The Learning Commons

The Tutoring department is committed to supporting students with their coursework and academic pursuits. Tutoring is available for a variety of subjects and is free to all currently enrolled RRCC students.

Tutoring Information

Resources

Study Rooms

The Learning Commons offers a variety of great study spaces including private study rooms for individuals or small groups. Please see a Learning Commons employee for more details or to reserve a study room today.

Handouts

The Learning Commons offers handouts on a variety of academic and college success topics:

Math
Writing & English grammar
Excel basics
Computing & word processing
College success strategies
And more!

Please visit the Learning Commons today to access hardcopies of these helpful handouts.

Computing

The Learning Commons offers several virtual desktop computers for student use. These computers come preloaded with a variety of software, and students can access their student profiles from any of these devices.

Printing

The Learning Commons offers a multi-function printing station for students, instructors, and staff. Individuals can print (black & white only), scan, and copy documents at any time during normal Learning Commons hours of operation.

Study and Success Strategies

The Learning Commons offers assistance with college and academic success strategies. Resources are available for a variety of topics including:

Active reading
Time management
Note-taking
Memory techniques
Test-taking strategies
Growth mindset building
Scholarship personal statement/essay writing

Please visit the Learning Commons today to access hardcopies of these helpful handouts.

Study Group Formation

The Learning Commons can assist students with the formation of in-person and virtual study groups. Space and a tutor (if available) may be provided. A minimum of 3 students is required for the formation of a formal study group. Groups of any size are welcome to study casually in the Learning Commons, at any time during normal hours of operation.

FAQ's

What is the Learning Commons?

The Learning Commons is welcoming and inclusive space where students can meet with a tutor, study on their own or with a group, and access computers, printers and software.

Will there be tutoring this semester?

Yes! In fact, tutoring will be available for multiple subjects and in various formats. For information regarding current tutoring options, please visit our tutoring homepage.

What types of tutoring are available?

Tutoring is available in a variety of formats.

Virtual & In-person options
Walk-in & by-appointment options
Online 24/7 through D2L/Pear Deck

What happens if I need tutoring in a specialized subject?

RRCC offers tutoring in a variety of specialized subjects. See our tutoring homepage for current offerings.
Pear Deck Tutoring is an additional option for tutoring in some specialized subjects.
Please call the Learning Commons at (303) 914-6705 for any additional questions.

When does tutoring start?

Tutoring typically begins the first or second week of classes, but varies depending on the lab or subject. Please call the Learning Commons at (303) 914-6705 for specific start dates and times.

If you have any questions, please contact us at (303) 914-6705 and we will be in touch within 24 hours.

Our Mission, Vision and Values

Our Mission

Our mission within the Red Rocks Community College Learning Commons & Tutoring Program is to foster academic excellence, promote individual student growth, and create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for all students, tutors, instructors, and staff. We accomplish this through a holistic and student-centered approach of providing high-quality academic support services, effective learning strategies, and innovative technological resources to the college’s diverse population of students.

Our Vision

We envision the Red Rock’s Community College Learning Commons & Tutoring Program as an innovative and robust academic support center, committed to promoting independent learning through comprehensive services that meet the growing academic, social, professional, and technological needs of current and future Red Rocks students, while establishing improved standards for excellence in academic support.

Our Values

Integrity
Collaboration
Learning
Inclusiveness
Communication

Learning Commons & Tutoring DEIB Statement

The RRCC Learning Commons & Tutoring department are committed to fostering a climate of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for our students, employees, and community. We strive to create an inclusive and equitable environment in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique personal experiences, talents, and contributions, and where individuals from all backgrounds are able to achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals.

Learning Commons Antiracist Statement

The RRCC Learning Commons & Tutoring department recognize that racial inequities not only exist in our society, but that they are detrimental to us all and must be eliminated. We embrace the antiracist philosophy that all racial groups are equal in all of their apparent differences, and we support antiracist policies and practices that produce and sustain racial equity.

Learning Common Hours