Frequently Asked Questions

 What is the Leadership Learning Community (LLC)?

• The LLC is a living-learning community sponsored by the Residential Life Office for students interested in building their leadership skills
• The LLC provides students learning opportunities outside the classroom. These opportunities will help strengthen both the intellectual and personal growth of the student.
• The LLC helps students develop their own personal philosophy of leadership and helps them to achieve their leadership potential.
• The LLC is structured so that students have a high degree of involvement in the program, all while living in a community with other students who have similar leadership goals. Starting the fall 2010, the LLC will be located in the newly renovated Sandison Hall.

What do members get out of LLC?

• Personal growth
• Development and fostering of leadership skills
• Confidence in their ability to lead a group
• Resume enhancement (building a leadership portfolio)
• Community service opportunities
• Increased campus involvement
• Development of life-long friendships

 What will the LLC require of me?

• Living on of the the two LLC floors in Sandison Hall
• Attend one weekly meeting
• Willingness to learn & share about leadership opportunities & experiences
• Engage in discussion & share personal experiences regarding leadership
• Participate in community service and fund raising projects
• Involvement in campus/departmental organizations
• Attend LLC open house sessions/recruitment events and help plan programs/activities
• Stay in good conduct & academic standings & be a good role model to the ISU community
• Help recruit new members
• Attend special LLC events

 How do I apply to be a member of the LLC?

Just complete and submit an LLC application, located on the Join Us page in our website.

Can I request a specific roommate or room if I am in the LLC?

• You can make a roommate request, however your requested roommate will need also need to have an LLC application on file. You will need to include your requested roommates name and 991# on your LLC application and they will also have to request you on their LLC application. We will do our best to match you up as roommates.

  Please note you should make the same requests on your Housing application, just in case you are not accepted to the LLC. At this time we do not compare requests made on the LLC application with those made on the Housing application.

• You can request a specific room.You will need to indicate this on your LLC application. We will do our best to honor your request, however our goal is to mix new and returning members on each floor.

How are LLC members selected?

• Any student who wants to be an LLC member must go on-line and complete a housing application. Only students with a completed housing application (including paying the application fee and/or the first housing payment if due) will have their LLC application reviewed.
• A student submits an application – there is a check done to make sure the student has been admitted to ISU and has a completed housing contract on file with the Residential Life.
• Then the advisors for the LLC read over the application, paying particular attention to high school or college activities listed, the community service involvement and the applicants reasons for wanting to belong to the LLC.
• Each year returning LLC members must request to continue their LLC membership. These requests are reviewed by the advisors.

How will I know if I have been selected?

New applicants will be notified by an email sent to your ISU account.  Returning members will be notified by the advisors and confirmed by an email to their ISU accounts.

What will be my mailing address?

You will be sent you mailbox number when you get your housing/room assignment letter

All mail should be sent to:

Student’s Name

402 Sandison Hall (your mailbox number and hall)

Terre Haute, IN  47809

Please note: do not include the words mailbox, box, ISU or Indiana State University in your     mailing address. Doing so will either greatly delay delivery or may cause it not to be delivered at all.

Approximately how many hours a week will the LLC take?

• The average will be about an hour a week.
• Weeks with special events: community service projects, fund raising projects, end-of-the –year party, etc. will take a little more time.
• The LLC doesn’t require that you spend a great quantity of time, it is more about quality time and commitment.

Is there an additional cost to belonging to the LLC?

• There is no additional cost.
• Living in Sandison Hall does cost more than in a standard hall. This is due to the air-conditioning, semi-private bathroom, walk-in closet and other amenities of Sandison Hall. Please consult the Residential Life website for current Residence Hall rates for Sandison Hall.
• There are no single rooms available in Sandison Hall.

Can I get a loft?

• Yes, you can rent a loft from www.bedlofts.com
• Please note that if you plan on attending the Fall Leadership Retreat you will be moving into your room at least four days earlier that the bed lofts are delivered to campus. This just means you will have to use the bed in the room for a few days and then install your loft.

Can LLC members move in early in August?

• Only those that are attending the LLC Fall Leadership Retreat. When the Fall Leadership Retreat is held for Fall 2010 will be dependent on when Sandison Hall is ready for occupancy. This fall the retreat may not happen until after classes start. More information concerning this will be sent to members in July.
• All other LLC members will have to wait for opening day.

Can I stay in my room over break periods?

• Sandison Hall does not offer break housing.
• If you need housing during other breaks you will have to sign-up for break housing and temporarily move to a room in Mills Hall.
• There is an additional charge for break housing.

 Do LLC members have to apply each year?

• Yes, we want to make sure that LLC members are members of the group because they are committed to improving their leadership skills.

What are the requirements for LLC membership?

• Be an accepted ISU student
• Have a completed housing contract on file (all required fees paid)
• Have an interested in improving your leadership skills,
• Be committed to doing community service,
• Be in good conduct academic standings with ISU
• Submit an LLC application.
• Once accepted you need to:
  • attend the required meetings and functions
  • stay in good conduct and academic standings
  • continue your commitment to improving your leadership skills
  • participate in community service and fund raising projects

If I decide not to participate in the LLC can I still live on one of the LLC floors?

No, you will have to relocate. The LLC floors are only for members. All Sandison Hall floors are designated theme floors, therefore you will be required to move out of Sandison Hall. The Area Director for Sandison Complex will assist you in finding another room on campus.

Can I belong to the LLC and not live on one of the LLC floors?

• No, since the LLC is a program supported by Residential Life and is based on students with similar interests living together.
• The only exception is if you are a member of a Greek organization with a stairwell on campus and you are being required by your organization to live in their stairwell. You will need to make these arrangements ahead of time with the LLC staff by submitting your request in writing.

Are there any paid positions within the LLC?

The LLC has two Leadership Peer Advocate (LPA) positions. When positions become available, current members with at least 2 semesters for LLC experience are notified.

In addition, Residential Life will assign an Area Director and an Assistant Hall Director to serve as advisors to the LLC each year.

What if I still have questions about the LLC?

• Call the Residential Life Office at (812) 237 – 3993
• Call the LLC Advisor (Rachel Barrett) at (812) 237 – 4259
• Email ISU-rlfaq@indstate.edu