Academic Living Learning Communities are communities centered around a common academic or personal interest aimed to enrich your overall college experience. In addition to hosting hall-wide activities, each community offers special activities to enhance academic, social, psychological, and personal success. As a member of an LLC, you’ll connect with fellow students who share similar scholarly interests, mentoring needs, resource requirements, and personal interests, creating a supportive network for your growth and development here at Central.
Benefits of an LLC:
- Access to faculty, staff, and resources that can help promote your academic success
- Connections to campus services that contribute to your health and wellness
- A support network with other students, advisors, and professors
- A peer group who shares common interests and goals
- Opportunity to develop and refine leadership skills that help you to prepare for your future career
School of Business
Housed in Sheridan Hall
Future Business Leaders
“This community supports aspiring business leaders with mentorship, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities to help accelerate their careers. By joining this community, students will connect with peers who share similar goals and interests, gaining access to resources that foster academic and career success.”
Areas of Emphasis:
- Global Business and Cultural Competence
- Sustainability in Business
- Leadership and Ethics
Associated Majors:
- Accounting
- Business
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Management & Organization
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Housed in Gallaudet Hall
Empowering Compassionate Leaders in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
This community fosters collaboration among students, faculty, and health professionals to address diverse community needs. Emphasizing inclusivity and cultural competence, we prepare students to lead with compassion in healthcare and social support. Through advanced education, experiential learning, research and interprofessional engagement, we empower students, promote community health, and support lifelong professional growth.
Associated Majors:
- Nursing
- Physical Education & Human Performance
- Social Work
Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Housed in James Hall
Inspiring Expression and Collaboration in Creative and Performance Arts
This community provides Central students with a dynamic space to explore their passions in creative production and expression. We foster the exchange of ideas among like-minded peers and a shared appreciation for artistic expression and its cultural significance.
Associated Activities:
- Painting and Illustration
- New Media Arts and Multimedia Design
- Creative Writing
- Dance, Musical, and Theatrical Performances
And More!
Associated Majors:
- Anthropology
- Art
- Criminology
- Economics
- English, French, Italian, Spanish
- Geography
- Graphic/Information Design
- History
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Media Studies
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychological Science
- Sociology
- Strategic Communication
- Theatre
- Tourism and Hospitality
School of Education
Housed in Beecher Hall
Supporting Aspiring Educators Through Collaboration and Experience
This community offers a supportive environment for aspiring educators to grow, connect, and thrive, both personally and professionally. Students live alongside peers who share their passion for teaching and benefit from workshops, mentorship, and hands-on experiences that prepare them for success so they can go on to make a meaningful impact in the classroom and beyond.
Key Features:
- Workshops & Mentorship: Learn from experienced educators and guest speakers, gaining insights into teaching strategies, classroom management, and educational technology
- Practical Experience: Participate in field trips, volunteer opportunities, and internships in local schools
- Collaboration & Projects: Work on impactful projects that address real educational challenges
Associated Majors:
- Teacher Certification Programs (PK-12, Secondary Education, Elementary Education)
- Early Childhood Studies and Infant/Toddler Mental Health
School of Engineering, Science, and Technology
Housed in Mid-Campus Hall
Exploring STEM Through Applied Research and Connection
This community brings together students from diverse fields within Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math focused majors to collaborate on applied research projects. Students network with industry leaders and engage in hands-on projects, workshops, and expert-led lectures that promote innovation. Join fellow students in collaborative initiatives that enhance your skills while shaping your future in a community dedicated to advancing technology and its real-world applications.
Areas of Emphasis:
- Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence
- Hackathons
- Engineering
- Construction
- Biology
- Technical Programs and Software
Associated Majors:
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomolecular Sciences
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering Technology
- Computer Science
- Construction Management
- Cybersecurity
- Earth Sciences
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Technology
- Graphics Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Network Information Technology
- Physics
- Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- Technology Management