ABC Commons

 This is my intro post to ABC Commons.  Common Sense isn’t so common but it is my intent to help. First, I did a search online for the definition of commons as I remember a location for learning existed on my college campus during my young years. Here’s what I found. On a college campus, "the commons" typically refers to shared spaces or buildings designed to support a variety of student needs beyond formal instruction. There is the Academic Commons: These are often expanded versions of traditional libraries that integrate resources for learning and teaching, including: Books, journals, and computers, Writing and research support, Technology assistance, Smart classrooms and art exhibits, and Spaces for peer-to-peer collaboration and co-curricular activities. There have been many updates since my years of attending in the late 1970’s. Examples include Occidental College's Academic Commons include, Student Commons or Union: These buildings are dedicated to socia...