Imagine living in the same residence hall as people in your Intro to Mass Comm or Oral Discourse class.

Two years ago, 64 students did that and joined CCI Commons, the theme community establishd by the College of Communication and Information. Now, 106 students, including 80 freshmen, participate in the community in Verder Hall.

CCI Dean Jim Gaudino hopes the Commons will give students a more rewarding and diverse college

experience and boost sagging retention rates for freshmen. Click on a box below to read the stories, view an interactive map, or see students' video projects on CCI Commons.

"CCI Commons: Where do YOU fit in?" is a Special Project of the Collaborative Online Producing class in the Kent State School of Journalism and Mass Communication: Rachel Abbey, TaLeiza Calloway, Seth Roy, Kate Bigam, Gavin Jackson, Michael Critton, Jennifer Farquhar, Meredith Jones, Audrey Wagstaff

DEAN, DIRECTORS

CCI dean and School directors hope the Commons will boost retention rates. How is it working so far?

PROGRAM HEAD

Marianne Warzinski tries to blend academics and social activities for students.

CONTEXT

Other KSU programs and other universities have tried theme communities.

STUDENTS

From pizza parties to programming about professions, students enjoy Commons atmosphere.

MULTIMEDIA

View interactive map of theme communities at KSU or watch student-produced videos about the Commons.

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