Current Undergraduate Students
Engineering Living and Learning Communities (ELLCs)
The Engineering Living Learning Community brings together first-year engineering students who want to connect with peers right where they live. Located in the Hillside residence hall, the ELLC is supported by four engineering Resident Academic Mentors (RAMs) and several Resident Assistants (RAs). Together, they create a welcoming and supportive environment that fosters academic success, personal growth, and a smooth transition from high school to college.
Benefits of the ELLC
- Peer study groups
- Academic coaches and tutors in the residence hall
- Social activities that build lasting friendships
RAMs Are Here to Help
Academic Support
ELLC RAMs offer weekly office hours and group study sessions open to all first-year engineering students. They’re here to support you in subjects like math, physics, chemistry, and introductory engineering courses—so don’t hesitate to drop in and get help.
A Point of Contact
Not sure how to enroll in a class, join a club, find your classroom, or meet with a professor? Your ELLC RAM is a go-to resource for navigating your first year in engineering.
Programming and Events
The ELLC offers a dynamic calendar of monthly programs and events to help students engage with their peers and the College of Engineering. All first-year engineering students are invited to participate—whether you live in Hillside or commute from off campus.
Here are just a few of the opportunities available to you through the ELLC:
Meet your 2025-2026 RAMS
Helen Ly
Computer Engineering
Garrett Kemper
Computer Engineering
ELE
Oluwatosin (Tosin) Okele
Computer Engineering
ISE, ELE, Math
Nathan Jolicoeur
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Additional Academic Support
Weekly group study sessions for math, chemistry, and physics are held in the Hillside Hall Lounge, hosted by your RAMs. In partnership with the Academic Enhancement Center, tutoring sessions will also be available in these subjects—right in your residence hall.
Stay tuned: A full schedule of sessions will be announced soon.
ELLC RAMS Office Hours – Fall 2025 TBD
| RAM | Building (RA Office) | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Ly | Hillside Hall | |||||
| Garrett Kemper | Hillside Hall | |||||
| Oluwatosin (Tosin) Okele | Hillside Hall | |||||
| Nathan Jolicoeur | Hillside Hall |