Learning Commons CCAC Allegheny Campus

Commons is a gathering place for students, faculty and staff; a place they can come to talk over ideas, work on projects or get assistance with reading and writing assignments. The Learning Assistant Center is designed to provide one-on-one tutoring on a prescheduled basis from a facilitator, peer tutor or by using appropriate computer assistance. Do I need an appointment to visit the Learning Commons? No, just walk in. No appointments are necessary in the Learning Commons. Can I get help proofreading a paper? Yes, we will assist you with proofreading what you have already written. Do I need my CCAC Student ID to enter the Learning Commons? Yes, each time you come in please log-in to Appointment Central. If you need assistance, please let our learning facilitators or peer success coaches know. Appointment Central won’t accept my sign-in. Does that mean I can’t enter the Learning Commons? No, you are always welcome. But if you can’t log
in, please let the staff know—they will know how to assist you. Can I work independently in the Learning Commons? Yes, you may come for independent study anytime. Please log on to any free computer or sit at a study table. If you nd you need assistance at any time, please feel free to ask us. You may meet your peers here for study as well. Can I get one-on-one assistance in the Learning Commons? Yes, but we emphasize collaborative (small group) learning. One-on-one assistance is available in the Learning Assistance Center. I haven’t been assigned to the Learning Commons by a professor, but I have been having diffculty reading college texts. Can I get assistance at the Learning Commons? Yes, if you’d like to discuss a text, we can help. We can help you explore a text, generate ideas or improve your comprehension skills. Come in any time but please don’t forget to bring your text and study materials. English is not my native language. Can I get ESL (English as a Second Language) assistance in the Learning Commons? Yes, we have a number of facilitators who are trained and certi ed to teach ESL. We also have ESL-based materials that can be used to assist
ESL students who want to improve English in or out of the classroom.