For Faculty, TAs, and Instructors
Course-Related Services
Support with Creating and Teaching Writing Assignments
The writing center provides support for faculty, TAs, instructors, and programs integrating writing into their courses. We’re happy to provide feedback on any writing assignments you’re developing, as well as helping you build strategies for teaching writing in your discipline effectively. Feel free to contact the director for more information.
Required sessions for an assignment
If you would like supplemental support for your students’ writing, you can:
- Contact the director (amandamay@nmhu.edu) or writing center (writingcenter@nmhu.edu) about staff availability.
- Email us your assignment and any specific information you would like us to know.
- Provide students with a window of opportunity that encourages them to work with us in scheduling sessions rather than waiting until the paper is due.
- We also recommend being clear about why you’re requiring a session to support their learning mindset.
Required regular sessions
For students with significant writing needs, you can require regular sessions throughout the semester or for a particular assignment. We will send the writer a verification email from the writing center, which they can provide to you as proof of session.
Voluntary, as-needed sessions
Students can schedule based on their needs. If a writing assignment is due in your class, please encourage students to make sessions early in the writing process.
Scheduling a workshop or class visit
We currently offer in-class workshops on MLA and APA, as well as class visits to introduce our services. You are welcome to contact the writing center if you would like more information. We are also happy to collaborate with you to host in-class workshops on other writing-related topics.
Reserving the lab
Instructors may reserve the lab for whole class instruction. The lab includes a teaching station with projector and can accommodate up to 20 students. Please contact the Writing Center as soon as possible if you would like to bring your class to the lab.
Graduate students
Our trained tutors are experts in writing and can provide feedback on general writing concerns. However, they may not be familiar with writing conventions in every discipline. We encourage writers to check with their assignment sheets, rubrics, academic peers, or instructors.
The role of grammar
While we are happy to support students and help them develop proofreading strategies. However, we understand writing as much more than correct grammar and punctuation. We take a holistic approach to writing in sessions, often discussing global issues like organization.
Supporting Faculty as Writers
Faculty sessions
We are happy to work with faculty as writers at the writing center. You are welcome to schedule your own sessions or contact the director (amandamay@nmhu.edu) for details.
Faculty Writing Accountability Hour
NMHU Faculty and Staff meet biweekly, usually for an hour and a half, to work on whatever writing you’re doing. We host our biweekly writing hours in the writing center and on Zoom. For more information, or if you would like to attend, please reach out to amandamay@nmhu.edu.