishing creative, collaborative relationships with coworkers. It also counts as an Integration in Humanities and Write to Learn course in the core curriculum.
This LLC is designed for students majoring in Communication Studies, Business, Data Analytics, Actuarial Science, Environmental Studies, Marketing, Pre-law, and Health Sciences.
| Hall Location | Dowling Hall |
|---|---|
| Courses | COMM 100 (Public Speaking) Fall Semester COMM 246/248 (Improvisation l&ll, both 2 credits) Spring Semester |
| Faculty | Dr. Krista Wenzel Egan: kawenzel@stthomas.edu Professor Bernie Armada: bjarmada@stthomas.edu |
| First Year Experience | Meets the Learning Community requirement under FYE |
| Core Area Courses | COMM 100 is an allied requirement for all of the majors listed below, COMM 246 and 248 fulfill the Integration to the Humanities and Writing to Learn core requirements. |
| Academic Major/Minor | Communication Studies, Business, Data Analytics, Actuarial Science, Environmental Studies, Marketing, Pre-law, Health Sciences |
| LLC Capacity | 18 |
Signature LLC Events
While LLC events vary from year to year, here are some examples of recent LLC Events. LLC students are expected to attend at least 4 events or activities over the course of their fall semester to meet their learning ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ requirement.
- Braver Angels Debate Outing
- HUGE Improv Theater Performance
- StorySLAMS