The Learning Commons is proud to partner with faculty across campus to develop robust academic interventions in support of student success. The Learning Commons team has identified the ways we currently partner with faculty. We’re always looking for additional ways to connect in support of students, contact us to share your ideas.
Our tutoring model was developed by faculty and is led by faculty Lead Tutors. Each academic department has a faculty Lead Tutor liaison that works with the department to develop academic interventions.
The LC Lab has resources aligned with the curriculum to support students.
Lynn Bahena
Lead Tutor
Science, Health & Public Service Careers
734-249-5950
[email protected]
GM 201
- Allied Health
- Behavioral Sciences
- Health Science
- Life Sciences
- Math & Engineering Studies (Chemistry program only)
- Nursing
- Public Service Careers
- Physical Sciences
Matt DeMoss
Lead Tutor
Math, Business & Technical Foundations
734-677-5066
[email protected]
GM 201
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Business
- Computer Science & Information Technologies
- Heating, Ventilation and A/C
- Math & Engineering Studies (not Chemistry)
- Transportation Technologies
- Welding & Fabrication
Arwa Malaibari
Lead Tutor
Humanities, Social Sciences & Arts
734-973-3577
[email protected]
GM 201
- English & College Readiness
- Digital Media Arts
- Communications, Media & Theatre Arts
- Culinary & Hospitality Management
- Humanities, Languages & the Arts
- Social Science
Rewand Rwandz
Lab Coordinator
Learning Commons
734-477-8707
[email protected]
GM 208
Helps students’ access, navigate, and utilize productivity applications including:
- Blackboard
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Outlook
Floating Office Hours
The College allows all faculty to hold one ‘floating’ office hour per week in the Learning Commons. Spend time connecting with students and tutors outside of the classroom! Contact your Lead Tutor to schedule a weekly floating office hour in the Learning Commons.
Email usEarn Kalpa Credit for Training Tutors
Faculty can receive one Kalpa credit for developing and delivering discipline-specific training for tutors. Training materials will join the body of LC resources. Resources will be used in tutor training, for student workshops, and by tutors during study sessions. Contact your Lead Tutor to get started.
Email usDonate a Textbook and Share your Syllabus
Students benefit when tutors have access to textbooks and course syllabi. Departments should contact the Study Center to donate a textbook. Course syllabus, semester calendars, and other first day handouts can be emailed to your Lead Tutor. These documents will available to tutors in the Study Center to prepare and support your students.
Email usLearning Commons Instruction
Any Learning Commons workshop can be embedded in your course. Additionally, the Learning Commons welcomes faculty ideas for new workshops that focus on academic skill development. Request Learning Commons Instruction on the form below.
Connect with usPop-up Study Help
Pop-up Study Help bring study help to students where they congregate around campus. If you have students reluctant to ask for help use the form below to schedule a pop-up so we can catch your students with resources that will improve their study habits.
Connect with usExam Jams
If your students would benefit from a review session (a.k.a. “Exam jams”) outside of class time the Learning Commons is here to help. Faculty guide the content and structure of the study session and our Peer Tutors facilitate the Exam Jam session. Requests must be made 3 weeks prior to the exam and can be made using the form below.
Connect with usLab Use
The Learning Commons lab may be reserved on a limited, one-time basis for activities that cannot be accomplished in the classroom and require the use of computers or other technology only available in the lab. Requests must be made 10 days prior to use and can be made using the form below.
Connect with usFirst Day Handouts & Blackboard Tools
Coming Soon! We’ve prepared the materials for you to include with your first day handouts and to make Blackboard announcements. Including these materials in your course students will have the most current information on how to access academic resources that support your classroom.
Email usFaculty Fellowship
Full-time faculty are encouraged to apply for this 1-semester (Fall or Winter) fellowship opportunity! Fellows create agreed upon discipline-specific resources that will be used by peer tutors during their work with students. Fellow materials should complement teaching and learning taking place in your classrooms. Faculty Fellows are compensated for 30 hours of work at the completion of their contract requirements.
Faculty FellowshipStudent Tech Help
Our Learning Commons Lab staff are here to answer your student’s technology questions.
Tech Help
Learning Resources Request Form
