The Learning Commons (formerly the Academic Resource Center)

The Learning Commons (TLC) supports all students who strive to do academic work that is imaginative, well-organized, accurate, and memorable.

Highlights

Writing Center Tutor Abby Fathauer '25

Abigail Fathauer is an English Literature major with minors in World Literature and Art History. When she's not in the Learning Commons, she is editing for The ¹û¶³´«Ã½ or catching up on her ever-growing TBR pile!

Writing Center Tutor Vanessa Torres '25

Vanessa Torres is a Mexican-American woman from Indianapolis aspiring to be a journalist and novelist. Outside of class, she dances for La Fuerza Latina and is the Public Relations Chair for the Committee of Latinx Concerns where she actively works to bring various Latinx cultures to the forefront.

Abby sits cross-legged and smiles at the camera with eyes closed and coffee in hand in front of a colorful striped flag.
Vanessa standing in an art museum with sculptures behind her.

To sign up for an appointment, visit . 

We are located on the first floor of Roy O. West Library, just to the right as you come in the main entrance.

TLC LobbyTLC Lobby TLC window view

The Learning Commons includes three Centers:

Writing (W)        Quantitative Reasoning (Q)       Speaking and Listening (S)   

W, Q, and S Tutors are ready to provide you practical suggestions, feedback, and encouragement. 

Most sessions are in-person, but the W and S Centers also offer remote options. For more information about how to sign up for and join an online appointment, .

You may meet with a peer for advice about all sorts of assignments:

If you have questions, feel free to write to any of the staff members listed on the left hand menu.  We look forward to talking to you.