HomePublicationsSeries on Engaged Learning and TeachingFaculty FactorSection 2 Chapter 5: Starting with a Shared Approach: Fostering Student Affairs–Academic Affairs Collaboration in LLCs Book MenuFaculty Factor SectionsSection 1Section 2Section 3ChaptersChapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Forging ForwardBook Resources Contributors Forthcoming Fall 2022 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: