Mars Hill College Dreams into Deeds for header text for subheader text for a little larger than normal. Students self-select into LCs based on interest in the themes. In the fall of 2000, we added two other LC themes, one focusing on diversity and the other on the challenges facing children and youth. For example, students in the environmental LC take a Biology course together, while students in the diversity LC take an American Culture course together. The faculty members work to coordinate their courses, with common readings, field trips, community life presentations, and service-learning projects.
Initial assessment shows that LCs are a good way to build community and camaraderie for freshmen.