THE LEARNING COMMONS
Research on student success tells us that learners benefit from nurturing, engaged conversation, supported risk taking, collaborative learning spaces, and access to current technologies.
The Mandia Family Learning Commons provides these in the form of holistic online and on-campus tutoring, open computer labs, research assistance, and a team of peers and professionals dedicated to student-centered learning.
Our services are free and available to all enrolled students.
LOCATIONS & HOURS
Francis A. Wilcox Hall | Room 129
315-792-5517
On campus tutoring | by half-hour appointment only
Monday through Friday | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Computer lab | within the Commons
Monday through Thursday | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Plumley Complex | Room 111 within the library
Fall 2020 | Starting September 8th
On campus | by half-hour appointment only
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
On Zoom
Fall 2020 | Starting September 8th
Online | appointments may last up to 50 minutes
Monday through Thursday | 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
To learn more about our online appointments, see our tutoring FAQ.
In the Fall 2020 semester, the Learning Commons will oversee the following open computer labs.
Wilcox Hall 129 | within the Utica Learning Commons
Capacity | 25
Software | general software and Adobe
Hours | Monday - Thursday | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wilcox Hall 128
Capacity | 10
Software | STEM, art, and general software
Hours | Monday - Thursday | 12 - 10 p.m.
Friday | 12 - 2 p.m.
Additional open computer labs can be found at both College libraries and in the Science and Technology Building on Utica Campus.
THE LEARNING COMMONS TEAM
Ibrahim Rosic
Learning Commons Director
Phone: 315-792-5506
Location: Wilcox Hall 129I, Utica Campus
Email Ibrahim Rosic
Jocelyn Ireland
Instructional Design Librarian
Phone: 315-792-5372
Location: Wilcox Hall 129, Utica Campus
Email Jocelyn Ireland
Katie Nolan
College Services Associate
Phone: 315-792-5517
Location: Wilcox Hall 129, Utica Campus
Email Katie Nolan
Breanne Rathbun
Math Tutor & Mentor
Phone: 315-792-5610
Location: Wilcox Hall 133A, Utica Campus
Email Breanne Rathbun
Danielle Del Giudice
Writing Tutor & Mentor
Phone: 315-792-5598
Location: Wilcox Hall 131A, Utica Campus
Email Danielle Del Giudice
Full time and clerical staff work closely with part-time professional consultants and peer tutors. Learn more about consultants and tutors by visiting the Math Lab, Writing Lab and Content Tutoring.
MISSION, VISION & PURPOSE
The mission of the Learning Commons is to provide holistic support and an enriched pathway to graduation through student-centered academic support across disciplines, connecting students to resources, and empowering them to become independent, self-advocating, and resourceful learners.
The vision of the Learning Commons is to become a place where both faculty and students willingly rely on our resources, where they are free to question, take risks, and effectively achieve their academic and pedagogical goals.
The purpose of the Learning Commons is to provide students with the resources and tools necessary to eliminate barriers to their success.