Gladhill Learning Commons FAQ

Yes, FCC has many supports in place to help students succeed and thrive in the online environment. 

Meet with an FCC Online Academic Coach/Tutor

Current FCC students can schedule an appointment with a friendly FCC learning assistant/tutor or academic coach for free, personalized help with their courses. Sessions are conducted by appointment, over Zoom. Our team specializes in helping first year students succeed and thrive:

• Improve essential reading/writing, math, science, business, and study skills
• Make a study plan to tackle assignments and projects 
• Build confidence
• Practice beginning ASL or Spanish

Current students can schedule 1 online tutoring session per course, per calendar day.  No same day appointments.

Students enrolled in introductory general education courses have first priority. Appointment availability is limited. 

To make an appointment with an FCC Tutor:  

• Click the "Online Tutoring" button in your course's Blackboard and choose the green FCC option on the left.

      OR

• Click on the "Tutoring" Tab in your Blackboard,
• Choose "Login to Online Tutoring"
• Choose the green FCC option on the left

There you will be able to choose your subject, choose a tutor, and pick a day and time that works for you. 

Workshops

The Learning Centers have also developed self-guided online workshops that help in study skills such as math anxiety, note-taking, test-taking, and time management.

To find our workshops, go here: https://guides.frederick.edu/workshops