Welcome Back from the SU Writing Center

Dear Colleagues,   

We are delighted to welcome you back. We hope your classes are off to a great start. 

Below are some of the offerings the Writing Center has for students and faculty.  

The Writing Center will operate in a hybrid model offering in-person as well as virtual synchronous and asynchronous consultations starting Monday, Sept. 26.  

For Students 

In-person & virtual (synchronous and asynchronous) individual consultations    

Undergraduate and graduate peer consultants are available to support students in one-on-one consultations at any stage of the writing process. Our team can support students in brainstorming, planning, outlining, integrating resources, etc. Recently, the center integrated screencasting into the asynchronous consultations. Students who prefer audio feedback can now select screencasting as they upload their documents for asynchronous consultations. To schedule a consultation, students can create an account at https://seattleu.mywconline.com 

The instant chat on the Writing Center page is staffed during our regular hours. Students can also reach out via virtual phone (206) 296-6239 or e-mail writingcenter@seattleu.edu   

The Welcome to the Writing Center Video describes the available services and walks students through a step-by-step tutorial on how to access them.    

For Faculty 

Faculty members can also receive feedback on assignment prompts from a student’s perspective. As students themselves and as consultants who support other students in reading and unpacking assignment prompts, the writing consultants can provide insightful feedback to faculty members. If you are interested, check out more details at https://www.seattleu.edu/writingcenter/resources/faculty-feedback-service/  

Class visits   

The writing consultants offer class visits and facilitate writing workshops. To request a class visit, fill out our class visit form at https://www.seattleu.edu/writingcenter/resources/classvisit/#form

Placing your request early will allow us to plan our staffing.  

Handouts and other resources   

The Writing Center has developed several useful handouts and writing resources that you are welcome to duplicate/adapt and use in your classes or to refer students to:   

https://www.seattleu.edu/writingcenter/resources/   

Writing Center blog, podcast  

Be sure to check out our blog, podcast for topics on writing, life, self-care and social justice.

Writing Events & Updates will be posted on social media @suwritingcenter regularly. The application to writing center peer consultants positions will be available later this fall. If you have students who might be interested, don’t hesitate to refer them.  

We encourage you to link the writing center webpage to your Canvas course. You can simply include a link to https://www.seattleu.edu/writingcenter/ or build a canvas page by following Instructions on how to create a new page.

SU Writing Center Hours FQ2022   

Sept. 26–Dec. 10      

Mondays through Thursdays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (In-Person & Virtual) and 5-8 p.m. (Virtual Only)   

Fridays: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (In-Person & Virtual)   

Saturdays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Virtual Only)