PLEASE NOTE: Starting Spring 2021, The Central New York Learning Community is now The Saturday Residency. Please visit the new website www.esc.edu/SaturdayRes for more information.
Central New York Learning Communities
Join Us for an Enriching Academic Experience

Learning Communities are:
- a unique opportunity to study and network with other students and faculty
- courses that use a blend of online learning and three virtual meetings enabling busy students to manage the demands of college study, work and other responsibilities
- an energizing opportunity to learn about careers in the arts, business and human services, internships and other areas of interest
- an innovative environment created to facilitate and enhance the learning experience for adult learners with noncredit workshops and stimulating guest speakers
- study with faculty mentors who draw on academic expertise to provide the comprehensive learning that today’s students need.

“The learning communities make you feel right at home; the instructors are so helpful and you meet so many people. I feel that all colleges should have these elements of learning. The presentations that are held at lunch are very informative and delightful. Hats off to Empire State College!” — Latorra Odom, Learning Community Student
“Learning communities are a valuable and fun aspect of learning because students experience face-to-face interaction with each other, learn about what is available from the college from other students and professionals and enjoy lunch while being educated and/or entertained by guest speakers, as well as attend classes or helpful workshops. It gives us a chance to see what other students are studying and how their experiences play into their education here at ESC.” — Nicole Rand, Learning Community Student
Fast Facts
What
- Courses combining online learning with three onsite meetings
- Virtual meetings creating a sense of community and the opportunity for enrichment through workshops and guest speakers
When
Fall 2020 Term: Sept. 8 - Dec. 18
Virtual Meetings: Sat. Oct. 3, Nov. 7, and Dec. 5
Where
Online using Microsoft Teams
Contact
Deborah McEligot
Learning Community Coordinator
deborah.mceligot@esc.edu