Learning Comunities have flourished at KSU and across the state of Ohio. There are currently several learning communities at Kent State University fully or partially supported by the fpdc.

The WEBTAS LC will evaluate existing practices and promote best applications of web-based teaching, help faculty improve the development of web-based learning objects for their blended and fully integrated web courses, and assist staff with designing web-based academic support services for students.
The LC will also explore ways to use web-based technologies to improve strategies that promote student content creation. Eventually, the WEBTAS LC hopes to establish a model of practice for other campuses through the creation of a resource center portal for faculty and staff across the university community.

Convener: Mary Hricko, mhricko@kent.edu, 440-834-3717
Membership: Open to New Members
Meets: Kent Campus and other KSU Regional Campuses

“Writing Matters” exists primarily to create professional development and service-learning opportunities for undergraduate writing center tutors within the eight-campus Kent State University system, and at colleges and universities across northeast Ohio. We also hope to serve as a clearinghouse for students, tutors and faculty for information and the exchange of ideas about writing in undergraduate education. We meet at least once a semester, and have an active listerv plus a vista work area.

Convener: Jeanne Smith, jrsmith3@kent.edu, 330-672-1788
Membership: Open to New Members
Meets: Kent Campus and Online