August 2020
Learning
Community
Newsletter
LC Kickoff 2020, August 30 at 10am
Save the Date: LC Field Day
On September 19, compete against other teams in fun challenges, scavenger-hunt style. We will provide options to participate both on-campus and virtually.
Learning Communities will still function in the Fall semester  whether accepted students are living on campus in any Residence Hall location or living at home.

Though physically distant, we will still strive to create opportunities for students to socialize and connect with each other whether in person or virtual.

In traditional housing, students will not live with a roommate for the fall semester. So, this semester, students will have floormates rather than roommates – students you live on a floor with.

Residential Life has put together a Frequently Asked Questions page that provides answers to many of your questions. Please visit the page often as new information will be added as it becomes available.
Learning Community Class Requirement Reminder
This is a reminder, you should be registered for your Learning Community FYE Course, UNIV 1810. Additionally, if you are in EcoHouse or Human Rights & Action House, you should also be registered for the Learning Community Service Learning Course, UNIV 1840.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Amanda Wilde,  amanda.wilde@uconn.edu  for assistance.
Check out our past live sessions for new members
Welcome New LC Team Members!
Directors
More announcements to come

Shoshana Armington
Transfer Connections House Co-Director
Assistant Director of Advising for Student Transitions, School of Engineering

Stefan Bronner
International Engineering House Faculty Director
Assistant Professor in Residence, Department of Literature, Cultures, & Languages

Carl Dean Jr.
ScHOLA2RS House Assistant Director
SSS Assistant Director, Counselor

Megan Delaney
Pharmacy House Assistant Director
Advisor, School of Pharmacy

Amy Donofrio
Transfer Connections House Co-Director
Advisor, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS)

Brendan Kane
Human Rights & Action House Director
Associate Professor, History

H. Kenny Nienhusser
La Comunidad Intelectual Director
Assistant Professor, Higher Education & Student Affairs

Kelli Peterson
Transfer Connections House Co-Director
Advisor, Academic Center for Exploratory Students (ACES)

Dana Ziter
Engineering House Director
Assistant Director of Student & Faculty Engagement, School of Engineering
Graduate Assistants
More announcements to come

Katherine Connolly
Public Health House Graduate Assistant

Vanessa Esquivel
La Comunidad Intelectual Graduate Assistant

Michelle Neitzey
WiMSE House Graduate Assistant

Meghan O'Connor
Humanities House Graduate Assistant

Andre Rogers
Leadership House Graduate Assistant

Catherina Villafuerte
La Comunidad Intelectual Graduate Assistant
Don't forget to check out the long list of new and continuing LC student leaders!
What's Happening Around Campus
Interested in Becoming a McNair Scholar?
Education Abroad Expo
Education Abroad is excited to be working on a Virtual Expo Week (ViEW) for this fall! In collaboration with our partners abroad and across campus, we will introduce students to the process of applying for an Education Abroad program and share more details about how it can fit into their plan of study, scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, and more! 

ViEW is tentatively scheduled for the week of September 14th!

For more information, contact: Nicki Hosey at abroad@uconn.edu.
# UConnBeWell Study
Win a $100 gift card: Participate in #UConnBeWell Study

Researchers at UConn are recruiting volunteers to participate in a study to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting UConn student well-being over time.

You may qualify if you are:
  • A current UConn student, grad student or post-doc (as of Spring 2020)
  • 18 years or older
  • Currently living in the United States of America
  • Willing to fill out brief mini-surveys (5 minutes long), 3-times a week on your phone

All participants who complete the weekly surveys will enter a raffle to win a $100 Amazon gift card. A new raffle will be drawn each week.
 
This research is conducted under the direction of Dr. Saraswathi Bellur, Department of Communication.
 
Questions, please email:  wellbeing.survey@uconn.edu  
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Devices for Student Success
2020-07-16 | Device Requirements for Student Success

As the University of Connecticut makes plans to welcome back new and returning Huskies this fall, it will be essential for all students to have access to the proper IT systems, services, and capabilities so that they may interact with instructors and classmates and complete required coursework.

Together, university faculty and staff from Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) have identified the technical capabilities that incoming and continuing students will use when engaging with digital learning systems and applications from university and non-university locations. These capabilities include:

  • Using Gmail to send and receive email with attachments
  • Using PeopleSoft, the student administration system and self-service portal
  • Using Blackboard (HuskyCT), the learning management system
  • Using Kaltura to record and edit video
  • Using LockDown browser for online assessment
  • Composing text essays and receive digital editing (comments, markup suggestions and edits)
  • Creating digital presentations
  • Performing calculations
  • Accessing and using online digital content with graphics and animations
  • Participating fully in web and video conferencing

To perform these required functions, devices must be portable, sufficiently up to date, and have adequate memory and storage. Below are the minimum technical specifications for computers that are capable of effectively providing these capabilities:

  • Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor (i7 or Ryzen 7 preferred)
  • 8GB of RAM (16 GB preferred)
  • Mac OS 10.15 or Windows 10
  • 256 GB SSD hard drive (512 GB preferred)
  • Wireless networking adapter
  • Camera and microphone

Since device requirements and preferences may vary from student to student and by school, major, program, and/or course, ITS is prepared to support students with equipment selection information, hardware options, and a technology training course allowing students to test equipment and gain experience using university systems before the fall semester begins.

UConn wants all students to be successful, but we recognize that each student’s circumstances allow for different opportunities and limitations. Students who anticipate needing assistance accessing software and/or hardware ahead of the fall semester are asked to contact the ITS Technology Support Center at  techsupport.uconn.edu ,  techsupport@uconn.edu , or 860-486-4357 to discuss options.
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