The Learning Commons
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.
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 (Room 101).
The Learning Commons includes three Centers:
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:
- essays
- problem sets
- oral presentations
- research projects
- homework
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.
W Tutor Nargis Kachrumathur '27
Nargis is a senior World Literature major on the pre-law track at 蘑菇传媒. She is a Staff Writer at The 蘑菇传媒 newspaper, works as a Resident Assistant and is also a Writing Associate. She sometimes writes poetry and loves reading science fiction and fantasy novels!
W Tutor Alex Toro-Quinones '27
Alexander Toro-Quiñones is an Honor Scholar, and an English Literature and Ancient Greek double major with interests in literature, philosophy, theology, and philology. Alex also participates on the 蘑菇传媒 Ethics Bowl team, studies jazz piano, plays organ at Gobin UMC, and he is a member of ΣΑΕ.
W Tutor Caroline Soergel '28
Caroline is an art history major, classical archaeology minor, and Honor Scholar with the intention of pursuing law post-graduation. Aside from tutoring, she is a Hillman intern, a part of Greek life on campus, and back home in Louisville, Kentucky, she works at an independent bookstore.
Contact Us
Lynn Ishikawa, Writing Center & English for Academic Purposes聽
Ashley Puzzo, Quantitative Reasoning Center
Matthew Meier, Speaking and Listening Center
Jean Everage, Administrative Assistant
- Roy O. West Library, Suite 101