The Writing Center

The principal responsibility of the Writing Center is to advance the mission of the College by providing literacy instruction that fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning within an environment conducive to teaching and learning.

The Writing Center is open to students of all levels interested in improving their writing in any discipline. Faculty offer individualized and group instruction in expository and creative writing, research and documentation, as well as grammar and usage. ESL students receive assistance in language development and learning. Tutoring can also take place at a networked computer or online by e-mail. In addition, students are welcome to use the Department's PC lab for word processing and Internet research. Weekly appointments and unscheduled drop-in sessions are available.

Writing Center Guidelines

1. Appointments may be made in person at the Writing Center or by phone at 516.572.7195.
   
   
2. You can work with a writing consultant for one scheduled appointment each week.
   
   
3. After your initial appointment, you may schedule appointments for up to two weeks in advance. If you make appointments in advance, you can extend them each week for an additional week. This way you can work consistently with the same tutor if you so desire. Be sure to check your future appointments at the front desk at the end of each appointment.
   
   
4. Drop-in sessions are also possible if you don't have a scheduled appointment, as long as a tutor is available. Drop-in sessions work on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition, you may take advantage of our e-mail tutoring.
   
   
5. Cancellation Policy: If you can't keep an appointment, you must stop in or call to cancel. If you miss two appointments without canceling, you will not be permitted to make any more appointments for the remainder of the semester. You will be able to use the Center only on a drop-in basis.
   
   
6. If you have any concerns, talk with your tutor first, then with full-time faculty if necessary.