Housing and Residence Education

Kellogg-Moser Food Security and Sustainability LLC

The W. K. Kellogg Foundation and Bobby Moser Food Security and Sustainability Living-Learning Community will focus on the topics of food security, community engagement, leadership and sustainability by challenging students to address the issues related to creating secure, resilient and sustainable food systems in environmentally and socially responsible ways.

Students will be asked to think holistically on these topics and engage in initiatives that address challenges related to food security in a way that contributes to the health and well-being of society without causing harm to the environment and ecological systems. Students could learn about food production and security, local foods, hunger, food systems, community development, civic engagement, global sustainability, social responsibility, justice and equity, public policy and leadership. Participating students will engage with faculty, student organizations and the campus community during meetings, seminars, activities and projects throughout the year.

The W. K. Kellogg Foundation and Bobby Moser Food Security and Sustainability Living-Learning Community is for any student with an interest in generating discussion and change around food production, food security, hunger, food safety, food policy, human nutrition and wellness, human and community development, sustainable agriculture practices, leadership and civic engagement.

Living-Learning Community Goals

• Develop an understanding of environmental, economic, cultural and social elements of food production, food security and sustainability.
• Articulate how issues related to food security, community engagement and sustainability impacts them and the world around them.
• Develop a prospective of food security that considers issues related to health nutrition and human development food, food production and the environment; entrepreneurship and business; and food policy.
• Explore best practices, possible solutions and available resources for ensuring food security and sustainability.
• Effectively engage with community partners to bring about meaningful change.
• Engage with campus faculty to participate in research projects related to food security, community engagement and sustainability.
• Interact with faculty and gain greater awareness of campus and community efforts associated with food security, community engagement and sustainability initiatives.
• Make site visits and participate in off-campus field trips.

Living-Learning Community Highlights

• Early move-in with community building opportunities and a required seminar course to allow for maximum time for interaction on food system issues.
• Interaction with world-renowned faculty who study issues facing food production, security, access, policy and safety.
• Opportunities to network with alumni and industry professionals who work with governmental agencies, non-profits and companies.
• Engagement in community activities at food banks, food pantries and other community organizations to enhance your leadership skills.
• Participate in off-campus field trips.
• Students must register for a required 1 credit hour course during autumn semester. 

LLC Application and Housing Due Dates for Incoming First-Year Students

• A submitted Living-Learning Community Application is due by April 15, 2024. No late applications will be accepted. You do not have to wait until you are accepted to Ohio State and/or receive your housing contract to apply. 
• Students will receive an update on their application status by April 30, 2024.
• Please make sure your contract and space reservation fee are received no later than May 15, 2024 in order to ensure your eligibility to participate in a Living-Learning Community. Housing Contracts are sent to your Ohio State email account based upon your paid acceptance to the University beginning in March.

Please note that all students in Living-Learning Communities are required to reside in a space within the Living-Learning Community and live with other Learning Community participants. Living-Learning Community students may only request roommates accepted into the same LLC.

LLC Application and Housing Due Dates for Current OSU Students

• Current Ohio State students who will be be in their second year during the 2023-2024 school year and are interested in joining or returning to a living-learning community should complete the Living-Learning Community Application no later than February 12, 2024. 
• Completing this application does not guarantee housing in an Ohio State Residence Hall or a specific room type. You must submit your reselection form by the Housing and Residence Education deadline in order to participate. Your housing reselection information will arrive at your OSU e-mail account at a later date.
• Students will receive an update on their LLC application status by February 16, 2024.
• Change of campus students must also contact Housing Assignments no later than February 1, 2024 at 614-292-8266 or housing@osu.edu to ensure they are included in the housing reselection process and eligible for Living-Learning Community participation.

Please note that all students in Living-Learning Communities are required to reside in a space within the Living-Learning Community and live with other Learning Community participants. Living-Learning Community students may only request roommates accepted into the same LLC.

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Contacts:

• Sarah Williams   (williams.4263@osu.edu)
• John McGowan   (mcgowan.203@osu.edu)