Marianne Lewis, Associate Dean for Innovation and Program Development, College of Business; Mary Gorman, Director of Freshman Studies and Instructor, College of Business; Elaine Guerrazzi, Director of Research and Assessment, Department of Enrollment Management; James Kellaris, Professor of Marketing, Acting Head of Marketing Department, College of Business; Jennifer Wiswell, Academic Advisor, College of Business; Bill Zipfel, Adjunct Assistant Professor of English, English Department;

We are an interdisciplinary team of administrators, faculty and advisors. Interestingly, we are a learning community exploring learning communities. Specifically, we are focused on building Emotional Intelligence (EI) through Student Learning Communities (small cohorts attending common courses). This year we have piloted freshmen and transfer student learning communities (SLCs) within the College of Business. EI concepts and skill development have been integrated through content in linked courses and activities within the SLCs.