HLLC
The Healthy Living Learning Community, located in Doheny Hall, is a program designed for first-year students who prefer a wellness-focused lifestyle. Students in the HLLC program are enrolled in a linked courses team taught by a Student Affairs staff member. The linked course, residential living component, and other co-curricular experiences provided for the students in the program are designed to create a fully integrated living learning experience. In addition, the HLLC shares a commitment to a lifestyle free from the presence and influence of alcohol, tobacco and drugs while emphasizing the importance of emotional, physical, spiritual, intellectual, financial, and social wellness.
Students in the Healthy Living Learning Community identify themselves as individuals who are eager to engage in balanced living and desire an overall lifestyle that promotes healthy choices. HLLC students will reap the rewards of individualized, small-group experiences that will benefit their overall wellness both in and out of the classroom. The HLLC support system includes Resident Advisors, a Faculty in Residence, a Resident Director, and a Resident Minister who all live in the building to foster and encourage the creation of a wellness focused community. Living in the HLLC means living with people who share similar interests about wellness and who are dedicated to being substance-free One of the most important criteria for living in the Healthy Living Learning Community requires residents of the HLLC and their guests to not use or possess alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs and agree not to return to the area under the influence of these substances. Residents found in violation of these substance-free policies will face disciplinary action and may be removed from the Healthy Living Learning Community.
Living in the Community will provide you with opportunities to:
- Build relationships with other students who are committed to living in a healthy lifestyle.
- Engage in linked coursed focusing on several aspects of personal wellness.
- Connect and engage with students, staff members, and faculty who share your interests in wellness.
- Learn how to develop and realize a self-determined wellness plan.
- Gain awareness of how to maintain a balanced diet, regular exercise, and cope with stress while living on campus.
- Participate in a Healthy Living Learning Community retreat.
- Plan and participate in regular activities related to Healthy Living including off-campus trips.
Is Healthy Living For You?
There are many reasons why a student may choose to live in the Healthy Living Learning Community, ranging from a desire to live in a wellness environment, to religious beliefs, to recovery from personal or family substance abuse. Anyone who has a commitment to healthy living can find support and encouragement in the Healthy Living Learning Community! Contact
Scott Dills if you have any questions.
What the Community will expect from you:
When you choose to live in the Healthy Living Learning Community, you are choosing to live in a community that promotes wellness, balance and is void of alcohol, tobacco or other drug use. You also must be willing to participate in linked academic courses, residential activities, campus wide events, and discussions that promote a balanced lifestyle.
How to Apply
For consideration to the Healthy Living Learning Community, you will need to fill out the Healthy Living Learning Community online application. Applications will continue to be accepted throughout the summer, however priority will be given to those submitted by May 31
st . To access the application, please login to MyLMU, click System Logins, and choose the Student Housing Online Services link. From there please click the My Housing tab and choose Forms. Incoming students can expect an email detailing instuctions on how to complete this online application. If you have already emailed or faxed your application, you will not be required to submit a second application.
By joining the Healthy Living Learning Community, you agree to follow the
Healthy Living Learning Community Contract .
Meet the Staff
Scott Dills, Resident Director
Scott Dills is beginning his second year here at LMU as a Resident Director. He received his B.A. in Youth Ministry and Recreation from Bluffton University in 2006, and his M.Ed. in College Student Personnel in 2010 from Ohio University where he worked as a Resident Director. Scott loves anything involving being outdoors including camping, surfing, spending an entire day at the beach reading/writing as well as anything focused on living a healthy life, tattoos, piercings, baking, and he has a great love an appreciation for 80’s cartoons. Scott is stoked to be a part of the Healthy Living Learning Community as well as the East Quad!!
Joe Johnson, Resident Advisor
My name is Joe Johnson and I am a sophomore business major with an emphasis in entrepreneurship. During my first year, I became involved in groups such as the First Year Class Council, the Resident Housing Association, the Jiu-jitsu Club, and the Healthy Living Learning Community. I am very excited to be a part of the Healthy Living community which will be a fun and unique experience for all the members this year. I am looking forward to meeting every person in this community and creating a tight knit group of people. I will have many fun activities planned that will give everyone the opportunity to get to know one another and have a good time. Besides the good times to be made in HLLC, I like to stay active by exploring the outdoors and playing sports. I have a keen interest in fitness and love working out. I am ready for another great year of good laughs and fun times!
Pamela Gonzalez, Resident Advisor
I am a Psychology major. Some of my interest include singing, dancing, meditating, scrap booking,and spending time with family and friends. I am excited about HLLC because as a college student living healthy can be easily forgotten and I can’t wait to start implementing a healthy lifestyle as a community