College of Business and Economics
The COBE Living Learning Community (LLC) provides driven first-year business students with a unique on-campus housing option that connects academic life to life outside the classroom. COBE LLC students live in a residence hall with other students majoring in business and a Faculty-in-Residence (FIR) who leads the community through an exceptional first-year college experience.
Located in the University Suites
Why You Should Apply
If you are a hard-working high school student engaged in extracurricular activities, you should apply to the COBE Living Learning Community. The COBE LLC offers first-year students the opportunity to accelerate learning and development through early exposure to faculty, campus resources, degree pathways, and engagement with the local community. In addition, parents appreciate the high retention rate, consistent academic success, and high graduation rates associated with students who participate in the Living Learning program.
All business-related majors are welcome.
Community Events
The COBE LLC visits local companies, volunteers for community nonprofits, and participates in community-building activities.
Curriculum
COBE LLC’s curriculum focuses on the development of hard and soft skills needed to succeed in college and in business. We evaluated over 10,000 entry-level job postings to identify the top skills employers seek from recent college graduates. We established the COBE LLC learning goals and program activities to deliver those skills.Â
Here is a selection of learning objectives for the COBE LLC:
- Demonstrate effective planning and time management practices.
- Demonstrate standards of professionalism expected in college and business environments.
- Identify effective leadership, teamwork, and conflict management skills.
- Identify key campus resources to support student success and well-being.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate ideas effectively using written reports and oral presentations.
- Develop interpersonal skills necessary to engage in healthy relationships and inclusive communities.
Learn more about the LLP curriculum
Faculty
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Kyle Nelson
Faculty Lead, Senior Advising Coordinator in the College of Business & Economics
Kyle is a seasoned advisor and advocate for students. Kyle has spent most of his life in Idaho, with his roots in Minnesota. He has been advising students for over a decade, starting his career at the College of Western Idaho and working for the College of Business and Economics at Boise State since 2016. Kyle was a first-generation student, attending Missouri Valley College on a wrestling scholarship where he earned his B.A. in History with minors in Computer Science and Latin. He has since earned his master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Boise State in 2019.
Kyle is passionate about enhancing the student experience and helping students understand their resources and opportunities during their time at Boise State. When Kyle is not in his office meeting with a student, he is recruiting new students for the College of Business and Economics, teaching Excel (ITM 105), and participating in student events around campus.
Outside of his career, Kyle loves all things outdoors. You might find him at Ann Morrison Park playing disc golf, up skiing at Bogus Basin, or floating down the Boise River. He rides his dirt bike in the fall and spring, finds something to do in the water during the summer, and shreds the mountain in the winter skiing and snowboarding. Between his extreme sports, he plays city league softball and volleyball. You’ll find Kyle at every Boise State Football home game this fall!
Contact Kyle: kylenelson1@boisestate.edu
Kyle is a seasoned advisor and advocate for students. Kyle has spent most of his life in Idaho, with his roots in Minnesota. He has been advising students for over a decade, starting his career at the College of Western Idaho and working for the College of Business and Economics at Boise State since 2016. Kyle was a first-generation student, attending Missouri Valley College on a wrestling scholarship where he earned his B.A. in History with minors in Computer Science and Latin. He has since earned his master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Boise State in 2019.
Kyle is passionate about enhancing the student experience and helping students understand their resources and opportunities during their time at Boise State. When Kyle is not in his office meeting with a student, he is recruiting new students for the College of Business and Economics, teaching Excel (ITM 105), and participating in student events around campus.
Outside of his career, Kyle loves all things outdoors. You might find him at Ann Morrison Park playing disc golf, up skiing at Bogus Basin, or floating down the Boise River. He rides his dirt bike in the fall and spring, finds something to do in the water during the summer, and shreds the mountain in the winter skiing and snowboarding. Between his extreme sports, he plays city league softball and volleyball. You’ll find Kyle at every Boise State Football home game this fall!
Contact Kyle: kylenelson1@boisestate.edu
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Ryan Vilfer
Community Lead, Assistant Director in Residence Life
Ryan Vilfer is an Assistant Director of Residence Life within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Boise State University. As a Residence Life professional, Ryan brings a deep level of care to creating residential communities where every student feels seen, valued, and supported.
Prior to Boise State, Ryan received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from The Ohio State University, and worked at The White House in the Calligraphy Office and the Office of the First Lady.
Outside of work, you can find Ryan exploring Idaho’s snow-capped mountains and forests on his cross-country skis, cheering on the Idaho Steelheads, and spending time with his family and their horses, donkey, and pet Dobermans.
Contact Ryan: ryanvilfer@boisestate.edu
Ryan Vilfer is an Assistant Director of Residence Life within the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Boise State University. As a Residence Life professional, Ryan brings a deep level of care to creating residential communities where every student feels seen, valued, and supported.
Prior to Boise State, Ryan received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from The Ohio State University, and worked at The White House in the Calligraphy Office and the Office of the First Lady.
Outside of work, you can find Ryan exploring Idaho’s snow-capped mountains and forests on his cross-country skis, cheering on the Idaho Steelheads, and spending time with his family and their horses, donkey, and pet Dobermans.
Contact Ryan: ryanvilfer@boisestate.edu