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As
of the writing of this proposal in May 2007, the Campus Writing Center can
report the following: Student utilization of Campus Writing Center services data (as of May 10, 2007) FY 06-07 CWC
Initiatives # of unique
students served Grade /
Pass-rate, as appropriate Description,
as appropriate 1,343 Total number of unique students who have
utilized (There are still 6 more
weeks of CWC service delivery, including support for Spring 07 finals and
work over June, before FY 06-07 ends). 480 Used face-to-face & iPASS e-tutoring 142 (This
142 students represents a subset of the total number of unique students – 1,823 – who utilized ACT Writing Prep 1,071 62% When enrolled in the
extended “Second Chance Workshop” model, the ACT exit-from-remediation Writing
exam pass-rate increases to 70%. CPE Exam Prep 515 83.7% Fall 2006: 236/84.9%; Jan
2007: 24/87.5%; Spring 2007: 253/82.2%. There will be a June
administration of the CPE to be factored into final numbers. New Materials Development “How to Quote and Paraphrase” Two page sheet revised to reflect both MLA and APA
guidelines. Glossary
of Research Terms: One-page
document defining common terminology used for gathering information to write
papers. (ie. “Boolean
search”) New Annotated
Bibliography of Grammar / Writing – Related Websites (work in progress): 11-page
document with over 75 annotated links by category. Tutor Training
(turnkey to better acquisition of skills and strategies by students) CWC Tutor Handbook, Spring 2007: Updated this 53-page booklet for the new semester. Tutoring
Scenarios (set of 7): Used in tutor training to prompt tutors to come up
with two different student-centered strategies to address the problems /
issues in that scenario, i.e. WI strategies, Composition Theory applications,
use of Critical Thinking skills Tutoring
Session Dialog / Analysis Sheet:
This 4-page document starts with a fictional tutor – student dialog, then asks tutors to evaluate the session and make suggestions to improve the
session. “Hot
Tips For Handling Proofreading Requests”:
This one-page document gives tutors 7 different suggestions for
turning a student’s proofreading request into a student-centered, productive
session. Tutor Role Playing Observation and Evaluation Sheet: Tutors use this sheet to evaluate 20-30 minute
role-playing session. CUNY Portal/Blackboard Instruction Sheet: To assist students and tutors in registration and
access. Wiki Q&A Sheet: Introducing tutors to the basics of using Blackboard’s
wiki function. Wiki Exploration Activities worksheet: Planner of activities in wiki
usage for tutor trainings. Student Outreach Tutor Recruit and Student Recruit Postcards: Designed and mailed 2 postcards to prospective
students / tutors. Informational. New Evaluation Form (student evaluation of services): One page, double-sided form asks students multiple
questions about walk-in and appointment tutoring services, as well as
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