Gerstacker Academic Commons

What the GAC Does

The GAC provides (free of charge):

• Face-to-face and virtual one-on-one and small group tutoring
• Academic support in a variety of subject areas, including writing, podcasting, communication, math, physics, biology, chemistry, accounting, economics, statistics, geography, history political science, psychology, sociology, study and reading skills
• Group-based academic support such as review sessions, workshops, and tours
• Professional development opportunities for student mentors that support both their work as tutors and in future careers

The GAC Recognizes:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our mission and to student success at the university. We strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, age, citizenship, marital status, religion, veteran status, height, or weight.
• Student success requires understanding and supporting the whole student and we strive to collaborate with units across campus to provide students with the opportunities and support necessary for academic, professional, and personal success.
• We recognize student success as situated in a complex social context and strive to help students identify and navigate their best path forward.
• We appreciate the important role that evidence-based practices, experiential learning, and innovation play in helping students succeed.