The University of Miami Libraries’ Learning Commons is the result of collaboration with campus partners including the Camner Center for Academic Resources, Academic Technologies, Writing Center, and Math Lab. The planning process for designing the vision, mission, and service model for the Learning Commons was facilitated by Brightspot Strategy in 2015. This process resulted in two reports: a User Research Report and a Service, Staffing and Space Strategy Brief.
Annual Reports and Key Usage Statistics
Vision Statement
Help students become effective and independent learners with the ability to identify, critically analyze and apply relevant information and technologies as well as the skills necessary to communicate across disciplines and cultures.
Mission Statement
Offer opportunities to work individually and collaboratively, learn from peers and experts, discover and explore resources and ideas, and create and experiment. Provide an inviting, comfortable, and technology-rich environment.
Steering Committee
- Chantel Acevedo, College of Arts and Sciences Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and College Diversity
- Leonidas G. Bachas, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
- Mykel Billups, Assistant Dean, Student and Postgraduate Support Services (Student Affairs)
- Charles D. Eckman, Dean of Libraries (Co-Chair)
- Maria Galli Stampino, Dean of Undergraduate Affairs; Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and College Diversity, College of Arts and Sciences (Co-Chair)
- Allan Gyorke, Chief Academic Technology Officer and Associate Vice President for Academic Technologies
- Kelly Miller, Associate Dean for Learning and Research Services, UM Libraries
- Valerie Robideaux, Senior Associate Dean for Student Success
- Jose Rodriguez Class, Director of Access Services and Learning Commons, UM Libraries
- Mike Sardiñas, University Architect
- Karin Wilkins, Dean of the School of Communication
Questions or Comments
For questions and comments about the Learning Commons, please contact:
A Librarian