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About Us

Mission

The mission of the Learning Commons is to provide outstanding, individualized academic support for students, faculty, and the community to promote retention and success in alignment with the mission of the college.

Purpose

Our purpose is to challenge and empower students to maximize their academic potential, teaching academic resilience, promoting lifelong learning, and preparing them for effective and successful participation in their local and global communities. To this end, we are dedicated to helping students discover, cultivate, and apply knowledge in an environment that is professional, nurturing, welcoming, and fosters a sense of belonging while promoting self-directed, collaborative, active, and engaged learning.

Vision

We aim to achieve our goals by:

  • using innovative and proven learning strategies and resources
  • cultivating safe spaces for the contemplation and discussion of academic ideas
  • instructing students in the ethical understanding, use, and production of information
  • providing comprehensive academic support, coaching, workshops, and placement testing
  • promoting cognitive and affective development
  • supporting the understanding and application of course content
  • ensuring reliable access to relevant and effective academic support services for all students