Here the peer instructors guide entering students into becoming participating members of the community. Mentoring by experienced student leaders is the most significant leadership development program. Some research has been done on the meaning making strategies of students in an effort to bring course offerings in line with student needs. Collins also has been involved in a number of research studies on Living-learning communities. Written evaluations are encouraged in all aspects of programming where students are invited to reflect on their areas of responsibility and their own effetiveness.
Informal discussions supplement assessments throughout the year.
In the course offerings, interdisciplinary courses are especially sought. Courses also are selected for the curriculum that represent a wide array of disciplines,especially those not always available in students chosen major and minor fields of study. How Diversity Issues are Addressed in the Program and in Courses Diversity issues are one of the prominent themes in the Residential Learning Workshops. A Community Educator is appointed each year whose responsibility it is to conduct educational programs addressing diversity issues. Active recruitment of minorities is conducted.