During the 1998-99 academic year, Valdosta State University maintained and enhanced its position as a learning community distinguished by its dedication to student success. For the fourth consecutive year, VSU was invited to send a team to the American Association of Higher Education (AAHE) Summer Academy focusing upon the theme of learning communities and organizational change to enhance learning. In VSU's learning community, there is a "level field" where students make important contributions to scholarship and to life on campus. Staff is recognized as having important insights into new ways of doing business.