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Collaborate LLC

Sharing unique visions to elevate communities and face complex questions together.

Who is a collaborator? A collaborator pursues and values productive and empathetic partnerships. We build community to realize our shared goals, to expand our knowledge, and to address today’s complex challenges. Join us – be a collaborator.
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2026-2027

Collaborate LLC Courses

Each of the courses below fulfills the First-Year Integration Core requirement, and most fulfill at least one other core area (see individual course listings for details).

All LLC Collaborate courses will have an LLC Hour attached to the course from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Collaborate - The Home of Maher Hall Residents & First-Year Commuter Students

Collaborate students will be housed in Maher Hall, additionally all first-year commuter students will be part of this theme! This residence hall is located on main campus, where residents can appreciate a short walk to class. Aromas Cafeé is located on the first floor of the building, giving students easy access to a wide range of snacks, meals, and specialty coffees and teas. Coed by wing, all Maher rooms have private baths and accommodate double room housing for residents. Maher accommodates double, triple, and quad rooms.

The Commuter Commons, the on campus "home" for commuter students, is also just a stone’s throw away from Maher Hall. Additionally, Maher Hall has a 5th floor lounge where commuter Collaborate students can join their residential peers and hang out in the residence hall.

2025-2026

Collaborate Theme Team

Mary Brinson

Faculty Integration Coordinator (FIC)

Yessenia Rico

Community Director (CD)

Ariela Canizal

Director of Community & Leadership Development (CLD)

Bea Ceni

Facilitating Scholastic Assistant (FSA)

The Collaborate LLC is a community built on fostering relationships. In Collaborate, anyone who values authenticity, relationships, and community building can thrive. Being a Collaborator at the University of San Diego means joining a family who will support you to achieve your personal goals, and working together to be Changemakers on and off campus. Welcome to Collaborate!
―Bea Ceni Facilitating Scholastic Assistant (FSA) for Collaborate