The College of Communication and Information (CCI) Residential Commons
College of Communication & Information (CCI) Commons is a Residential College newly located in Olson Hall. CCI-Commons is open to all students majoring in Communication Studies, Journalism and Mass Communication, Library and Information Science, and Visual Communication Design.
Some of the benefits of CCI are:
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Connections with other students who
share your academic and professional interests
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Location close to your college
advising office and classrooms
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Opportunities to meet with your
academic advisors and professors in your hall
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Guest speakers and movie nights
geared to your major
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Mentoring by upper division students
in your major
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Programming planned by students, for
students
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Computer lab and studio space
available in your hall
- Program coordinator’s office conveniently located in the residence hall, so students can stop in with any questions and suggestions.
“It’s a good opportunity for doing group activities and for learning more about things in your major.”
“…a great way to meet people who share your interests and understand what you’re going through.”
“From the mentor groups, to meeting real world professionals, to the fun social activities, the CCI Commons has made the transition to my first semester in college a lot easier.”
“It’s easy to form friendships within your major and your get good information about everything that’s going on.”
Connected Courses:
Visual Communication Design (VCD) Majors
| Fall |
US 10097 |
First Year Colloquium |
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VCD 13000 |
Intro to Visual Communication Design |
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COMM 15000 |
Intro to Human Communication |
Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) Majors
| Fall |
US 10097 |
First Year Colloquium |
|
JMC 20003 |
Intro to Mass Communication |
|
COMM 15000 |
Intro to Human Communication |
All other Majors in CCI
| Fall |
COMM 15000 |
Intro to Human Communication |
Requirements for admission:
In order to participate in the College of Communication and Information Residential Commons housed in Olson Hall, one must be admitted to the College of Communication and Information or receive special permission from the CCI-Commons community coordinator. For more information about the CCI-commons please visit:
http://www.jmc.kent.edu/home/feature/2007/November/CCI/index.htm
How do I join?
No individual “community” application is necessary for CCI-Commons. To join, simply select Olson Hall as your number one choice on your residence hall application, and alert your academic advisor that you would like to participate in the CCI-Commons.
Coordinator Contact Information:
Marianne Warzinski
CCI-Commons Coordinator/Instructor
mrwarzin@kent.edu
330-672-4467