SUNY JCC Learning Commons

09/10/2026

The semester goals are CLEAR.

Our students told us they're looking forward to:

Making new friends
Passing their classes
…and, most importantly, surviving.

Good news: the Learning Commons can help with all three.

Whether you need tutoring, research help, study support, or just a place to connect with other students, we've got you.

09/09/2026

ALLOW US TO REINTRODUCE OURSELVES!

You’ve seen our faces, now it’s time to learn the names and positions of the Catt. County Learning Commons 2026–2027 crew!

Beth — Learning Center Coordinator
Kassie — Reference Librarian
Ginna — Learning Commons Assistant
Bodie — Comfort Dog
Charles — Tutor
Greta — Tutor
Abbey — Tutor
The Unnamed Torso — Study Support

Any name ideas anyone?



A vertical video introduces members of the Olean Learning Commons 2026–2027 crew. The video shows staff and a comfort dog taking turns sitting in a green office chair while humorous cutouts and Halloween-themed decorations appear in the background. On-screen text identifies each person by name and position, including Kassie, Reference Librarian; Ginna, Learning Commons Assistant; Bodie, Comfort Dog; and Abbey, Tutor. The video ends with the chair and surrounding decorations in view.

09/03/2026

Check out this article! It features a small blurb on our Olean Learning Commons Assistant. 💚💛

09/02/2026

Now introducing our brand-new puzzle table at the Catt. County Learning Commons!

We recognize that sometimes we all need to turn our brains off and take a break. In addition to our puzzle table, we also have a coloring station available for students.

Breaks are necessary. Come spend yours with us! 💚



The video opens with laughing, thinking, and facepalm emojis on a black background. It then transitions to a table in a library or classroom space. A colorful book sits centered on the tabletop. The camera moves closer to the book, briefly highlighting its cover, before pulling back to show the full table and the surrounding bookshelves and learning space.

08/27/2026

Need a quiet place to study?
Have a zoom class? Need to focus without all the distractions?
The Learning Commons on both campuses has group study rooms you can use!
Use one on your own or bring some friends. Either way, we have a space for you. Come check it out!

08/26/2026

Welcome back! We are SO excited to have our students back on campus!

Pictured is our Olean Learning Commons crew on the first day of classes! We are ready for another semester of learning, laughter, questions, and plenty of “Can you help me with this?” moments.

Here’s our official first day of school picture to kick off the semester! We’re so happy to be back and can’t wait to see all of you!



Three smiling Learning Commons staff members stand together for a “first day of school” photo in the Olean Learning Commons. The three women are standing side by side with their arms around one another, smiling at the camera. They are dressed casually and wearing employee ID badges. A campus service desk and windows are visible in the background.

08/25/2026

Pedro is officially adopted!
He says, “Come adopt a duck and make a new study buddy!”
We'll be here all week.

Image description: A small pink plastic duck named Pedro sitting on an adoption certificate on a desk.

08/23/2026

We are SO excited to see you tomorrow! Our tutors came in last week for some training, so they’re all ready to jump in and answer any questions you may have. We can’t wait to see you! 😊💚💛

Alt text: A group of five people are gathered in a computer lab during a training session. Three people are seated at tables with laptops and computers, while another person sits in the center of the room. A person standing on the right side of the photo smiles and gives two thumbs up. Computers, laptops, and training materials are visible throughout the room.

06/09/2026

This just in! Our Accessibility Services Coordinator takes on the New York State Disability Services Council 2026 Conference!

Pictured is our very own Don Pool and Starling standing with their fellow presenters at day one of the conference! Stay tuned to hear more!

Alt description:
Five conference presenters and a yellow Labrador service dog pose in front of a “NYSDSC New Professionals Training” presentation screen in a meeting room.

05/12/2026

Just one of our amazing tutors!

Alexandria Goodyear will address fellow graduates during SUNY Jamestown Community College's Cattaraugus County Campus commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday in the Olean YMCA.

Goodyear is a Nursing program major who carries a perfect 4.0 GPA. A Hinsdale native, she began taking JCC courses while still in high school through a program for students pursuing careers in healthcare and has remained deeply involved with the college since.