Social Change Community

Students will explore six social change pathways through LLC programming:  

1) Direct Service 

2) Community Organizing and Activism 

3) Philanthropy 

4) Policy and Governance 

5) Community Engaged Learning and Research 

6) Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility. 

The LLC provides a supportive community of peers who live, learn, and engage together as they develop essential skills and knowledge to become lifelong changemakers. 
This LLC is a partnership between the Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility and Housing and Residence Life. 

Community Benefits: 

• build a network of TU students, faculty, staff, and local leaders who are engaged in social change work 

• explore social change pathways through hands-on projects and interactive workshops as well as interactions with leaders in the field 

• learn about opportunities for social change work at TU after the LLC experience concludes, e.g., Social Action Collaboratory and the Civic Renewal Fellowship 

LLC at a Glance

LLC Location

The Social Change LLC is located in the Glen Complex. The Glen Complex consists of four high-rise residence halls and a dining facility. All student bedrooms are suite-style (two bedrooms with a bathroom in the middle; students in these rooms are responsible for cleaning the bathroom). Rooms are traditionally for 2 students.

Admission Requirements

The LLC is open to all students with an interest in social change. Students who apply should be committed to moving onto campus two days early in order to participate in the LLC’s orientation experience.

Linked Courses

The Social Change LLC does not have a linked course.

Early Move-in and Orientation

Students will move in two days early to partake in an orientation experience with a focus on community building, creative expression, and civic action workshops to kickstart their journey as a member of the Social Change LLC.

Affiliated Faculty & Staff

Heather Polonsky, Assistant Director for Civic Engagement, Office of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility 

“ The Social Change LLC is rooted in the belief that all of us have the power to make a lasting and positive impact. By participating in the LLC, students learn which pathways align with their passions to address issues impacting their communities and the world. ”