ELP participants are separated into 7 Knowledge Communities (KCs). Each of these small groups consist of 12 ELP participants (first year or transfer students), 2 mentors, a faculty advisor, and a staff advisor. The KCs meet weekly to discuss leadership and plan their service learning project (SLP). The KCs are theme-based so participants have a shared interest and focus for their SLP.
Participants indicate their KC preferences on the application. Placement is not based
on major or residential community, but student interest.
Knowledge Communities:
| Knowledge Community | Fall 2026 Community Partner | Fall 2026 Weekly Meeting Time |
| Arts and Humanities | Phelps Mansion Museum | Wednesdays 3:00-4:00pm |
| Business and Entrepreneurship | Visions Federal Credit Union | Tuesdays 12:00-1:00pm |
| Environment and Ecology | Waterman Conservation Education Center | Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm |
| Global Awareness and Citizenship | Vestal Central School District | Tuesdays 1:00-2:00pm |
| Public Service | United Way Lee Barta Community Center | Mondays 12:00-1:00pm |
| Sports, Recreation, and Wellness | Rumble Ponies Minor League Baseball Organization | Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm |
| Technology in Society | Broome County Office for Aging | Mondays 1:30-2:30pm |