Learning Communities
50 minutes per week of dedicated time to study or connect with resources for academic success.
The Hormel Foundation requires students to enroll in the 0 credit Learning Communities class which is available exclusively to The Hormel Foundation Austin Assurance Scholarship (THFAAS) Students that meet certain academic criteria.
Students meeting one or more of the following conditions are required to enroll:
Student is on Academic Warning
Student is on Academic Probation
Student’s cumulative Riverland GPA is below 2.5 (or HS GPA is under 2.5 and no Riverland GPA exists)
Note: Students in good academic standing and not meeting the criteria above may choose to attend Learning Communities for their own benefit.
Our 50-minute per week learning communities provide THFAAS students with a quiet working space with goal-setting and academic advising conducive to helping them progress on their academic work and achieve their goals. Academic Advisors and Learning Specialists/Tutors will be on hand to address any questions you may have on academic success, time management, managing workload, making the best use of your time, or any other related questions you might have!
We offer four Learning Community classes per semester.
Don’t meet the requirements above but interested in Learning Communities?
If you have thought any of the following during your time at Riverland, this 50 minute per week class may benefit you!
“I don’t have time set aside to do my homework”
“I don’t know how to navigate Brightspace and it’s causing me to fall behind”
“I need an advocate or help navigating a situation”
“I’m struggling but don’t know where to turn or who to ask”
“I could really use help starting my English Paper”
“I failed my last science test and I don’t think I’m studying properly”
“I could really use a tutor but I don’t want to commit to 1:1 tutoring”
Learn more about the Austin Assurance Learning Communities!
What students are saying…
“Since I joined to the Learning Community Lab, they are being really impactful, I like how the staff are there to help and how they offer strategies help us succeed!!!”
“I think it was really useful, it made me comfortable to ask questions.”
“I have some time to work on my homework and projects.”
“I think it was helpful to have an hour to ask questions if needed, or otherwise get some homework done. Also, I love the cart!”
“I really like attending the Learning Community Lab, I will definitely register again for the future.”