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The Academic Commons at Marian University's Ancilla College

A new way to approach student services, The Academic Commons located in the Gerald J. Ball Library is your one stop shop for all of your academic support needs. Access research materials, find peer and professional tutors, and reserve collaborative space for study groups or clubs.  Work one-on-one with a success coach or attend one of our Success Seminars for tips on how to improve your academic experience. Also available in The Academic Commons are computers and printers. Check out laptops and wifi hotspots for your study needs off campus. 

Academic Success Coaching

The Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE) offers academic success coaching to help you develop, strengthen, and refine your academic skills.

Marian University's academic success coaches are professional staff members who meet one-on-one you. We will help you develop action plans and identify proactive steps you can take to achieve academic success.

Based on your needs, these success coaches will help you explore topics like:

  • Study strategies
  • Learning preferences
  • Time management
  • Goal setting
  • Academic and student support resources
  • Campus engagement

Register with an academic success coach

The length, frequency, and type of success coaching offered will be based on your individual needs and learning preferences.

Some students choose to meet with their academic success coaches weekly, while others choose to meet monthly. Most meetings occur on-campus, during regular business hours. You may, however, choose alternative forms of coaching, such as by phone, web, or video.

Peer Tutoring

Marian University's Ancilla College peer tutoring program is a free resource and service offered through the Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE). Our goal is to help you develop confidence and the skills necessary to be successful at the university level.

The Peer Tutor Center is located in the library and is provided on an individual basis or in small groups.

Schedule Online

Tutoring is available for most entry-level courses, and many upper-level courses. If you do not see a course listed below, please reach out to the PTC staff. Please note that we may be unable to guarantee that a tutor can be found for every course offered at the university. 

 

Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a free resource that helps Marian University students be successful in historically difficult courses through peer-facilitated study sessions.

SI allows students to meet during regularly-scheduled times in an informal setting to compare notes, discuss course readings, and predict exam content.

SI is available during the fall and spring semesters. These services are not available during finals week, holidays, and official school closings.

It is recommended that you attend at least one SI session per week. Benefits include: better understanding of course material, raising course grades, and getting to know your peers.