Housing & Residence Education

Division of Student Affairs

SW 13th Street & Museum Road

PO Box 112100

Gainesville, FL 32611-2100

Phone: (352) 392-2161

The Office of Academic Initiatives & Enhancement is located on the second floor of Graham Hall, above the area office. This office is responsible for the development, oversight, and assessment of the Department of Housing and Residence Education’s Residential Learning Communities and Academic Enhancements in the residence halls.

Residential Learning Communities

Residential Learning Communities have been in place in higher education for decades. The main purpose behind them is to expand the learning experience for college students beyond the classroom.

  1. Honors Residential College 
  2. Career Exploration Community 
  3. Leader Scholar Program 
  4. International House 
  5. Engineering Community 
  6. Community Service 
  7. Fine Arts Living Learning Community 
  8. Global Living Learning Community 
  9. GatorWell 
  10. Faculty-in-Residence Communities

Frequently Asked Questions

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Available Services

The following are available in the Office of Academic Initiatives and Enhancement (AIE):

  • Academic advising: The Residential Exploratory Advisor and Crisis Consultant is an academic advisor for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The advisor is available on a walk-in basis to answer questions about degrees granted from CLAS, CALS, and to offer resources for other general academic advising questions, particularly for exploratory students. Look for the advisor's hours posted in the Graham residence area. You will also know the advisor is in when you see the RED BANNER hanging from the Graham 2nd floor balcony indicating “The Academic Advisor is IN Today!”
  • Study space: There is a small conference room and a classroom in the AIE office. Both are frequently available for individual or small group study during the day (8:30am-4:30pm) and on some evenings during Peer Mentor office hours. The Graham Gallery is also located on the second floor of the Graham Commons and is available for quiet study (data port available).
  • Library resources: The conference room in the AIE office is home to a small collection of books covering the following topics: reference; leadership; first year of college & college success; career choices; international student issues; student development & higher education.
  • Other programs include exam week breakfasts and study breaks, study buddies, exam review sessions, information about Channel 15 (ATTV)/Teaching Center Tutoring Services, and on-site classes (First Year Florida and Career Planning).