WcORD: The WLN Writing Center Online Resource Database

Kyle Bell graduated from the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh in the spring of 2014. He has embarked on an accelerated B.A./M.A. TESOL from Stony Brook University. In "Multiliteracy Memes," Bell uses memes and PowerPoint to challenge common misconceptions about The Claude J. Clark Learning Center and about tutoring.

M. Blake Reichenbach is a writing consultant at Bellarmine University's Writing Center. He delivers a witty monologue about the connections between working at a trendy Mexican restaurant and consulting a fellow student during a tutoring session.

M. Blake Reichenbach - "Making Tacos, Saving Grades" is a short monologue that was published in the Fall 2014 issue of the student journal Tutors.

E. Marin Smith is a graduate student in the Department of English at California State Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo. Her interest in Eastern religious philosophy began while she was teaching English in Kathmandu, Nepal where she studied Hinduism, and later while teaching in Japan and studying Zen Buddhism.

SUNY Plattsburgh's Jonathon Martinez sits down with Tom Halford to chat about writing tutoring. Martinez talks about learning to speak English fluently as a child, and he explains why he wanted to become a writing tutor.

John Martinez's "Tutoing Podcast" was published in the Fall 2014 student journal Tutors.

SUNY Plattsburgh's Allison Squires argues that it is alright to take a break during a tutoring sessions and to talk about AMC's The Walking Dead.

Jennifer L. Haden has been a writing mentor at the University of California at San Diego for three years. Haden provides three astute tips for writing tutors to help create a comfortable tutoring session.

discussing disclaimers that cover student responsibility for course work and grading

discussing what we say we do (better writers) and what we might end up doing (better papers)

discussing a student who has faked proof of a writing center visit for extra credit

The McDaniel Writing Center twitter serves to notify students of appointment openings and relevant college events. It also highlights information about specific tutors' unique skills and experiences, such as tech expertise.

A variety of writing resources, both print and video links, provided by Keuka College's Accelerated Studies for Adults (ASAP) program.

WriteLab is a web tool that helps students practice their confidence in their writing. The founders are Donald McQuade, a professor of English at UC Berkeley, and Matthew Ramirez, a Phd student at UC Berkeley.

Weekly student-focused blog posts by writing instructors and editors at the Walden University Writing Center.

Marin Smith's "Karma-Yoga and Non-Attachment to the Fruits of Work: Tutoring in the University Writing Center" was published in the Fall 2014 issue of the student journal Tutors.

Allie Squires's "How to Get Off Topic and Still Save Your Essay in One Tutoring Session or Less" was published in the Fall 2014 issue of the student journal Tutors.

Jennifer L. Haden's "Avoid the Awkward Silence: Tips for Creating Conversation and Getting Students Involved in Tutoring Sessions" was published in the Fall 2014 issue of the student journal Tutors.

Kyle Bell's "Multiliteracy Memes" was published in the Fall 2014 issue of the student journal Tutors.

Excelsior College created a virtual online writing lab. 

This spreadsheet presents the years that over 1,000 writing center were founded. It may be of interest to those doing historical research. You'll note that the spreadsheet lists about 3,000 centers in total, many of which don't have founding years listed. If you know of a founding date that's missing, please submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CAMEiTQaiAUCDG5s7ImJVtfbHpvuPtVvS0tjq7rmRA4/viewform. And if you'd like to see some data visualizations of these dates, visit https://suemendelsohn.wordpress.com/.

This site is designed to help new attendees at the Computers and Writing Conference feel welcome. You will find materials for first-time attendees and for mentors. It has Facebook groups and pages, plus mail  discussion lists.