Roadrunner Connections! A Fun New Course at LBCC to Connect with Others and Earn One Free Credit for Next Term. The Commuter Nov 10, 2021
New to LBCC fall term is Roadrunner Connections, a free, non-credit ‘class’ where students can attend events throughout the term and not only earn a tuition credit, but also earn LB swag, such as water bottles, t-shirts for attending volleyball games and volunteer events, stickers, LB lanyards, and drawstring backpacks.
This class, which is offered every term except for summer, is as simple as it gets; students who attend at least seven out of 10 events will receive one free tuition credit for the following term. That’s equivalent to $140.58 added to your Roadrunner account.
Chieftain of Events for the SLC, Victoria Aguas, says that “Rob's class has no homework, no quizzes and you just go to events… you have to do seven and then you get a free credit.” She relays that the whole program really gets you to engage with other students and get out of your comfort zone.
Interested in this course? Here is the CRN for winter term: CRN35116
Course advisors Rob Camp and Carol Raymundo “have seen that students who get involved with the program, which hosts events completely different from ones you’d see in classrooms, are more likely to be successful inside of a classroom setting. They also gain new social skills and new friends in and outside of the course,” said Camp.
So far, the fall term Roadrunner Connections course has 21 students. A few of the students are more involved in the LB community than others, and that’s how they discovered the class. Danae Fouts, who is the Executive Assistant for the Student Leadership Council, said that “[she is] grateful for the Roadrunner Connections course,” and that “it has pushed me to have experiences I wouldn’t have otherwise!”
Additionally, Fouts said “The ‘De-Mystifying the Myths of Scholarships Workshop’ held over zoom in week two, made me more confident in applying for more scholarships at LB, and more confident and knowledgeable when applying for scholarships in the future at different schools.” This event is part of the Roadrunner Connections. This event and others can be found on the SLC calendar.
This program’s goal is to not only provide students with an opportunity for a free tuition credit, but also to help them engage and connect with each other. At these events, Camp said, “that often the same students are attending the same events which makes them more comfortable with each other, which leads to building friendships.” Camp also notes that because of the variety of the events this course hosts, it benefits the whole school community. Programs like the SLC, The Commuter, First Resort, and various clubs will all have exposure from these students, which will hopefully make them more comfortable reaching out to apply for volunteer spots, run for a position on the Student Leadership board, and begin sharing writing or photography with the school newspaper.
Student and First Resort Student Ambassador Cameron Wright said “the class makes me feel like I am getting the full college experience. Time at LBCC goes by in the blink of an eye, and this class makes me feel like I am getting the most out of it.” Wright notes that he speaks for other students participating currently, and states “this class has also helped me put into perspective really how many opportunities and events college can offer. I am excited to share this experience with other students, even those who can’t do classes on campus, and introduce them to these events and get them hooked!”
Jim Harris attended a multitude of events including an SLC board meeting. Harris said, “it was very informative about all the things the SLC is doing on campus.” He also participated in a stress management workshop and said, “that it was well presented and had lots of solutions for dealing with stress and other options.”
What many in this course can agree on, is that the Tuesday Trivia nights held over zoom were the most fun. Fouts said that she “engaged in an epic battle for first place with the Roadrunner Connections Host, Rob Camp. In the end, I won two of his three wins.” Harris explained that it is about 20 to 30 questions long, and the competition gets heated trying to see who is gaining the most points, and betting on who will get the prizes. Both Harris and Fouts are planning on joining the course again for winter term.