HomeAnnotated BibliographiesFaculty Factor Starting with a Shared Approach: Fostering Student Affairs–Academic Affairs Collaboration in LLCs Share: Section NavigationSkip section navigationIn this sectionAnnotated Bibliographies Capstone Experiences Conditions for Meaningful Learning Global Learning Internships Learning Communities Mentoring Service-Learning Student-Faculty Partnership Undergraduate Research Work-Integrated Learning Writing Transfer In and Beyond the University Reference List Entry:Erck, Ryan W, Leia Duncan, and Terri Garrett. 2023. "Starting with a Shared Approach: Fostering Student Affairs–Academic Affairs Collaboration in LLCs." In The Faculty Factor Developing Faculty Engagement with Living-Learning Communities, edited by Jennifer E Eidum and Laura L Lomicka, 93-109. Elon, NC: Elon University Center for Engaged Learning.About this Book Chapter:This chapter offers the foundational steps of collaboration for the success and longevity of LLCs. A model of shared vision, resources, and oversight between student affairs and academic affairs highlights practical approaches for partnering for the future. Collaboration on LLCs can be challenging but when approached as a truly shared experience, it can be invigorating, inspiring, and remind those in higher education of how our passion for serving students began.