Exercise Science Bulls in Motion LLC

Exercise Science Bulls in Motion Living Learning Community (ESLLC)

Purpose

The departments of Residential Education (RE) and Housing & Residential Education (H&RE) encourage student learning and faculty engagement within residential programs. Residential Community Programs cluster students with similar personal and community interests in Themed Communities and those with similar academic, major, and career goals in Living Learning Communities. These communities allow students to integrate classroom learning with out-of-classroom experiences through academic and co-curricular support, targeted programming, academic initiatives, and access to faculty and staff.

The College of Education (COEDU) has partnered with Residential Education and Housing & Residential Education to implement the Exercise Science Bulls in Motion Living Learning Community (ESLLC). This partnership is intended to support Exercise Science students through residential learning, academic engagement, faculty interaction, and professional development opportunities.

Housing & Residential Education Responsibilities

Housing & Residential Education (H&RE) will:

• Housing Assignment and Space Allocation
• Reserve approximately 28 beds annually for ESLLC students in Maple Hall or another approved residence hall.
• Determine housing allocations approximately one year in advance.
• Require any space allocation changes to be submitted by May 15 for the following academic year.
• Designate one space per student area (pod, floor, etc.) for a Resident Assistant selected by Residential Education.
• Return unfilled ESLLC spaces to general housing assignments when necessary while giving consideration to FTIC Exercise Science majors.
• Prioritize available spaces during the academic year for FTIC students interested in the ESLLC and Exercise Science majors.
• Provide the structure necessary for assigning students to LLC housing spaces.
• Student Assignment Support

H&RE will assist Residential Education and the ESLLC team with:

Student assignment processes

Training

Troubleshooting

Daily inquiries and operational support

Returning LLC students will be assigned according to the annual Room Selection timeline. Students identified by published deadlines will be assigned according to ESLLC requests, while unassigned spaces may be filled at H&RE's discretion.

Facilities and Event Support

H&RE and Residential Education will jointly manage reservations for multipurpose spaces.

Priority access will be provided for:

Common courses

LLC events

Academic programming

Community activities

Space fees may be waived when requests are submitted by established deadlines and approved by the university.

Marketing and Recruitment

H&RE will support:

Marketing initiatives

Promotional materials

Recruitment campaigns

Residential Community Program applications

Online and print advertising efforts

Recruitment and marketing efforts will be jointly managed with Residential Education.

Residential Education Responsibilities

Residential Education will provide:

Student Engagement

Student engagement programming

Community-building activities

Residential support for students living in Maple Hall and designated ESLLC spaces

Program Support

Residential Education will dedicate staff time for:

Joint planning

Program implementation

Program assessment and evaluation

An Academic Initiatives Coordinator or representative will serve as the primary Residential Education contact and assist with:

Program goals

Assessment activities

Programming development

Resident Assistant Support

Residential Education will provide:

A Resident Assistant whenever possible from a major affiliated with Exercise Science and the College of Education

Coordination between Resident Assistants and student leaders

Ongoing residential support for ESLLC residents

Recruitment Assistance

Additional support will include:

College open houses

Calling campaigns

Admissions events

Annual outreach to prospective ESLLC students

Governance

A Residential Education representative will co-chair ESLLC Advisory Board meetings with a College of Education representative.

College of Education Responsibilities

The College of Education will provide a faculty member, academic advisor, or administrative staff member who contributes at least 20% of their professional time to the ESLLC.

Responsibilities include:

Program Administration

Reviewing and approving student applications

Making admission decisions

Participating in monthly Residential Community Program Council meetings

Co-chairing ESLLC Advisory Board meetings

Programming and Events

Coordinating the annual calendar of events

Implementing academic and co-curricular programming

Supporting Residential Curriculum goals

Preparing for future fee-supported programming requirements

Budget Management

Developing annual budgets

Managing expenditures

Coordinating event funding

Submitting budgets for approval prior to July 1 each year

Assessment and Reporting

The College of Education will prepare an annual report describing:

Programs and activities

Successes and accomplishments

Recommendations for improvement

Assessment results

Student success measures may include:

GPA

Persistence and retention rates

Progress toward graduation

Educational outcome measures

Learning outcome assessments

Annual reports must be submitted to Residential Education by June 30 each year.

Recruitment and Retention

The College of Education will manage:

Recruitment initiatives

Retention efforts

Admitted student events

Application review processes

Housing assignment collaboration

Marketing through university communication channels

Targeted marketing may include online, email, and print communications.

Future Program Fee Eligibility

The ESLLC will launch in Fall 2026 as a non-fee-funded community.

Before a program fee may be assessed, the community must demonstrate:

At least one year of successful operation

Full occupancy demand

Measurable educational outcomes

Submission of annual assessment reports

H&RE and Residential Education will review program operations through October 2026. If requirements are met, the ESLLC may be approved for a Level A fee beginning Fall 2027.

Level A Programming Requirements

To maintain a future fee rate of $150 per semester per student, the ESLLC must provide:

20% professional staff or advisor support

Five hours per week of tutoring or peer mentoring

In-house advising

One Week of Welcome program each semester

One faculty engagement event each semester

One career-focused event each semester

One experiential learning opportunity each semester

Two college-sponsored programs each semester

Participation in House Calls programming

Participation in Final Reviews programming

A 5% administrative fee to Housing & Residential Education

These requirements are established under Board of Trustees regulations for Living Learning Communities.

Compliance

If the sponsoring department is determined to be out of compliance with the agreement, Housing & Residential Education and/or Residential Education will work with the department to develop a remediation plan that supports student success.

Agreement Period

This agreement became effective on November 14, 2025, and remains in effect through May 15, 2028.

All parties agree to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the agreement for continued renewal. Any party wishing to terminate the agreement must provide written notice at least one academic year in advance. Modifications may be made through written agreement of all participating parties.