Learning Commons
In this section:- Test Resources
- Success Coaching
- About Us
- Information For Faculty
- LC Frequently Asked Questions
- Meet the Staff
- Boot Camp
- Give Feedback
Tutoring
The Learning Commons is dedicated to supporting faculty and enhancing student success. Collaborate with us to tailor our resources and services to meet the specific needs of your courses and vision!
Faculty Support
The Learning Commons offers a variety of programs designed to support faculty.
Embedded Support
Embedded support integrates specialized Learning Commons staff (specialists, tutors, success coaches) directly into courses, collaborating with faculty to tailor resources and assistance to the specific needs of students, thereby enhancing their learning experience and academic success directly within the classroom environment.
- FORM: Request embedded support
- VIDEO: Faculty preview of embedded support
- SURVEY: Embedded feedback
Class Visits
Enhance your classroom with a visit from a Learning Commons staff member:
- Early Semester Orientation: Schedule class visits in the first weeks to familiarize students with our resources.
- Follow-Up Visits: Optional additional visits can be scheduled to reinforce resource use.
Visits can include an introduction to:
- General services of the Learning Commons
- Specific resources such as Math, Science, Success Coaching, English (writing, reading, grammar), and Technology.
Consultation
Do you have questions about how the Learning Commons can support your students?
Schedule a Learning Commons Consultation with Director Sam DeZerga to explore new collaboration opportunities and learn about the specific resources available to both faculty and students.
Tours
Experience Our Space! Bring your classes for a tour of our welcoming facilities to explore available resources like:
- Computers and printers
- Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) Lab
- Honorlock Testing Room
- Language Lab for Spanish courses
Office Hours
Encourage deeper student engagement by hosting your office hours in the Learning Commons! Our space fosters a collaborative atmosphere conducive to learning and discussion. Take advantage of our facilities and resources to enhance interactions with your students and provide immediate access to our Learning Specialists, tutors, and success coaches.
Benefits include direct access to Learning Commons resources, increased student visits due to centralized location, and opportunity for students to utilize other Learning Commons services before or after office hours.
Workshops
Our Learning Specialists and tutors, in collaboration with faculty, design semester-specific workshops for subjects like Math, Science, and English Composition (ENC1101 and ENC1102). Success skill workshops are also available to support your students’ effective time management, test anxiety, and study skills.
Boot Camps
Each fall and spring semester, the Learning Commons hosts 30-60 minute course introductions and assignment previews for the most common first-year courses.
Students attending boot camp report feeling more confident in their class and have higher overall success rates.
Have an idea for a new boot camp? Email Director Sam DeZerga.
Syllabus Integration
Enhance Your Syllabus: Include information about the Learning Commons to guide students in accessing our extensive support services, available both in-person and online.
Location: 444 Appleyard Drive, Building 30, 32304
Operating Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Services Offered:
- Tutoring in various disciplines
- Individual and group sessions
- Technology assistance
- Success Coaching
- Honorlock testing facilities
Access Services:
- Sign in through EagleQ: http://bit.ly/lc-checkin
- Brainfuse Online Tutoring via Canvas: https://tscfl.instructure.com/
Contact Information:
- Phone: (850) 201-8193
- Email: learningcommons@tsc.fl.edu
- More Info: http://tsc.fl.edu
Division and Program Liaisons
Connect with Your Liaison! Our liaisons are here to support faculty by providing specialized assistance and fostering strong connections between divisions/programs and the Learning Commons. Whether you have a question or need specific support, your liaison is your go-to for collaboration and addressing concerns.
Mathematics
Vera Mayes
Mathematics Specialist
vera.mayes@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-8122
English
Greg Schaberg
Communications Specialist
greg.schaberg@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-8270
Humanities
Dr. Jerrie Del Vecchio
Communications Specialist
jerrie.delvecchio@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-7847
Social Sciences
Jamie Smith
Communications Specialist
jamie.smith@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-7812
Looking for support with the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)? Jamie Smith and Greg Schaberg can offer support!
Sciences
Chris McDonald
Science Specialist
chris.mcdonald@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-7805
College Success
Jessie Clayton (Technology)
Technology Specialist
jessie.clayton@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-8267
Jorlyse Dickens (Success Skills)
Success Coach
jorlyse.dickens@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-7837
Business Program
Jonathas Petit
Mathematics Specialist
jonathas.petit@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-8239
Education Program
Steph Austin
Communications Specialist
stephanie.austin@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-6651
Flagler
Shekitta Allen
Communications Specialist
shekitta.allen@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-7813
Eagles Rise
John Salter
Mathematics Specialist
john.salter@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-7803
Academic Recovery
Jorlyse Dickens
Success Coach
jorlyse.dickens@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-7837
Pathways to Persistence
Sam DeZerga
Director
sam.dezerga@tsc.fl.edu
(850) 201-7810