Dr. Lucille S. Baker Commons
Tutoring
The Baker Center for Learning offers free help for most courses offered at TC3. No appointment is necessary! Math & Science, Accounting & Business, Writing & Research, Study Skills and MUCH MORE!
Technical Support
Starting place for help with technology. Having trouble accessing your e-mail or online courses? Call Technology Learning and Support Services at 607.844.8222, Ext. 4550, E-mail Tech Support or go to Room 258.
Disabilities
Access and Equity Services is committed to providing access for students with disabilities.
Students who need Academic Accommodations to have equal access to classes and coursework will need to provide documentation of the disability.
We can help with the Transition from being a special education student to a student with a disability.
Click here to see the many Adaptive Technologies available throughout the Baker Comnmons.
This office is a National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) voter registration site.
Message Center
Free Research Writing Workshop
- Looking to narrow down a topic for your paper?
- Need sources to support your argument?
- Learn to navigate library resources while developing stronger ideas for your writing assignments.
This workshop is presented by the Writing & Research Center on Tuesday, February 14 at 2:30 or Wednesday, February 22 at 3:00 in the Baker Commons Classroom (Library, 2nd floor).
Study Rooms
Want to form a study group? Need a quieter place to study? Study rooms are available for students' academic use throughout Baker Commons. Room keys may be checked out at the Library Services Desk or the First Floor Reception Desk using your TC3 card. You may do course work in the room for up to two hours. If the study rooms upstairs in the library are occupied (252A, F, J & K) - don't forget there are an additional four study rooms on the first floor of the Baker Commons (127A & B and 130C & F). You can even check for availability of all Baker Commons Group Study Rooms.
Borrow a Laptop
Did you know there are laptops available for checkout in the Baker Commons? Laptops can be borrowed at the Tech Support window (Room 258) in the Library on the second floor of the Commons. Be sure to bring your TC3 ID card. They are available on a first come, first served basis and can be used for up to two hours. Check for laptop availability. If needed, you can also borrow a mouse and a flash drive.
Hours
Regular Semester Hours
Mon.–Thur., 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday, noon–4 p.m.
Sunday, noon–4 p.m.
Exceptions
March 2 (Midwinter Day), Closed
March 17, 18, Closed
March 19–22, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
March 23, Closed
March 24, 25, Closed
Extended Hours, May 7–11
Mon.–Thur.: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Extended Hours, May 14–18
Mon.–Wed.: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
What You Will Find
The Baker Commons is more than the sum of its parts.
The Baker Commons provides holistic support for all of your academic needs. Within the Commons are tutors, librarians, computer specialists, and an array of other support staff members to help you.
A place to
Brainstorm writing ideas
Writing help for any class
Get study skills help by appointment
Research assistance
Print your work (color too!)
ASK any QUESTIONS!
And a place to socialize or get a snack at the Fireside Café
Commons resources
- Computers and Laptops
- Study rooms
- Wireless network
- Computer Classroom
- Language Lab
- Writing & Research Center
- Solution Manuals for math, science and accounting
- Portable DVD players
- Copy machine / Scanner
Office tools
- Calculator
- Stapler
- Paper-cutter
- Three-hole punch
Specialized software
- Premier (voice output)
- Inspiration (idea mapping)
- Zoom-Text (screen enlargement)