Discover the Learning Commons

Your pathway to success starts here.

At Lipscomb University, academic and career support extends beyond the classroom. The Learning Commons is dedicated to empowering you to reach your fullest potential within a transformative, collaborative, and welcoming environment that promotes academic excellence and professional growth.

 

Together we are committed to supporting students with all of their academic needs. This might include research assistance, academic accommodations, peer tutoring, academic advising, finding internships, preparing resumes or for interviews, or connecting with faculty. Through this collaboration, the Learning Commons unites diverse resources and expertise to help students and faculty thrive academically, professionally, and personally. We invite you to explore our services and discover how we can support your journey toward success.

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The Learning Commons is a collaboration between:

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Academic and Career Success

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Coggin Family Academic Success Center

The Coggin Family Academic Success Center exists to ensure you make it to the finish line, equipped with the knowledge, practical skills and faith to succeed professionally, personally and spiritually. Whether you’re facing academic challenges or wanting to enrich your learning, we’ve got your back. Find out more about the services we offer, such as our math lab, writing studio, one-on-one academic coaching opportunities and more.

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Career Development

The Career Development Center offers comprehensive support for students and alumni seeking to launch or advance their careers. Services include personalized résumé reviews, interview preparation, and job search strategies, tailored to specific academic majors. Through platforms like Handshake and internships, students gain valuable work experience and connect with employers, preparing them for success in their chosen fields.

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Accessibility and Learning Supports

Lipscomb is committed to providing equal access across all our offerings, facilities, programs and educational opportunities. For students with disabilities, whether physical, mental, social or learning, we provide accommodations through our ACCESS Program. Learn more about our program, discover resources and find information for veterans and faculty.

Disability Resources
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Beaman Library

Beaman Library provides access to a wide range of resources and services, including research materials, study spaces, and academic support. Librarians are ready to help students navigate the information landscape and evaluate the sources they find. Faculty may invite librarians to guest lecture on research strategies; or avail themselves of support at every stage of the research process from literature reviews to journal selection. Whether you’re looking to borrow a book or a place to study, the library strives to support your academic pursuits.

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Center for Teaching and Learning

As an innovative leader in education, Lipscomb seeks to invest in our faculty and staff as much as we do our students. Our Center for Teaching & Learning is devoted to providing faculty with resources to bring creativity, innovation and collaboration to their classrooms. Find out about our programs and services to help our faculty achieve excellence in their callings.

Center for Teaching and Learning

Meet our Leadership Team

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Jill Kirby
Senior Executive Director of Learning Commons
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Misty Parsley
Executive Director, Office of Accessibility and Learning Support
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Jaimie Beth Colvin
Senior Director of Library Services
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Tim Ehrhart
Director of Academic Success Center
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Monica Wentworth
Director of Career Development
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Laura Morrow
Senior Director of Teaching and Learning

Additional Student Support

Office of the Provost

Lipscomb’s chief academic officer works to ensure the fulfillment of our university mission, the success of initiatives that advance our strategic plans, and the integration of faith, purpose and character in everything we teach. Meet our provost office leadership and find out more about their dedicated work to combine academics with purpose.

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Academic Research

We encourage and support scholarship by promoting access to research funding through competitive grants designed to help the Lipscomb community launch research projects. This atmosphere of scholarship fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity and creativity and retains top faculty and students, resulting in the enhancement of the quality of education offered.

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Academic Integrity

As a community, we are committed to integrity and ethics in all we do. Our faculty, staff and administration strive to lead with transparency, authenticity and Christlikeness, and we instill those same values in our students. As a student of Lipscomb, you will be expected to uphold these values throughout your journey, alongside faculty and staff who are there to encourage you and answer any questions you might have.

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Institutional Effectiveness

Lipscomb’s mission is at the core of what we do and who we are. Our Office of Institutional Effectiveness makes sure we continue to achieve that mission by serving as a resource for data collection, education and training for faculty and staff, and management of our strategic plan. Learn more about how we continue to improve the processes within our university for our greater impact.

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