Living with Compassion LLC

Davis & Henley College of Nursing

Living with Compassion centers on cultivating empathy, dignity and ethical leadership as essential practices for personal well-being and strong, caring communities. Rooted in Sacred Heart University’s mission to educate the whole person—mind, body and spirit—this Living & Learning Community invites students to explore compassion not only as a value, but as a skill that can be practiced, strengthened and applied in everyday life and professional settings. Through reflection, dialogue and experiential learning, students examine how compassion shapes relationships, leadership, resilience and community care while developing the ability to respond to challenges with accountability and responsibility.

Living with Compassion LLC Experience

Students engage in meaningful conversations and applied experiences that deepen their understanding of compassion across personal, academic and professional domains.

Through this program, you’ll explore:

  • Psychological, cultural and ethical dimensions of compassion
  • Mindful communication, restorative practices and conflict resolution
  • Compassion as a personal, communal and leadership practice
  • The role of empathy in resilience, mental health and belonging

What you’ll experience:

  • Compassion-focused workshops, reflection circles and dialogue spaces
  • Service-learning projects and collaborative campus or community initiatives
  • Real-world application of compassionate practices in wellbeing, inclusion and social care settings
  • Faculty mentorship, guest speakers and interdisciplinary perspectives
  • Opportunities to apply compassion through campus initiatives and community engagement

This LLC equips students with lifelong skills for compassionate leadership, resilience and ethical decision-making—on campus and beyond.

Is Living with Compassion Right for You?

This community may be a great fit if you:

  • Have an interest in nursing, health care or service-oriented professions
  • Care deeply about empathy, dignity and ethical practice
  • Enjoy reflection, dialogue and meaningful connection
  • Want to build skills for compassionate leadership and care
  • Are interested in applying compassion in real-world and professional contexts

Before applying, consider the following:

  • While all majors are welcome, priority consideration may be given to students in the College of Health Professions, Davis & Henley College of Nursing and science-related majors
  • The program is an especially strong fit for students pursuing health-related academic programs

We are looking for students who are enthusiastic and excited to join the LLC program.

Housing Information

Students may request a roommate; however, all residents of the Living with Compassion LLC must apply and be individually accepted into the program. Room assignments are determined by the housing staff, and requested roommates must also qualify for and be accepted into the Living with Compassion LLC.

Cost

$350/semester

How to Apply

Students must complete the online application by June 11, 2026. In addition to the application, students must complete the University Housing Application.

More Information

Karen Krieger, MS
Professional Advisor, Davis & Henley College of Nursing
kriegerk@sacredheart.edu

Susan Goncalves, DNP, MS, RN-BC
Associate Professor
goncalvess47@sacredheart.edu

For more information on housing, contact:

Greg Madrid
Executive Director of Residential Life
madridg@sacredheart.edu