1. Writing Center Introduction

3. What are the Goals of the Writing Center?
Welcome all Students, Staff, Faculty, and Alumni to The Writing Center
To Create Stronger, Proactive, and Engaged Writers
To Demonstrate Writing as a Process
To Generate a Collaborative Learning Resource for the CLU Community
To Create a Space Designed to Support Writing Across the Disciplines
To Serve as a Center where Writers can Develop Strategies, Approaches, and Habits to Improve Writing Practices

4. WHERE is the Writing Center?
Location: Pearson Library, Darling Collaboration Suite #132
Directions: Enter the Library main entrance and walk straight
back into the Writing Center
Summer Hours: M-F (12pm-5pm)

5. What DOES the Writing Center do?
WHAT WE DO
1:1 and Group Meetings with trained Consultants
Work on writing skills at any stage of the process
In-person or Online
Writing Workshops and Studios
Social Events
WHAT WE DON’T DO
We are not an “editing service” where students come to get papers “corrected” or graded.
We are not a place to drop off your paper for corrections

6. Guidelines for Appointments
• Book appointments online through MyCLU
• Up to 2 appointments per day (not back-to-back)
• Up to 2 hours per week
~ Other Guidelines ~
• In-person and online consultations
• 30-minute or 1-hour appointments available
• Individual and group* projects accommodated 
*all group members must attend a group-project/paper consultation 

7. To Book Appointments: • Log In: MYCLU • Then, Under CLU Tools, Click:

8. Skype
Zoom
Chat
Phone
Wait List
Online Resources
Other Options!

9. How do I PREPARE for the Writing Center?
Bring the Following Materials:
Your Assignment Prompt from Class
Your written material (notes, brainstorms, any drafts, ideas, and lists)
Specific Questions for the Writing Consultant

10. What If I Need To Reschedule?
Please cancel within the system or by phone before your session to make room for other writers.
If you miss two appointments without cancelling ahead, you will be temporarily locked out of the scheduling system.

11. Questions? Contact Us! 805-493-3257 writingcenter@callutheran.edu
Phone: