Frederick Community College's Learning Commons

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Frederick Community College Learning CommonsDesigned to help students work, learn, and thrive in an integrated academic support environment.

One floor required careful planning to accommodate all of the resources and

study areas

Includes a variety of work areas and seating types for quiet and collaborative

study in different zones

Technology rich study rooms allow for group work, presentation practice, and small

workshops

Expert help available in the Tutoring and Writing Center and through

workshops in our Instructional Studio

Comfortable, student friendly designs to make the space inviting

Easy access to printing and a Digital Makerspace with multimedia editing

technology

Other Facts and Features

35% increase in student workspaces Tech Features:

106 computers

Wi-fi access throughout

15 miles of data cable

Collaboration Spaces 5 group study rooms

2 presentation rooms

Digital Makerspace Instructional Studio

12,000 square feet

Originally opened in 1994

2-year project timeline

Zone-based design

Flexible, tech-friendly furniture and construction

Houses a 11,000+ volume print collection