Within the tranquil environment of the Gardens is a vibrant community of residents that brims with curiosity, energy, and an eagerness to remain engaged in the life of the surrounding communities. That desire to connect is evidenced by the remarkable number of partnerships the Gardens and its residents have forged with local schools, colleges and universities. The nearby Claremont Colleges offer residents the opportunity to audit courses along with access to diverse educational and cultural events.

On the Gardens campus, a focus on reciprocal learning creates collaborations on a spectrum of programs, from social work and healthcare to technology and environmental studies. These partnerships offer an enriching experience for residents and help students develop and practice their skills in a real-world environment.

Intergenerational co-education at the Gardens benefits University and College students and residents alike. The following is a list of learning partnerships, current and former, here on the Gardens’ campus:

• Azusa Pacific University – Social Work Class
• Cal Poly Pomona – United Culinarian Club
• Chaffey Community College – Nursing & Gerontology Program
• Claremont Graduate University – Positive Organizational Psychology and Evaluation
• Claremont Graduate University – Grad Student-in-Residence Program
• Claremont Graduate University – Game Lab ReConnect Program
• Claremont McKenna College Roberts Environmental Center – Energy Audit
• Claremont McKenna College Kravis Leadership Institute’s SOURCE – Consulting for Non-profit Organizations
• Keck Graduate Institute – Pharmacy Class
• Mt. San Antonio Community College – Nursing Program
• Pitzer College – Study of Lives Psychology Class
• Scripps College – Life Stories Neuro-Psychology Class

2018 Grad Student-in-Residence, Ben Zhao