Engineering Living Learning Community
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In partnership with the J.B. Speed School of Engineering, the Engineering Living Learning Community (ELLC) brings together students wishing to pursue a career engineering. This residential community fosters exploration of this career path through courses, programming, services, and connections to campus and community resources.
Location: Community Park- First-Year, Bettie Johnson Hall- Second-Year
Advisor: Tevin Monroe and Hallie Osborne
- A Peer Mentor to assist you with the transition from high school to college.
- ELLC-only tutors in your residence hall to assist you with homework and studying for tests.
- Opportunities to network with representatives from companies who typically hire Speed students for co-op rotations
- Academic programs to assist you in becoming more successful as a student.
- Social activities to assist you in getting to know community members better.
- An opportunity to apply for an undergraduate research experience in the summer after first year with a faculty mentor within your specific Engineering major
- Any incoming first-year student with an Engineering major who has been admitted to the J.B. Speed School of Engineering
There are no specific courses that correspond with the ELLC, but students will take similar Engineering courses in their first year. Students will receive information about course scheduling at the beginning of the summer and at the summer orientation they attend.
Meet Your Advisor
Tevin Monroe (He/Him), First Year Experience and Student Engagement Coordinator
Contact Information (Email Preferred): tevin.monroe@louisville.edu; We can meet virtually on Teams or on campus by appointment!
I joined Speed School in 2024 as the First Year Experience and Student Engagement Coordinator. My professional background includes time spent in public health, human resources, community engagement, and student activities. All of that is summed up to say – I love working to create experiential education opportunities; where you can learn by doing, by bringing your full self to a learning experience, and where learning does not only take place within the four walls of a classroom. I believe that joining the Engineering LLC should give you the experience of being in a supportive community where you are free to try new things, to make mistakes, and to lean on others for support. Myself and the rest of the ELLC community are here to help support you through what can often be a challenging first year as a Speed School student.
I received my Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Public Health from Wayne State University in 2017. I completed my Master’s degree in 2022 in Community Engagement from Merrimack College. During my Master’s program, my academic focus was on the intersection of mindfulness and service-learning.
5 Things to Know About Me!
- I was raised in Michigan. Since leaving my home state, I have lived in Pittsburgh, PA briefly and have been in Kentucky since 2018.
- I love thriller, horror, and science fiction films.
- Fitness is an important part of my life, but I balance that with mindfulness – being focused on fitness goals while also giving myself grace to rest and enjoy all different kinds of foods!
- I usually prefer podcasts over music.
- While I don’t do much console gaming, my game of choice is Pokémon Go – you’re likely going to find me walking around campus trying to find a raid or catching a Pokémon.
Hallie Osborne (She/Her/Hers), Graduate Assistant
Contact Information (Email Preferred): hallie.osborne@louisville.edu
Hello everyone! My name is Hallie Osborne and I am the current Graduate Assistant (GA) for the Speed School Office of Student Success. I was born and raised in Louisville, KY and graduated from the University of Louisville in 2024 with a degree in Bioengineering. I had an internship with UPS as an Industrial Engineer and then worked for a different company as a Mechanical Engineer for a few months and was unfortunately laid off due to budget constraints. I decided to go back to school and pursue an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering to learn more about the manufacturing process. During undergrad, I was involved in several organizations including Phi Sigma Rho, Society of Women in Engineering (SWE), Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), and Disabled Cards United (DCU). My undergrad journey was filled with challenges, and I credit so many of the organizations I joined, Speed School Office of Student Success, and the encouragement of so many people along the way for getting me through my undergrad degree. I believe that the Engineering Living Learning Community (ELLC) is the best place to be to find that community and support to help you through these challenging next few years. I love getting to work with you and your amazing peer mentors to ensure that your first year of engineering is fantastic, and that you know that you belong!
5 Things to Know About Me!
- I have two younger sisters that are both waste water engineers in
Lexington (if you are interested in anything water, let me know and I will
try to connect you. They both love talking about water!). - I volunteer at a camp for kids with Type One Diabetes every summer and
some weekends throughout the year! I also volunteer with a mutual aid
organization helping people access diabetes supplies. - I have a service dog named Waylon- you may see us around campus! He is a brindle lab mix, and a sweetie pie pumpkin!
- I have lots of hobbies- I love line dancing, watercolor, wood working,
reading- and I just love crafts. - I am really into coffee and espresso. I have many, many opinions on espresso if you ever want to yap about it.