HomePublicationsSeries on Engaged Learning and TeachingThe Faculty FactorSection 2 Chapter 6: Laying the Foundation for a Living-Learning Community: Building Strong Faculty-Residential Life Partnerships 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 Carl KriegerWith vignette “Faculty-Residential Life Partnerships: Productive Relationships” by Caleb Keith Intended as a how-to guide for faculty and their residence life counterparts as they work together, this chapter offers opportunities to define their roles separately and create spaces for collaboration. This chapter begins by exploring the professional roles and context of faculty and residential life professionals outside of their partnership within LLCs. In addition, the chapter guides readers through key challenges to lay the groundwork for productive relationships with open communication and sets up collaboration models that faculty and RL partners might consider for their specific relationship. Finally, the chapter discusses assessment of the LLC and how metrics can be used to guide the success of the program. Related Book ResourcesGuiding Questions for New Faculty-Staff PartnershipsDiscussion Questions What are the day-to-day job expectations for LLC team members? How does each individual’s work with LLCs fit into these job expectations? At your institution, what are faculty expectations for tenure and promotion? What are the job expectations for staff members, especially related to merit review or promotion? What are the short-term goals for LLC partnerships? What are some long-term goals for the partnership? How do these partnership goals support the goals of your primary job expectations? Share: