The Academic Center


The Academic Center is an academic community space for student writers, readers, thinkers, and leaders. In the Academic Center, students may work independently and/or collaboratively with English Faculty and Critical Reading Faculty on academic assignments, creative writing, college and pleasure reading, class projects, and other college-related group activities. Additionally, The Academic Center provides student-centered offerings through workshops, presentations, speaker events, and Writer Salon opportunities. The Academic Center does not require appointments and students are welcome to stop in as their schedules permit.

The Academic Center is available across all four campuses. Days and hours may vary per campus. For more information contact Dr. Angela Gaito-Lagnese at agaito-lagnese@ccac.edu

 

Sep 23 2025

Koffee with K

09:15 AM
CCAC Allegheny Campus
Sep 23 2025

Study Skills Workshop with Perkins and CTE

12:15 PM
CCAC Allegheny Campus
Sep 23 2025

EAL Conversation Groups

02:15 PM
CCAC Allegheny Campus

 

 

CCAC Academic Centers

Jobs that value strong writing and reading skills:

  • Authors
  • Journalists
  • Copywriters
  • Technical Writers
  • Grant Writers
  • Editors and Proofreaders
  • Literary Agents
  • Teachers
  • Tutors
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Behavior Specialists
  • Curriculum Leaders
  • College Professors
  • Judges
  • Lawyers
  • Paralegals
  • Public Servants
  • Historians
  • Researchers
  • Marketing Specialists
  • Content Strategists
  • Public Relations Specialists

 

 

Explore the Academic Center's Offerings

Curious about how The Academic Center can help you on your CCAC journey? Check out the presentation below to learn more!

View the Presentation

 

Contact the Academic Center

agaito-lagnese@ccac.edu

 

Allegheny Campus

Milton Hall 411 & 420

Monday: 9:00AM–3:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM–4:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM–1:30PM
Thursday: 9:00AM–4:30PM
Friday: 9:00AM–2:00PM

Boyce Campus

West 409

Mon, Weds, Thurs: 9:00AM–3:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM–3:30PM
Friday: 10:00AM–1:00PM

North Campus

1026

Monday: 8:30AM–1:30PM
Tuesday: 10:00AM–3:30PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM–1:00PM
Thursday: 10:00AM–3:30PM
Friday: Closed

South Campus

L 547

Monday: 10:30AM–3:00PM
Tues, Thurs: 9:00AM–12:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM–2:30PM
Friday: Closed

Homewood-Brushton Center

Room 113

Wednesday: 2:00PM–6:00PM