Welcome to the CSU Channel Islands University Writing Center
The University Writing Center's mission is to support all members of the CSUCI community with their writing at any stage of the composing process. Our peer writing tutors can assist students with academic projects, helping them to understand and brainstorm, organize their essays, develop and document their ideas, and learn to polish and edit their own papers. We offer a learning resource, not an editing service. Students are also welcome to bring in other types of written work, such as résumés and letters of application. The center's services are free of charge.
News
We have moved! We are now located in Broome Library 2675 (next to the second floor bridge going towards the Town Center).
Questions about writing at CI? Check out the Campus Writing Guide! (PDF, 1.49MB). Nursing and Political Science departments now included.
Hours, Location, and Services
Hours:
We are currently closed for summer break. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd at 9am. Have a wonderful break!Location:
John Spoore Broome Library, Room 2675* (NEW LOCATION! This is next to the second floor bridge going towards the Town Center.)
Services:
- While drop-ins are welcome, we encourage you to make an appointment.
- Students can make up to two appointments per week and are allowed one drop-in tutoring session per day. Students are limited to one appointment and one drop-in per day.
- For an appointment, you may
- visit us at the center (for immediate assistance)
- call (805) 437-8934 (for immediate assistance; calls may not be answered between 6PM-7PM Tuesdays and Thursdays due to staffing)
- send us an appointment request (will take longer to process)
- In our ongoing effort to better serve all CI students, the Center is expanding its
email tutoring services. Email tutoring is reserved for those students who have some
reason that makes them unable to visit the Center in person. If you have an extenuating
circumstance such as living far from campus, a full time job, or child-care concerns
that preclude you from coming to campus, please
- email writing.tutors@csuci.eduwith a brief explanation of your need for email services.
- NOTE: Please do NOT attach your paper to your request for services.
- In order to be approved for email tutoring, please allow the center coordinator 24 hours to respond on weekdays, longer for weekends.
- Once your reason is confirmed, and you are approved for this service, please note that it will take up to 24 hours for your paper to be returned to you with feedback.
- email writing.tutors@csuci.eduwith a brief explanation of your need for email services.
Services for Students with Disabilities
The UWC strives to serve all CSUCI students and accommodate their diverse learning needs. We work collaboratively with The Disability Resource Program to provide services for students who are registered with the Disability Resource Programs. Students who are eligible to receive extended test time as one of their accommodations in their classes are eligible to receive similar services in the center. Simply provide a copy of your EAC Faculty Notification Letter to the UWC coordinator to confirm your eligibility. All disability related information will remain confidential. Please note that all students, with or without disabilities, must adhere to the center's policies and procedures.
Contact Information
Kathleen Klompien, Ph.D.
Writing Center Coordinator
kathleen.klompien@csuci.edu
(805) 437-2762
Adrianne Sarreal
Administrative Support Assistant
adrianne.sarreal@csuci.edu
(805) 437-8409
Appointments and other questions:
writing.tutors@csuci.edu
(805) 437-8934
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