Information For Faculty

Embedded support integrates specialized Learning Commons staff (specialists, tutors, success coaches) directly into courses, collaborating with faculty to tailor resources and assistance to the specific needs of students, thereby enhancing their learning experience and academic success directly within the classroom environment.

• FORM: Request embedded support
• VIDEO: Faculty preview of embedded support
• SURVEY: Embedded feedback

Enhance your classroom with a visit from a Learning Commons staff member:

• Early Semester Orientation: Schedule class visits in the first weeks to familiarize students with our resources.
• Follow-Up Visits: Optional additional visits can be scheduled to reinforce resource use.

Visits can include an introduction to:

• General services of the Learning Commons
• Specific resources such as Math, Science, Success Coaching, English (writing, reading, grammar), and Technology.

Schedule a Class Visit

Do you have questions about how the Learning Commons can support your students? 

Schedule a Learning Commons Consultation with Director Sam DeZerga to explore new collaboration opportunities and learn about the specific resources available to both faculty and students. 

Schedule a Consultation

Experience Our Space! Bring your classes for a tour of our welcoming facilities to explore available resources like:

• Computers and printers
• Anatomy & Physiology (A&P) Lab
• Honorlock Testing Room
• Language Lab for Spanish courses

Schedule a Tour

Encourage deeper student engagement by hosting your office hours in the Learning Commons! Our space fosters a collaborative atmosphere conducive to learning and discussion. Take advantage of our facilities and resources to enhance interactions with your students and provide immediate access to our Learning Specialists, tutors, and success coaches.

Benefits include direct access to Learning Commons resources, increased student visits due to centralized location, and opportunity for students to utilize other Learning Commons services before or after office hours.

E-mail the Learning Commons

Our Learning Specialists and tutors, in collaboration with faculty, design semester-specific workshops for subjects like Math, Science, and English Composition (ENC1101 and ENC1102). Success skill workshops are also available to support your students’ effective time management, test anxiety, and study skills.

E-mail the Learning Commons

Each fall and spring semester, the Learning Commons hosts 30-60 minute course introductions and assignment previews for the most common first-year courses. 

Students attending boot camp report feeling more confident in their class and have higher overall success rates. 

Learn About Boot Camp

Have an idea for a new boot camp? Email Director Sam DeZerga.

Enhance Your Syllabus: Include information about the Learning Commons to guide students in accessing our extensive support services, available both in-person and online.

Location: 444 Appleyard Drive, Building 30, 32304

Operating Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Services Offered:

• Tutoring in various disciplines
• Individual and group sessions
• Technology assistance
• Success Coaching
• Honorlock testing facilities

Access Services:

• Sign in through EagleQ: http://bit.ly/lc-checkin
• Brainfuse Online Tutoring via Canvas: https://tscfl.instructure.com/

Contact Information:

• Phone: (850) 201-8193
• Email: [email protected]
• More Info: http://tsc.fl.edu

Vera Mayes
Mathematics Specialist
[email protected]
(850) 201-8122

Greg Schaberg
Communications Specialist
[email protected]
(850) 201-8270

Dr. Jerrie Del Vecchio
Communications Specialist
[email protected]
(850) 201-7847

Jamie Smith
Communications Specialist
[email protected]
(850) 201-7812

Looking for support with the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE)? Jamie Smith and Greg Schaberg can offer support!

Chris McDonald
Science Specialist
[email protected]
(850) 201-7805

Jessie Clayton (Technology)
Technology Specialist
[email protected]
(850) 201-8267

Jorlyse Dickens (Success Skills)
Success Coach
[email protected]
(850) 201-7837

Jonathas Petit
Mathematics Specialist
[email protected]
(850) 201-8239

Steph Austin
Communications Specialist
[email protected]
(850) 201-6651

Shekitta Allen
Communications Specialist
[email protected]
(850) 201-7813

John Salter
Mathematics Specialist
[email protected]
(850) 201-7803

Jorlyse Dickens
Success Coach
[email protected]
(850) 201-7837

Sam DeZerga
Director
[email protected]
(850) 201-7810