Information for Faculty

What you can expect from the Writing Center

For Students:

• One-to-one tutoring by appointment
• Writing resources
• Workshops

For Faculty:

• Assistance with developing and coordinating writing assignments
• In-class presentations about the Writing Center

About Writing Tutoring

Tutors receive ongoing training in methods and concepts based on established writing center theory and research. Writing Center tutors can help your students to

• understand assignments.
• explore, plan, and organize ideas.
• draft and revise.
• learn to proofread.
• address characteristic problems.
• develop effective writing strategies.
• understand styles of documentation.

The writing assignments your student submits will reflect his or her own work.

Connecting your class to the Writing Center

• Copy and paste Writing Center information into your syllabus
• Add a link to the Writing Center to your course Blackboard site.
• Bring your class to the Writing Center.
• Encourage your students to visit the Writing Center.

Contact the Writing Center at (480) 965-4272 for a consultation or to arrange a visit for your class.

Resources for Faculty