Academic Commons Overview | Marian University

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You can find the Academic Commons on the first floor of Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Memorial Library.

The Academic Commons connects all Marian University learners and faculty/staff with resources and services to support academic success through collaboration among: Library, Academic Engagement, Educational Technology, The Exchange, Media Center, and Center for Teaching and Learning.

Our resources and services include:

Appointments with:
- Peer Tutors
- Writing Consultants
- Librarians
- Educational Technology Staff
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) sessions (SI, Active Learning, & Group Tutoring)
Career Development support and resources through The Exchange
Multimedia support through the Media Center (Clare Hall 020)
Library Research support and Library Resource Guides
Academic Writing and Citation Styles Guides (APA, MLA, Chicago & More!)
Educational Technology support
Success Seminars, skills workshops, and community building events
Individual and group study rooms
Meeting space reservations in Hackelmeier Memorial Library
Faculty resources through the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our team at AcademicCommons@marian.edu and we will get back to you during business hours.

WCOnline - Schedule an Appointment Here!

All appointments can be made through WCOnline by logging in with your Marian University credentials.

Appointments should be scheduled at least:

12 hours in advance for undergraduate students.
24 hours in advance for graduate students.
Please note all appointments are scheduled in Eastern Standard Time.

Once you log in:

Select the appropriate schedule in the upper left hand corner.
Use the drop-down boxes to refine your search for specific days, times, courses, and whether you need a face-to-face, online, or asynchronous appointment.

Video Tutorials:

Contact AcademicCommons@marian.edu or stop by the Academic Commons Help Desk on the first floor of the Library with any questions or concerns.

Schedule a tutoring appointment.
Schedule a graduate writing consultation.
Schedule a Library Research or Educational Technology appointment.
Attend a Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) session.
Browse our Library Resource Guides.
Utilize our Academic Writing and Citation Styles Guides.
Attend an upcoming workshop or event.
Reserve a study room in Hackelmeier Memorial Library.
Reserve a meeting space in Hackelmeier Memorial Library.
Host faculty office hours.
Request additional support for your course.

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