UNCW Faculty and Staff Call for Proposals: 2026-2027 Learning Communities:
UNCW Student Success and Retention is excited to announce the launch of a new Learning Community initiative designed to enhance student success and foster meaningful connections across campus. Faculty and staff are invited to submit proposals for Learning Communities to be implemented during the 2026–2027 academic year.
Selected Learning Communities will receive funding and institutional support to create dynamic, engaging spaces where students can thrive academically and personally.
Student Success and Retention will approve a maximum of six learning community proposals for the 2026-2027 academic year. Each learning community is eligible for an LC operations grant of up to $15,000 and must also have 24-25 participants.
The Learning Community Proposal Form is now live!
We encourage academic achievement, career preparedness, engagement and holistic wellbeing.
Interested in bringing your vision to life? Submit your proposal by completing the form linked below:
Submit Your Learning Community Proposal
The deadline to submit proposals is October 20, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Be part of shaping the future of student success at UNCW!
Learning Communities (LCs) are small communities where students attend courses as a cohort and engage in group activities and events. LCs encourage the exploration of learning through community engagement, self-reflection, and critical thinking.
Students who participate in LCs build relationships across campus, enhance their leadership and learning skills, leverage strengths, engage in service learning, and explore research opportunities.
The Benefits of joining a Learning Community:
- Increase your connection to campus
- Offer greater academic support
- Opportunity for lifelong friendships
- Enhance your leadership skills and personal growth
