The Writing Center at IUP

Overview
TheWriting Center is located inside of Eicher Hall on the second floor. It was created in 1971 and since its christening its mission has been to help IUP student with the writing process. One-on-one tutoring and group projects are two of the main ways tutors and staff helps students with their papers. Anything from an essay to cover letters and more are developed at The Writing Center.

History
The Writing Center was established in 1971 by Professor Lorrie J. Bright. Originally, the name of the center was the Composition Clinic. Later in its history, the Composition Center was renamed to the Writing Center of IUP and then to Kathleen Jones White Writing Center in November of 2015.

Services Offered
The main service offered in The Writing Center is helping students with their writing projects. Spelling, formatting and research are a few areas tutors can help students with. The tutors are all students and the usual session of help lasts around thirty minutes. There are always at least two tutors present to help any student who comes in the center. Along with tutors, internet access, printers and computers are offered, as well. It should be noted, tutors do not correct student’s papers, but point the students in the right direction.

Besides the usual tutoring, writing workshops are offered. These can be anything fromMLA formatting, to writing a cover letter and résumé, to how to hold a writing workshop. There are flyers within the center and their website has the list of upcoming workshops as well.

Besides tutoring in person, online tutoring and review sessions are offered. These sessions are by appointment only. The only stipulation is the appointment needs to be made at least twenty-four hours in advance. There are limitations as well, such as no more than three appointments per weeks and no more than two in one day.

How It Ties to ENGL 101
Instructor Loudon puts a much suggested visit to the Writing Center for his assignments. Throughout English 101 Instructor Loudon uses The Writing Center for his class. On top of the tutoring, he awards bonus points to the students who journey to the establishment. So, the student gets free help and free points for visiting the Writing Center.

