HomePublicationsSeries on Engaged Learning and TeachingThe Faculty FactorSection 2 Chapter 5: Starting with a Shared Approach: Fostering Student Affairs–Academic Affairs Collaboration in LLCs Book MenuThe Faculty Factor SectionsSection 1Section 2Section 3ChaptersIntroductionChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Forging ForwardBook Resources Contributors Buy in PrintISBN: 9781642672534January 2023 Ryan W. Erck, Leia Duncan, and Terri GarrettWith vignette “Partnering for Success” by Terri Garrett 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. Related Book ResourcesGuiding Questions for Implementing LLC Model of CollaborationDiscussion Questions What are some tangible ways that those in student and academic affairs can collaborate in living learning communities? What are some barriers for a successful academic affairs and student affairs partnerships at your institution? List some examples of successful faculty/staff collaboration at your institution and why this collaboration has brought success. Share: