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  Bibliography  
 

Esquith, Stephen and Youatt, June. "Living as Learning: Integrating Academic and Residential Experiences," Reinvention Center Conference (Nov. 2006): http://www.sunysb.edu/Reinventioncenter/conference2006/proceedings.htm

Stewart, Greig and Rebecca Thomas. "Within Learning Communities," Reinvention Center Conference (Nov. 2004): http://www.sunysb.edu/Reinventioncenter/Conference_04/proceedings.htm

 

 
  Web Sites and Survey Sources  
 

The Electronic Learning Communities, College of Computing, Georgia Tech: Includes links to several computer-based learning environments, including AquaMoose 3D, a math learning environment designed to build connections between mathematical and artistic thinking, and IRC Francais, a project designed to help students learn French through active conversations with other students. http://www.cc.gatech.edu/elc/

National Learning Commons, Washington Center, Evergreen State College: Offers an extensive database of learning community programs and resources across a range of institutional types. http://www.evergreen.edu/washcenter/project.asp?pid=73

The Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History Project, University of Washington: http://depts.washington.edu/civilr/

 
  Exemplary Programs and Practices  
 

Gemstone Program, University of Maryland, A four-year Honors program that integrates technological and social issues into team research projects guided by a faculty mentor and spanning all four undergraduate years. http://www.gemstone.umd.edu/

Learning in Community (Linc) program, The University of Illinois: A campus-wide course open to all undergraduates and designed to educate and empower students for civic engagement through community-driven projects. http://www.linc.uiuc.edu/index.html


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