Feminist Social Justice Leadership LLC

In partnership with the Women's Center, the University Housing Division and Department of Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGST), the Feminist Social Justice Leadership Living and Learning Community (LLC) is a cohort of students engaged in structured learning experiences about social justice. Members of this residential community will attend two Cardinal Core classes together in the Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies and participate in different educational experiences and community-building activities hosted by the WGST faculty and Women’s Center staff throughout the year.  

Programming focuses on issues related to gender equity and advancing the status of LGBTQIA+ individuals and marginalized genders in our community. The Feminist Social Justice Leadership LLC program provides support in areas including academic engagement, mentor support, peer connection, and student involvement.  In addition, the LLC assists students in developing affirming relationships with faculty, staff, students and members across the local community who are involved in research, professional experiences and activism in gender and sexual equity.  

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Location: Belknap Residence Hall

Advisors: Jamieca Jones and Dr. Jabani Bennett

Faculty Advisor: Prof. Kelly Weaver

Highlights

• One-on-One coaching with the LLC advisor to support personal and professional wellbeing.  

• Monthly community nights to foster friendship and to actively develop a social justice anti-racist feminist framework.  

• Opportunities for peer networking, and relationship-building connecting with faculty, staff, and community members.  

• Access to leadership and professional development opportunities  

Who can apply?

• This community is open to ALL first-year students of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, race, ethnicity, or ability.
• Because gender inequality exists throughout society, in every discipline and professional pursuit, as well as across cultures, participants from any major are welcome. You do not have to be pursuing a degree in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality to live in this community. 
• All that is required is 1) a strong interest in being part of an intentional community focused on gender equity 2) enrollment in the required academic courses, and 3) participation in the Feminist Social Justice Leadership LLC cultural programming and community service opportunities.  

Required Courses: