The Learning Commons

Welcome to George Williams College's Learning Commons!

The Learning Commons is located on the second floor of Meyer Hall. You can contact The Learning Commons by calling 262-245-8541 or emailing: gwccommons@aurora.edu

On this page there are links for accessing and using academic resources for GWC students, faculty, and staff. Please feel free to look or around or come by the Commons today!

The Learning Commons provides students access to comprehensive support services as well as computers and space for small group and independent learning.The Learning Commons staff is on duty 30 hours a week to assist GWC students with educational support in the areas of library resources, writing assistance, and tutorial services.

Please check out our Staff page and see what tutor might best serve your academic needs.

Our staff is here 30 hours a week in order to help you with your library, research, and tutoring needs. Trained Library Commons Assistants can help you check out books, find research materials, study for an exam, or write that paper you've been putting off. If you are interested in seeking out some assistance, please email us at gwccommons@gwc.aurora.edu or simply visit us during our posted hours.

For those interested in our writing services or tutoring resources, please include the following information in your email: the course or project that you need assistance with, your professor, the times that you have available, and any tutor or research assistant preference.  If you include this information within your initial email, it will allow for the best possible service.

The Learning Commons offers the following Academic Services: 

Writing Services

Tutoring

Phillips Library

Search for books, media, journal articles and more.
Ask A Librarian for research assistance.
Phillips Library Information

Disability Resources

Writing, APA, and Research Assistance:

Peer Tutor APA Style and Writing Assistance Appointments
Email: Scottlibrary@aurora.edu

Drop-in Writing Peer Tutoring

Scott Library
Monday 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Additional APA Style and Writing Assistance:

Carrie Papa-Schold, MLIS
Assistant Director Academic Support and Disability Services
Lowrey Hall 107
262-245-8561
cpapa-schold@aurora.edu
(Call or email for an appointment)

Julie Beyers, Ph.D.
Director Academic Support and Library Services
Meyer Hall
262-245-8531
jbeyers@aurora.edu
(Call or email for an appointment)
 

Additional Resources through AU Academic Support

Writing Center Student Toolkit

Online Writing Center

Scott Library

Math
Wednesday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Nursing
Thursday 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM