What are the components of a Residential Learning Community?

Why develop the Residential Learning Community?

What is the residential living/learning concept?

What are the benefits of the Residential Learning Community?

Who is a Faculty Fellow and what does he/she do?

How does the chapter find a Faculty Fellow?

How is the presence of alcohol dealt with in the Residential Learning Community?

The Residential Learning Community focuses on creating a powerful living/learning environment for members. Since alcohol, tobacco, and drugs affect this environment, Residential Learning Communities are required to have policies against the presence of alcohol in common areas and academic spaces.

At Grand Chapter Conclaves, SigEp delegates have voted against mandating alcohol-free housing for all chapters. Individual chapters must choose their policies regarding the presence of alcohol.

After becoming accredited as a Residential Learning Community, what is the next step?

What are the financial benefits for an accredited Residential Learning Community?